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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

2

Rowe Family Reunion Draws Large Sunset Park Gathering

The annual Rowe reunion was held in Sunset Park on Sunday June 18. Attendees included Margit and Cecil Barrett, Fay and Keith Rowe, Richard and Bernice Hurst, Mollie E Rowe, and many others, with numerous extended family members listed.

Rowe Sunset Park Margit Barrett Cecil Hughes Carolyn Fay Rowe Keith Jordan Mary Alan Ward Mumey Peg Ken Joyce Sheese Richard Grimm Tommy Robert Hinrichs Bobby Richard Fuller Ricky Robbie Dale Smalley Kim George Cave Ed Sadel Bernice Hurst Mollie E. Rowe Harland Bleitz Fred Doug Keith Rowe Andy Kathy Bill Hanley Marilyn Stephen Warner Don Cave Myrna Daryl Betty Rowe Bob Steen

Raymond Listed as Men In Service

Raymond Donald L. RA 17600879 2nd Platoon Btry B 2nd How Bn 33 Artillery Fort Riley Kansas is recorded as in service.

Donald L. Raymond Art'y Fort Riley Kansas

Harmony Club Hosts Children Present Program

Eight club members met with Mrs Francis Mc Connell on Wednesday afternoon. After the business meeting, Mrs Rich ard Bordwell announced the program by the children featuring songs piano numbers and a play by several club members. A 20 minute organ recital was given by Bob Wilcox via tape recording and refreshments were served.

Harmony Club Francis McConnell Elmer Koopman Richard Bordwell Bob Brenda Phil McConnell Doug Ricky Patrick Beth Barbara Higgins Mary Ellen Phil Reed Mildred Bill Linda Bordwell Bob Wilcox Faye Mackey

Local Ladies Day Golf and Bridge Winners Named

Connie Day and Mary Young received prizes for the most pars during Ladies Day at the local Country Club. Reservations for the out of town invitational here on Wednesday, June 28, should be in by June 23.

Connie Day Mary Young

4-H Washington Headliners Club Minutes Highlight July 7 Plans

The Washington Headliners 4-H Club met with Margie Larsen to discuss Achievement Day and record books. Talks covered Rugs, Furniture in Rooms, Pictures, and a furniture refinishing team demonstration. Rosann Crayne showed matting a picture. refreshments were served.

Washington 4-H Margie Larsen Carla Hotle Jean Johnson Nancy McConnell Jo and Jan Hotle Rosann Crayne

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Notices list events for Thursday through Monday including square dance at 8 to 10:30 at the 4 H Building with Paul Tinsley calling, a Fleur de Lis gathering, Moose and K C hall meetings, a YMCA family night, potluck and guest speaker events, a Rainbow initiation, a Sunset Park reunion picnic, and a Golden Age sack lunch program.

Paul Tinsley George Horn Women of the Moose the Moose Home Verne Escher’s YMCA Washington Council of Churches Christian Church Ywca Group E.E. Stutsman Home Arts Club Mae de Long West Chester Masonic Temple E.E. Ward YWCA

Mrs Jackson Hosts Kolah Club Meeting at Home

Mrs Glen Zearing and Mrs Joe Wolfe joined 11 Kolah Club members at Mrs Helen Jacksons home. They planned a July 4 family picnic at 6 30 p m in Sunset Park. Mrs Neill Trotman led the business session as members reported on topics including hybrid roses and a Rose Garden visit in Davenport.

Glen Zearing Joe Wolfe Kolah Club Helen Jackson Sunset Park Neill Trotman Logan Ahrens Davenport Clayde Knapp Bessie Wead

On The Record Hospital Admits And Discharges

Admitted yesterday are George Lough of Washington medical and Mrs Theodore Kruse of Washington surgical. Dismissed today is Mrs Ervin J Chupp of Kalona.

George Lough Washington Theodore Kruse Ervin J. Chupp Kalona

Mark Messenger Celebrates Fifth Birthday on Longest Day

Mark Messenger son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Messenger Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday on June 21 the longest day of the year with a supper at his parents home. Guests included his aunt Betty Watson of Sun Valley California visiting here, his maternal grandmother Mrs Mildred Watson, his sister Marsha, and Bettys friend Janet Nugent of Sun Valley.

Mark Messenger Harold Messenger Jr Betty Watson Sun Valley Calif Mildred Watson Marsha Betty Janet Nugent Betty Wetson Miss Watson

Couples' Golf Event At Country Club This Sunday

Couples' golf scheduled for Sunday at the Country Club at 1 30 p.m. Committee in charge includes Jim Lloyd Mary Cay Young and Mr and Mrs Charles Robison.

Jim Lloyd Mary Cay Young Charles Robison

Sip and Sew Club Day at Sunset Park

The Sip and Sew Club gathered in Sunset Park on Wednesday with Mrs. Gary Crossett and Mrs. George Sojka as hostesses. Mrs. John Gamon led the business meeting and directed the entertainment as members visited while children swam and played in the pool.

Sip Sunset Park Gary Crossett George Sojka John Gamon

Mrs Butler Hosts Salem Relatives Wednesday Evening

Mrs D O Butler entertained relatives Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter Mrs Harriett Boone and twin sons Ricky and Riley, and daughter Mrs Harlow Atwood and Vicki Jill, all of Salem Oregon. Present were Washington guests Mrs Howard Baker Mrs Ted Ross Mrs Doyle Brown Mrs Omar Black Mrs John Custer Mrs Bert Hahn Mrs Jake Earnest Mrs Lawrence Baker Mrs Naomi Kephart and Columbus Junction pair Mrs L E Howell Barbara and Beverly.

D. O. Butler Harriett Boone Ricky and Riley Harlow Atwood Vicki Jill Salem Ore Howard Baker Ted Ross Doyle Brown Omar Black John Custer Bert Hahn Jake Earnest Lawrence Baker Naomi Kephart Washington L.E. Howell Barbara Beverly Columbus Junction Harriett Boore Rickyard Riley Boone Dr. Butler Barbara Howell Roger McAllister Duane Cunningham Clear Lake Butler

Local News Bits From Excelsior Springs Area

Charles Marek is hospitalized at Ex celsior Springs Hospital for two weeks of treatments. Norman F. Katline resigns, to join Arizona State University as associate professor. will teach at Catholic University in D C this summer. Betty Wetson and Janet Nugent visit from Sun Valley California. look after relatives in town. Four Washington County pioneer family members enjoy a reunion far from home. Barbara Howell and Roger McAllister wedding in Columbus Junction last Sunday referenced.

Olds High School Cornell College Mr. Brown State University of Iowa Stanley Engineering Company Muscatine Colorado Street Grand Junction Colo Stanley Company Charles Marek Excelsior Springs Hospital Excelsior Springs Washington County Anna Godwin Washington R.I. Ferris Morgan Hill California Tilla Sigafoose Harry Coppock Springport Michigan Washington Country Club Coppock Norman F. Katlane W.J. Keifer Maud West Norman Arizona State University Catholic University Washington, D.C

Nuclear tests talks stall as U S and Soviet discuss moratorium

Arthur Dean arrived to consult with Kennedy on the Geneva talks and possible resumption of underground tests. Disarmament adviser John J. McCloy and Soviet delegate Valerian Zorin held recess discussions after three days with limited progress. A diplomat noted Russia might cheat on the moratorium, prompting new weapons and a potential return to tests if political reasons fade.

United States Geneva Russia Arthur Dean Kennedy Dean White House John J. McCloy U. N Valerian A. Zorin McCloy Humphrey

Twenty Girls Attend Cookie Bake at the Y

Twenty girls aged 6 to 12 attended a cookie bake at the Y on Wednesday afternoon directed by Mrs. Daryl Dodder. They learned mixing and baking, sang together at the piano, shared round robin introductions, played a game, and enjoyed cookies after cleanup.

Daryl, Dodder

Local Family Attends Father's Day Dinner in Silvis

Mr and Mrs Goeorge Me Church and family of Silvis HK were Sunday guests for Father's Day dinner at the home of Mrs SW DeLong's aunt. Other attendees included Mrs Emma Warfel Mrs Mary Horning and Mrs Orba Little.

Goeorge Me Church Silvis Me Church SW. DeLong Emma Warfel Mary Horning Orba Little

4-H Highlanders Annual Project Tour Featured Roast

The Hillanders 4-H Club held its annual tour of members projects on June 17. Merritt Canady Lewis Weber and Gary Murphy accompanied the group and a wiener roast followed the tour.

Hillanders 4-H Club Merritt Canady Lewis Weber Gary Murphy

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