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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1964

Page

2

Riverside Wedding Unites Junker and Metz at St Marys

Rajet Dathane Junker and James William Metz wed at Davenport with vows at 10 am Saturday May 23 officiated by Rev Walter Boeckman. Her gown of Chantilly lace featured a portrait neckline and long sleeves with pearl jewelry. The couple plan to reside in Davenport after a short Ozarks honeymoon.

Riverside St. Mary's Church Rajet Dathane Junker Davenport James William Metz Simon Metz Route 2 Don Kron Walter Boeckman Bernadine Veggy

Golden Age Club Holds Birthday and Sewing Session

Twenty nine members met in regular session for morning sewing and an afternoon of social activity. Birthday honorees Mrs Edith Zook Mrs Nina Brenneman and Mrs Hattie Carpenter served two cakes and ice cream with lunch. Four consolation cards were sent to absent or ill members Lyda Ferguson Frank Gobble Coralie Briley and Emma Barnett. Afternoon games followed.

Golden Age Club Edith Zook Nina Brenneman Hattie Carpenter Lyda Ferguson Frank Gobble Coralie Briley Emma Barnett

Washington men buy old bus for weekend fishing trip

A group of Washington men bought an old bus and left last weekend for a northern fishing trip. Their rod broke in Vinton and the motor quit in Waterloo, forcing them to rent another bus to continue. They are described as good fishing fellows and plan Memorial Day cemetery service help during extended greenhouse hours.

Washington Vinton Waterloo

Mrs Hodges Injures Leg. Active Organizer Hopes to Recover

Mrs Roy Hodges, this week’s honoree, suffered a fall while riding her daughter's bicycle. She broke her leg below the knee but can move about with crutches and a cast. Hodges chairs the Anniversary Belles and has devoted time to its causes.

Roy Hodges Hodges Anniversary Belles

West Chester Social Calendar Notices

Community notices list meetings and events for clubs and organizations in West Chester. Groups include Pythian Sisters, Loyal Order of Moose, Pinochle, Women of Moose, Independent Club, Child Study, Republican Women, Film night, Mentally Retarded talk, Pansy Hill Club, Fleur de Lis, Shirts and Skirts, and West Chester WRC with venues at KP Hall, Moose Home, Masonic Temple, and local luncheon tables.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Mnursaay Masonic Temple Women of Moose Independent Club Richard Wiley Harold Gamon Mla. Flickinger National Picture Family Living Richard Stewart Verne Knecht Pansy Hill Club Lloyd Neiswanger Flower and Bulb Exchange Fleur de Lis Club County Home Ed Jarrard Armory Frankie Lane

Seniors Golfing Tournament at Sunnyside Club Waterloo

Local seniors Jay Sellers T R Phillips Paul Snakenberg and Frank Kos competed in the Sunnyside County Club golf tournament in Waterloo on Monday. Also participating were Oran Johnson and Elam Christner of Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Richard Ser and Mindi drove to Sharvard Illinois for a high school graduation where Judith Milks, Hesser’s niece, was among the graduates, joined by Mr and Mrs Perl Thames of Mt Pleasant.

Sunnyside County Club Waterloo Jay Sellers T. R. Phillips Paul Snakenberg Frank Kos Oran Johnson Elam Christner Crawfordsville

Honor Mrs. Waltman for 85th birthday

Mrs. Elsie Waltman of Brighton was surprised with a dinner honoring her 85th birthday, to be celebrated May 29. The event was planned by grandson Richard Waltman. Attendees included George and Betty Prater, Walter and Fred Dewitt, Richard Waltman and Mark Carlisle, Leroy Conrad, Hadley Waltman, Ralph Bennett, and several friends from Crawfordsville, Mason City, Fremont, and Lockridge. The honoree received many cards and gifts.

Elsie Waltman Brighton Richard Waltman George Prater Mason City Walter Dewitt Fred Fremont Mark Arlisle Leroy Conrad Betty Steven Jimmy Tommie Crawfordsville Hadley Waltman Ralph Bennett Lockridge

Poppy Day Sale First Place Winner Named Schooley

Sue Schooley was the top winner in the local poppy day sales. A Journal story from Monday had mislisted her name.

Des Moines Parents Welcome Second Son at Methodist Hospital

Mr and Mrs George Watson of 3429 Rollins Avenue Des Moines announce the birth of their second son born this morning May 27 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines Grandparents are Harold Miller Muscatine and Olive Watson Washington The baby has an older brother Bradly visiting grandparents in Muscatine Meantime family updates include Fern Kimmel a Pines Rest Home patient and visits by Fred Kimmel Jr and Tom Cannon with travels to Omaha and Boulder Colorado Cheryl Keating will return June 1 from Simpson College IndIanola after Mu Phi Epsilon membership admission Dennis Griggs and Fred Wright of West Chester win music scholarships to the summer music institute at Iowa State Cedar Falls

George Watton Rollins Avenue Des Moines Methodist Hospital Harold Miller Muscatine Olive Watson Washington Bradly Fred Kimmel Jr Fern Kimmel The Pines Rest Home Cheryl Keating Claire Keating Simpson College Indianola Cheryl Mu. Phi Epsilon Dennis Griggs Harold Griggs West Chester Fred Wright Wilbur Wright Mid - Prairie High School Muic State Colege of Iowa Cedar Falls

Aed Neck and Fables Members of Airliner Crews

Airliner crew members must eat completely different meals before takeoff to guard against sickness from tainted food. The note appears as a food safety reminder labeled FOOD TO FICs.

Kathleen Kay Klink to wed Guy E Montgomery Jr

May brides promise Kathleen Kay Klink daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence V Klink Lafayette Colorado to Guy E Montgomery Jr Washington May 9 in Bethany Missouri The bridegroom son of Dr and Mrs G E Montgomery Sr Washington The bride a 1959 Boulder High School graduate and 1963 Ft Hays Kansas State College graduate with a degree in Science and Nursing Education She is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma at University Hospital Iowa City Montgomery is a 1957 Washington High School graduate and 1963 State University of South Dakota graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science He will be a senior medical student at State University of Iowa Iowa City this year.

Lawrence V. Klink Lafayette Colo Kathleen Kay Guy E. Montgomery Jr Washington Bethany G. E. Montgomery Sr Boulder (Colo.) High School Ft. Hays Kansas State College Sigma Sigma, Sigma Sorority Nursing University Hospital Iowa City Montgomery Washington High School State Uniersity of South Dakota State University of Iowa

Good neighbor work at Lenninger farm

Twenty men moved farm equipment to Bob Lenninger farm and planted about 65 acres of corn on Tuesday. Lunch was served at noon by several local women. Participants included Glenn Wenger Clarence Wenger Harold Wenger Victor Miller Neil Roth William Conrad Galen Widmer Wes Widmer Walter Hornung Homer Lowry Cha Snyder Leonard Leichty Donald Schantz George Baker and others.

Bob Lenninger Glen Wenger Leonard Leiehty Dave Schantz Homer Lowry Howard Baker Glenn Wenger Clarence Wenger Harold Wenger Victor Miller Neil Roth William Conrad Galen Widmer Wes Widmer Walter Hornung Cha Snyder Leonard Leichty Donald Schantz George Baker Edd Malmberg Donald Holmes Edd Kauffman Lloyd Miksch Jerry Lowry Leonard Malmberg

Hospital admissions and dismissals listing local residents

Hospital records show admitted Tuesday Mrs Clifford Snyder Washington medical Mrs Mary Aller Keota surgical Lawrence Hunter Brighton surgical Dismissed Tuesday Duane Gray Washington Today Mrs Wilbert Rose Brighton Mrs Rennie Dawson Washington Evelyn Graber Washington Henry Bomber Keota James Allgood Ainsworth Mrs Robert Johnson and daughter Washington Mrs Richard Snyder and son Washington Hugo Lenseh Washington.

Clifford Snyder Washington Mary Aller Keota Lawrence Hunter Brighton Duane Gray Wilbert Rose Rennie Dawson Evelyn Graber Henry Bomber James Allgood Ainsworth Robert Johnson Richard Snyder Hugo Lenseh

May Dinner Held by Fortnightly Music Department

The Fortnightly Music Department held its May dinner at the Country Club with 19 members and several guests. Mrs. John Phleger and Mrs. Ira Morrison hosted. Vernon Feuerhelm led a program by The Debonaires and listed performers included Sara Kephart Amy Bloss or Pam Loeffler Fern Nelson Rex Neuhart. numbers by Robin Buegily and Dave Everetts. instrumentalists Bonnie Miller Joe Kerr Starr Gallaher. Mrs. Herb Osincup opened the meeting with a moment of silent prayer for peace and announced Mrs. Harold Stevens as the next year’s leader. the group will reconvene in September with Mrs. Charles Rademaker and Mrs Foster Bagge presenting the program.

Music Department Country Club John Phleger Ira Morrison Claude Tucker Joe Ross Francis Patton Roser Lance Graham Lant Dennis Stutrud Vernon Feuerhelm Debonaires Sara Kephart Amy Bloss Pam Charles Rademaker Foster Bagge

Memorial Day Holiday Closures Across Agencies

County Extension office and agencies including Federal Crop Insurance, Soil Conservation Service, and ASCS in Washington will be closed all day Friday due to the Memorial Day holiday occurring on Saturday.

Federal Crop Insurance, Soil Conservation Service ASCS Washington

49er Dance Planned at Legion Hall for Anniversary

The Square Belles met at City Hall with Mrs Jo Rich presiding. Guests Larry Rupert Sperry Easter and Walter Farrell attended. A pre anniversary event for Washington’s 125th birthday celebration was announced. The dance is Friday May 29 at 9 pm at Legion Hall with the Bomber Orchestra and local talent. Marshall Dillon Chester and ry will join in the old west spirit.

Square Belles City Hall Jo Rich Larry Rupert Sperry Easter Walter Farrell Washington Legion Hall Bomber Orchestra Marshall Dillon Chester and

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