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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
2
Norma Marie Heck and Robert D. McKelvey of Riverside and Des Moines exchanged vows at the West Des Moines Methodist Church. The event featured a double ring ceremony, family attendants, and a reception for 200. The couple plans to reside in Des Moines after a wedding trip to Minnesota.
All women in the community are reminded of the silver tea sponsored by the Anniversary Belles to be held at the Legion Hall Wednesday May 6 from 2 to 5 pm They need not wear their anniversary costumes but are encouraged to do so This is the second in a set of teas to be held each Wednesday afternoon until the celebration.
A dense listing invites readers to a busy week of social events in Washington. Highlights include DAR demonstrations on Tuesday, a City Library art exhibit, Democratic Women executive board, and numerous club meetings, luncheons, and dinners across local venues with reservation notes and dress or participation details.
Don Marek of Washington described Haiti as a republic under dictatorship with poor economy and strained relations with the United States. He noted widespread illiteracy, multiple shades of Negro coloring, Communist influence among leaders, and tourism decline. Marek formerly managed a Haiti plantation but now rests with relatives while planning new work. The Rotary club announced a ladies night at the country club next Monday.
Directory entry lists Louis J. Kehoe attorney Jeffry Building Livingston area firms including Livingston Day Bates Morrison Lloyd Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd and John C Owen with addresses on West Main Street and Washington Street. Also notes Stewart Shearer Abstract Dept and osteopathic physician Dr P L Etter with contact phones OL 33991 OL 2802 OL 3-2924 OL 3.2874 OL 3.3308 OL 3-802. Includes eye care services Dr R Q Eastland and John W Lemmon D D with glasses and contact lens notes.
Local residents Mr and Mrs Jim Stone and family spent Saturday evening and Sunday with his parents in Des Moines and visited the Heitschuzen home in Williamsburg. Mrs Stone and daughters remained while Jim attended an Iowa City school administrators conference.
Barbara Strum presided at the Rainbow Girls meeting in the Masonic Temple. Elected officers include Mary Carson as worthy advisor Peg Long as associate worthy advisor Diane Perdock as Charity Vicki Thomas as Hope Ann Morrison as Faith. Installation planned for May 5 at 4 15 at the Temple with details for May installation.
Miss Shirley Ann Wyse daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Wyse Wayland Iowa married Larry Dean Oswald son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Oswald Manson Iowa Saturday May 2 at Bethel Mennonite Church Ft Dodge officiated by Rev D Richard Miller Bride wore white silk organza over taffeta with floral lace applique and chapel train Attendants Kathryn Wyse Loretta Shell Best man Wallace Gingerich Roger Litwiller Guests included Elmer Wyse Dale Wentorf Music by Gene Wyse Joe Beach Daniel Leichty Truman Beckler After reception in Fellowship Hall the couple plans to reside at 1307 First Avenue North Ft Dodge following a South Dakota honeymoon Bride is a La Junta School of Practical Nursing graduate Groom employed at Globe Manufacturing Ft Dodge.
The YWCA Council entertained senior Y Teen girls at a potluck dinner led by Mrs Dean Anderson. Mrs W W Nolin presided over the business meeting with 19 members present and unit director Mrs Frank Flagle. New council members attended and camping theme for summer was Go Mexico. Mrs John Phleger spoke on her Cleveland trip to the national convention in April. It was noted 1 649 persons used the VW in April. Nolin closed by thanking members as she ended her tenure as president.
John Everett Huber of Route One Wellman was fined ten dollars after his car struck a tree in Sunset Park. City police issued the ticket.
The junior bowling banquet at the Washington County Fairgrounds drew about 60 attendees for a potluck dinner. The girls’ team Marcins won, with Janet Richards topping the high series and Joyce Zieglowsky earning both the high game and high average trophies. Barb Beauchamp raised her average the most, and Valarie Marsh captured the sportsmanship award. The boys’ winners included Kent Dolmeyer for both high series and game, Phil Lemke for most improved average, Ricky McFarland for high average, and Bob Ryner for sportsmanship, while the Twinks took the team trophy. Bingo was played and many local businesses donated prizes.
Clinton School District voters approve a 689000 bond for site purchase and junior college construction by 3846 to 729. Bettendorf Community School District approves 359000 for eight classroom and six room additions by 1246 to 339. Fort Madison details about pen sales follow.
Elwyn Coreys visit Creston with Mr and Mrs Evans apruso Mr and Mrs Elwyn Corey dine with Mr and Mrs Willis Es on Sunday Virgil Jones Lois and Gordon Gery of Lancaster Mo visit Carl Brown in Iowa City and stop with Charles Barthelow Don Applegate visits sister Marie Clack in Lacrosse Wis Mrs Clack ill in Lutheran hospital Dale Crandall of Winter Park Fla stays with her parents G C Haskins Maurice Libe family Francis Libe at Kirksville teaching college with parents and grandmother Dessa Libe Floyd Oldson and family host Kathryn Godfrey and Marjorie Titterington Ottumwa guest fracture knee parties noted.
On the record Admitted Yesterday Mrs Frankie Sutherland Washington medical Russell Davisson Washington surgical Debbie Gevock Washington medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Hen Swailes Columbus City a daughter Dismissed Today Mrs Daryl Dunbar and daughter Riverside Mrs Marion Ballard Washington
Continued from page 1 the exhibit features Judy Ridley Dead Red Bird Beno and Phyl Weik oils resembling pastels. Sara Lu Morrison Earl Rae Oneita Fisher also appear with a watercolor still life. The show runs through Saturday and invites revisit for fresh favorites.
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