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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1964

Page

3

Washington History Involves Local Election And Civic News

Marion McAvoy of Washington re elected first district VFW commander at district meeting in Muscatine with 11 counties represented. Council limits parking on Washington square to one hour. theater and school events noted along with local dignitaries and visitors.

Marion McAvoy Washington VFW Muscatine Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Harriet Kunik Bill Sherman John Davisson Florida Louisiana New Orleans Harold Wortman Pella Central College Allen Central Washington County Conservation Board Marion Township

The Spring Hunter Poem by Ellen Rebecca Fenn

A May scene of patient search and nature’s bounty as the speaker observes hills, ripening apples, and plant life. The poem follows the hunter style through imagery of leaves, mold, and the quest for tender morsels reaching toward the sky.

Ellen Rebecca Fenn

Boy Scouts Camp Out in Keota Weekend

Keota Troop 54 held a two day hike and camp near Statler farm six and a half miles from town. Four patrols competed for best camping and advancement with Hawk patrol chosen for top performance. A Court of Honor is planned for early June to present advancement awards.

Keota Boy Scouts of Troop 54 Statler Womens Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Elizabeth Leitsinger Matilda Kirkpatrick Ilo Green Lydia Fleming Theresa Schreckengast Sopic Schreckengast Kirkpatrick Montezuma Helen Bowers Elzabeth Leitsinger Mt. Pleasant Mattison Green

Sectional meeting and honors convocation noted

The article lists a sectional meeting at First Assembly of God Church with ministers and wives from about 15 Assemblies of God churches gathering at 5 30 p m for dinner followed by a ministers meeting. It also notes an Honors Convocation on May 16 at the State University of Iowa recognizing students including George Lowry and Marilyn Graber, with other local gatherings and family visits recapped.

Assemblies of Assembly of God Wingas Cafe George Lowry 2Nd St. Washington Douglas Tindal 17Th St. Washington Marilyn Graber Wayland State University of Iowa

Rotary honors Dr Bobe at Spring Ladies Night Party

Washington Rotarians awarded Dr C A Bowe the Community Service Award at the club's Spring Ladies Night gathering at Washington Country Club. The notice lists attendees including Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown and several families, plus travel updates and local visit notes from residents and guests around Washington, Iowa.

C.A. Bowe Washington Washington Rotary Club Washington Country Club

Mothers Day Calls Span West to Midwest Families

Telephone notes show Jim Peiffer of Beaverton Oregon and Fritz Peiffer of Novato California connected with Peiffer relatives. Mr and Mrs Walter Griffeth visited Galesburg Illinois for the funeral of Bernard Petrie as he died suddenly Wednesday night.

Everette Simpson Duane Simpson Linda Lisa James Simpson Scotty Cedar Falls Iva Simpson John Campbell 82Nd Airborne Ft. Bragg N.C Ft. Sam Houston Texas Clifford Campbell Leona Feiffer Jack Peiffer Christopher Oskaloosa Ken Peters Washington Peiffers Steve Bill Mike Peiffer Jim Peiffer Beaverton, Ore Fritz Peiffer Novato Calif Jean Ann Peiffer Atchison, Kan Harold Griffeth Galesburg, Ill Dwain Krotz Frank Krotz Myron Walter Fritz Pleasant Plain Lena Kroz Harold Jarvis Yale Marianne Join Jarvis Jim Hanshaw Hubert Fry Fairfield Clarence Sr West Chester Leland Funston Keota Richard Harvey Goodwin Clarence Goodwin Jr San Francisco

Washington YMCA annual meeting and reports noted

Washington Community YMCA members and friends, totaling about 140, heard year review reports, future plans, and an inspirational talk on the laymen’s role. Five directors were elected. Also included are notes on 4H Council plans, various weekend visits, family gatherings, and Mother's Day events around Washington and nearby towns.

Washington Community Young Men's Christian Association Creation YMCA

Washington queen title attracts local contestants for 125th anniversary

Young women from the Washington area begin competing for the queen title as part of Washington's 125th anniversary celebration set for June. Contestant list formed at a Wednesday meeting where rules were outlined. The report also covers Kiwanis club meeting insights from postmaster Harry Levy about the local post office budget and staff.

Tve Washington Harry Levy Washington Postal Service Washington Kiwanis Club

Community College survey urged for Washington area

A report to the Washington Community School Board endorsed a community college in the area. The committee led by Dr. J F Mallory cited 164 eleventh graders ready to enroll or consider enrollment. Local events include vocal concerts by Washington High School students and various community activities such as Jaycees Road E O trophies and club installations.

Washington Community School Board J. F. Mallory James Frier Robert Kennedy William Boshart John Phleger William Arnold Dwight G. Bode Washington Inshington

Regional Kin and Friends Visit. Iowa Names Mentioned

Lyle TeBockhorst of Rock Island and Sue Bruty of Marycrest College appear among a list of relatives and visitors. Kalona families including Mr and Mrs Ardell Pieper and Joe are noted, as well as Mr and Mrs Paul TeBockhorst and Luiza da Silva. C T Olson of Fargo visits in the Stutrud home and plans a North Carolina visit after. Frank Greco of Lindenhurst leaves after visiting Irene Conner, with Ray Perry also visiting.

Lyle Schulty Davenport al Conner Donald E. Creech Donna Marie Creech Conners Danny Creech Schulty Washington William Bruty Henry TeBockhorst Omer TeBockhorst Ann Peg Belinda Une Lyle TeBockhorst Rock Island Sue Bruty Marycrest College Clara TeBockhorst William and Harold Ardell Pieper Joe Kalona Paul TeBockhorst Luiza da Silva Phil Leyden Tony Beth Bryan Matthew C. T. Olson Fargo, N. C Dennis Stutrud Chapel Hill N.C Frank Greco Lindenhurst N. C Greco Irene Conner Ray Perry Conner

Hospital and birth notices from Washington listings

A local hospital report lists admissions on Saturday and today including Shannon Racey Brighton and Joe Sotelo families with newborns. Discharges include Mrs Glenn Widmer and Mrs William Redlinger. The Washington area records births, medical and surgical cases, and the Keota Crawfordsville families feature in today’s entries.

Shannon Racey Brighton Ralph Brinning Washington Joe Sotelo Daryl Owens Crawfordsville Paul Hoffman Glenn Widmer William Redlinger Rosa Langenberg Michelle Ann Myers Helen Seeberger Ira Stout Clara Pimme Keota Shirley Henry Frank McKune Daryl Owens William Mayer Will Shalla

Obituary notices from Iowa towns list multiple deaths

Funeral services are planned for Mrs Mary Townsend 81 at Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction with burial in Ainsworth Cemetery. Ralph J Peiffer 54 near Brighton dies of a heart attack and is buried St Joseph's Cemetery East Pleasant Plain. Maramaren Fer 70 dies at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Mary Mapel 91 dies in Shenk Rest Home Wellman services at Powell Funeral Home. Byron B Batterson 80 dies at home Kalona services at Petersheim Funeral Home. Margaret A Robertson 75 Keota funeral at Powell in Keota Cemetery. Amiony P Sovaski 73 dies near Brighton from heart attack after long illness.

Reasanaures Keota Mt. Pleasant Clarence Smith Nancy Powell Leslie Jennifer Ft Carson Colo Louis Powell George Adams Jerry Powell Des Moines Walter Reed Eugene Reed Harold Lutteneggar Fairfield Edmund Reed Dan Reed Mary Lampe Iowa City Susie Pearson Barbara Stoutner Vina Mattison Olive Schackner Wellman Jim Mattison Columbus Junction Mary’ S Townsend Restopia Stacy Funeral Home William Simbro Ainsworth Cemetery Brighton Ralph J. Peiffer St. Joseph’s Church East Pleasant Plain Henry Beers St. Joseph's Cemetery Gould Aremaren Fer East Washington Street Mercy Hospital Man Mary Mapel Shenk Powell Funeral Home Wellman Cemetery Kaluna Byron B. Batterson Kalona Peterseim William McDermot Sharon Hill Cemetery Margaret A. Robertson Powell Marvin Miller Keota Cemetery

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