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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1964
Page
2
Local notices report visits and family gatherings in Eldon including Mrs Bernard Wolf and others. Dennis Donaldson of Ainsworth underwent an appendectomy and is recovering well at the local hospital.
Mary and Fritz Engel hosted the Franklin Cubs 4-H Club with 13 members and two leaders present. John Combs led the business meeting which approved a $4 payment to IFYE and forming a county tournament basketball team. Marion Timmins spoke on Money Management and Frank Kleese on Money and Banks. Next meeting is Thursday, April 2.
The Washington YWCA releases the spring swim schedule starting March 24 and March 27, running ten weeks. Registration is by calling the YWCA. Instructors include Mrs. Max Owens, Mrs. Harlan Newhart, and Mrs. Richard Schiebel with sessions for adults, beginners, and intermediate swimmers across Tuesday and Friday slots.
Bible I met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Lloyd Walker’s home with ten members present led by Mrs. Ira Mikseh. Mrs. Lauder Kennedy discussed Division and Fall of the Kingdom while devotionals and readings, including Cap tivity, Return from Exile, and Ezra’s Prayer, were shared.
Local edition lists George F Morrison and Morrison Lloyd law firm with Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd at 211 W Washington St and phone OL 3 2924. Stewart Shearer Attorneys at Law Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer Abstract Dept at 225 West Main OL 3 2159. Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician OL 3 3303. John W Lemmon OD glasses and visual training OL 3 2015. Dr R Q Eastland contact at Downstairs across from Journal Blog OL 3 4802. Closed Wednesday pm and Thursday am. Contact Lenses.
Joseph Harold White 52 former Richland resident died suddenly Sunday in Marathon Florida Funeral set for 1:30 p m Thursday at Richland Friends Church Rev Wilson Hyde to officiate Burial in Richland Cemetery Gould Funeral Home Richland in charge Born November 26 1911 Brownsdale Minnesota son of Earnest J and Lottie McAllister White Lived in Webster until 1921 moved to Richland Married to Alverta Graham June 21 1936 Employed since June 1 1963 as radio technician for the Voice of America Previously worked as radio technician in various U S locations Survivors include wife two sons Frederick Earnest Duluth Minnesota and William Peter at home mother Lottie White Richland sister Mrs Carl Herr Ollie
Mrs. Marguerite Oswald arrived to observe the trial of Lee Harvey Oswald’s killer but was stopped at the courtroom door and subpoenaed as a prosecution witness. Judge Joe B. Brown ordered she stay outside until called while Jack Ruby watched. Deputy Rosemary Allen escorted her from the area.
The Iowa State Highway Commission announced approval of plans to widen and rehabilitate 14 miles of Iowa 92 from Sigourney to the Washington County line. Urban 1.4 miles from Sigourney will widen to 24 feet with pavement resurfacing starting in 1964 at about 85 thousand dollars. Rural 12.6 miles will widen to 24 feet add climbing lanes widen bridges and improve sight distance with construction starting 1966 at about 1.597 million dollars. Traffic detours will be needed for the rural work.
Community notices list legion auxiliary meetings at 6 30 p m and 7 45 p m at St James Home and School guest speaker Vincent Foubert Baptist circle and other clubs meeting through Friday with times and locations many postponements noted including Prairie Flower Mission and Friendship Club delays and requirements for potlucks and desserts.
Two TTT chapters held regular monthly meetings Monday evening. Chapter YY TI with Thirty five members met at Mrs Richard McCleerys home with Mrs Paul Shearer and Mrs Billie Young as cohosts. New president Mrs Don Rinner led and four candidates were initiated. Delegates to the State convention in Ames in April were named. Chapter Y plans a party for members spouses. Guest Mrs Russell Green attended from Chapter R Columbus Junction. Chapter DL Eighteen members met with Mrs Jack Weik. Mrs Glen Wilson and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn presided as cohosts. Chapter DL officers Mrs Robert Logan president and Mrs Delbert Soper treasurer were chosen delegates to the TT State convention in Ames April 10 11. Alternates are Mrs Robert Ross and Mrs James Peterson. Refreshments followed.
Yesterday Carrie Hayes of Washington was admitted for surgery. Births include a son born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Baird of Cotter. Peggy Sue Magdefrau of Mt Pleasant was dismissed today.
Donna Gaye Bealer and Ernest James Leyden were married on March 7 in Kahoka Missouri. Attendants included Kathryn Weise and James Steele. The bride works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City and the groom at the Eagle Food Center. They reside at Meadow Brook Trailer Court in Iowa City.
Twenty two Farm Bureau members from Washington County attended the Region Ten young member conference in Williamsburg on March 5. Dick Whey chaired the event guiding discussions across three classes and groups. Participants covered The Threat Within Economies for Farmers and Innerworkings of Farm Bureau. R Dean Luers reported on the state advisory committee and Dorothy Wilkin on activities at the national conference in California. John Ganon spoke as voting delegate on Public Relations in Farm Bureau.
The item lists the paper's editor and staff roles, publication schedule as afternoons excluding Sundays and holidays, postal classification details, press associations, and mail subscription rates with incomplete data for Iowa and outside Iowa. No specific events or persons beyond staff roles are named.
Funeral services for Henry Schantz were conducted at 1 30 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev H L Hauter presiding. Pallbearers were Andy Tschantz Otto Frey Ralph McGuire William Steele Harry Turner and George Miller. Burial followed in North Hill Cemetery Wayland.
Some Polynesian sea snakes are extremely poisonous, presenting notable danger to divers and coastal communities. Researchers emphasize careful handling and awareness of venom potency in regional waters.
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