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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1962

Page

3

Washington News Briefs Highlight Local Personal News

A roundup from Washington covers visits by relatives from Illinois Minnesota and Florida, local dignitaries like Dick Ross named JCs president and George McDaniel's drug store stake, plus civic notes on the YWCA schedule and local marriages and honors. The piece mentions Red Eagle and Goldie Owen's unusual office wedding and GAR chaplain election results.

Girl Scouts commemorative stamp issued July 24 1962

Postmaster General Day announces a 4 cent red on white commemorative stamp featuring a Senior Girl Scout with part of the American flag. First day sales start in Burlington Vermont at 9:00 a.m. on July 24 1962, with specific first day cover instructions and postmark deadlines.

Girl Scouts of America Button Bay Vermont Burlington Albania Lebanon New Zealand Monaco International Atomic Energy Agency

Washington notes Father Day gatherings and weddings

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Earnest host a Father’s Day picnic for relatives including Miles Stout and Roger Stout family. Donna Marie Renfield and Kenneth Caviness wed in Denver and Trudy Caviness in Ottumwa. Caviness twins are grandsons of the DeLongs. Numerous local visits, promotions, retirements, and social events populate the week across Washington and nearby communities.

Jake Earnest Miles Stout Roger Stout Shelley Naomi Kephart Washington Dennis Stout Bradley Brian Ainsworth Donna Marie Renfield Kenneth O. Caviness Holy Family Catholic Church Denver Colo Trudy Jo Walton Keith Delong Caviness Trinity Episcopal Church Ottumwa Merle Statler Mrs. Statler Brenda Jeanne Martin Don Rich Terry Jackie Freshwaters Howard Freshwaters Bob Robertson John Freshwaters Rock Island, Il

Area Deaths This Week

Mrs. Mary E. Derby 83 of Washington died Sunday evening after years of illness. Fred J. Skubal 62 farmer northeast of Haskins died at 8:50 a.m. today at a brother’s home of a heart attack. Henry Trier 67 Keota livestock dealer died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a period of illness. Letitia Singleton 90 of Conesville died Tuesday evening at 6:45 in Happy Haven Nursing Home Lone Tree. Samuel H. Sistern, former resident of Brighton, died Tuesday in a Marshalltown hospital. Veinona O. Dillinger 62 of 309 North Avenue B died Thursday at Washington County Hospital after two years poor health. L. E. Sorden retired Keota businessman found dead at his Keota home shortly after 9 a.m.

June Arlene Knotek Chicago Ill Joe Knotek Robert B. More Willmar, Minn Fred L. Moore Lloyd Ewart Denver Colo Beverly Brown Ted Brown William Hoppe Patricia Jackonsville Fla Hoppe Irene Conner Washington Ywca Walter Carr Cpl Michel Brice Tokyo Japan Kay Rita Berkhoff Clarence Berkhoff Clarence Booth Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Donald Hines Joseph Hines Lake Charles Claud Rhodebeck Mary Jane J.E. Wolf Dick Ross Washington Junior Chamber Glenn Mace Fletcher E Smith Ralph E. Shannon Democratic Women's Organization June William Wellman Mary Juliet Lemmon All State J.M. Kelley Dubuque Knights of Columbus Alex Miller Des Moines Register Roy Drake Washington Post Bob Hammer Bob Mary E. Derby Fred J. Skubal Haskins John Skubal Keota Henry Trier Mercy Hospital Iowa City Columbus Junction Letitia Singleton Conesville Happy Haven Lone Tree Samuel H. Sistern Brighton Marshalltown Veinona O. Dillinger North Avenue B Washington County Hospital

JoEllyn Waters Celebrates Third Birthday

JoEllyn Sue Waters marked her third birthday with a family gathering at home. Attendants included Marian Waters, Margaret Davidson, Dick Anderson, Don Rickler of Des Moines, Bob Anderson of Ames, Clara Vaught of Prairie City, Norman and the Waters family, and the grandfather. Locals attending Iowa Wesleyan College summer sessions included Helen Rodgers, Marguerite Pefferman, Rachel Leichty, Dolores Messer, Martha Anderson, Virginia Mason, and Cheryl Allen who visited over the weekend.

Iowa Wesleyan College Helen Rodgers Winfield Marguerite Pefferman Wayland Rachel Leichty Delores Messer Olds Martha Anderson Mt. Pleasant Virginia Mason Cheryl Allen Des Moines

Advice for Graduates Do Not Lose Your Values on the Journey

A reflective piece urging new graduates to balance ambition with values. It contrasts two travel approaches, warns against rushing, and stresses helping others, choosing companions wisely, and leaving noticeable marks of experience. The tone blends counsel with encouragement and a call to pursue purpose over mere wealth.

Poem Of The Week The Carolers Honorable Mention

A Washington High School poetry contest honorable mention poem titled The Carolers describes youthful voices filling the air with sweet music in winter air. The verses convey jubilant singing that cheers a lonely soul and brightens sadness through exultant tune and hope.

Washington Word Weavers

Hospital News Roundup Admits and Discharges

A Monday hospital bulletin lists admissions including Miss Carol Wilson from Washington for surgery and John Whitaker from Washington for surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Darrel Jones and daughter from Washington and Mrs Leo Pohren from Fairfield. Births note a son to Mr and Mrs William Stout of Ainsworth. Future entries include Mrs Leo Stone and Mrs Richard Freeland with daughter both of Washington.

John Hughes Alice Hunter Waukegan, Ill John Lloyd Hughes Darrel Jones Washington Leo Pohren Fairfield Paul Bair Oskaloosa Richard McCrabb Keota Leo Stone Richard Freeland

Community Births and Medical Updates Summary

Yesterday and today notices report births and medical updates. Names include Mrs Miles Sherman of Winfield, Mr Rosme, Craig in Washington, Mrs Grace Cottrell also in Washington, Mr and Mrs Richard Stumpf of Winfield with a daughter, Mr and Mrs Raymond Kephart of Brighton with a son, Mrs William Stout with a son in Ainsworth, and Miss Carol Wilson in Washington.

Miles Sherman Winfield Rosme and Craig Washington Grace Cottrell Richard Stumpf Raymond Kephart Brighton William Stout Ainsworth Carol Wilson

Notable Births and Deaths in Washington and Iowa Locations

Yesterday and today notices list several individuals: Miss Bertha Dempsy of Washington with surgical status, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knepp of Iowa City with a daughter, Mrs. Richard Stumpf and daughter of Washington, Ros mond Craig of Washington, Mrs. Guy McNamer of Washington with medical status, a baby boy Vogel born in Columbus Jet, Mrs. Edmund Reed and son of Ainsworth, Mrs. Blanche Bell of Washington, and Mrs. Blair Wood of Keal a.

Bertha Dempsy Washington Walter Knepp Iowa City Richard Stumpf Rosmond Craig Guy McNamer Baby Boy Vogel Columbus Jet Edmund Reed Ainsworth Blanche Bell Blair Wood Keala

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