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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1964

Page

7

Kalona Woman Celebrates 94th Birthday

In Kalona on March 23 Mrs. Elizabeth Stumpf turned ninety four and hosted a party with neighbors sharing refreshments and social time. Attendees included L R Lemley Keith Lemley Jedrow and others from Parnell and area. Stumpf remains active with housework gardening and shopping and is mother to Rex Stumpf of Janesville. Eileen Yoder, granddaughter of Annie Yoder, earned top honors in citizenship tests and will travel to Washington, D C. Her father is Leo R Yoder of Archbold Ohio.

Kalona Elizabeth Stumpf Robert Wheeler Maud Thatcher Ivan Burkley Tom Russell Vernon Stagner Edna Craig Edwin Knepp Dennis M Miller Mabel Stagner Eileen Yoder Leo R. Yoder Archbold Ohio Katona Washington, D.C Eileen American Legion Annie P. Yoder Pleasantview Edwin Guengerich

Investors Diversified Services tops 5 billion in managed assets

IDS reached a five billion dollar milestone in assets under management, two and a half years after passing 4 billion in 1961. The firm serves about 1.3 million customer accounts with a nationwide sales force of 3,370 full time representatives led in the region by zone manager Joe Evanovich Jr. of Washington.

Minneapolis — Investors Diversified Services, Inc W. Grady Clark Investors Group IDS Investors National Sales Organization Joe Evanovich Jr Washington Investors Mutual, Inc Investors Diversified Services, Inc

Peoples National Bank celebrates first anniversary in Columbus Junction

The Peoples National Bank of Columbus Junction marks its first year from March 23 to March 28 with a week of prizes and souvenirs. First prize is a $50 savings account for guessing when bank resources reach two million dollars. A coffee and doughnuts event is set for Saturday March 28 in the bank's community room. J T Leonhard chairs the board, with Dr H C Lowe as president and Clyde Crawford as executive vice president. Also listed are directors Maurice Furlong Raymond Hendrickson and others, plus staff members. The Union Good Friday service, cantata The Seven Last Words, is at the Columbus Junction Methodist church March 27. The Presbyterian choir will perform The Thorn-Crowned King March 29 with Cathy Houseal at the piano and Donna Hughes at the organ.

Columbus Junction Peoples National Bank of J. T. Leonhard H. C. Lowe Clyde Crawford Raymond Hendrickson Margaret Diller Helen Howe Jean Griffin Paul Heindel John B. Bell Maurice Furlong Dr. H. C. Lowe Kenneth McCoy Milton Pretz Roland Rabenold Robert H. Schmidt Columbus Junction Methodist Church Ganist Dale Robertson United Presbyterian Choir Warren May At & P.m Cathy Houseal Donna Hughes

Investors Mutual declares quarterly dividend of 92 cents per share

Minneapolis Board of Directors of Investors Mutual Inc declares a regular quarterly dividend of 92 cents per share payable March 26 to shareholders of record March 25 1964. Harold K Bradford reports it from the fund notes it trails 94 cents per share previous quarter and 94 2 cents a year ago.

Minneapolis Investors Mutual, Inc Harold K. Bradford

Highland School Site Land Option Near Riverside

Riverside area announces a land option for the new Highland Community High School along Highway 218 between Ainsworth and Riverside. Verbal agreement to purchase 22.5 acres on Edward Yates farm. a test well will be drilled after option signing.

Sion New Highland School Ainsworth Riverside Edward Yates Highland Community Igh Gary Yeggy Judy Rittenmeyer Margy Trotter Bob Robertson Ron Zieglowsky Ottumwa Southeast Iowa Student Council National Honor Society Central of Argyle Blackhawk Highland

Safely program for contact lenses six point plan announced

Dr F R Kushner of the Iowa Optometric Association announced a six point program under the American Optometric Association to protect some 600 000 new wearers from eye damage caused by imperfectly manufactured plastic lenses. The program, approved by the FDA, urges curing plastics, tightened quality control, proper labeling, a joint meeting of manufacturers and regulators, careful lens inspection, and sharing FDA policy with ADA members.

F. R. Kushner Sheldon Iowa Optometric Association American Optometric Association U. S. Senate Kushner Food and Drug Administration Senate Martin Dobelle FDA William Stone Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston AOA ADA Dobelle Optometrists

Keota and Cedar Falls shower visits and Easter plans

Mrs Michael Lillig and Mrs Roger Wright attended a Cedar Rapids shower for a friend while visiting Keota area relatives. Several locals hosted visits, Good Friday store hours in Keota, and Easter plans involve Rollin Royce family from Wisconsin and Cloyce Dill relatives.

Keota Michael Lillig Roger Wright Cedar Rapids Larry Palmer Glen Malmberg Richard Wiseman Oskaloosa Charles Conklin Morris Kelsey Ogden Clifford Conklins Carol Conklin Elmer Waller Conklin Christian Church Sam Singmaster Sigourney Cloyce Dill Cheryl Bob Dill Rollin Royce Wisconsin Laque Kaycee Dave Yokum Mt. Pleasant Bob Fisher Larry Johnny

TV Highlights and Evening Schedule Highlights

NBC airs part one of a two part history of the Academy Awards featuring stars such as Mary Pickford Clark Gable and Grace Kelly. Baseball spring training on NBC. ABC Debuts Get the Message at 6 a.m. Jeopardy on NBC at 10 a.m. CBS East Side West Side at 9 p.m. ABC Breaking Point at 9 p.m. CST.

NBC Mary Pickford George Arliss Clark Gable Caludette Colbert Bette Davis Victor McLaglen Luise Rainer Spencer Tracy Gary Cooper Shirley Temple Grace Kelly Houston Colts ABC Frank Buxton Art Fleming West Side CBS

Circulate Air in Your Dairy Barns for Better Milk

County Extension Director Jim Frier and ISU dairy expert Earl Wright advise opening barns during warm days to improve air movement and reduce odors. Clean silage and feed banks three hours before milking to avoid off flavors, and monitor muddy yards to protect udder health and reduce bacteria. Start pasture turnout slowly to prevent grass flavor.

Jim Frier Earl Wright Iowa State University Wright

Keota Residents Welcome New Daughters and Visits

Keota residents welcome baby Sarah Jean George born March 24 at Washington hospital. Grandfather Phil George proud as first granddaughter. Also listed are Rita Theresa Conrad born to Mr. and Mrs Kenny Conrad, and several visits and Easter plans involving families in Maquoketa, Earl Park, Tipton, Sigourney, St. Paul and Spokane.

Donald Parker Tipton Douglass Parker Doyle Palmer Lyle Palmer Emma Boyer Maquoketa Earl Parke St. Louis J.t.parke Walter Lake St. Paul Minn Ronald Mary Pat McGuire St. Louis University K.L McGuire Susie McGuire Iowa City

Plans for Crawfordsville Vacation Bible School summer

Preliminary plans for Community Bible School in Crawfordsville were discussed at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Rushing Rev Tom Holt and several local leaders. Sessions run June 29 to July 10 with preschool to third grade at United Presbyterian and fourth to ninth grade at Methodist Church. A teacher training institute is set April 7 at First Christian Church in Washington with 8:20 am to 3:30 pm and $1.50 registration. Meanwhile a Masonic group attended rites for Dwight Nicholson in Iowa City.

Crawfordsville Community Bible School The Presbyterian Church Robert Rushing Tom Hotle Haydn Thomas Donald Lee Charles Wells United Presbyterian Church Methodist Church First Christian Church Washington Regis Iowa City Dwight Nicholson Beckman Latimer Davis Granville Love Merle Howsare Bob Howell Vernon Fletcher Elon Christner Nicholson Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville High School

Sigourney Social Guests Gather at Local Homes

A series of weekend visits and family gatherings across Sigourney and nearby towns are noted. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Chet Vail, Larry Vail of Omaha, Mrs. Hazel Dauson, Mrs. Petie Hahn, Mrs. Grant Walker in Washington, and Leo Andersons, with more visits by the Arnolds, Barnums, Kraemers, and Coffmans. A birthday party for Derek Merz highlighted the list alongside multiple family staycations and travel updates. One Carrier note states that 1963 classroom air conditioning projects affect one in twelve high schools.

Ottumwa Lyle Arnold Susan Dean Barnum Iowa City W.H. Barnum Sandra Barnum Sandras Georgia Kraemer Cedar Rapids Gene Hammen Kim James Lee Joyce Ann Schauenberg B.J. Byrne John Laux Davenport James Coffman Derek Jim Coffman Floyd Merz Harper Susie Jerry Merz Johnny Merz John Flading Richard Durians Oskaloosa

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