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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1967

Page

2

Nine Women Form Barbershop Harmony Group

Nine women form a barbershop harmony group called the Charmenaires, formed March 1 1967 in Washington. Elaine Oxenford chosen as director with Sweet Adeline background. They rehearse weekly to care for 23 children and plan appearances at local clubs and events including May 23 at the United Presbyterian Home. Kay Stewart absent due to a five week European vacation.

Don Oxenford Washington County Federated Club Crawfordsville Wayne Edena) Gamon James Jan) Rossen Herb Betty) Osineup Dwain Virginia) Tschantz M. L Enid) Tweeton Robert Edith) Poorman Kay Stewart Don Elaine) Oxenford Claire Millie) Keating Elaine Oxenford Sweet Adeline Plymouth Maids LeMars Iowa Plymouth County Oxenford Halcyon Federated Women’s Club Music Club YWCA Kiwanis Club

Ainsworth Native Tracy Norris Wins Silver Anvil

Tracy H. Norris of Wittenberg University receives the Silver Anvil Award in New York City for the publicity program behind the 1966 around the world choir tour by Wittenberg's 75 voice chorus. Norris, son of Mr and Mrs Lee E Norris of Ainsworth, has led the university public information efforts since 1956.

New York City Ainsworth Public Relations Society of America Tracy H. Norris Wittenberg University Plaza Norris Lee E. Norris Wittenberg PRSA Wittemberg Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa University of Iowa Ainsworth High School

Washington social calendar notices

Community notices listing events from Saturday to Wednesday in Washington. Includes dances at Country Club and Legion Hall, music and club meetings at YWCA and various rooms, potlucks, installation of officers, dessert lunches, picnics, and volunteer activities with hosts such as Mrs. Morrison Mrs. Wallace Fagen Mrs. Ruppert and Eva Simmerring.

Country Club Legion Hall Ken Crow Wallace Fagen Golden Age Club Irvin Coffey White Shrine Masonic Temple Family Living Dale Caldwell Applied Arts Robert Ruppert Art Guild Studio Y Wives VPW B &W Club West Chester Post Chiefs John Hough West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Richard Anderson Navajo Club Clifford Connelly Creative Living II Robert Brewer Roll Call Ywca Whizzers Sunset Park

Halcyon Notes and Visiting Guests at Halcyon House

Halcyon Notes reports a Mother’s Day dinner with decorated tables and guests from multiple local families and visiting relatives. The piece notes piano recital appreciation, several callers, and the death of Dr. W. S. Kyle, a long resident, with frequent family visitors from Mt. Pleasant and Van Nuys, California.

Dr. W. S. Kyle

Methodist Women Hold May Breakfast Meeting

The Woman s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church held its annual May Breakfast in Fellowship Hall with 130 attendees. President Mrs Joe Jones presided as past presidents, including Mrs Paul Shearer and Mrs Robert Wead, were honored with red roses. Memorial service for 15 deceased members and new two year membership lists were noted. Special memberships were given to three members, and a pledge service followed with music provided by Mrs Claire Keating and Mrs Richard Paul.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Joe Jones Paul Shearer Robert Wead O. E. Schmitt Lyle Wilcox M. L. Crawford J. F. Larson Marsh Atkinson Don Maxwell Sylvia Wilson P.L. Etter W. S. Kyle W. L. Gates Carl Jarrard Ralph Robertson T. C. Davis Maynard Brown Scott Wilcox Harold Stephens Robert Fickel Dean Luers Neal Burton Milo Steele Jr Charles Crull Claire Keating Richard Paul

Seniors Highlight Carolyn Hammen and Kent Dallmeyer Profiles

Sketches from W H S Meet feature Carolyn Mary Hammen daughter of Paul and Mrs Hammen Route 3 Washington who engages in many clubs and serves as business manager of The Washingtonian while planning nursing studies at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Kent Dallmeyer son of Carl and Mrs Dallmeyer 437 East Harrison Washington active in music clubs Hi-Fis Future Teachers Foreign Language Club and Voice of Democracy winner who plans to attend Cornell College and then law school. Both describe graduates facing goals and social challenges like crime hunger unemployment and war.

Carolyn Mary Hammen Paul Hammen Route 3 Washington Carolyn The Washingtonian Thespians Future Homemakers of America Foreign Language Club Mama Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Washington County Hospital Kent Dallmeyer Carl Dallmeyer East Harrison Kent Future Teachers, Foreign Language Club Hixs Mount Vernon

Rebekah and Odd Fellows Plan May Social Night

Twenty Rebekah lodge members met at the hall with Mrs Clyde Tucker presiding. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah announce a family social Friday May 26 at 6 30 p m with a potluck supper and card playing. Entertainment for June 2 features Marie Swift Marjorie Libe Iva Simpson and Mrs Clarence Goodwin. Eight sick calls reported and Fred Zieglowsky slightly improved. Chapter J PEO met Thursday with Mrs Charles Berdo heard Earl Rae on Happiness is Artistic Expression Mrs Raymond Carter presiding. Rae spoke on painting showed works and explained his approach. Co hosts were Mrs Pearl Frain and Mrs George Tripp. Next meeting June 1 at 2 p m with Mrs J M Lloyd.

Rebekah Lodge Clyde Tucker Noble Grand Odd Fellows and Rebekah Marie Swift Marjorie Libe Iva Simpson Clarence Goodwin Fred Zieglowsky Peo Charles Berdo Earl Rae Raymond Carter Rae Pearl Frain George Tripp

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary

Yesterday admitted include Mrs Lavina Meyer of Wayland for medical care and Mrs Martha Pacha of East Pleasant Plain for medical. Kathy Powers of Columbus Junction and Tracy Owens of Keota were admitted for medical and surgical needs respectively. Dismissed today are Frank Clark of Wayland and Clark Dickerson of Washington along with Mrs Norman Schoonover and her son of Washington.

Lavina Meyer Wayland Martha Pacha East Pleasant Plain Kathy Powers Columbus Junction Tracy Owens Keota Frank Clark Clark Dickerson Washington Norman Schoonover

Police drop tow fee after Thunderbird theft debacle

A New York Police Department error led to a Thunderbird being towed and stolen from a police car pound. The car reappeared two days later in Hoboken without hubcaps and tools. Roberta Gimbel claimed it. officers kept it on the hook and waived the $25 fee, vowing tighter guarding of seized cars.

New York UPI Hoboken N.J Roberta Gimbel Fairview, N.J

Kennell Nuptials Engage Nancy Ann to Gail Fisher

Mr and Mrs Chester W Kennell of Eureka announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Ann to Gail D Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Fisher of Route 2 Brigh ton. Both attend Goshen College Goshen Ind a summer wedding is planned.

Chester W. Kennell Ridge Lane Eureka Nancy Ann Gail D. Fisher Leonard Fisher Route 2 Brighton

Winners Named in Local Teenage Roadeo Driving Contest

Jerry Westermark and Pepper Smith of Washington High School won the Teenage Roadeo sponsored by the local Jaycees. Winners were chosen on scores from a written exam and a driving skill test. The local victors advance to the state contest at Red Oak on June 10.

Jerry Westermark Pepper Smith Washington High School Roadeo Jaycees Robert Lewis Red Oak

Marriage License Issued To Stone and Wade

A marriage license was issued this morning in the district court clerk’s office to Donald Eugene Stone of Brighton and Kristin Arlene Wade of Washington.

Robert Porter Donald Eugene Stone Brighton Kristin Arlene Wade Washington

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Charmonaires Wayne Gamon James Rossen Herb Osincup Dwain Tschantz M. L. Tweeton Robert Poorman Helen Gilbert Tracy Norris Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp U. S. Gypsum Company Standard Oil Company of Ohio University of Chicago, Motorola, Inc Cleveland Hospital Council Wolf's Flower Shop Midwest Benevolent Fleur Des Moines Chester A. Brown Ira Morrison Halcyon Notes Halcyon House Methodist Church School Murray Smylie Raymond Bonar Boyd Foster Stanley Foster Marie Greenlee Ralph Greenlee Palmer Babcock Nate Young Dan Kiesey Cedar Rapids Stan Kiesey Sylivia Wilson James Clark Knoxville Leona Clark Fairfield Jacob Fritchen Ronald Wise J. W. Shrader Wyatt Marbourg Gladys Putnam Glenn Holden Everett Burham Gertrude Hofsteater Spokane Wash Nora Ebner Will Shalla Fred Steck James Brammer William Kyle Paul Kyle Mt. Pleasant Florence Kyle Oran Green van Nuys, Calif Julie Kiesey Ruth Simpson William Wulf John Skubal Dale Woodburn Leo Hoover Edgar Porter Helen Wilson Robert Clark M. D. Smith Methodist Voice of Democracy By Linda Wilson Bonnie Bannister J. M. Lloyd Fifth Avenue 40Th Street Fort Knox Vegas Motor Inn Thunderbird & Schara Nese Alisa Fan Attrac Latory BY Leo Hoover Galilee Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Washington, Iowa Dial Goshen College Goshen, Ind North Marion Horak Insurance Consultants
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