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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

2

Antioch Social Club honors Hin dahl 50th anniversary celebration

Nine members and families hosted Mr and Mrs John Hindahl for their 50th wedding anniversary. A decorated cake was presented and guests included Agnes Beliel and family Walter Bauer Lloyd Bauer Verne Colliver Joe Bauer Bill Rief Wayne Mangold and family Ed Peiffer Homer Brinning Merle Thrapp and Kevin plus Nancy.

Antioch Social Club John Hindahl Agnes Beliel Walter Bauer Lloyd Bauer Verne Colliver Joe Bauer Bill Rief Wayne Mangold Nancy Ed Peiffer Homer Brinning Merle Thrapp Kevin

Navajo Picnic at Jungbluth Cottage Near Conesville

The Navajo Club held a picnic at Dr. Jungbluth cottage on the Cedar River near Conesville Wednesday evening. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Guests included Mrs. C Skundberg of La Crosse and Mrs. M L Eicher.

Dr. Jungbluth Cedar River Conesville C. Skundberg la Crosse Wis Jungbluth M. L. Eicher E. E. Stutsman L. M. Eicher Edna Tucker James Metcalf Myrtle Neiswanger Hawaii Neiswanger

Mrs Jarrard Hosts Just Us Club Gathering

Mrs Jarrard hosted the Just Us Club on Wednesday with 15 members and 2 guests Mrs Minnie Mears and Miss Velma Jarrard Roll call featured humorous clippings The entertainment was a contest by Mrs Pearl Parcell and Mrs L F Harding Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Miss Jarrard and Mrs DO Butler The next meeting is a July 15 picnic at Sunset Park with husbands or another guest invited

George Jarrard Just Us Club Minnie Mears Velma Jarrard Pearl Parcell L. F. Harding Sunset Park

Garden I Club Cooperative Luncheon Meeting

The Garden I Club held a Tuesday afternoon one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. John Baird’s home. Guests included Mrs. George Schoenberger, with leadership by Mrs. Lloyd Walker and program by Mrs. George Johnson.

Garden I Club John Baird George Schoenberger Lloyd Walker George Johnson Pearl Parcell Helen Harvey Gardner Della Humphreys R. J. Dawson

On The Record Hospital Admission and Birth Notices

On The Record lists: Albert Tinnes of Keota admitted Wednesday for medical care. William Reschly of Olds admitted for medical. Births recorded: a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Wolter of Keota. Dismissed: Mrs John Keota and Mrs John L John son of Washington Henry with a son.

Albert Tinnes Keota William Reschly Olds Joe Woltering John Keota John L Johnson Washington Henry, Son Earl Eldridge Indianola Ohio

Social Calendar listings gathered for community notices

Community notices list Monday to Saturday events including Suzannah Girls at 5 30 Picnic at Sunset Park Garden Club dinner at Mrs John Baird VFW Post and Auxiliary joint meeting at Sunset Park Drinks and rolls provided Rosemary Club at 8 pm Y Mixers miniature golf at Iowa City dinner at McDonalds White Shrine at 8 pm May birthdays honored Y-Wives Summer Coffee at 9 30 am cohostess call Christian Builders canceled VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club 9 am Navajo Club noon Jungbluth Cottage Just Us Club 2 pm West Chester Pythian Sisters Moose Night at 8 pm Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Day Invitational Country Club Bethel Missionary Society 2 pm Pansey Hill Club 2 pm Rural Homemakers No 9 9 am coffee Family night YMCA 6 to 8 pm LBC Club Coffee 9 am Baptist Women Mission Meeting 7 30 pm Square Dance 8 30 11 30 4 H Barn Fairgrounds with Bob McDonald calling.

John Baird VFW Sunset Park Pavilion Rosemary Club Lloyd Marek Iowa City McDonalds White Shrine Sunset Park Delbert Earls Jungbluth Cottage Just Us Club George Jarrard West Chester Pythian Sisters P.m Hall Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Ladies Day Bethel Missionary Society Nellie Juzeler Pansey Hill Charles Hotle Arthur Wiley YMCA

Family Reunion Held At Paul Houseal Home

A belated Father s Day and birthday party was hosted at the Paul Houseal home Sunday evening. Attendees included Mrs Houseal, Benny Houseal, Mrs Cedra Kauffman and numerous children and grandchildren from Iowa City Hills Ainsworth and Davenport communities. A picnic dinner was served in the back yard before continuing visiting.

Paul Houseal Houseal Benny Houseal Cedra Kauffman Forest Brock Vicky Washington Brighton Bud Norenberg Susie Hills Jim Arthur Randy Rickey Bill McFarlane Sherri Ainsworth Louie Kauffman Kevin Olds Judy Norenberg Larry Pryor Iowa City Dick Freel Washington Annie Houseal Grace McKune Lloyd Kruse Debby Diane Davenport

Crone funeral services held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Douglas M. Crone were conducted at 1:30 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev S Jay Curry presiding. Pallbearers named W C Robertson Earl Glick Duayne Miller Russell Knott James Stalder Thomas Dodd. burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Marriage licenses issued at the county courthouse include William Joslin and Margaret Baker. James Miksch and Lynda Moore. Charles Craig and Coleen Todd.

Court House Charles William Joslin Fairfield Margaret Lucille Baker Washington James Richard Miksch Lynda Rae Moore Charles Craig Coleen Todd

W C Pythian Sisters Meet Wednesday Night

The West Chester Pythian Sisters met in the Hall with Mrs. Marion Renoux in charge. Sixteen members attended. Altruistic report showed $3.35 in cards sent and total work valued at $106.20. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barker welcomed a son. A style show is set for August 23 at the school house with a refreshment committee led by Mrs. Howard Moore Sr. A picnic with families is planned for Sunset Park at 6:30 p.m. August 6. September 13 refreshment duties are assigned to Mrs. L P Staller, Mrs. Lloyd Phillips and Mrs. Dwight Colliver.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Marion Renoux Wilber Cloyce Statler Joe Barker Pythian Sisters Howard Moore, Sr William Reif John McDowell Dwight Collins Clarence Witthoft Marvin Yoder Sunset Park L. P. Staller Lloyd Phillips Dwight Colliver

Schoonover Reunion Held at Messer Home

The Schoonover reunion occurred at the Mess er home with Mrs. H J Schoonover’s family present and fifty three attending a pit barbecue. Special guests included Mrs Donald Coats and daughter Norma from San Leandro California and Mrs Donald Andriano with Kim Kirt and Marsha from Salt Lake City.

H. J. Schoonover Schoonover Carl Messer Donald Coats Norma San Leandro Calif Donald Andriano Kim Kirt Marsha Salt Lake City

Mrs Coats to Return Home After California Visit

Mrs. Donald Coats and daughter Norma prepare to leave for San Leandro California after a ten day visit with her mother Mrs. H J Schoonover. They will meet Mrs. Coats sister Mrs. Donald Andriano in Des Moines and travel with her Salt Lake City relatives.

Donald Coats Norma San Leandro Calif H. J. Schoonover

Wilbur Wright Advances as Federal Crop Insurance Adjuster

Wilbur D. Wright of Keota was named Federal Crop Insurance adjuster for Washington County. He joined a Des Moines meeting June 26 27 with other adjusters to learn proper methods for determining indemnities for insured losses. Al Griffin of Washington DC led the session.

Wilbur D. Wright Keota Des Moines Wright Washington County

Community Notes On Weddings Travel and Visits

Mrs Robert Lowe Sr returned from Omro Wisconsin after visiting her father O M Swisher and attending a niece wedding. She saw sister Mrs Elmer Hielman of State Center and spent time with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs D Handerson of Ogden Utah.

Robert Lowe Sr Omro Wis O. M. Swisher Elmer Hielman State Center C. Skurdberg LaCrosse, Wis C. J. Jungbluth

Kiwanis Welcomes New Members at Noon YMCA Meeting

The Rev. Harold F DeVries and Louis Rinner joined Kiwanis and gave brief life history summaries at the Wednesday noon YMCA meeting. Guests included J A Vanalstine, Leslie Blick, Walt Farrell Jr and Don Monday.

Kiwanis Harold F DeVries Louis Rinner YMCA J.A Vanalstine Leslie Blick Walt Farrell Jr Don Monday

Teachers attend fourth professional Workshop in Business Education

Ruth Miner of Washington is among 76 teachers attending the fourth professional Workshop in Business Education this week at the State University of Iowa.

Hot humid days to continue in Iowa into weekend

Warm and very humid air remains over Iowa with more heat and cloudiness. Forecasters expect two to three more days of hot conditions with occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the northern and western counties tonight and into Saturday.

United Press International Iowa United States Dakotas Nebraska

Boat strikes raft injuring Waterloo couple on Cedar River

Mary Jo Greenley 22 in serious condition after a motorboat rammed their inflated raft near mid channel on the Cedar River as crowds boat to beat the heat. Lawrence G Halpin 25 in fair condition with a broken leg. operator William Teare says he did not see the raft until alerted by passengers.

Waterloo UPI Cedar River Mary Jo Greenley Lawrence G. Halpn William Teare Teare

New Disarmament Agency Is Proposed to Lead U.S. Efforts

President Kennedy asked Congress to create a United States disarmament agency to unify efforts and advise the President on arms control. The plan emphasizes practical steps to abandon nuclear weapons and would grant the director independent status and broad research powers.

New Disarmament Agency Washington API Kennedy Congress United States Disarmament Agency For World Peace and Security Administration John J McCloy

State Liquor Prices Rising in Iowa This Saturday

Des Moines reports that Iowa state liquor stores will close Friday for inventory and reopen Saturday with higher prices. Fifths rise 8 to 11 cents, pints 4 to 6 cents, wines 2 cents per bottle. New liquor permit books will be required starting Saturday as the Iowa Liquor Control Commission cites a tight operating budget.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Liquor Control Commission Commission

Governors Back Kennedy Plans At Governors Conference

In Honolulu the Kennedy administration won renewed backing for foreign policy and secured more than half a seaf in federal education aid language. The 53rd Governors Conference closed after about 30 resolutions and the election of Gov Wesley Powell of New Hampshire as president.

Honolulu UPS Kennedy Wesley Powell New Hampshire

Civil rights and education resolutions at governors conference

The meeting approved a bland civil rights resolution and a foreign policy measure backing president action. Fifteen Republican governors sponsored a proposal pressuring action against discrimination in education and housing. The conference noted federal aid for school construction but opposed funding teachers' salaries. More than 46 million Americans aged 5 to 34 were in school in 1960, up from 30.3 million ten years earlier. Public education construction spending rose to 1.1 billion in 1950, with another figure cited for comparison.

Cal Resolutions Committee Kennedy New York National Industrial Conference Board

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