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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1967

Page

3

Coppock Reunion Draws 81 Descendants at Fairgrounds

Eighty one Coppock descendants gathered at the Washington County Fairgrounds for the annual Coppock reunion the Sunday following the first 1946 gathering. Ted Coppock led the business meeting while secretary Mrs Ronald Goff read minutes and the treasurer report.

John Hannah Coppock Washington County Fairgrounds Coppock Ted Coppock Ronald Goff Gladys van Sant Fairgrounds Hamlin Ruth Thornton America the Beautiful Boyd White John Coppock Iowa Coppock General Store Coppock Mill

Miss Pat Lewis Is Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Pat Lewis was honored at a Tuesday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. M. R. Flickinger. Mothers of the couple, Mrs. Lillian Lewis and Mrs. Max Henness, attended. Games and words of wisdom were shared as refreshments in blue and white were served. Lewis will wed Larry Henness Friday night at the Methodist Church.

Pat Lewis M. R. Flickinger Lillian Lewis Max Henness Miss Lewis Larry Henness

Sunshine Community Club Ice Cream Social Report

The Sunshine Community Club hosted an ice cream supper Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Gary Crossett and family assisting. Fifteen families attended as Mrs Dale Richards and Mrs George Colthurst helped. Next meeting set for July 19 with Mrs Louis Koehler.

Sunshine Community Club Gary Crossett Dale Richards George Colthurst Louis Koehler

Speeding Fine for Richard E. Allison

Richard E. Allison of Washington was fined $10 by Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden for speeding. He was arrested by city police.

Richard E. Allison Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

Baker Reunion at Keota Park in Iowa

The Baker family reunion gathered Sunday at Keota park with many relatives from Straw berry Point Wellman and nearby towns. Attendees included Elsie Greiner Cecil Earl Baker and granddaughter Kathy plus Ray mond Trier Bernard Redlinger Lula Redlinger and others. Several local visitors also reported weekend trips and gatherings around Father’s Day events.

Keota Baker Keota Park Elsie Greiner Cecil Earl Baker Kathy Strawberry Point Raymond Trier Bernard Redlinger Lula Redlinger Wellman Walter Bennett Bill Cacin Chicago Elmer Vincent Ray Sheridan Sigourney Robert Vincent Mike and Billy Charles Vincent Palatine Illinois Mae Sturgeon Grace Vincent Washington Wayne Mangold Terry West Chester Gene Bryson Spencer Bryson Bertha Adam Viola Adam Elizabeth Weerman John Martin United Presbyterian Home Doyle Palmer Otha Huber South English Wade Page Elmer Waller Melvin Bell

HJ Club Set Picnic For Sunset Park This Thursday

The HJ Club plans a family picnic on Thursday July 6 at 6 30 p m in Sunset Park. Drinks will be furnished by club officers. A couple s night out is planned for the August meeting.

Navajo Club Sunset Park Pearl, Flenner Kissimmee Fla Clifford Connelly Mary Salladay Walter Anderson Marie Hammer HJ Club

South Side club plans a July tour agenda

Riverside June 27 report details a South Side club meeting with Mrs. Bess Burich and several guests. Kucera proposes investigating tour options for the July meeting. Lunch served by hosts including Mrs. Sojka and Cleo Burich. Other items note Clara Rath visits and a Brownie Troop picnic at Sunset Park. Pinochle club hosted by Amanda Lillis with prizes to Mrs. Ed Bushek and Anna Yeggy. July 11 meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Linus Veggy.

Riverside South Side Club Bess Burich Albert Novy Ferdinand Simon Wes Sojka Albert Kron Cleo Burich Dennis Jennings Todd Dale Burich Vicki Patti Clara Rath Charles Crist Morning Sun Clara Bath Leslie Parizek Sunset Park Washington William Waldschmidt Delbert Flynn

Edith Yount Celebrates 90th Birthday in Wayland

Mrs Kenneth Miller hosted a ladies' afternoon in Wayland on June 26 honoring her grandmother Mrs Edith Yount who was observing her 90th birthday. Guests included Mrs Dean Kauffman Mrs Omer Roth Mrs Nina Bain Mrs Katie Kauffman Mrs Grace Eicher Mrs Mabel Roth Mrs Ada Zihlman Mrs Dave Myer and Mrs C K Schantz. Refreshments were served as the honoree received several guests.

Wayland Kenneth Miller Edith Yount Dean Kauffman Omer Roth Nina Bain Katie Kauffman Grace Eicher Mabel Roth Ada Zihlman Dave Myer C. K. Schantz

Holubs to observe golden anniversary in Wayland

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holub plan an open house 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday July 2 at their East Wayland home to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They request no gifts. The couple wed in Aledo Illinois and he served 44 years with the M and St. L Railroad ending with retirement in 1962. They have two children Brown J. Holub Ft Wright Kentucky and Mrs Sam Am edo Campbell California plus three grandchildren.

Wayland Jim Holub East Wayland Sam Alice) Amedo Campbell, Calif

Senior Vows Dinner Recap at West Bay Center

The June dinner drew a large crowd with abundant food and a program led by Jim Jorgensen, Linda Money, and Rusty Green. Merchants donated gift wrapped packages for a lunch fundraiser, George Clark sold them, and buyers opened presents to reveal prizes. July events include a trip to Herbert Hoover birthplace on July 10 with a picnic in Memorial Park and a July 25 dinner served by Max Owen. Expo 67 slides by Donald Kerr entertained attendees along with a shuffleboard winners report and ongoing summer attendance averaging 25.

Jim Jorgensen Linda Money Rusty Green Actioneer George Clark Herbert Hoover West Branch Memorial Park Max Owen Donald Kerr Ed Rees Cliff Connelly Earl Nelson Our Center

Buffalo riot blacks loot and shoot as police face snipers

In Buffalo and nearby Niagara Falls, mobs of about 1,000 Negro youths looted, burned and fired on police during a second night of racial violence. At least eight people were wounded, including two police officers, four teens, and a man and woman. Police used tear gas as snipers fired from buildings. efforts to curb violence continued with meetings planned with Negro leaders.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Niagara Falls

Class of 1947 plans 20th reunion at the Country Club

The High School Class of 1947 plans a 20th reunion this Saturday July 1 at the Country Club. A social hour from 6 30 to 7 30 precedes dinner. Sam Young chairs the committee and many reservations are already in.

Country Club Sam Young

Weekend visits and births in Wayland and region

Weekend guests at Vernon Wyse home included Mr. and Mrs. Michael Couch of Elk Hart Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Larry Oswald and Beth of Manson Linda Wyse and Mrs. Dave Wenger joined plans in Goshen Indiana and Manson The Hesston Kansas Mission Board meeting welcomed Rev and Mrs Glen Richard Mrs William Eichelberger Mr and Mrs Raymond Wenger and Mr and Mrs Mahlon Wyse Angela Sue Allender born June 24 to Mr and Mrs Don Allender Washington Iowa Laverne Blosser attends 44 at University of Iowa workshop June 14 July 3 Ervin Stauffer and family moved to Grace Hebel property Mervin Roth visited his mother Katie Roth and joined a Cedar Rapids Lincoln Neb wedding barbecue at their mothers home with Daniel Roth Roger Roth and Kendra and Jack Neilsen families

Wayland Michael Couch Elkhart Ind Larry Oswald Beth Manson Vernon Wyse Linda Wyse Couches Goshen Dave Wenger Oswalds Robert Suter Mission Board Hesston Kansas Glen Richard William Eichelberger Raymond Wenger Mahlon Wyse Don Allender Washington Angela Sue Allender Connie Goodwin Laverne Blosser University of Iowa Ervin Stauffer Grace Hebel Mervin Roth Katie Roth Lincoln Neb Daniel Roth Cedar Rapids Roger Roth Kendra Jack Neilsen

Benefit ball game to aid Hawkettes player Becky Berg

A benefit ball game is set for Kalona Thursday at 8 pm on June 29 between the Mid-Prairie Hawkettes and the Benton Bobcats. Proceeds from donation admissions go to 16 year old Becky Berg, left fielder for the Hawkettes, who broke her leg in the first game of the season and now requires surgery. she is the daughter of Urban and [name omitted] Berg of near Kalona.

Kalona Mid - Prairie Hawkettes Benton Bobcats Becky Berg Hawkettes Becky Urban Berg Near

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