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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1964

Page

3

Golden anniversary observed by Mr and Mrs JT Parke

Mr and Mrs JT Parke celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the Christian Church social room in Keton on Sunday May 11 from 2 to 5 pm for friends and relatives. The Parkes have Earl of St Louis Missouri and Mrs Myrna Latham of Riverside Illinois as children and three grandchildren Nancy Robert Roy Latham of Riverside IL. Special music and solos are planned at 3 pm. The couple requests no gifts.

JT. Parke Christian Church Keta Parkes Earl of Missouri Myrna Latham Riverside Ilina Nancy Robert Roy Latham Scott Hall Mike Brenneman Joe Chady Willis Gingerich Kalona Earl Fry Emerson Swartzendruber Ford Skola United Women’s Fellowship United Christian and Baptist Church Roy Pewitt Sewin William McDermot Keota Fay W Boone Herman Rice Richard Adams Pewitt E. H. Reif C. L. Rogers James Hornaday A. J. Haberman Louisville Kentucky

World stamp notices from 1964 highlights and new issues

Britain grants self government to British Honduras with five overprinted stamps. Vatican City issues four stamps for New York World's Fair featuring Pieta and Pope Paul. Pakistan Korea issue pavilions on postal stamps. Hungary releases Roosevelt memorial stamps. Salvador marks Eucharistic Congress with Christ over globe doubles. Niger and Chad issue flower themed adhesives and cotton blossom stamp. Mexico pays tribute to Kennedy Mateos meeting with a bi colored airport issue.

British Honduras Central America Great Britain Vatican City Michael Angelo Vatican Pope Paul Pakistan Korea Hungary Naions Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt Salvador Christ Niger Republic Chad Blossom Mexico Kennedy Mateos

GES meeting at Ainsworth hall in May across Odd Fellows

The May meeting of OFS was held at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Gilbert Wood presiding. Guests included Mrs. Lee Baird of Washington. Plans were announced for the official visit of the worthy grand matron and officers on May 2 with a reception at 8 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church and a covered dish dinner. A dedication for the new temple piano and a friendship meeting were noted, with pro tem officers listed and a 10 cent per member collection planned for the International Peace Garden. Refreshments followed.

C. A. Thompson Ainsworth OFS Masonic Temple Gilbert Wood Lee Baird Washington Lawrence Wilson Boone Eastern Star Wood Luella Drammer Dubuque Howard Miller New London United Presbyterian Church Russell Jones Lee Norris Jim Wood

Kalona WSCS meets church Wednesday in May

Kalona Methodist WSCS held a May 6 meeting in the church fellowship hall with members from Wellman West Chester Brighton Sharon and Kalona attending. Fifteen from Wellman nine from West Chester six from Sharon and 22 plus two guests from Kalona attended.

Kalona Rogram Velma Raymond Yotty Willard Swartzendruber Emerson Swartzendruber L. J. Strickler Merrill Maske Gibson C. W. Beckman Clifford Small Gingerich T. V Knerr Omer Sleichter Gail Swartzendruber Clitford Small Idris Club Logan Reif Glenn Miller

Treating Cloudy Finish On Furniture Restore Without Refinishing

A County Extension assistant explains how to fix cloudy varnish on furniture using gum turpentine and boiled and raw linseed oils. Clean small areas with a water and oil solution, rub with cloth or fine steel wool, wipe dry, then finish with oil and turpentine mix to remove cloudiness without refinishing.

All J. Smith County Extension

Wade Pages Move to Wellman Farm West of Wellman

Local notices report Wade Page moving from Brighton to a farm west of Wellman. Families including Roger Johnsons and Lewis relatives visited the parental home in Atlantic and Davenport. L J Kehoes split time between Brighton and Davenport, with Kehoe wife visiting California. Legion Auxiliary fundraiser cashes in 468.47 for Cancer Crusade led by Mae Martin and a long list of helpers. A Republican meeting will select delegates for the Central District Convention in Washington on May 26. junior delegates to be elected, with Joe Jones as co chairman.

Wade Page Brighton Town City L. J. Kehoe Hubert Romine Brian Romine Evalyn Kinsinger Nellie Adams Cathryn Dorian Amanas Wednes Crusade Wellman Mae Martin Patty Miller Bonnie Goodwin Clara Lutz Vi Livery Elma Oldfield Kathryn Durian Ruth Allen Lar Marjory Glid Dorothy McClellan Ida Bull Lucile Ross Erma Rugg Doris Lewis Beulah Brown Ruby Jacob Loreen Beckler Violet Miller Washington Joe Jones

Lexington Circle Holds Breakfast Meet at Captain's Table

The Lexington Circle met at the Captain's Table for a breakfast Thursday morning with eleven members present. Hosts included Mrs Ralph Tadlock. Guests were Mrs Clara Patterson Mrs Elizabeth Young and Vickie Flynn. President Betty Flynn led the business and announced the next gathering will be with Betty Flynn.

Lexington Circle Ralph Tadlock Clara Patterson Elizabeth Young Vickie Flynn Betty Flynn Betty. Flynn

Variety Night Auction At United Presbyterian Home

The United Presbyterian Home held a varied program with a special auction sale led by Louis Rinner. Lively bidding followed a limited number of items, followed by clever charades. Guests included Dr Thompson and Robert W Thompson of Pittsburg Kansas who spoke of a Palestine tour, along with visiting relatives and former staff and residents from Ames and Wooster.

Louis Rinner Dr Thompson Robert W. Thompson Pittsburg Kansas Palestine Holy Land

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