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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1963

Page

3

Peterson Fritz wedding joins Washington and Appleton families

Miss Ann Aileen Peterson daughter of Dr and Mrs A C Peterson Washington wed Robert Joseph Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Fritz Appleton Wisconsin in a 430 pm Saturday March 9 double ring ceremony at the Methodist Church Rev Lloyd A Latta officiated about thirty relatives attended bride wore white satin brocade sheath with jacket halo hat carried white roses ivy on white Bible groom’s family attended from Appleton and Des Moines reception at the Ca Guests included immediate relatives bride is University of Wisconsin Madison graduate now Spanish and French teacher in Fairfield Mr Fritz senior at Parsons College plans to live at 604 East Burlington Fairfield

Ann Aileen Peterson A. C Peterson Washington Robert Joseph Fritz Robert B Fritz Appleton Wis Methodist Church Lloyd A. Latta Jane Peterson Charles Miller Des Moines John L. Peterson William Stewart Robert B. Fritz John University of Wisconsin, Madison

Washington Woman Docks With Hope

Washington official Donna J Rantke sails aboard HOPE, the People to People Health Foundation ship, docking in New York on March 11 to end a 10 month Peru voyage. Since departure, HOPE has brought U S medical personnel to developing nations, treated over 300 physicians and nurses, and aided 45,000 patients. A new five million dollar fundraising drive aims to expand medical education and care globally.

New York Harbor Peru Donna J Rantke Washington Town Hope People To People Health Foundation, Inc United States HOPE Indonesia

Hughes Considers Half Way On Withholding Tax Plan

Hughes, fighting for a state income tax withholding plan, hints at a half step compromise with GOP lawmakers. He would forgive three months of withholding to secure passage, noting few complaints yet pondering a poll showing 78 percent of Iowans favor sales tax boost. He remains firm on increasing income tax.

Hughes

Social Calendar Offers Evening Meetings Across Town

A packed list of club gatherings and meetings outlines Monday and Tuesday events. Mrs Payne Marshall and other chapter leaders host 7:45 and 8 p.m. sessions, while Tuesday features antique bring and various community group activities at IIA venues including Farm Bureau building and YWCA. Activities span literature, crafts, sewing, potlucks, lectures, and club luncheons from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. across numerous organizations.

Payne Marshall Paul Shearer Jack Nelson L. F. Harding Farm Bureau Alma Hearne Holland Loyd Latta St. James Home St. James School Legion Post and Auxiliary Stewart Pta Claude Tucker Pio Barone Lumaga YWCA Ning Gerochi Circle Elizabeth Gingery Stewart Aursday Rebekah Club Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Christian Cwf Priscilla’ Group Duane Krotz Martha Group Max Haifley Rural Women’s Club Grant Humston H. J. Club Verne Escher Legion Hal Friendship Club Don Zwicki

Lawmaker Acknowledges Tax Hike Only If No Other Way

A lawmaker states support would rise only if the Republican Legislature cannot raise state revenue by other means, arguing against broad sales tax increases unless alternatives are exhausted. He opposes a simple tax hike and advocates exploring spending cuts and reforms first.

Former Junction Man Dies in Davenport

A former Columbus Junction resident, 53, died Sunday in a Davenport hospital. Survived by his widow Pearl Meeker, three children, his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Houseal of Davenport, and three brothers. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Davenport funeral home.

Junction Davenport Columbus Junction House Columbus Junction Pearl Meeker Howard Houseal Three Brothers Daven

Mrs. Duncan Dies At Muscatine Hospital

Mrs. J. Carson Duncan, 91, died Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital. She lived at Restopia in Columbus Junction and funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Stacy Funeral Home with Robert Sunderman officiating. Born near Columbus Junction May 18, 1871, she was a daughter of William and Rachel Johnston and married James Carson Duncan January 11, 1893. He died October 5, 1938. They farmed near Columbus City west of Columbus Junction. Survivors include five sons Calvin, Harold of Columbus Junction. Kenneth of Columbus City. Tedford of Monroe. Robert of Amity, Oregon. two daughters Mrs George Anderson of Portland, Oregon. Mrs Paul Scott of Council Bluffs. 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Columbus Junction J. Carson Duncan Muscatine General Hospital Restopia Stacy Funeral Robert Sunderman Columbus City Tery Louella Johnston William and Rachel Johnston James Carson Duncan Calvin Harold Kenneth Tedford Monroe Robert Amaty Ore George Anderson Portland Paul Scott Council Bluffs

Students Selected To Attend Symposium

Five Washington High School juniors and seniors join 150 students chosen for a Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at the State University of Iowa April 18 to 20. recipients include Stephen Nemmers Stan Petraz Vaughn Rinner Larry Stevenson and Patricia Worley. A group of 40 top high school science teachers also attends with Floyd Woods among them. The event is funded by a U S Army Research Office grant and Rock Island Arsenal to cover travel and lodging. The program includes Frank A Brown Jr of Northwestern University speaking on living clocks in migration and plumage changes. Six students will present science papers from 63 entrants. Attendees will meet researchers and explore future opportunities.

Iowa City Washington High School State University of Iowa SUL T. R. Porter Stephen Nemmers Stan’ Petratz Vaughn Rinner Larry Stevenson Patricia Worley U. S. Army Research Office Rock Island Ill SUI Towa Illinois Frank A. Brown Jr Morrison Northwestern University Science Pap

Renault sales halted in Britain over de Gaulle stance

London dealer Offer and Sons will not sell any more Renault cars due to President Charles de Gaulle’s antipathy toward Britain. A director said a recent order was canceled amid 594 Renault distributors in Britain and annual sales around 7,900 vehicles.

London UPI Offer and Sons Renault Charles de Gaulle Ward Britain Donovan Kendal

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