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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1964
Page
2
About 40 White Shrine members gathered in Iowa City for a District TV inspection on Wednesday evening. Dinner for 150 preceded a ceremonial for roughly 175 attendees with initiations led by Roger Chapman of Washington. Delegates came from multiple Iowa and Illinois cities.
Eleven members of the Just Us Club enjoyed a picnic in Sunset Park at noon with six guests named. Pearl Parcell led a short business meeting. Thirteen Pris cilla Club members met for a nine o'clock breakfast at Captain's Table with Ruth Stout presiding and a Do You Remember When? program.
The Washington Odd Fellows lodge held its meeting Tuesday evening with Gerald Kephart presiding as noble grand.
Wolf's offers fragrant color to homes that house shut ins, a gesture of care through flowers to brighten days and lift spirits.
The Cinderella 4 H Club met at the Franklin Center School for a July workshop led by president Nancy Mangold. Members presented projects, gave talks on hand care family recreation and cleaning, and Jane Combs presented camp checks. Plans for the July 17 Achievement Show and July 29 Ottumwa tour were discussed. Nine members two leaders and guests attended.
Bethel Missionary Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Thompson's home with nine members present and Linda Zwicki as a guest. Mrs. Wulf conducted the business session and read a World Clothing Fund letter while Mrs. Wulf gave the missions report.
All notices due by 0 a.m. on publication day for Fleur de Lis Club Sunset Park events. The calendar lists Women of Moose meetings at Moose Home, Pansy Hill Club gatherings, Family ice cream socials, Twilight League, Country Club dinners, Home Arts Club, Class of 1933 Reunion at Country Club, Rebekah and Odd Fellows, W C Hotle Family Reunion at Fairgrounds, Methodist Young Married Couples dinner, Coppock Reunion at Sunset Park, with times, locations, and RSVP notes.
Two bands from Waco will perform at Swedesburg on Wednesday night July 1 at 8 p.m. The Grade Junior High Band, 58 players, opens with instrumental selections then the 75 member high school band follows with patriotic pieces for the Fourth of July celebration.
Exiled Katanga leader Moise Tshombe plans a general reconciliation in Congo after returning to Leopoldville. Informed sources say he could become premier, with a round table conference possibly leading to a strongman leadership amid UN troop withdrawal and continuing rebel movements.
In Wellston Tuesday evening at the Grace Hill community building, Joyce McClellan hosted a miscellan eous bridal shower for Shirley Niffenegger, now Lyall Dean Hobbs. The party featured book form contests, nile green and white decor, and three large white wedding bells above the gift table. Refreshments and dainty nut cups were served with coffee by Earll Hobbs and punch by Ivan Niffenegger.
A 2 p.m. meeting at the County Extension Office prepared women to serve as judges for 4-H Local Achievement Days across the county. Sally Smith led the home furnishings training session. Gary Churchill of Waseca Minnesota visited with his grandparents and relatives. The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets Saturday at 8 50 p.m. at the Fairgrounds with Skip Schippers as caller.
Police recovered three month old Kimberly Wulf in Beloit Wisconsin after a kidnapping from her home Monday night. A 19 year old girl Lillian Converse and carnival workers Jerome Kerrigan and David Hayes were arrested with Converse charged. The child was unharmed and released to her parents after medical check.
Several advanced pupils from the Wick Studio of Dance are on the road this summer. Vickie Thomas will perform at the Elmwood Supper Club in Windsor Canada and return to Washington for her senior year. Judy Blankenhorn will work in Boston and open in Las Vegas in the fall. Sherry Roberts in New York taped a Ted Mack Amateur Hour segment and will appear later this year while also visiting the World's Fair. Bonnie Greiner and Peggy McKinstry depart July 1 for Canada then sail Sept 19 for a Europe tour dancing in England France Italy Spain and the Far East before returning home.
Police chief Clarence Lee urges a safe sane Fourth of July as traffic peaks. He recommends a bike inspection before the weekend and lists 12 road rules for cyclists including proper lights, signaling, yielding to pedestrians, and riding single file.
City hostess Mrs. Robert Swift greets new residents from Minnesota Riverton Wye Texas and Ames. The Ander sons live at 111% East Washington with agronomist Ronald and former teacher wife. Loughs at 217 West Tyler with three children. Ford family at 115 West Jefferson. Joneses at 414 West Jefferson. Dodgins at 714% East Washington. Arnold Anderson at 3032 North Avenue B with daughter Lynette.
Admitted today are Mrs. Max Lee Washington medical Mrs. Larry Griggs Washington medical and Ernie A. Stout East Moline medical. Dismissed yesterday William Jennings Brighton. Today entries include Mrs. Frankie Sutherland Washington Ronald Perkins Morning Sun and Mrs. Glenn Bender and son Kalona.
The Washington Evening Journal lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Manager, nao Cowden as Contributing Editor, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th. Entered as second class matter under act of March 3, 1879. United Press Leased Wire members include Inland Daily Press Association, Iowa Daily Press Association, Iowa Press Association, and Audit Bureau of Circulations 40.
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