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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1965

Page

2

Dixie Potter Weds Richard Allen in Cedar Rapids

The Sunday wedding of Dixie Potter and Richard Allen took place at two o clock in a Methodist church with Rev. Theodore Schwartz officiating. The couple, both of Cedar Rapids, were joined by families from Washington Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids. Adjusted for length.

Dixie Potter Richard Allen Cedar Rapids Methodist Theodore Schwartz William Potter Washington Mitchell Allen Columbus Junction T. R. Phillips William Stewart Kathleen Ballou Connie Potter Sheldon Williams Marvin Prior Joe Marston Dean Dann Ken Allen John Peters

YMCA Plans Expansion and Modernization Drive

The article outlines interior upgrades for the YMCA including removing the gym stage to enlarge play space and a new kitchen under the balcony area with exercise rooms below. An east end elevator serves upper floors, improved pool spectator areas, a visitors lounge, and new rooms for men women teens and adults plus YWCA offices and expanded meeting spaces.

Four are killed on Iowa roads

Four more deaths raise Iowa fatality count to 192 for 1965, with Larry Doyle Calvert 18 dying when his motorcycle ran off Iowa 90 near Stuart. Passenger Ronnie Depuy 15 suffered minor injuries. Richard Ware 20 died after his tractor overturned while pulling tree stumps on U.S. 63 south of Ottumwa.

Iowa Larry Doyle Calvert Menjo Iowa 90 Stuart Ronnie Depuy Richard Ware Ottumwa U.S. ‘63

Washington Golf Club Hosts Ladies Invitational Wednesday

The Ladies Invitational will be held Wednesday at the Washington Golf and Country Club. A luncheon is set for 12 30 p m followed by golf and bridge. Reservations close by 10 a m Tuesday at the club house. Golf chairman is Mrs Walter Doak and bridge chairman is Mrs Gilbert Mills.

Washington Golf and Country Club Walter Doak Gilbert Mills Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Harmony Club Darrell Ross VFW John Custer Rosemary Club Mary Crandall Singer Songer Club William Chmelor Flower and Bulb Exchange Edgar Stewart Washington County Association For Country Club Harry Ramseyer Harold Ganon Lafe Stout Dave Erwin OES Friendly Circle Club Marion Augustine Delta Alpha Methodist Church St. Paul Women’s Guild Peo David Livingston

Utah woman named Mother of the year

The American mothers committee named Mrs. Harvey Fletcher, 77, Provo Utah, its American Mother of 1965. The mother of six is wife of a renowned physicist and inventor, a National Academy of Science member, cited for embodying family life at its best. All five sons have carved careers in science and business.

Utah New York UPI American Mothers Committee Harvey Fletcher Provo Mrs. Fletcher National Academy of Science

Social calendar notices for community gatherings updated

The column lists weekly social events with times and venues from Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple to Washington Saddle Club at the Fairgrounds. It notes dessert, drinks, luncheon reservations, and time changes for various clubs and associations, ending with Hollywood news on Anita Hoefer joining Situation Hopeless But Not Serious.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Hollywood UPI Anita Hoefer Munich Alec Guinness

Measles Immunization Urged As New Vaccine Promises Elimination

A Consumer Reports article cites the U S Public Health Service noting 14 million preschool children and many adults remain inadequately protected against preventable diseases. It highlights a one shot Schwarz vaccine from Pitman Moore Dow and urges parental consultation with physicians to prevent serious measles complications.

Consumer Reports U. S. Public Health Service Pitman- Moore Dow Chemical Company Indianapolis Schwarzstrain Anton Schwarz Pitman-Moore

Patients Admitted and Dismissed Across Several Iowa Towns

On the record Admitted Saturday: David Gordon of Keota for medical care Carrie Stran sky of Wellman for medical. Yesterday Clarence John son Washington medical Nor bert T. Bockhorst Washington surgical. Dismissed Yesterday David Gordon Keota Donald Tucker Brighton. Today Ralph Cavin West Chester Carmeletta Yoder Wellman Paulette Kiefer Kebra Ke bra Raymond Huff Crawfords ville Miss Marcia Montgomery Washington.

David Gordon Keota Carrie Stransky Wellman Donald Tucker Brighton Ralph Cavin West Chester Carmeletta Yoder Paulette Kiefer Kebra Raymond Huff Crawfordsville Marcia Montgomery Washington

Man survives dunking in Missouri River. names attacker

James C. Leathers, 28, bound with tape and weighted with a concrete block, was dumped into the Missouri River near a Kansas City riverfront. He freed himself, swam ashore, and identified Kenneth Leroy Lawrence, 30, who was later arrested. Police say Leathers was beaten before the plunge and remain in fair condition.

Kansas City UPI Missouri James C. Leathers Kenneth Leroy Lawrence Leathers Lawrence

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