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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
5
Brighton awaits a community event as the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters burn the mortgage on their new hall on Sunday October 11 from 2 to 4 PM. All districts Lodges Temples Grand Officers and the public are invited to attend for a program and refreshments.
Rev Roy Hoover will speak on a timely family life theme at a Lakeside Sunday service next Sunday Oct 11 at Lake Darling Youth Center. The Methodist Churches of Richland and Ollie sponsor the event with an 11 am sermon followed by an old fashioned picnic dinner. Hoover, son of Frank and (Tommie) Hoover, has served as pastor in Burlington Pulaski and Mt. Union and now serves Keswick and Webster Churches.
Des Moines reports total general fund tax receipts for July through September reached 32.94 million, topping 1963 by over 1 million. Most categories grew, led by sales and individual income taxes, while cigarette and permit revenues fell. No equipment car tax was collected in either year.
A local professional directory lists multiple attorneys and medical professionals with office locations and phone numbers. Notable entries include Louis J. Kehoe in Jeffry Building, Livingston Day & Bates at 204 West Main St, Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St, and Stewart & Shearer at 225 West Main. Also listed are Dr. P. L. Etter osteopathic physician and John W. Lemmon D D offering eye care at 527 South Iowa.
In Keota on Oct 5 a dinner at the Epicurian honored Mr and Mrs Bill Yoder for their 25th wedding anniversary upcoming Oct 10. About thirty friends attended and presented corsage, boutonniere and 25 silver dollars.
Mrs. Leo Ollinger marked their 15th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a home party planned by Pamela and Donna Jean Ollinger. Guests included Vic Flynn Leon Vogel Ernest Lampe L W Bermel and others. festivities featured cards guitar music singing and dancing with yellow green and lavender decorations reminiscent of the couple’s wedding.
Ralph Davison and wife have moved back to 1811 College Ave Des Moines after living in Denver. The Brighton area notes highlight his former residency and frequent Brighton visits. Mrs Raymond Stacy opened an antique and import shop two miles east of Brighton on Highway 78, inviting public browsing and future arrivals.
Sunday gatherings feature the Edmondsons hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Edmondson with 13 Club members and three guests at Winga's Cafe. Winnie Robinson guides Harmony Club to a lunch, bingo at home, and departures. Additional notes cover Mrs. Anneta Reighard’s Burlington trip, a camping picnic, and a country drive portrait. Mr. Worst’s birthday noted with multiple visitors. Albert Coffin heads to Harlingen for winter months.
Mrs. Fred Kron was admitted for observation at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Everett Slaughter recovered at Mercy after major surgery. Sister Mary Norberta B.V.M. is in serious condition at St Joseph’s Mercy after a fall and surgery. Harold Dautremont and Dorothy Fitzsimmons hosted visitors this weekend. Newborns include a seven pound four ounce son to Mr. and Mrs. Rummelhart and a five pound 10 ounce daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Farr at Mercy Hospital.
Mrs Wm Stoutner spent several days at the home of her daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Steen in Indianola to care for grandchildren while parents attended the Worlds Fair. Mr Stoutner spent last weekend in the Steen home. Mrs Lavina Mattison visits Miss France Moon in Iowa City. Mrs Robert Beck entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City for ear surgery and was to return home Monday. The Parkes and Lathams hosted visitors, and Earl Parke of St Louis stayed overnight with the Lathams. Joe Neal and family hosted visitors from Kellog and Newton on Sunday. Kenneth E Holmes traveled to Iowa City for a Veterans hospital check up.
Riverside residents Fred Havel and Rose Kohlicek marked their 56th wedding anniversary at home on October 1 1908 marriage details note Rev Edward Weil of Holy Trinity Richmond. They have one son Louis E Havel and two grandchildren plus two great grandchildren. Clair Flynn and wife hosted dinner for 52nd anniversary at Captains Table in Washington with guests Delbert Flynn Diane Patty Nan cy Jimmy and Pamela.
Kenny Stoutner turned six on October 1 with a party planned by his sister Shirley. Friends and relatives gathered for games cake and ice cream then later enjoyed a weiner roast at the Hammen home. Attendees included Judy Scott Kelly Bennett Robbie Romoser Barbara Stoutner Hazel and Sally Yoder Kim Glen da Hammen Mary Lou Miller and more.
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