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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1963

Page

10

TTT Chapters In Session in Mt Pleasant Iowa

President Payssit Chapter DL Mrs Isadore Moxley of Mt Pleasant Iowa State TTT attended the regular meeting held at the home of Mrs Jack Nelson. Seventeen members were present and transfers welcomed. Delegates to the State convention in Ottumwa were the chapter president Mrs Robert Logan and Mrs Maynard Brown with alternates Mrs Delbert Soper and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn.

Isadore Moxley Mt Pleasant Iowa TTT Jack Nelson Gerald Bender Crawfordsville Ottumwa Robert Logan Maynard Brown Delbert Soper Floyd Blankenhorn

Albert Simpson and Family Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J Albert Simpson marked 55 years of marriage with a Sunday reception for immediate families. Attendees included numerous relatives from Keota Washington Plano Mt Pleasant and Aurora. The couple wed March 11 19 and were attended by Mrs McBride and John E Simpson.

Albert Simpsons J. Albert Simpson Otto Walton Della McBride Edna Caldwell Birold Beenblossom Dorothy White Ray Simpson Prospect Stanley Jones Plano Max White Bruce Barbara Brenda Ainsworth Vince Tellin David Aurora Sam Erwin Lois Mt Pleasant Duayne Benson and Bradley Swedesburg Art Krause Minnie Green Keota Walton Otto Wal McBride Harold Beenblossom Washington Elizabeth Fetters Albert Simpson George Fetters Verdi W. R. Sawhill John E. Simpson

Local News and Visitors Across Iowa and Pennsylvania

W L Col Little remains in Veterans Hospital Iowa City on the fourth floor west after Sunday surgery and is reported as healing well. Mrs Glen Storms of Des Moines visits the Thompson home as sister in law to Mrs David Thompson. Irene Conner hosts her brother in law Frank Smith Gowrie Iowa and niece Mrs Daryl Johnson of Minneapolis, who left Monday morning. In University Park Penn State horticulturists explore delaying spring fruit tree blossoms to fend off frost, aiming to extend safe fruit production windows.

W. L Col) Little Veterans Hopital Iowa City Glen Storms Des Moines Dav d Thompson Thompson Irene Conner Frank Smith Gowrie Daryl Johnson Minneapolis University Park UPD Pennesylvania State University

Social Calendar Notices For Early Week Community Events

Social calendar items list meetings and activities for Alma Hearne Holland, Stewart PTA, YW Mixers, Baptist Rhoda Nielson Circle, West Chester WSCS, Pythian Sisters, CES at Masonic Temple, Gracehill Ladies Aid, Goodwill Club and many clubs. Dates show varied times, potlucks, breakfasts, and gatherings with dishes to pass, transportation, and chair changes. Events involve churches, lodges, and community groups with multiple hosts and locations.

Alma Hearne Holland Lloyd Latta Elizabeth Gingery Rhoda Nielson Warren Anderson West Chester WSCS Mabel ‘Bain Goodwill Club Clara Davies Gracehill Ladies Aid Twursday Ces Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Christian Cwf Priscilla’ Group Duane Krotz Martha Group Max Haifley Rural Women’s Club Grant Humston Verne Escher Legion Hall Friendship Club Don Zwicki Antioch Social Club Earl Long St. Patrick's Day Rebekah Club White Elephant HJ Club Roy Carter Lloyd Marek Pleasant Hill Cwf

Mrs Morgan Honored At Birthday Breakfast

Mrs Myrtle Morgan celebrated her birthday with a breakfast hosted by her daughter in law on March 9. Thirteen friends attended a social hour with games and a pantry shower as guests brought groceries and canned goods for the honoree. Mrs Sam Munson helped with hosting and refreshments using a St Patrick theme.

Myrtle Morgan Ted Morgan Morgan Sam Munson

Local residents attend hospital, funeral, and birthday notices

Joe Simmering returns home from Veterans Hospital Iowa City after a two week stay as a medical patient. Mrs J K Latta attends funeral services for nephew Max C Curran at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Ethel Spera undergoes eye surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and remains in her room. Martha Chance celebrates her third birthday with family at home March 11. Attendees include Sherman Mary Ruth Chance Kenneth Chance and five children plus Mae Townsley. Rev John E Simpson attends anniversary dinner for Albert Simpson in Springfield IL with Minnie Green Alice Brown Jr and Lester Luckenbill. Luckenbills visit Indianapolis with son Charles W Luckenbill at 6124 North Delaware Street. Burley Page of Washington dismissed from Washington County Hospital to convalesce at home. Patty Gerdes and Joe Jones attend a State 4H Camp leadership reunion at Madrid. Joe elected camp senator and will serve as camp staff in fall 1963.

J. K. Latta Max C. Curran Veterans Hospital Iowa City Martha Chance Bill Chance Sherman Mary Ruth Chance Kenneth Chance Nan Mae ‘Townsley Lester H. Luckenbill Charles W. Luckenbill Charles Jr Buzz Indianapolis Ind Luckenbills North Delaware Street Patty Gerdes Joe Jones Madrid Joe

Gerot Meyer Nuptials Saturday Morning

Miss Maria Gerot daughter of Clair and Mrs Gerot Riverside route 1 wed William David Meyer route 1 Riverside at 10 30 a m in the rectory of Holy Trinity church Richmond officiated by Rev William Snell Attendants were Larry Jirsa and his sister Mrs Jirsa The bride wore a white spring suit with a black hat and red rose flowers The groom is son of Orval and Mrs Meyer Both families hosted a wedding dinner at the Clair Gerot home with Mrs Raymond Slaughter Sr and Mrs Ralph Slaughter assisting

Riverside Maria Gerot Clair Gerot William David Meyer William Snell Oly Trinity Church Richmond Orval Meyer Route 1 Larry Jirsa Kalona High School SUL Skelly Iowa City Kate Jane Meyer SCI Cedar Falls Meyer Gerot Raymond Slaughter Sr Ralph Slaughter Lone Tree

White Shrine Bridge winners named at Masonic Temple

Mrs Roy Bauer and Mrs Hal Dunham captured top prizes at White Shrine Bridge night held Monday at the Masonic Temple. Two tables were in play with Mrs Wendell Eden and Mrs Maude Schmoeller on the hostess committee.

White Shrine Bridge Roy Bauer Hal Dunham Masonic Temple Wendell Eden Maude Schmoeller

Evening Literature group meeting notices and officer slate

Payne Marsnall hosted the Evening Literature group on Monday evening. Miss Margaret Applegate gave a book review of Steinbeck's Winter of Our Discontent. Miss Frances Patton led the business meeting and Miss Maude Jackson reported the board meeting. The nominating committee proposed officers for next year: leader Miss Patton, assistant Miss Jackson, secretary treasurer Mrs. Marshall.

Payne Marsnall Margaret Applegate Steinbeck Frances Patton Maude Jackson Miss Patton Miss Jackson Marshall

On The Record Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Yesterday admitted Claude Dickerson Washington medical and today Della McBride Washington medical. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Rex Todd Columbus City. Today Mrs Herbert Bomber and son Keota.

Claude Dickerson Washington Della McBride Rex Todd Columbus City Herbert Bomber Keota

Washington Evening Journal Masthead Note

A partial transcription shows the Washington Evening Journal masthead with editor David Elder and editor Shannon Vice President, ad rates, and Inland Press association marks. It lists rural subscription rates per month and per year, with carrier delivery details for Washington and surrounding areas.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Ows David Elder Cham Shannon Hares Morris Faster Trace Cowden Tieng Fixsen We Post Ice Town United Inland Ass'n Pesows Press

Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Wellman and Local News

The Legion Auxiliary met March 5 in the American Legion Hall with sixteen members and three male visitors. A cooperative noon dinner was prepared by Mrs. Norma Gardner, Mrs. Dorothy Lantz, and Mrs. Jesse Glider. Virginia Ann Livezey's engagement to Robert D. Jacob was announced. a spring wedding is planned. Revival meetings led by Rev. Kenneth Good run March 7–14 in the Wellman Mennonite Church.

B. Godber Wellman Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Norma Gardner Dorothy Lantz Jessie Glider Cecil Iller Cecil Miller Mae Martin Mt Pleasant Riverside Raymond Livezey Virginia Ann Robert D. Jacob Robert L. Jacob Jacob Welcona Turkeys Inc Sharon Lewis St. Lukes Hospital Davenport Floyd Lew Community Club Kenneth Good Hyattsville Wellman Mennonite Church Dan J Miller Robert Hershberger Keswick

Arab Unity Drive May Cause Trouble for Israel

In Damascus Iraqi Vice Premier Salah J. Saadi discusses plans for a joint Arab military command linking Syria, the United Arab Republic, Yemen, and Jordan to counter imperialism and deter Israel. The push follows revolutions in Syria and Iraq and is portrayed as a means to regain freedom and rights, raising concerns of renewed Arab-Israeli tension.

Damascus Syria UPS Israel Salah Saadi United Arab Republic U.A.R Yemen Ab Ge Sadi London Daily Telegraph Iraq

Churchill Named Possible Honorary U.S. Citizen

Washington reports the House expected to pass a joint resolution offering Sir Winston Churchill honorary citizenship in the United States. The bill, likely to pass Senate as well, would be the first honorary citizenship for a foreigner. Churchill, linked to American roots, could accept the honor, though no public comment has been made.

Washington UPI House Winston Churchill United States Senate Congress House Judiciary Committee Churchill Jennie Jerome Francis E. Walter D-Pa

Sewereamer Seeks to Clear Clogged Sewers

An advertising blurb touts SEWEREAMER as a no tool liquid that removes roots paper grease and other organic matter by mixing and pouring in a floor drain. Packaged in 5 and 10 lb cans at 2.29 and 3.95 dollars with a claim of fast results and exclusivity.

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