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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1962

Page

2

English exchange student Anne Courtney bids farewell in Washington

Friends of Anne Courtney say goodbye as the English guest completes a year at Washington High School. She will travel with other foreign students to Dubuque and beyond, ending in Washington DC with President Kennedy, then Montreal before returning home to Croydon England.

Anne Courtney Washington High School Courtney Herb Campbell Linda Campbells Dubuque United States Washington, D. C John F. Kennedy Montreal Can Anne England Washington Demons America AIB Washington Croydon London Elizabeth Barbara Glenn Holden Dorman Dunville T. J. Berdo Roger Lance Carl Dallmeyer Richard Knupp Ira Morrison Richard Ross Harvey Holden

Deeds Recorded Across Washington and Riverside Areas

W H Graber and wife transfer real estate in Graber and Jarvis subdivision Washington to Lester B Krabill. Vernie W Lowry and wife convey land in section 32 74 8 to Vernon A Stephens and wife. Ivan M Shradel and wife deed real estate in bik. 7 OP Riverside to Victor C Burich and wife.

W. H. Graber Lester B. Krabill Graber and Jarvis Subdivision Washington Vernie W. Lowry Vernon A. Stephens Ivan M. Shradel Victor C. Burich Riverside

New Cars Listed From Local Dealers

A line of automobiles from multiple brands including Chevrolet Ford Chrysler Rambler and Mercury appears in local listings. Individuals named include Reemicius Knottnerus Parson Steinbeck Ralston Wiley Banks Doggett Curtis Erlenbush Olin Nichols and Erlenbush.

Reemicius T. Knottnerus Chevrolet Everett R. Parson Rambler Evelyn C. Steinbeck Charles H. Ralston Chrysler Roberta A. Wiley Mercury Phyllis Or Banks Doggett Ford Donald Or Shirley Curtis John G. Erlenbush Cedric E. Olin Harold Or Mable Nichols

Variety Night at U P Home Highlights Gentle Entertainment

The U P Home featured School Days School Days as this week’s varied program with light humor and little mental strain. Visitors and residents mingled as Lois Swain returned with sister Mrs Scott Withrow from Nashville and plans a Lisbon wedding visit.

HJ Club Plans Mississippi River Excursion and Picnic

Members of the HJ Club met to finalize plans for an excursion ride and family picnic on the Mississippi River set for July 12. Hostesses include Mrs. Harry Drake and Mrs. Ray Sojka, with additional helpers and entertainment by Mrs. Joe Goodlander. Thirteen members attended the Thursday meeting, chaired by Mrs. Vern Escher, and they voted a five dollar contribution to the County Home Fund.

HJ Club Mississippi River Harry Drake Ray Sojka Vern Escher Jim Altenhofen County Home Fund Joe Goodlander Escher Dale Marek Bob Stumpf Leroy Veggy Mrs. Goodlander

Kolah Club Plans July Picnic At Kennedy Home

Mrs. Clayde Knupp hosted seven Kolah Club members on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Wayne Knupp Mrs. Stanley Knupp and Mrs. Joe Wolfe. Plans were made for a family picnic July 4 at the Lauder Kennedy home at 6 p.m. A regular program with each person presenting their subject was enjoyed and refreshments were served with Mrs. Wayne Knupp and Mrs. Stanley Knupp pouring.

Clayde Knupp Kolah Club Wayne Knupp Stanley Knupp Joe Wolfe Lauder Kennedy

Local marriage licenses issued and court sentences in district session

Keith Francis Schulty and Jacklyn Joyce Blum of Wellman were issued a marriage license in Keota on Thursday June 21. Richard Lee Grahm of Bloomfield and Doris Diane Payne of Brighton also received licenses that day. Abraham Ervin Stoner of Altona Ill was sentenced by Judge R G Yoder to up to 10 years for larceny and one year for breaking jail, total bond $5000. Kathleen Greiner was granted a divorce from John Alexander Greiner with custody of their two Keota children. School lunch personnel from area districts attended short courses at Iowa State University, including Pauline Blick, Helen Woodburn, Marjorie Miller, Iola Hertig.

Keith Francis Schulty Jacklyn Joyce Blum Wellman Court House Richard Lee Grahm Bloomfield Doris Diane Payne Brighton Abraham E. Stoner Altona Ill R. G. Yoder Illinois Kathleen Greiner John Alexander Greiner R.G. Yoder Iowa State University Pauline Blick Helen Woodburn Washington Marjorie Miller Kalona Iola Hertig Wayland

Wedding set at Church of the Nazarene in Washington

A wedding ceremony is planned at the Church of the Nazarene located in Washington. The event will bring together the couple and their families in a traditional religious setting. Further details on date and participants were not provided in the text.

Church of the Nazarene Washington

Mrs Kessell Reports On Convention To PEO

Mrs Wallace Kessell presided at Chapter 1 PEO meeting hosted by Mrs R H McCleery. A 6 30 potluck preceded routine business. Guests included Mrs Isabel Miles and Mrs Ruth Delzell as members assisted by several ladies.

Mrs. Kessell R. H. McCleery Lloyd Latta Grace Stephen R. B. DeLa George Kerr Richard Dare Isabel Miles Ruth Delzell Wallace Kessell

Mrs Davis Presides Over HH Club Meeting

Mrs John Davis presided at the HH club gathering with nine members and two children present. Roll call yielded ideas for next year’s program. a picnic is set for July 19 at 6 30 p.m. in Sunset Park. Meetings resume in September hosted by Mrs Don Libe with assistance from Mrs Earl Ferrell and Mrs Paul Beenblossom.

John Davis HH Club Walter Horning Sunset Park Don Libe Earl Ferrell Paul Beenblossom

Window Display Highlights Southern Iowa Products

A window display at the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. store in Washington draws attention to the wide variety of manufacturing items from industries in southern Iowa served by ISU. The display is expected to be removed on Monday.

Iowa Southern Utilities Co Washington Iowa ISU

Social Calendar notices for church and club events

Friday CWF meets at 7 30 p m general church meeting bring yearbooks West Chester Home Art Club led by Mrs Milo DeLong General Women s Mission Society of Baptist Church 7 30 p m Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 30 p m Central Park rain contingency Legion Hall Paul Tinsley calls Sunday White Shrine 8 p m Masonic Temple April May June birthdays noted Y Wives Coffee 9 30 a m call cohosts Mrs Lena Schrader or Mrs T A Jones Y Mixers 6 30 p m Sunset Park weiner roast meet at YWCA Rev Walter Smith Sunday School Class 6 30 p m picnic Sunset Park DCCA District 11 Meeting Clear Creek Board meeting 10 a m potluck noon general meeting 1 p m

West Chester Home Art Club Milo DeLong General Women’s Mission Society of Baptist Church Baptist Church Central Park Legion Hall Paul Tinsley Masonic Temple Robert Ryner Lena Schrader T. A. Jones Sunset Park Weiner YWCA Walter Smith DCCA Clear Creek

Ron Robertson returns from Navy break to start electronics studies

Ron Robertson came home Tuesday from the Naval Air Station in Memphis Tennessee for a ten day vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robertson. When he returns to Memphis June 30 Ron will be enrolled in school in the electronics field. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arthur visited their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Bill Arthur and Jeff in Ames. Lt. and Mrs. Richard Sander cock of Peru Indiana are bringing their son Mike for a visit with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arthur. Their older son Mark will be with his other grandparents the Sandercocks in Cedar Rapids. Lt. and Mrs. Sandercock will return in July for a longer visit before moving to California.

Mrs. S. ©. Picken Montpelier Vermont Ron Robertson Naval Air Station Memphis Tenn Lloyd Robertson Ron Robert Arthur Bill Arthur Jeff Ames Richard Sandercock Peru Ind Mike Mark Sandercocks Cedar Rapids Sandercock California

Local News Items Highlight Community Ties and Transitions

Local notes show Marvin Lowry working for Colliers Encyclopedia in Chicago this summer. Merlin Crawford arrives from Fort Leonard Wood and will report to Fort Knox on June 29. Washington luncheon and golf meet drew many attendees from the area, with Mrs. Lloyd and Margaret Valentine noted for low scores. Other items mention visitors, moving plans, job changes, and educational activities around Washington, Fort Leonard Wood duties, and Wartburg College.

Merlin Crawford Ft. Leonard Wood Ft. Knox Wellman Washington Bob Day Mel Habberman Jim Lloyd Mary Young Ted Johnson Margaret Valentine Robert Koehler I. W. Schenefelt Lloyd

Admitted Yesterday and Dismissed Today

Admission list notes Mrs Guy McNamer of Washington under medical care. Dismissals include Baby Boy Vogel of Colum bus Jet, Mrs Edmund Reed and her son from Ainsworth, Mrs Blanche Bell of Washington, Mrs Blair Wood of Keo. ta.

Guy McNamer Washington Medical Baby Boy Vogel Columbus Jet Edmund Reed

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