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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

2

Janet Horton Weds William Horstman in Brighton Church

Janet Horton of Brighton and William F. Horstmann of Selma California exchanged nuptial vows at a Brighton Methodist church service on a Sunday afternoon. The double ring ceremony featured two baseets of white gladioli, with a reception for 200 guests following.

Janet Horton Brighton William F. Horstmann Selma Calif Leland A. Horton William H. Horstman Arcadia William R. Noland Clear Lake Roy Simpson Mona Fry Macomb Ill Roberta Horton Diane McNeese Lynn Stevens Washington Gary LeMaster Willis V. Horton II Theodore Willits Indianola Maurice LeMaster Hal F. DeGood Toledo Ohio Jack Gillian Philadelphia Penn

Birthday greetings for local residents today

On The Record notes birthdays for Dale Atkinson Marilyn Falk Darlene Payne Diana Marie Schulty Jack Maple and Mrs W W Wilson. Also congrats to Mr and Mrs William Perdock and Mr and Mrs E J Hamilton marking wedding anniversaries today.

Dale Atkinson Marilyn Falk Darlene Payne Diana Marie Schulty Jack Maple W. W. Wilson William Perdock E. J. Hamilton

Hospital Notes Signal Weekend Surgeries and Births

Saturday and Sunday entries list patients at Washington hospital with surgery or medical status. Births include the Beliel family in Washington and the Jones family in Crawfordsville with two sets of twins and a daughter born to the Markes in Washington. Admits include Mrs. Donald Schaffer of Columbus Junction and Patty Scarff of Mount Pleasant.

John Beliel Washington Lester R. Jones Crawfordsville Bill Loeffler David Davis Robert Marke Donald Schaffer Columbus Junction Patty Scarff Mt. Pleasant

Cholera Epidemic Kills About 400 in Calcutta

In Calcutta about 400 men have died over three weeks from cholera. Authorities report around 150 new cases daily. A water main leak in Kidderpore caused contamination, officials fixed the leak but the epidemic persisted.

Calcutta India Kidderpore Here

Joyce Musselman Weds Wallace Bean in Davenport Church

Joyce Musselman and Wallace Bean exchanged vows at St. John’s Methodist Church in Davenport. The couple will reside in Muscatine after a Milwaukee wedding trip. The ceremony included bridal party details, attire notes, and the reception at Union Hall.

Joyce Musselman Wallace Bean Davenport St. John’s Methodist Church Muscatine Iowa Milwaukee D. Joyce Musselman Ray E. Musselman Tremont Bean Norman Bean Ainsworth Frederick J. Ackman Lyle Haury Letts Lowa Verlee Eden Cou Elgan Edwards Columbus Junction Earl Diedricksen Barneston Neb Bill Edwards Larry Jerry Bean

Garden club social and events in Fortnightly notes

The Fortnightly Garden 1 meeting at the Fisher residence featured Gordon Jansma on landscaping. A tour visited Clarence Jarrard. 97 attended a family night dinner at the country club. Rebekah lodge hosts ice cream social at Maurice Libe’s cabin on July 4 with fireworks.

Elmer Fisher North Marion Avenue Gordon Jansma Clarence Jarrard Ira Coon Fred Moore Porter Lee Harriet Glendenning Ray Sojka R. J. Stapel Country Club Rebekah Maurice Libe Edna Mae Wehr Eva Cook Brighton Leona Gardner Dora Wagner Rebecca Shebeck Dorothy Salladay Marjorie Laubach Ernestine Kiesey Zoe Kleinberg Tina Bain Bernice Lee

Scientists Study Total Eclipse Today

The longest total eclipse in 1 238 years darkened the sun from Ceylon to the Philippines. U S Air Force jets with American scientists tracked the shadow, extending the seven minute event to about 12 minutes despite clouds and weather hindering observations. Dr Frank Back and Maj C H McDermott observed from T 33 trainers piloted by Frank Hurlburt and Clarence Shivers.

Manila P.I Ceylon Philippines U.S. Air Force U.S. 13Th Air Force Frank Back Glen Cove New York C.H. McDermott Douglas Wyo Frank Hurlburt Glendale Calif Clarence Shivers St. Louis

Jaycee Picnic Draws About 50 Children at Robert Anderson Farm

About 50 Washington Jaycee children enjoyed a Sunday afternoon picnic at the Robert Anderson farm southwest of Washington. Pop and ice cream were provided by the club and a kiddies ride was set up. Jaycee members and their wives also attended the outing.

Washington Jaycee Robert Anderson Jaycees

Enraged Italian Housewife Sparks Gun Battle in Rosarno

In Rosarno Italy Maria Rosa Carmeli a pistol packing housewife opened fire after accusing Giovanni Romeo of slander. Romeo fired back wounding Carmeli’s accuser and others as federal police halted the exchange leaving eight injured including bystanders.

Rosarno Italy Maria Rosa Carmeli Giovanni Romeo Maria Romeo Vincenzo Farnell Farnell

Letts Girl Chosen Louisa County 4-H Health Camp Delegate

Mary Lou Thompson of Letts is named Louisa county delegate to the state 4-H health camp at Boone from August 8 to 12. The selection reflects her long-time club record and active participation in local health and youth activities.

Letts Louisa Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mary Lou Thompson Louisa County Boone

Social Calendar of Church and Club Meetings Listed

Notices detail weekly gatherings across Baptist church Rainbow Masonic Temple YWCA and other venues. Events include Bible class Booster breakfast Damascus Shrine ceremonial practice Rosemary Club ythian Sisters Just Us Sunshine Navajo and country club activities with reservations and dress hints.

Baptist Church Church Rainbow Masonic Temple Louis Larsen YWCA Colleen Phelps Damascus Shrine Rosemary Club Dell Walker Ythian Sisters

NAM Denounces Guaranteed Annual Wage Plan in Chicago

The National Association of Manufacturers denounces the guaranteed annual wage as damaging to the U S economy. In a Friday resolution the NAM condemns plan to supplement state unemployment with private employer funds and warns it could threaten financial strength of small and new businesses and their job creation.

Chicago National Association of Manufacturers NAM

California Resident Is Guest at Keota Coffee

Mrs. Otto Adam of San Mateo California attended a coffee at the home of Mrs. Leola Flynn with Mrs. Betty Flynn as cohost. Eighteen guests enjoyed green and white decorations and desserts by Mrs. Vivian Yoder. Eve Cooley poured as guests visited. Suzann Peiffer received a nursing cap at St Josephs Ottumwa on June 12 with her parents present. Delores Bermel from Iowa City arrived Thursday to visit until Saturday.

Chester Pence Keota Otto Adam San Mateo Calif Leola Flynn Betty Flynn Vivian Yoder Eve Cooley Suzann Peiffer Frank Peiffer St. Joseph's School of Nursing Ottumwa

Washington News Items Highlights From Local Visit and Travel

Mrs H E McMahan returns from Atlanta and Macon Georgia after extended visit. Martha Irene Whittaker earns BA from Marycrest College Davenport and works as medical technician at St Luke's Cedar Rapids. Second Lieutenant Joseph V Manussier leaves Des Moines for Quantico to begin two years of active Marine service. The Kyle family visits Avoca relatives, with trips to Minnesota and Iowa locations. Youths attend WCTU Youth Temperance camp at Lake Ahquabi and Izaak Walton League Conservation camp. four youths return home. Dr Haddon James and wife of Silver City NM share travel photos from a year in India. Mrs Dallas Chamberlain returns from University Hospital Iowa City. Ruth Shaffer of Renton WA visits her Iowa City area relatives for two weeks.

Martha Irene Whittaker Martin Whittaker Washington Marycrest College Davenport Martha Irene St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Joseph V. Manussier USMCR Des Moines Quantico, Va Marine Corp Ray Sojka Lake Ahquabi WCTU Shirley Goodwin Karen Kephart Carl MecKillip Rodney Link Haddon James Silver City New Mexico T. B. Bailey West Washington Street James India

Kiwanis Talk Highlights Travel in India

Dr Haddon James, former president of New Mexico State Teachers College, spoke to the Kiwanis club about his year spent in India and nearby countries. Weekend traffic violators were fined in Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden's court and at Ainsworth Don Knight's court.

Kiwanis Haddon James New Mexico State Teachers College Kiwanis Club India Glenn Murray Rock Island Iowa Highway Patrol Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Delbert Strabala Richmond Karl Schalk Iowa Falls Arthur Gowey Moline Ill Kenneth Brown Washington Don Knight Ainsworth Alfred Villant Des Moines James Stewart Cheyenne Woo

Osceola Coach Loses Billfold Found and Returned

A. F. Kuhlman, football coach of Osceola, misplaced a billfold containing $600. A workman found the billfold and returned it to him.

A. F. Kuhlman Osceola

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