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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

2

Local News Briefs From Towa City Area

Mrs. Johanna Peterson recovers after hip surgery at University Hospital in Towa City. Mrs. Mae Townsley of Towa City visits this week with sister-in-law Mrs. Marietta Workman. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hutchcroft and family attend Ralph Jones’s funeral in Burlington. Mrs. Hutchcroft remains there due to her father’s illness and death.

Johanna Peterson University Hospital Towa City Mae Townsley Mrs Marietta Workman Ed Hutchcroft Burlington Ralph Jones Hutchcroft

Memorial Day Cemetery Tribute Boxes Available

Sava uah Peers offers combination boxes for cemetery memorials. Perfect tribute for Memorial Day. Order early to ensure delivery.

Sava Uah Peers

Hospital Admissions and Births Listing

On the record hospital admission for Chester Crosby of Pleasant Plain medical Allen Schantz of Washington medical Douglas Graber of Washington surgical Milo Patterson of Washington medical Births yesterday include a son for Mr and Mrs Earl Baumert of Harper and a daughter for Mr and Mrs James Richards of Washington.

Chester Crosby Pleasant Plain Allen Schantz Washington Douglas Graber Earl Baumert Harper James Richards

Social calendar notices and August nuptials listed

Social calendar notices for AM deadlines, three days ahead printing, include meetings from Thursday through Monday across PEO, Circles, clubs, CWF, temple, and youth groups with potlucks, dress code notes, and locations. AUGUST NUPTIALS announce Ruth Ann Park and Richard E. Stoops engagement with August 16 ceremony details and biographical background.

Failure to Stop Charge Reported in Mt Pleasant

Robert John Reschley of rural route Mt Pleasant was charged by city police with failure to stop in an assured distance and fined $10 by Justice of the Peace S Eicher.

Robert John Reschley Mt. Pleasant Justice of the Peace S Eicher

Host Electric Up-Brush Carpet Cleaning Ad

May spring cleaning time promotes HOST cleaning with no water. The carpet dries immediately after treatment using the Host Electric Up-Brush. Clean 40 sq. yds. for $9.95. Call for information.

Highland awards night honors Riverside students and musicians

Riverside district hosts the Highlands annual awards night in the junior high gym at 8 15 p m recognizing students in extracurricular activities and high scholastic standing Special music includes a boys quartet the Highland band and the boys glee club with two selections.

Riverside Highland District L ‘Ng Highland Band

Anniversary Tea Showcases Antiques and Belles

One of the largest groups of Anniversary Belles attended the Washington Anniversary Silver Tea at the Legion Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The event featured an old fashioned atmosphere with a checkered cloth, an old kerosene lamp, cut glass sugar and creamer, and a display of antiques. Committee members included Mrs. William Putman, Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom, Miss Della Humphrey, and Mrs. Lloyd Marek. A follow up tea is planned for next Wednesday with announcements early next week.

Washington Legion Hall Lyle Schulty William Putman Sunshine Belles Leslie Beenblossom Della Humphrey Lloyd Marek

Introductions for Newcomers Touch Washington Readers

City hostess Mrs. Robert Swift introduces newcomers to Washington and Journal readers. Chambers couple Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers move to 915 North Eighth from Des Moines. he serves as supply technician in the Army Reserve and they enjoy fishing. Mitchell family Mrs. Eugene Mitchell and three children relocate to 633 West Madison from Indian Mound Beach, Mass., awaiting Mr. Mitchell’s return from the Air Force near Fairbanks Alaska. Mrs. Mitchell attends Presbyterian Church and hobbies include bowling and cards.

Robert Swift Washington Journal Chambers Robert Chambers North Eighth Des Moines Army Reserve Methodist Church Mitchell Eugene Mitchell Dennis Sharyl Robert West Madison Indian Mound Beach Mass Air Force Fairbanks Alaska Presbyterian Church

Athlete's Foot Germ How to Kill It

Advertisement promotes T4L liquid and foot powder to cure athlete's foot in days. Claims show infected skin sloughing off and itching fading, markets antiseptic therapies sold for 48 cents at drug stores with long-lasting skin activity.

Hart Schaffner & Marx Summer Suit Promotion

The Hart Schaffner & Marx Trumper label leads readers to select a new summer suit for warm weather. The HS&M Summer ’64 collection is touted for superior tailoring and dollar for dollar value, positioning HS&M as the best known brand and promising high standards and complete satisfaction.

Hart Schaffner & Marx Hs&m

Waco High to Welcome Commencement Speaker Dr LaMore

Dr George E LaMore Jr of Iowa Wesleyan College will be the Waco High School commencement speaker this year. He holds honors from Williams College and Boston University School of Theology and has served as pastor in New England including Trinity Church Methodist in Adams Massachusetts for nine years before moving west. He has been a world conference participant at Oxford and was named among Methodism’s 100 men in 1963. This summer he will lead study programs for students and the public in the Near East Athens and Rome.

George E. LaMore Jr Iowa Wesleyan College Waco High School LaMore Williams College Boston University School of Theology New Engand Trinity Church Methodist Adams Massachusetts Mid West American Methodist Church Oxford University Church Near East Athens Rome

MIA Youth Group Meets at Zieglowsky Home

The MIA group of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints gathered at Clarence Zieglowsky's home. About 30 youths enjoyed recreational games followed by homemade ice cream and cookies after the activities.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Clarence Zieglowsky

Employed Women Hear of Music Department Lunch

Eighteen members attended the last Employed Women's lunch of the season held Wednesday in the VW rooms. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Floyd Woods and Mrs. Maynard Brown. Vernon Feuerhelm spoke on the high school's vocal music department. reconvening in September.

VW Rooms Floyd Woods Maynard Brown Vernon Feuerhelm

Oranges Per Person Weigh In At About Thirty Pounds Annually

In the United States average annual orange consumption reaches around thirty pounds per person as diet and market trends influence fruit choices. Food topics explore how this level compares with other citrus and implications for health, pricing, and agriculture.

United States

Farmer Lloyd Rensberger Fatally Injured in Tractor Crash

Johnson County farmer Lloyd Rensberger, living northeast of Wellman, was killed this morning when his tractor overturned. Local authorities reported no others were involved.

Rensberger Lloyd Rensberger Wellman Johnson County

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