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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

3

Hades Invitational Hosts Women Golfers at Country Club

Washington women hosted a guest day at the local Country Club with 13 guest clubs. Prizes were awarded by Claud Powell. Mike Hughes shot a 39 as top score among participants, with many other players listed by club and city. Longest drive went to Connie Day low putts to Thelma Simpson, and bridge prizes to Pat Collins and Mary Chmelar among others. Committees included dec orations and golf chairs.

Washington Virginia Powell Claud Powell Mike Hughes Fairfield Country Club Avis Madden Walton Club Fairfield Ben Haberman Connie Day Thelma Simpson Gracie Walker Kalona Velma Skola Margaret Bermel Keota Pat Collins Muscatine Mary Chmelar Lorene Wells Marie McGlashan Mrs. Valentine San Jose Calif Judy Ridley Virginia Lemley Helen Doak Babe Hillman Mary Hohl Betty Turnipseed Bea Heberman Catherine Mattes Eleanor Morrison Jean Patterson Ellen Perdock

Farewell to minister rescheduled to June 28

The farewell party for the Ainsworth Methodist minister and his family is postponed to Tuesday, June 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ainsworth Methodist Church.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Church

VFW Auxiliary reports donations and leadership shifts

Mrs. Sam Weeks presided at the VFW Auxiliary meeting at the VFW Hall. Rehabilitation chairman Mrs. Dave McGaffey reported 148.60 dollars in used clothing to the Knoxville VA Hospital. The Auxiliary will assist the Wapello and North English Auxiliaries with a July 20 picnic at the Iowa City VA Hospital. A district community service citation was received. Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. was elected a two year trustee replacing Mrs. Maynard Goff Sr. who is moving away. Mrs. Dave McGaffey won the attendance prize. Thirteen Navajo Club members met for a Sunset Park picnic with officers named for the coming year: President Mrs. Fred Bey, Vice President Mrs. Clifford Connelly, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Howard McBride. Mrs. C J Jungbluth is a Mercy Hospital patient. Mrs. John Winga will host in September. No meetings in July or August.

Sam Weeks VFW Dave McGaffey Knoxville VA Iowa City VA Hospital Milo Steele Jr Maynard Goff Sr Navajo Club Sunset Park G. W. Manassier Lloyd Neiswanger Fred Bey Clifford Connelly Howard McBride C.J. Jungbluth Mercy Hospital Iowa City John Winga

Washington High School Class of 1961 Five Year Reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1961 held a five year reunion at the Washington Country Club with about 70 attendees. Glen Eige led a brief business meeting and the event included a guest book presentation, letters from absentees, a buffet, decorations, prizes, and a plan to reunite again in 1971. Notable items included a letter from Germany by Inge Flagmann, the first foreign exchange student, and numerous class members listed as attendees.

Washington High School Washington Country Club Bob Baker Glen Eige John Young Jr Frank Chmelar Inge Flagmann Germany Miss Flagmann Dr. A. C. Petersons Munich Bavaria Munchen Steinickeweg 4

Social calendar of local clubs and reunions week ahead

A dense listing of meetings and events across social, fraternal, religious, and civic groups. Highlights include Women of Moose regular and executive board meetings, Kaaba Shrine third degree at Masonic Temple, Friday Home Arts Club, Twilight League and Men’s Stag at Country Club, Washington County Pre-school Board, CWF at church, Saturday reception for Congressman Schmidhauser, 1946 class reunion at Country Club, Sunday neighborhood picnics and open houses, and multiple family and alumni reunions. Attendees are urged to bring guests or share provisions as noted.

Homer Porter Twilight League Men's Stag Washington County Pre-school Board Marion Ave CWF Congressman Schmidhauser Harry Levy Country Club

Ruth and Feller: World Series and one-hit game legends

Babe Ruth stands unique with a .625 World Series batting average in 1932, the only regular over .600 in the series. Bob Feller flourished with the Cleveland Indians, recording 12 one hit games in his legendary pitching career.

Babe Ruth Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

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