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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1964
Page
3
United Presbyterian Home hosts a Variety Night where Miss Laura Maclachlan will present and show photographs of her adult literacy efforts in the West Pakistan mission field. Friends are invited to join the family for the event as part of this week’s program.
Mrs Glenn Knupp and Mrs Wayne Knupp co hosted a surprise breakfast for Snowball Club members at Mrs Wayne Knupps home on Tuesday. Eleven members and four guests attended the come as you are event. Roll call noted summer plans. An ice cream social is set for June 16 with further planning.
Television schedule for Wednesday through Friday lists Donna, Dick Van Dyke, Danny Kaye, and many daytime and primetime shows. Highlights include News, Report to lewa, Sea Hunt, Guiding Light, World Turns, Houseparty, Password, Perry Mason, and The Nurses with various time slots across CBS ABC and local networks.
May 25 notes show Mr. and Mrs. Art Duensing and Mrs. Beth Brinning of Washington visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vincent. Ebner Peiffer and Minnie Stewart with Laura Smock hosted. Andy Sheetz and Karen Cady joined Everette Davidson family at Wayland. Jim Sheetz, Pauline Cady, and Karen called. Jim Romine brought his dad Francis home after Maplelake fishing. The Richardsons Irene and Ivan Alt visited Burlington. Alts plan Oakland trip, Reno stop, and Keota visit with Glen Richardson and others.
Eleven members and eight mothers attended the Star Liners 4-H Club mothers tea at Susan Orris home on May 25. Discussions covered a bake sale for June 6, with Betty Knecht speaking on identifying woods and Susan Orris demonstrating a cleaning basket. Special music featured a clarinet solo by Donita Beye with Marsha Kron, and a flute duet by Ann Bergstrom and Linda Moore with Mrs Alan Bergstrom. The sixth graders sang God Bless America in Spanish and all joined in group singing after.
Keota May 25 The Keota Alumni banquet drew 286 attendees at the Elementary School Saturday evening May 23. Notable moments included 75 year graduate Kate Glover of the class of 1889, special silver 25 symbol centerpieces, and tributes to classes from 1895 through 1999 with speakers like Jim Lyle. The event featured a community sing led by Mrs. Fagen and a meal served by the Christian Church.
In 1909 Mabel Morris presided as officers were elected with Sally Fink as President, Charles White as 1st vice president, Kathryn Tadiock as 2nd vice president, Nadine Osweiler as treasurer, and Tressie Schreckengast as historian. The Pleasantaires of Mt Pleasant organized the entertainment.
An informal address was given by Miss Kate Glover during the evening event. The remarks centered on local matters and community reflection, with attendees noting the cordial tone and supportive atmosphere.
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