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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1965
Page
2
May activities include dens visiting local industries in Iowa and a pack picnic at the Fairgrounds on May 20 at 6 30 p m due to graduation. Dens I IV and VIII visit the Journal Office and radio station with Cub Scout oaths, songs, and badge work.
Property deeds show Lizzie Hochstetler transferring to Susan Yutzy lot 9 block 5 Snider and Allen addition Kalona. Edgar Stewart sells to Lawrence Zehr north half of south quarter of SE of SW in section 34 76 8. Carrie Mumper conveys lot 6 block 15 Brighton. Monroe Yoder to Daniel Shetler lot 15 block A lot 1 sub div SW NE of sec 7 77 7 Kalona. Willard Widmer to W H Graber undivided half in east 300 feet of lot 4 sub div SW 4 of sec 18 75 7. Lee McGuire to Marvin Jamieson lots 5 and 6 and a tract beginning at SW corner of lot 4 block 7 OP Riverside. Ruth Eddy to Loyal Swartzendruber lots 1 and 2 block 1 original plat Wellman. Dale Goff to Clarence Goff 15 percent acres in section 27 74 9.
Mrs. Raymond Wilson 59 was accidentally killed Thursday at her farm home near Sigourney. Funeral arrangements are pending. Born April 22 1905 in Hunter Oklahoma she married Raymond E. Wilson April 23 1923 in Washington. Survived by husband five sons eight grandchildren two brothers two sisters and a half brother. CHICAGO UPI Batting averages of 10 American League teams were .247 in 1963 and 1964.
The column schedules civic and club events from Friday to Tuesday with times and venues. It includes Men's Music Club, Grace Hill Mothers Tea, Twilight League and Stag Dinner, Brighton CBS, Masons, Rainbow Girls installation, Business and Professional Women's Club, Methodist Young Married Couples potluck, Y Whizzers Wiener roast, Bible study and cooperative supper, Plant and food sale, various VFW and YWCA activities, and church circle meetings.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower attended a luncheon for the Republican State Central Committee at Grinnell College forum, where he was made an honorary member of the Young Republicans Club. He later delivered a lecture titled Politics Is Too Important to be Left to the Politicians.
Iowa Senate rejects House amendments to a bill creating area vocational technical schools and community colleges. The 40 to 16 vote blocks a plan to cap property tax at 2 mills for construction and operations while allowing a separate 1 mill for capital funds and 1 mill for operating costs. The measure returns to the House for possible recedes or conference.
Shelley Stout daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Stout celebrated her birthday Thursday May 13 with a party for several little friends. Guests included Jamie Robison Randy Robison Greg Wiley Christy Wiley Beth Leyden and Matt Leyden. Children played games outdoors and later enjoyed ice cream and cupcakes.
Hospital admission notes show Mrs. Cora Mee Williams of Columbus Junction admitted yesterday for medical care. Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert William Gray of Columbus Junction and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley Fulton of Columbus Junction. Dismissals include Miss Kathryn Snyder of Brighton Miss Mary J. Davis of Washington Walter Cline of Brighton and Mrs. Howard Sayre of Washington today.
The Women of the Moose met Thursday evening with 23 members and a candidate. Arch ie Horak played accordion while reports covered hospitalizations and an upcoming Bowling Banquet. Elections set for May 27 list officers including senior regent Dale Sheetz and junior regent Calvin Little.
The West Chester Women's Society of Christian Service executive board met at noon to approve the coming year's budget and finalize plans for a Mother-Daughter brunch on June 9. The branch committees were named and volunteers invited all mothers and daughters to attend with a free will offering.
In Elizabeth New Jersey UPI reports termites may dominate as they are an ancient species roaming the earth for up to 250 million years. Dr Philip J Spear technical director of the National Pest Control Association calls termites the most widespread and destructive insect pest in much of the United States.
Washington Junior High students will travel to Ames for the fourth annual state convention of junior high student councils. Delegates include Jim Douglas vice president Pam Proudfit Sue Lowe Chris Vosika Miriam Jones Beth Stevenson and advisor Jesse Linch. They plan to discuss the state handbook and Junior Journal while Sue Lowe and Chris Vosika seek state offices.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home for Charles M. Denison with Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Military rites by the American Legion included a color guard, firing squad, and bugler.
New York UPI reports 53 million students in public and private schools and colleges this year. William R. Nixon of CIT Educational Buildings cites a shortage of space and estimates 125000 new classrooms are needed to relieve overcrowding.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director and Charles Morris as News Editor. Bruce Cowden is Contributing Editor and Howard Hazen Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and certain holidays and is registered as second class matter.
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