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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1965

Page

2

Iowa City wedding announces Jana McConnell to Bruce Nieman

Jana Ruth McConnell and Bruce Nieman announce their marriage at St. Andrew United Presbyterian Church Iowa City on May fifteenth at five oclock The bride a liberal arts student at the University of Iowa and the groom a pre medical student will make their home in Iowa City Open house for the newlyweds is set by the McConnells on June thirteenth from two to four p m.

Jana Ruth McConnell Bruce Nieman Francis McConnell Route 2 Washington Mr. Nieman George Nieman Webster City St. Andrew United Presbyterian Church Iowa City Vernon G. Elgin Sharon Lowry Joe Petersen John Boice Donald Berg Vernon Egin Charlotte Greco Buffalo Holiday Inn University of Towa Towa City McConnell

Rev Peirce to Speak at First Presbyterian Church Sunday

The Rev. Robert Peirce missionary from West Africa will speak at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington Sunday morning. An informal coffee for Rev and Mrs Peirce is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church. Peirce meets the youth fellowship at 7 p.m. at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Mrs Peirce attends Evensong at the U P Home. The couple formerly served in West Africa and now reside in Eden where he focuses on evangelism and Bassa Bible translation.

Robert Peirce West Africa First Presbyterian Church Washington Peirce Eden Bassa

Collins Guilty Of Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated

Des Moines resident Robert Eugene Collins was found guilty of an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. He was fined $300 plus court costs.

OMVI Robert Eugene Collins Des Moines

Professional Directory Listing for Marion Area Attorneys and Doctors

A dense listing shows multiple Marion area professionals including LOUIS J. KEHOE Attorney at Jeffry Building phone OL 33991, LIVINGSTON DAY & BATES Attorneys at 204 West Main phone OL 32147, MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD Edmond Morrison Jr James E Lloyd at 211 W Washington St phone OL 32924, JOHN C OWEN Attorney 119% West Washington South Side Square phone OL 3287, STEWART & SHEARER Attorneys at Law Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer Abstract Dept in office 225 West Main phone OL 32159, Dr P L Etter Osteopathic Physician Journal Blog phone YL 33903, JOHN W LEMMON D D Eyes examined glasses fitted visual training at 527 South Iowa across from Christian Tabernacle phone OL 2987.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Rober Bates—Abstract Dept West Main St Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon D. D South Iowa Hristian Tabernacle

Social calendar notices for the week printed in advance

The social calendar lists Twilight League Stag Dinner 8 p.m. at the Country Club reservations by Thursday. Saturday Word Weavers meetings suspended until September. Monday Couple's Two-ball Foursome 1 30 p.m. at the Country Club picnic buffet 6 30 p.m. Reservations at the clubhouse by Saturday 6 p.m. Tuesday DAR 7 30 p.m. Mrs Alma Perry installation of officers. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p.m. Mrs Jessie Schoon over bring quilt blocks. Wash-away Tops Club 8 p.m. VW rooms note change of date and time. Wednesday Rosemary Club 2 p.m. Mrs Towyn Davies Harmony Club 7 p.m. picnic basket supper at Sunset Park drink furnished all members and former members invited.

Y Dar Alma Perry Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Jessie Schoonover Rosemary Club Towyn Davies Harmony Club Sunset Park

Local clubs hold meetings with varied guest lists

LBC Club hosted by Mrs John Green at the UP Home with ten members and five visitors. Pansy Hill Club gathered with seven members and guests. Fleur de Lis Club met with sixteen members and a guest. Just Us Club entertained fourteen members at Mrs Eva Roberts home. Programs included garden topics, quizzes, and a flower bulb exchange. Ice cream social announced for June.

LBC Club John Green Albert Simpson Inlaw Sam ‘Erwin Olds Mary Benson Beth Earnest Brown D. C. Butler Orley Page Pansy Hill Club Harold Beenblossom Ms. Beenblossom Paul Beenblossom Roy Kephart Lloyd Neiswanger William Jones Fleur DE Lis Joe Knotek John Ramsey Joe Martin Iowa Duane Krotz Lottie Horn Just US Club Eva Roberts E. H. Messer Marion Huston Murray Smylie W. B. Edwards

Baptists announce Bible school plans

The First Baptist Church reveals a nine day vacation church school starting Tuesday June 1 from 9 to 11 30 a m The theme God and His Word features Rev Peterson narrating Bible story lessons The director Mrs Marietta Workman assigns wing teachers for Nursery Kindergarten Primary Middlers Juniors and plus recreation and kitchen staff The school aims to deepen boys and girls understanding of God through daily life tied to Bible messages.

First Baptist Church God Peterson Marietta Workman Marion Snodgrass Peggy Kephart Richard Peterson Verna Crone Robert Buffington Wm. Jones James Hotchkiss Maxine Bain Carol Forgey Richard Chorpening Bradley Goff

Local residents attend graduations and family visits

Tim Horak returns from St Ambrose College to spend summer with his parents, while Steve Nemmers comes from Laurus College in Dubuque for vacation with his family. Rotary official Mr Schlapkohl and Mrs DeLong host visiting relatives before trips to Atlantic City and New York. Several families plan Memorial Day gatherings, graduations, and weekend trips to Kansas City and Des Moines as relatives attend high school and college ceremonies.

Tim Horak St. Ambrose College, Daven Paul Horak Steve Nemmers Loras College Dubuque G.J. Nemmers E. K. Schlapkohl Atlantic City N. J East Dennis O' Laughlin Sara and Kelly Galesburg, Ill Harlan O'Laughlin Ft. Madison Lola DeLong Ellis Murdock Glenwood Calif Melo Vacha Lone Tree Gayle Murdock DeLong Richard D. Murdock Daryl Dodder Jo Alien Nellie Dodder Kansas City Dodder Tom Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design W. 0. Wiley Dion O'Laughlin Michael Janice Des Moines Violet Lindner Chicago Galesburg, Il Jeannine Lindner Lindner New York

Memorial Day Holiday Closures in Washington Stores

Most stores will be closed Monday May 31 as Memorial Day falls on Sunday this year. Businesses will close for the day and The Evening Journal will publish at noon.

Washington The Evening Journal

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Expected Record Deaths

United Press International reports heavy Memorial Day traffic with up to 510 projected fatalities in the Thour holiday period. Officials urge safe driving as about 87 million cars are expected on highways and national guardsmen assist Wisconsin and Iowa police.

United Press International National Safety Council Wisconsin Iowa Safety Council

Lutheran graduate students to meet at Ctal University

Lutheran graduate students in social work will meet at C tal University June 10 12. About 25 students join Lutheran leaders to discuss welfare efforts. Mrs. Margery Carpenter of Washington D C says the third annual conference aids American Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church in America students in a two year master’s degree program.

Lutheran Seminar Columbus, Ohio UPI Ctal University Margery P. Carpenter Washington, D.C

Post office thefts hit multiple Midwestern suburbs

Police report a Des Moines incident where burglars pried a side door at University Place postal substation, cracking two safes and taking mostly five cent plus stamps worth 24,500 dollars with others looted in Minneapolis and Marysville. Authorities link the gang to recent Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Wisconsin postal robberies.

Des Moines UPI Hamburg Towa USS Minneapolis Minn Marysville Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Wisconsin E. C. Wens University Place J Wensman Milwaukee Wis Bedford, Low

Annual Poppy Days Kickoff In Everett Music Store

Poppy Days events run today and Saturday at Everett’s Music Store under the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. David Living ston. Mrs. Harry Ramseyer and Mrs. A W Hinderman supervise sales with Camp Fire girls assisting on Saturday.

Washington American Legion Auxiliary Project Everetts Music Store David Livingston Harry Ramseyer A. W. Hinderman Camp Fire

Post Office Adopts Daylight Saving Time Schedule

The local post office will observe daylight savings time with hours aligned to the new time. Windows open tomorrow under DST, but mail received remains on the old standard time. Rural and city mail delivery will be one hour later, and outgoing mail follows DST deadlines to still ship the same day.

Harry Levy

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