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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
2
The Cedar Chips 4 H Club met with Steve Whisler. Twelve members and three leaders attended as project sheets were turned in and plans discussed including Boys Better Grooming contest and an annual tour June 2 at 1 pm followed by a Sunset Park family picnic at 6 pm. Tom Witthoft demonstrated building a bird house.
Mr and Mrs William Jensen returned home after attending the Supreme White Shrine convention in Denver for the past week.
On The Record lists owners and vehicles including Ray Miller Chevrolet, Leoa Colton Oldsmobile, Allen Peterson Chevrolet, Marion Pence Chevrolet, Frances Davison Chevrolet, Carl Chalupa Ford, Herbert Stouse Chevrolet truck with model details.
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Charles Shellabarger of Columbus Junction a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Dempsey Hessen and son in Washington Bert C Wolfe of Columbus Junction and Lawrence Hadley of Richland.
Social calendar details upcoming meetings and events across multiple groups in Indiana and Ohio communities including St James Home and School Legion Auxiliary YWCA and more with times and host names. Also reports Chet Jastremski of Toledo Indiana University swimmer breaking four world breaststroke records in 1961 and New York Yankees spring training record 10 wins 19 losses.
Atty. Gen. Evan Hultman ruled Oskaloosa farmer Herbert F. Hoover can run in Iowa's June 4 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate but would be ineligible to serve if elected due to a 1949 draft registration conviction. The decision preserves his ballot access while noting the prohibition on electors with infamous crimes. Hoover, a Quaker, was convicted January 19, 1949 in Ottumwa for failure to register as a conscientious objector and served prison time.
Mrs. William Boshart presided at the YWCA Council meeting at the YW rooms. Twenty one members attended with three new members starting three year terms. Plans were noted for the Junior Y Teen tea and Mother Daughter event, summer camps, and other activities.
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. B T Howland of Littleton Colo visiting family in Ames en route home. Robert Rohrer moves to 1716 Lincoln Burlington and retired navy man works at Burlington Ordnance Plant. Twin grandchildren born April 15 in Sioux Falls. William Hemmings hospitalized with broken hip in St Petersburg Fla. Charles Joslin and family welcome a son born May 7. George Richardson family touring from Houston. Doris Goody wedding party and shower attendances noted. Mrs Anna Godwin now at home after hospital stay and Pines Rest Home visit. Mrs B B Bordwell Sr spent weekend in Morton and Peoria Ill attending relative’s funeral.
The Washington Unit 129 of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association held its May meeting at the Farm Bureau Building Monday evening. President Mrs. Loren Robertson led the business session and officers were reelected. The June gathering will be at the Robertson home with a potluck supper inviting all local hairdressers.
Donna Batterson presided for the last time as Rainbow Girls meet at the Masonic Temple. Mari lyn Timmins is new worthy advisor with Marianne Jarvis elected worthy associate advisor. Installation set for May 19 at 7 30 at the Temple. Public invited. Refreshments served by Marilyn Timmins and Margaret Guy.
A Sunday afternoon reception at Farm Bureau Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruty, married April 5. Guests included Kirtene Wells, Rita Bruty, and several Bruty family members from Columbus Junction, Oakdale, Cedar Rapids, and Elmhurst Illinois.
SEWEREAMER offers a fast acting drain cleaner that removes roots paper and grease without tools. Simply mix and pour in the floor drain for guaranteed results. Packaged in 5 and 10 lb cans priced at 2.29 and 3.95 respectively.
The second unit of the duplex is finished and ready for occupancy. Excavation for Cottage 25 is done and work will proceed. Cottage 25 will house Mrs. Elizabeth Moss who now resides in Portland Oregon.
Mrs. J. F. Larsen and Mrs. Winnie Robison hosted four bridge tables at the Temple Monday afternoon. High score earned by Mrs. Kermit Jones with second place to Mrs. FE Ward. dessert preceded the games.
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church choir will rehearse at 7 p m on Wednesday instead of 7 15 p m this week.
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