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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

2

Y's Men and wives close spring season with dinner dance

The Y's Men's Club of Washington held a Tuesday evening dinner dance at the Washington Country Club to conclude the spring season. About one hundred attendees enjoyed a seven o'clock buffet, hydrangea decor, and candle light, followed by dancing to Bill Wessler's recorded music. A highlight was Rob ert Brewer performing as a South Sea Island vocalist with a calypso trio including Herbert Osincup Gene Tucker and Bill Wessler.

Washington Y's Y's Washington Country Club Bill Wessler Robert Dorothy Lamour) Brewer South Sea Island Herbert Osincup Gene Tucker

Snowball Social Club Ice Cream Social Held

All but two members and families met with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Booth for the annual ice cream social. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Murl Albright and family, Mr and Mrs. Bill Koltovich, David and Debby, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Cave and Myrna. A short meeting was followed by cake and ice cream. the next gathering will be with E G Beenblossom in three weeks. Members are asked to bring and share original poems.

Earl Booth Murl Albright Bill Koltovich David and Debby Don Cave Myrna E.G. Beenblossom

Busy Blue Birds Hold Sunset Park Meeting

The Busy Blue Birds met at Sunset Park Monday afternoon June 24. President Susan Berdo led a short business meeting before adjournment to Tastee Freez where hostess Margaret Birney treated the members.

Blue Birds Sunset Park Susan Berdo Margaret Birney

Coffee at H A Grenawalt Home Hosts Lively Morning

Thirty two Y Wives and three guests enjoyed coffee and rolls at the home of Mrs H A Grenawalt Tuesday morning. Co hostesses were Mrs Keith Norton and Mrs Rolland Taylor. Guests included Lucille Ellingsworth Blanche Stanley and Roberta Manchester.

H. A. Grenawalt Keith Norton Rolland Taylor Lucille Ellingsworth Blanche Stanley Roberta Manchester

Rose Tea Final Garden II Meeting in Fort nightly

The Garden II Rose Tea wrapped up the year with 18 members and one guest. Mrs. Verle Gallagher hosted. Mrs. R. J. Dawson opened the meeting with Friends and mentioned the late member Mrs. Evan Evans with God's Jewel.

Garden II Department of Fortnightly Verle Gallagher Enoch Johnson R. J. Dawson Evan Evans Helen Harvey The Dells Wisconsin Irvin Coffey National Rose Society Milwaukee Will Sheetz Pearl Frain Glen Cuddeback Wilda Barnes Sunset Park

Births And Dismissals Reported In Midwest Hospitals

Yesterday at The Record Hospital Mr and Mrs Terry Greiner of Washington welcomed a daughter and Mr and Mrs Vincent Sojka of Riverside welcomed a son. Dismissed today Barbara Adam of Moline a girl, Mrs Leo Husdorffer and daughter Keota, Mrs Leon Sherman and son Brighton.

Terry Greiner Washington Vincent Sojka Riverside Barbara Adam Moline Lil Leo Husdorffer Keota Leon Shelman Brighton

Birthday greetings for local residents and anniversary notice

Birthdays today go to Mrs Charles Clark Edward Rees Winga Mrs Alice Easter Barbara Kay Easter Phyllis Ann Nicholson Pat Sheetz Caroline Jean Kallous Walter E Smith Roberta Arthur Mrs A S Van Trump West Chester Paul Rotz inger Mariam Asby Lewis E Dempsey and Mrs Charles Van Winkle Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Charles Clark Edward Rees Winga Alice Easter Barbara Kay Easter Phyllis Ann Nicholson Pat Sheetz Caroline Jean Kallous Walter E. Smith Roberta Arthur A. S. van Trump West Chester Paul Rotzinger Mariam Asby Lewis’ E. Dempsey Charles van Winkle Alvin Jones

Eisenhower Warns No Victor in Global War Says Nuclear Threats Must End

The President warns that a world war would be unwinnable as military power now risks total destruction of humanity. He speaks on Russia’s H-bomb, civil rights, and the need to avoid further war while stressing responsibility to protect national security. He condemns disclosure of secret information and urges prudence by newsmen.

North American London U.S Supreme Court Executive Department The Security Commission

Soviet Okays First Step in U S Plan For Disarmament

London dispatch reports the Soviet Union accepting in principle the U S proposal to mothball ships planes tanks and guns as a first step toward East West disarmament. International inspection would cover depots with later disposal of surplus arms after verification.

London Soviet Union U.S Valerian Zorin Stassen Russia United States Britain France Canada

Klever Klever Klub 4-H Meeting Summary

A regular 4-H Klever Klever Klub meeting at Anna Freyenberger's home discussed vegetable themes. Members reported at June 24 roll call, Shown talks from Ames State Convention, and demonstrations on canning fruits and serving vegetables.

Klever Klever Klub Anna Freyenberger Ames Winifred Boshart Jane Beese Joyce Roth Ruth Ann Clark Shirley Schlatter Linda Boshart Kay Freyenberger Susan Burgraff

Marriage License Issued To Staubaugh And Stutzman

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Melvin Gene Staubaugh and Marlene Mae Stutzman of Wellman by Ronald Hotle, clerk of the district court.

Melvin Gene Staubaugh Marlene Mae Stutzman Wellman Ronald Hotle District Court

Transient laborer questioned in beating of 13 year old

Sioux City authorities questioned a 36 year old transient laborer about the savage beating of Jeffrey Vennard a 13 year old boy found in a ditch near Sioux City. The laborer with Florida plates was stopped by North Dakota officers driving one of two cars sought in the case. Vennard recovered enough to view police photos and car models for identification.

Salem N. D Sioux City Towa Jeffrey Vennard Dan Galvin Paul Leahy North Dakota Kaiser Florida Vennard

Warns Tranquilizers Can Be Dangerous

Dr. Charles Hl Gutenhauf of Des Moines told about 200 delegates at the Iowa Health Education Workshop that tranquilizers are acceptable for temporary anxiety but not for chronic nervous problems, where using them is illogical.

Ames Iowa Charles Hl. Gutenhauf Des Moines Iowa Health Education Workshop

Paul Millers Home From Ozark Journey

Wellman residents report a week long Ozarks vacation with Harold Kempf Dubuque Mrs Paul Miller and family returning home. Other notes cover hospital visits surgeries and local social visits across Wellman and surrounding towns.

Paul Millers Ozark Journey

Local residents embark on vacations and visits across several states

Mrs Elizabeth Gingervy returns from Brookings Oregon with son and daughter in law Don Gingerw and family after about a month away. Mrs Bill Day her two daughters and Mrs R L Livingston depart for two weeks in Michigan visiting Lansing Flint and Vas sar. Miss Virginia Pettet and mother Camille Pettet return from two weeks east mainly New York where Pettet will teach next year at Port Washington. Mr and Mrs Charles Robison and Mr and Mrs Bob Lowe travel to Chicago to visit zoo museums and Riverview Park returning Friday. Nancy Loveless leaves for Town City after two weeks with her parents training as a nurse at Mercy Hospital. Mr and Mrs C J Patton and son Charles visit Frank Godfrey and Kathleen in Lake Charles. Nettie MacGugin spends Tuesday in Wellman. Rodney Davisson Merle Turnipseed Leon Hillman Bing Miller Dale Batterson and Walter Fern depart for National Junior Chamber Convention in Milwaukee Monday through Thursday. Robert McLaughlin and sons Matt and Joel vacation at grandparents Donald H McLaughlin and Eugene Martin homes. Robert is Pillsbury Mills Feed and Soy Division territory manager. Dr R Q Eastland and family return from Lake Minnetonka reunion. H B Waddell and children visit relatives in Mattoon. Judy Salidayay visits Rock Island with cousins John Suess family and Earl Schnoebel en.

C. B. Godber Wellman Harold Kempf Dubuque Paul Miller Ozarks Nella Spear Angela Rohrer Cosgrove Rohret Delbert Wilson Grangville Idaho Schyler Love Mercy Hospital Iowa City D. C. Bissinger Wellman Paul Lake Darling H. W. Durian Donald Durian Evanston, I Lyle Rugg Brian Stuart and Stevie Westmont Ill Margaret Durian Nancy Eldora Nellie Dorrance William Dorrance Washington Dorrance Glenn Rowe Fallon Mo Fay Rowe Everett Fleming Donald Donald Smith Kalona Ray Marner Kate Stutzman Shenk Stutzman Harry McGuire Des Moines Sarah Cheney North English Rodney Davisson Merle Turnipseed Leon Hillman Bing Miller Dale Batterson Walter Fern Junior Chamber Milwaukee

Miss Mary Finney Returns After Eight Day Visit

U P resident Mary Finney returns to Chicago after an eight day visit with her father J M Finney and relatives. Dr D T R Yeates and Rev Robert Roof of Des Moines Westminster U P Church called at the home. Mrs Ray Boyd and son Steven from Whittier, California visit with Mark Campbell and relatives. Jas E McConnell leaves for Davenport and Le Claire for several days.

Mary Finney Chicago J. M. Finney D. T. R. Yeates Westminster U. P Des Moines Robert Roof Yeates Westminster Church Mr Roof Ray Body Whittier Calif Steven Boyd Mark Campbell Mr. Body Jas. E. McConnell Davenport le Claire

Farmers Read Journal Want Ads Before Front Page News

Farmers say they use the Journal Want ads first for value and news interest. They rely on the ads to find real deals and opportunities, often before reading front page headlines. Local readers report frequent value in Want ads and quick access to items and services.

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