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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1965
Page
2
Local society notes report visits among families in Kearney Nebraska and nearby towns. Guests include the Maxwells and Dunbars, Faulkners and Danns, with travel to California and Washington. Mooseheart committee supper and student ambassadors from Colorado State University. weddings and travel plans featured among residents and guests in Muscatine Kalona and Table Rock Lake areas.
Miss Judith Scranton was honored at a bridal shower Tuesday evening at her sister Mrs. Lynn Blanchard's home. Sixteen relatives attended as games and a wedding traditions reading entertained. She opened gifts from a large umbrella centerpiece, with Peggy and Lynn Brown assisting. Refreshments featured garden roses and a gold cake with entwined rings. Grandmother Mrs. Francis Bruty, Mrs. Frank Scranton and Mrs. Lucy Mathers attended. Scranton will wed Joe Skubal on June 19.
Miss Sandra Barnum was honored at a Wednesday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. James Davis and Linda in the Davis home. Mint green and white decor, gifts opened with assistance from Mrs. Myron Jones of Kalona, refreshments served, centerpiece of daisies and green carnations. Guests included Mrs. Barnum, Mrs. Lawrence and Julie, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Jones, Georgianna Koemer, and Keota visitors Mrs. Fagen, Diane, Clara Kent, Bettie Baumert, and Mary McGuire.
Mrs Ruth Nolin chair of the Adventures in Reading project urges Fortnightly Club members to read through summer. The new reading list is in the City Library and readers must keep a record of books read for a report due next January.
Miss Sharon Roach received gifts at a Thursday evening shower hosted by Mrs. James Gingerich Mrs. James Boyd and Mrs. Charles Morris at the Morris home. Guests included Mrs. Cecil Roach Mrs. Jim Schuchman Miss Delores Welcher and Miss Mattie Roach plus Miss Welcher from Lockridge and Mrs. Wayne Wolfe of Washington. The couple will wed Friday June 25 at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church in Fairfield.
Mrs Richard McCleery hosted Chapter 1 PEO for a cooperative dinner with assistants Mrs James Schmidt Mrs Henry Bailey Miss Linda Tripp and Miss Paul Gregory. Reports covered state convention and World War I Barracks plans include a veterans picnic at Iowa City and Sunset Park gatherings resume in July.
All notices must be in by 10 a m for first publication and appear three days early. Friday events include Baptist Women Missionary Society meeting IOOF Hall Rebekah Lodge Twilight League and Men’s Stag at the Country Club reservations by Thursday. Saturday features Ainsworth CBS covered dish supper and a trip slideshow. Sunday Wesley Fellowship picnic in Sunset Park. Monday YWCA and Garden tours. Tuesday White Shrine and BPW dinner meeting at Captain’s Table.
The Washington County Sheriff reports Susan Grenko of Numa Iowa drove into a bridge east of the Lake Darling entrance on Highway 1 at 5 45 am after presumably falling asleep. Grenko was hospitalized at Fairfield with facial and chest injuries. Her condition is not released.
The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a regular dinner meeting Tuesday June 22 at 6 30 p.m. at Captain s Table. Those on standing reservations should call Mrs Lyle Schulty if unable to attend. Dues are due by July 1 and members may invite guests.
New York color consultant Faber Birren of American Color Trends says color cycles, like fashion, last 10 to 25 years depending on the product. He cites postwar eras the Renaissance green 1946–1952, the pastel era 1954–1958, and the muted era reshaping to brighter tones.
Polk County District Judge Harry Perkins Jr. ruled the case challenging Iowa Legislature apportionment lacks state-court jurisdiction and must be heard in federal court. Plaintiffs include Sen Robert Rigler Rep Lamar Foster Elizabeth Kruidenier and Thomas Hefley contending plans violate the Iowa Constitution.
Mrs. Duane Johnson and her children Randy and Wendy of Binghamton New York visit relatives with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Booth. Another Booth daughter and her family Rev William Koltovich Debbie and David Koltovich of Santa Monica California are expected to arrive this weekend for a visit.
Breakfast was served to 12 St Rita s Circle members and 14 children at St James Catholic Church. New officers named include Mrs John Elliott as leader and Mrs William Yerrington as secretary. Rural Women s Club met with Mrs Carl Phillips. 19 children attended with Martha Marie and Mrs Scott Wilcox as guests.
President Johnson said the 1965 budget deficit would shrink to 3.8 billion dollars, 2.5 billion less than January estimates, with higher revenues and lower spending. He cited job improvements, noting 15 major cities dropped from unemployment lists and 22 centers remain above six percent, the lowest in eight years.
A record hop was held Tuesday evening at the Moose Home from 7:30 to 9:30 for youths aged 7 to 15 regardless of parental membership. Popcorn and Pepsi were served. Twenty four attended and space remains for the next month’s dance with committee members listed.
Yesterday admitted Mrs. Ted Howell of Washington for surgery. Today admitted Mrs. Theodore Poore of West Chester for medical care. Dismissals include Cloyce Robertson of Keota and Mrs. Sherdie Phillips with daughter from Letts, plus Mrs. Glenn Miller of Washington.
The Y-Wives plan a summer coffee Tuesday at Mrs. Dwain Tschantz residence with co hosts Mrs. Bill Perdock and Mrs. Marlin Miller. Attendees are asked to call a co host by Monday to confirm.
The HH Club met Thursday at Mrs. Merle Bates's home with 11 members and several children present. Mrs. Herb Ferrell, president, led the session as topics were discussed and the roll called. Plans for fall meetings were set, with September at Mrs. Don Libe's and October an evening event with Mrs. Ezra Jones. August is canceled and July plans are undecided. After social time, refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Robert Redlinger and Mrs. Don Libe.
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