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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1962
Page
4
I thank the St. James PTA for the birthday cake flowers and cards. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Mrs. Charles Evestone
Mrs Florence Sherman was guest speaker for the Rural Women's Club meeting held at the host home of Mrs Myron Shields. The Snowball Social Club attended and 11 guest members plus nine hostess members were present. Her talk on Birds and their Habits was enjoyed and the roll call had each person introducing herself. Refreshments followed with Mrs Keith Proctor assisting Mrs Shields.
Democratic leader Mike Mansfield mobilizes 63 colleagues to be ready for next week's civil rights votes while Senate Republicans including Everett Dirksen prepare to urge GOP members. Cloture petitions loom as debate over literacy as a voting qualification continues amid southern opposition. Other items note Red Cross first aid certs and factors affecting worker efficiency.
Journal lists sale dates for multiple Iowa markets. Washington Livestock Sales Co holds sales Fridays. Smylie’s Livestock Market in Columbus Junction sells Wednesdays. Wayland sales begin Mondays at noon. Hogs only Wednesdays, veal, sheep, and cattle Thursdays. Kalona Sales Barn operates in Kalona. Ollie Livestock Exchange runs Tuesdays. Wapello Livestock Auction on Highway 61 operates Tuesdays.
A dense listing page compiles network times for WHBF WMT and NBC stations with a broad array of programs. It includes news hours sports broadcasts and prime time lineups featuring Perry Mason Gunsmoke Bonanza Dennis the Menace and multiple soap opera episodes across days and channels.
Mrs. Keith Williams Sr presided at the IOOF Hall meeting of the Rebekah Lodge. Delegates were named to the Rebekah Assembly, with twelve sick calls reported and Mrs. Dora Wagner ill. Plans include a Mother Daughter social May 14 at 6 30 p.m. potluck and a family social May 19. June 1 will host past noble grands. Committees announced for May and June refreshment duties.
James Leonardo, 19, of Des Moines departs today on a 5000 mile bicycle tour to Central America. He expects four months of travel through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, finishing in Panama. He aims to ride 80 to 100 miles daily, carrying minimal gear and stopping to work if needed.
The Wa-Ka-Ma-Chick Camp Fire group studied citizenship during April meetings and planned hikes and parties for the spring. Beverly Graf and Laura Beth Holden brought treats. Judy Kent and Beverly Graf led a game at one meeting.
Seventeen members of the Truth seekers Class of the Baptist Church shared a dinner at Woody's Steak House in Fairfield Friday evening for the May class meeting. Mrs. Wayne Wagner led devotions and entertainment, Walt Farrell presided over the business meeting, and plans were made for a family ice cream social in June.
A committee of past YMCA dancing class alumni formed to establish an adult dance club in response to expressed need. The group includes representatives from the various classes and aims to organize regular sessions and activities for adults.
The committee led by Cloyce Tinnes and Bob Stephens outlines a first dance on Friday May 18 from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. at the YMCA with members from the Adult Program and staff. The plan requires 14 couples minimum and an activity membership. Couples register at the YMCA office.
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