Presbyterian Women At National Meeting Highlight Civil Rights
At Purdue West Lafayette 5000 members attended the United Presbyterian Women second national meeting with the theme Called to be Free and Obedient. Civil rights gained focus as Dr Edler Hawkins first Negro Moderator addressed the gathering. Abbie Clement Jackson spoke on travel uncertainty for a Black woman. Luther Berhenke of Midland was elected president for a three year term. Eugene Carson Blake gave closing remarks and reports outlined aims to enhance knowledge of Africa and youth issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion George
Ralph Kleese
Vernon Elgin
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Edler Hawkins
New York City
Christian Church
Abbie Clement Jackson
Louisville
Luther F. Berhenke
Midland
Mich
Donald E. Zimmerman
LaGrange
Ill
Eugene Carson Blake
Africa
Couples honored at anniversary dinner in Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Kay Statler and Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson were honored at a double anniversary dinner Saturday evening at the Captain's Table in Washington. Corsages and boutonnieres were exchanged, and the decorated anniversary cake was cut and served after the meal. Guests included A K Stoutner, Bruce Powers, Lewis Powell, Delores Martin, Douglas Powell, Beverly Stutzman, Jay Grimes, Pat Moeller, and Peggy Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Stoutner
Bruce Powers
Lewis Powell
Delores Martin
Douglas Powell
Beverly Stutzman
Jay Grimes
Pat Moeller
Peggy Grimes
Local and area notes on visits and recoveries
Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart returned from Mt. Carroll Illinois where they took daughter Judson Grove and Sheri home before jetting to Huntington Beach California. Mary Finney and Todd Macdonald visited Washington and were feted at several coffees luncheons and dinners. Pvt Craig Waddell completed basic training at Ft Leonard Wood and will return to the base for further training. H T Carris now resides in Halcyon House. Charlene Herner and Dennis Blosser returned from Camp Sunny Side near Ankeny. Eleanor Shirley recently earned a BA from New Mexico Western University and works in Silver City. Theodore Bailey Jr earned a BS in agronomy with turf management at Iowa State and attends Univ of Minnesota. Mrs Iva Simpson hosted Sunday guests from Cedar Falls. J E Lemon of DeLand is ill and hospitalized. mail addressed to 335 West Minnesota Ave De Land FL 32723.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Judson Grove
Sheri
J. J. Grove
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Chicago
Huntington Beach
Calif
Illinois
Mary Finney
Todd Macdonald
Hoxie
Kan
Grove
Washington
Richard
Eleanor ) Shirley
Theodore Bailey
New Mexico Western University
Silver City
N. Mex
Shirley
Bailey
Theodore Jr
Iowa State University
Graduate School
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
J.E. Lemmon
de Land
Fla
Minnesota Avenue
Democratic Women Executive Board Meeting Named
The Democratic Women executive board will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Miss Agnes Wheelan at 719 South Eighth Plans will be made for the July 14 meeting at the Fair grounds where husbands and guests are invited John Schmidhauser of Iowa City candidate for the House of Representatives from the first congressional district will speak at the July meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women Executive Board
Agnes Wheelan
South Eighth
Fairgrounds
John Schmidhauser
Iowa City
House of Representatives
Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs. Walling in Moose Home
Mrs. John E. Walling, late Dixie Horak, was honored at a kitchen shower at Moose Home. Hostesses included her sister Mrs. George Brock and sisters in law Mrs. Russell Conrad and Linda Walling. Pink and white decor and sweetpeas set a festive scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Walling
Moose Home
George Brock
Russell Conrad
Linda Walling
Dixie Horak
Mrs. Brock
Conrad
Barbara Kron
Ariynne Kolosick
Mela Horak
Carlos Walling
Snows conclude western trip then plan Chicago anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lester Snow Jr and their son Danny of Milledgeville Ill have just finished a tour through Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota and returned home today taking his parents with them A sightseeing trip to Chicago to celebrate the parents 40th wedding anniversary is planned later Mrs William Jones hosted five Pansy Hill Club families at an ice cream social Thursday evening Barbara Cole needed a tonsillectomy and is recovering at the local hospital Miss Julia Sisk of Des Moines a former Washington resident visits Mrs Iva Simpson this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Snow Jr
Danny
Milledgeville, Ill
Lester Snow
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Chicago
William Jones
Pansy Hill Club
Roy Schiebel
Dorothy Babb
Charles Hotle
Barbara Cole
Harley Cole
Iva Simpson
Julia Sisk
Des Moines
Washington
Statler Family Reunion Held At Ainsworth Legion Hall
The Statler family reunion gathered Sunday June 28 at the Ainsworth Legion Hall with many relatives from Washington Keota Batavia West Chester Columbus Junction and California attending. Longest distance travelers were Mr and Mrs H C Statler and Robert Statler from California visiting relatives. Afternoon callers included Don Rich Gwendolyn Jolisa Scott Sonja Donja and Sherrel Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statler
Ainsworth Legion Hall
H.C. Statler
Robert
California
Minnie Statler
Hazel Rapp
Mattie McAvoy
Clare D. Skinner
Donald McAvoy
Glenn Widmer
Avis
John
Ann Marie
Thomas A. West
Washington
C.R. Statler
Cora Brinning
Keota
Charles Brinning
Loretta
Cindy
Donnie Brinning
West Chester
Maude Statler
Roy Statler
Lockridge
Clarence Reighard
Gailen Reighard
Randy
Ronnie
Mike
Emory Prevo
Batavia
Chester Eatinger
Owen White
Doug
Dan
Ainsworth
Merle Statler
Frank Patterson
Emma Plecker
Doyle Plecker
Charles M. Plecker
Betty
Marty
Columbus Junction
George Plecker
Don Rich
Gwendolyn
Jolisa
Scott
Sonja
Donja
Flora Spivey
Ronnie McAvoy
Sherrel Osborn
Social calendar notices upcoming week events
Social calendar items listed with times and locations for church groups clubs and lodge activities. Tuesday Methodist Walter Smith Sunday School Class 7 pm picnic at Sunset Park. YWCA Mixers 6 30 pm bike hike bring own lunch. Wednesday Rosemary Club 2 pm Linger Longer Club postponed one week etc. Thursday St Pauls Women's Guild 1 30 pm COC Class 2 pm Young Adult Fellowship 6 30 pm Sunset Park. Friday Rebekah Lodge 8 pm IOOF Hall Twilight League and Men's Stag 8 pm Country Club reservations due Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Sunset Park
YWCA
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Country Club
St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
Herman Luers
First Presbyterian Young Adult Fellowship
Friendly Circle Club
South Shelter House
John Duttweiler
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Twilight League
Stag
Controversy Over Topless Bathing Suits Debates Split Views
Readers weigh in on topless swimwear with mixed opinions. Cub Lehrer predicts staying power, Billy Rose questions exposure, Ray Watson calls it indecent, Ben Prior favors strapsless tops, while another reader argues for tasteful coverage.
Births and admissions in Washington and Riverside regions
Admitted today Eugene Schneider Washington medical. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs John Morrison Washington a son Mr and Mrs Robert Stumpf Riverside a son Today Mr and Mrs Larry O Conn er Ainsworth a son Dismissed today Harry C Baker Columbus Junction Paul Kerr Columbus Junction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schneider Washington
John Morrison
Washington
Robert Stumpf
Riverside
Larry O'Conner
Ainsworth
Harry C. Baker
Columbus Junction
Paul Kerr
Local residents return from travels and visits
The article lists numerous local residents and families who returned from vacations and trips to destinations such as Lake Ozark Estes Park and Wisconsin Dells. It notes attendees at events like the International Y's Men’s Convention and mentions relatives visiting from Iowa and Illinois with brief travel highlights.
Bolivian missionary to speak at Pleasant Plain July 1
Rev. Frank Robbins missionary to Bolivia will speak at Pleasant Plain Friends Church at 8 p.m. July 1 and at Fairfield Friends Church July 2. The Robbinses have served two terms with World Gospel Mission and hold degrees from Azusa College and the University of California. They have conducted evangelistic work in Bolivia and taught at Berea Bible Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robbins
Bolivia
South America
Pleasant Plain Friends Church
Fairfield Friends Church
Robbins
World Gospel Mission
Azusa College
Azusa
California
Fined motorists cited in local justice court
Three motorists paid fines in the justice of the peace court of L. M. Eicher here. Mary Ellen Luckenbill was fined $1 for speeding, John Stoutner of Keota $100 for reckless driving, and Harry John Miller $10 for excessive noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court of
L. M. Eicher
Mary Ellen Luckenbill
John Stoutner
Keota
Harry John Miller
Pre-nuptial Buffet Honors Carmen Bell and George Sipes
Miss Carmen Bell of Washington and her fiancé George Sipes of Bettendorf were honored at a pre nuptial buffet hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Dickey and Dr and Mrs George Zibilich at the Dickey home in Lone Tree. Gifts and cards were exchanged as table decorations featured green and white. The couple, whose wedding is planned for August 15 at the First Methodist Church in Washington, attended by Miss Bell’s parents Mr and Mrs R Stewart Bell and brother Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dickey
George Zibilich
Lone Tree
Carmen Bell
Washington
George Sipes
Bettendorf
Dickey
Miss Bell
R. Stewart Bell
Jim
First Methodist Church
New Cars Mentioned in Local Ad List
A fragmented OCR list shows various new car makes and buyers including Ford models for Mildred Hawkins and Joan Gould, Plymouth entries for Gould and Miller, Cadillac for Mildred Berry, and Rambler and Chevrolet mentions. Other items include a Ford truck and a mobile home. References to Beckman, Gipple, Whetstine, and Fulton appear alongside these auto entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hawkins
Ford
Malverin L
Joan M. Gould
Plymouth
Robert W
Shirley M. Miller
Joan L. Woods
Cadillac
Mildred Berry
Mobile Home
Charles W. Beckman
Chevrolet
Mills Rambler
Rambler
James S. Jewell
Duane Gipple
Ford Truck
Howard L. Whetstine
Raymond E. Fulton
Carr Son Enrolls in Automotive Mechanics Program
William LeRoy Carr, son of Mr and Mrs Orin B Carr of route two Ainsworth, will begin studies in automotive mechanics next winter. A Highland High School graduate, he will attend Universal Trades School in Omaha Nebraska.
Washington Evening Journal masthead notes staff and details
The Washington Evening Journal masthead lists editor David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director with Charlies Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Manager Bruce Cowden as Contributing Historian Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and filed as second class matter under the 1879 act in Washington Iowa It is a member of United Press Leased Wire and several Iowa press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charlies Morris
Bob Shaffer
Managter
Bruce Cowden
Hestor Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Purdue
Presbyterian
Pvt
Craig Waddell
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
H. B. Waddell
H. T. Carris
Halcyon House
Charlene Herner
Kalona
Dennis Blosser
Wayland
Sunny Side
Ankeny
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Everette Simpson
Duane Simpson
Jim Simpson
Cedar Falls
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehor
Jeffry
Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison
Ira Morrison
South
Marion Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic Physician Journal
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
O. D
Logan Jewelry
R. Q. Eastland
Journal Bidg
Olympia
Brown Finance
Iowa Ave
Democratic Women Board
Dwalk
By Nic Walker
Cub” Lehrer
Billy Rose
Ray Watson
Ben Prior
Don Maxwell
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
L. M. Walkers
Robert E. Porters
Lake Edge Resort
Osage Beach
Jack Cherry
James Thoma and
Kim
Santa Ana
Mr. Cherry
R. B. Stanford
Compton
Bill McLaughlin
Oxnard
Herb Osincup
Janet
Elyse
Harold Stevens
Estes Park
Colo
Mr. Osincup
Mr. Stevens
Norman Schoonover
Jessie Schoonover
Connie Messer
West Coast
Schoonover
Guy Carleton
Dubuque
Jon
Tucson
Ariz
Carleton
Washington High School
Edna Mae Hartman
Claude Woods
Salem
Waterloo
John Deere Company
Larry Woods
Dale Griffeth
Augusta, Ill
Harold Griffeth
Zager
Izaak Walton League Club
Delbert Zager
Bill
Stanly Zager
Ronald
Michael
Steve
Will Zager
Earl Thomas
Clifford Connelly
Dale Connelly
Ken
Gary
Oxford
Mrs
Bernard Wolf of
Elgin
Lena Schmitt
William Marie Jr
Mary Ann
Marie Marie
Richard Marie
Moline
Dale York
Dean York
Wisconsin Dells
Canadian
Minnesota
Connie Wharton
Gerry Cook
Jane Middleton
Marshalltown
Maurice Meyer
Central Park
Wolf's Flower Shop
Washington Stores
Smith-Corona
SCM
Sterling By
Smith- Corona
Nicola
Harmon
Pleasant Plain
Armstrong
The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Towa
Osincup
Jack Burke Jr
U.S. Pat
Slim
Haggard
Klein Klothing
Clarence Logan
Evening Journal
Robert Logen
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