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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

2

Wide Attendance At Washington Country Club Family Night Supper

The Washington Country Club hosted a large Family Night supper with about 140 guests. Committee leaders included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson and members Dr. and Mrs. M L McCreedy, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tanner, and others.

Washington Country Club Robert Robertson M.L McCreedy Tom Tanner E. Coffey Mere. Gifford Morrison Dave Dulaney Porter Lee Havel S. Alberson Madison, Wis Milton Wedd Jeff Stewart Polly Clint CS Jackson Harold Mackey Ben Mackey Patricia DeLa

Rebekah Club June Meeting At Odd Fellow Building

Sixteen members and five guests met for the Rebekah Club June session at the Odd Fellow building with Leona Anderson presiding. Refreshments were served by Iole Crom Irene Nelson and Dora Wagner as Grace Stewart Helen Hesseltine and Rebekah Butler were named July hosts. Marie Ebert of Sioux City attended the Moose’s formal initiation with thirty-nine members present and new officers announced for the Moose chapter to be installed June 24.

Rebekah Club Odd Fellow Leona Anderson Iole Crom Irene Nelson Dora Wagner Grace Stewart Helen Hesseltine Rebekah Butler the Moose Marie Ebert Sioux City Grand Council Ann Curl Dorothea McDole Lila Hysell Gertrude Grubb Chaplin Barbara Banks Lorene Cupp Moose Muscatine Ruth Dunbar Jessie Mangold Laura Sheetz Arlene Shull Rosena Boyd Vera Powers Sadie James Maxine Moore Patty Sorrell

Lois McCreedy Weds In Charleston West Virginia

Lois McCreedy daughter of Mr and Mrs David McCreedy of Charleston W Va wed Lyle Harvey son of Mr and Mrs Oscar L Harvey of Charleston in First Methodist Church Charleston The couple will live in Altus Oklahoma Their Washington relatives Mr and Mrs Harlan McCreedy and Mrs Bruce Lipscomb attended the wedding

Lois McCreedy Charleston, W. Va David McCreedy Charleston W. Va Lyle Harvey Oscar L. Harvey First Methodist Church Hotel Frederick Oklahoma Altus Okla Washington Harlan McCreedy East Jefferson Bruce Lipscomb

Republican Women Plan Gingham Coffee Meeting

Republican women gather at nine o clock Thursday morning at Mrs. David Livingstons home for a gingham coffee. Attendees will wear house dresses and discuss recent Congress legislation and plan the fall campaign with committee members Mrs. Fred Palmer Mrs. J L Kennedy Mrs. W S Kyle and Mrs. Fred Downing.

David Livingston House Fred Palmer J. L. Kennedy W.S. Kyle Fred Downing Congress

Weghingson Evening Journal Washington Iowa Ad Rates

Washington Iowa newspaper details advertising rates and staff roles. The notice lists publishers Shannon Co, editors Elder and Morris, advertising manager Shannon, shop foreman Hazen, and business terms. It notes publication schedule and post office status with 1879 act registration. Prices show 3 months to 1 year subscriptions and carrier rates in Washington.

Weghingson Evening Iowa Fider, Shannon & Co Kee. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce ©. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily V Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Ontside Town Carrier

Dodds Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Wellman

Mr and Mrs J A Dodds of Wellman will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday June 20 with an open house from 2 to 6 p m at their home Relatives and friends are invited and they request no gifts.

J. A. Dodds Wellman

On The Record Hospital Dismissals and New Arrivals

On The Record lists discharge of Paul Smith of Ainsworth and Mrs. Charles S. Custer of Washington. Today’s entries include Mrs. James Morrison and her son of Iowa City and Mrs. Harry Roberts and her son of Washington.

Paul Smith Ainsworth Charles S. Custer Washington James Morrison Iowa City Harry Roberts Dwight Hayes Tom Spivey Fern Murray Mercy Hospital

Mrs Forinash Hosts Farewell Coffee for Sullivan and Party

WESTCHESTER A shaded lawn setting hosted a farewell coffee for Mrs. Mark Sullivan and Patricia who, with Mr. Sullivan and Doug Las, move to Prairie City. Over 40 attendees enjoyed roses from Mrs. Irvin Coffey, coffee, rolls and cake while co-hostess Mrs. Robert Stout arranged note envelopes to be read later at the new home.

Westchester Troy Forinash Mark Sullivan Patricia Robert Stout Sullivans

Birthday and Anniversary Greetings Parade

Birthdays honored today include Mrs. H. J. Brenneman Mrs. Lyle Darbyshire Mrs. Ed Chalupa Mrs. Howard Caldwell Mrs George Birney Jane Whitehead Mrs Marie McDole Ka Rita Berkhof Mrs Elizabeth Young and Becky Ann Humston. Wedding congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Ray Cox and Mr and Mrs Albert Askea as they observe anniversaries today. Sunday many more celebrate birthdays and weddings including Glenn Mace Mrs Roger Lance Mrs Lester Minick Oren Weslie Jarvis Carla Kay Havel Roger Duane Booth Walter McArtor John Walter Combs Charles Phelps Mrs Ira Kapenstein Linda Mae Kallaus Karen Arlene Pohren Janet Lucille Reighard Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky Mr and Mrs Paul Benson and Mr and Mrs George Cave.

H. J. Brenneman Lyle Darbyshire Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell George Birney Jane Whitehead Marie McDole Ka Rita Berkhoff Elizabeth Young Becky Ann Humston Ray Cox Albert Askea Glenn Mace Roger Lance Lester Minick Oren Weslie Jarvis Carla Kay Havel Roger Duane Booth Walter MccArtor John Walter Combs Charles Phelps Ira Kapenstein Linda Mae Kallaus Karen Arlene Pohren Janet Lucille Reighard Marion Stransky Paul Benson George

Buckley Contd List of Notables on Page One

A continuation lists names including Frank Crone Charles Denison Ralph Gibson Manton Hebner L A Jones Glenn Mace Howard McCleery J E Lemmon Merle Lytle Father Kinnavey Robert Patterson Charles Ragan Leo Wolf Dr Fred Reid Martin Whitaker Fred Downing Kenneth Carris Lee Holland and Ralph Shannon.

Frank Crone Charles Denison Ralph Gibson Manton Hebner L.A. Jones Glenn E. Mace Howard L McCleery J. E. Lemmon Merle Lytle Father Kinnavey Robert J. Patterson Charles Ragan Leo Wolf Fred Reid Martin Whittaker Fred Downing Kenneth Carris Lee Holland Ralph Shannon

Fire chiefs announce county meeting and two funeral notices

Washington County Firemen's Association will hold a meeting at the Ainsworth Legion Hall Monday evening. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Frank Schneider at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Sutton officiating and burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Gelnera Work were held at Sherman Funeral Home with Rev. W J Grossheim officiating and burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Maynard Brown Washington Washington County Firemen’s Association Ainsworth Legion Hall Glenara Sherman Funeral Home W. J. Grossheim Elmer Schantz William Kendrick Stanley Doig Charles Schiebel Wayne Wagner Clark Wagner Elm Grove Cemetery

Ask Authorization To Strike at Chrysler

United Auto Workers plan a Sunday membership meeting to seek strike authorization against Chrysler Corp. over a dispute that idled 13 500 workers. The walkout began after two union stewards were fired, with Chrysler denying speedup charges and calling it a wildcat strike.

Detroit United Auto Workers Chrysler Corp Chrysler Trim

Social Calendar Hints At Community Meetings Schedule

Notices for community groups list events from IOOF hall socials at 8 p.m. to VFW picnics at Mile Steele cabin and Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple. Activities span Tuesday bicycle rides at the Y and Presbyterian Circle potlucks to Word Weavers and Kolah Club meetings through Wednesday.

Rebekah Ioof Hall VFW Steele Junction Park Booster Club Marguerite Hering Presbyterian Church Circle Word Weavers Merle Eckels Logan Ahrens Just Us Club Val Fuhr

June Bride-Elect Doris Cummings to Wed Thomas Woodruff

Mr and Mrs Glen Cummings announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Thomas A Woodruff son of Mr and Mrs Rex Woodruff of Wapello The wedding is set for 7 30 p m Friday June 29 at the United Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction Friends and relatives are welcome.

Columbus Junction Glen Cummings Doris Thomas A. Woodruff Rex Woodruff Wapello United Presbyterian Church

Mrs A J Steinbeck Hosts Rubio Birthday Duck Dinner

Mrs. A J Steinbeck entertained relatives and friends at Rubio on Wednesday for her mother Mrs Clara Fleig s 80th birthday. Gifts and many cards were shared as part of the celebration and various local residents are noted in attendance and greetings.

Mrs. A. J. Steinbeck Rubio A. J Steinbeck Clara Fleig California Elmer Derby D. H. Watson Lottie Watson Cloyd Watson Cloyd Dean Cooney Michael de Layne Iowa City Rupert Johnson Cedar Rapids Donald Long Omer Long Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Lamprey Damage Cuts Lake Trout in Great Lakes

The sea lamprey has devastated lake trout production in Lakes Michigan and Huron, costing about 11 million pounds in yield and 5.5 million dollars per year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Madison Wis Michigan Huron U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Local Bar Admittee and Community Moves Across Iowa

John FE Blakeney of Washington was admitted to the Iowa bar after exams at the State University of Iowa College of Law. Allen Hampsher and family moved to Ainsworth where he continues work at Carson's Plumbing. Several residents traveled, visited hospitals, and attended events including 4-H and Y Teen activities in Ames and Pella.

John FE. Blakeney Washington State University of Iowa Iowa State University of Iowa College of Law Allen Hampsher Ainsworth Hampsher Carson's Plumbing Marlene Bean Karen Swanson Pella Karla Parcell West Chester Ilona Ames Washington County

Three Youths Break Jail and Kidnap Four in Flight

Three Chicago youths escaped from Montgomery County Jail Hillsboro Illinois. they kidnapped four people in three stolen cars during an interstate flight. Two fugitives were captured near Hillsboro while ringleader Norman P Kelly remained at large. The hostages included Selma Reichert and William Horton.

Indianapolis Chicago Illinois PN. Bandy Montgomery County Hillsboro Warner Yates Raymond Schneider Here Norman P. Kelly Selma Riehter William K. Horton Pana Don Fogler Irving I Clem Neely Bandy Kelly Neely James Bolton Bolton

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Presbyterian Circle HI Wilson Home Circle II The Presbyterian Women’s Organization Glen Wilson Mary Rickey Kenneth Kron L. H. Merrick William Grossheim J. M. Lloyd John Martin Mrs. Hartman Bertha Hartman Loyal Women's Baptist Church Mabel Burham Clarence Rathmel Mary Sickles Hartman Bess Dewis Maude Stuart Burham Wses Womans Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Circle 10 W. M. Scheuermann Robert Wead Roger Hazen Iowa State Teachers College Lake Poinsett S.D Great Plains Neil Burton P.L. Etter Daryl Dodder R. H. Hampshire Phil Weldin Stella Palmer Society School of Missions Drake Paul Snakenbeg Jay Sellers ODD Fellow Hall Women OF Wolf’s Flower Shop Norton Keith Norton Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Forinash Buckley Paul R Horak Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Friendly Bible Cooperative Supper — Baptist Church Cora Reighard Lewis Jones Ottumwa Keota Eileen Heisdorffer Heisdorffer James Watson Sandy Nancy Clair Cooney Fairfield Charles Goettsche Oklahoma City Konrad Goettsche Richland Leslie Gates W.B. Hibee Halsey Oregon Amy Schmitter Hibee Schmitter Charles Archer Maulton Dave Temple Dublin H. A. Laithly W. K. Jansen Carrol Steinbeck Ray Maurer Raymond Dickinson Steinbeck Lake Darling Floyd Singleton Arnold Smith Virgil Morgan Alveda Hunsaker Ft. Madison Wilson Hyde Gerald Smith Joe Jones Bob Cooney Burlington Dorothy Howard Junior Ralph Snider Batavia F. E. Meacham Travel Service F. E. Meachaim Asl Europe Lamprey Menace T. J. Pease Jr Longmont Colo Davie Thompson Hazel Pease Glenn Laffer Rochester Minn Chester Patterson Moberly Mary Hunter Shields Methodist Hospital Alice Hunter Elmer Guenther Ted Zievlowsky Roy Carter Robert Molkenthin Sigourney Jennie Warris Frank Pringle Delores Bermel Mercy Sanitorium Aurora Ill Miss Bermel Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Lawrence Bermel Frigidaire Southern Utilities
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