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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1969

Page

3

Y-Wives Luncheon Showcases Fashions From Local Shops

The Y-Wives dessert luncheon themed For Fashions Turn Four Corners featured narrations by Mrs. James Rossen and fashion models from local stores including K Lyn Shop Essex Seiferts Wards Penneys Zelinskys and Spurgeons. Eighteen guests and 83 members attended with D and V Fabrics providing fur stage props.

Y - Wives James Rossen K’lyn Shop The Essex Seiferts Wards Penneys Zelinskys Spurgeons D and V Fabrics Don Fenno Larry Fulton Calvin Dorsett Boyd Siefkas James Laing Gene Custis Robert Vanderlinden Mary Todd Smothers Arnold Smothers Brown’s Shoe Fit Paul John Linch Dale Jones Donald Davison Marion Hall

Fosses celebrate 66th wedding anniversary in Washington

Mr and Mrs L A Foss marked their 66th anniversary on Tuesday October 7. Married October 7 1903 near Pleasant Hill they have lived in Washington area most of their lives. The couple reside at 406 East Washington Street and are parents of five children Edna Mae Wehr Eva Rathmell Don Foss Orville Foss and Vera Holm.

L. A. Foss Pleasant Hill Washington East Washington Street Edna Mae Wehr Eva Rathmell Winfield Don Foss Orville Foss Mt. Pleasant Vera Holm Stockport

Democratic Women Plan Quarterly Meeting

The Democratic Women's Execu tive Board met Tuesday with Mrs. Marcella Vittetoe and set the next quarterly gathering for October 14 at 6 30 p.m. at the Captain's Table with Robert D Fulton as guest speaker. Reservations due by October 11 to Lucy Dempsey or Mrs. John Elliott.

Democratic Women’s Executive Board Marcella Vittetoe Democratic Women’s Club Robert D. Fulton Lucy Dempsey John Elliott Harold Wehr Elliott Adrian Brink West Point Washington

Eastland to Speak at Crawfordsville United Methodist Service

Allen Eastland of Iowa City will address the Layman's Sunday worship at the Crawfordsville United Methodist Church on October 12 at 9:00 a.m. Eastland works in the Rehabilitation Center at Oakdale Hospital.

Allen Eastland Iowa City United Methodist Church Crawfordsville Eastland Oakdale Hospital

Thomas Kerr Weds Virginia Gentry at Argentia Chapel

Thomas Kerr and Virginia Gentry wed on September 6 at Argentia Naval Station Chapel in Newfoundland. Kerr, from Washington, and Gentry, daughter of James and (Mrs.) Gentry, plan to reside in Washington after a honeymoon in St John’s. Kerr’s Navy career includes Vietnam service and commendations. both families attended the ceremony.

Thomas Dale Kerr Washington Argentia Naval Station Newfoundland St. John’s Virginia Gentry James Gentry U. S. Naval Station Argentia Dale Kerr Ethel Carson

Deeds recorded for several quit claim transfers in Lincoln area

Property transfers include John D Hazelett to Laird Hawkins and Maude Eisele to Forrest D Eubanks with land in Erdices Addition Ainsworth. Doran family to Mildred Doran quit claim in sections 29 76 7. Nicola to Lloyd Gray West 105 feet on Farmers Street Brighton. Mullikin to Statler land in section 30 74 8. Canott to Cannon land in 15 74 6. Texas highway travel 1968 totals 59 billion miles equal to 128000 moon trips.

John David Hazelett Laird Hawkins Erdice Ainsworth Maude Eisele Forrest D. Eubanks Donald A. Doran Mildred Doran Jesse C. Nicola Lloyd A. Gray Farmers Street Brighton Wesley Mullikin Donald A. Statler George A. Canott Charles A. Cannon

DAR and YWCA Activities Span October Events

DAR meeting presided by Mrs. Edgar Stewart with 21 members. Elizabeth Clark read the president general's message. district meeting report. program on The Origin of the American Indian. clothing drive for DAR schools. YWCA Council notes include future events, officer installation October 20, Powder Puff game October 21, tennis classes, ponytail group, World Food Fair November 6, and dues reminders. newsletter printing slated for late October.

Dar Charles Hotle Daughters of the American Revolution Edgar Stewart Art Wiley Elizabeth Clark National Defense Archie Buwer Robert Kurtz Melvin Booth Ywca Council Grover Rosenkild Phil Kneen YWCA Case Field World Fellowship Committee Y W CA

Sue Duncan Named Homecoming Queen Candidate

Sue Duncan a senior at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant and daughter of Mrs Tom Duncan of Washington has been selected as a candidate for Homecoming Queen. She majors in elementary education and is a member of Beta chapter of Alpha Xi Delta. Homecoming festivities begin Thursday Oct 9.

Sue Duncan Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Tom Duncan Washington Iowa Wesleyan Beta Chapter Alpha Xi Delta

Duplicate bridge play opens at local YMCA

The first duplicate bridge event of the season drew four tables in the Mc Cleery room at the YMCA. Mr and Mrs Robert Reed led with 45 points, 73 percent, followed by Dave Elder pair at 33 points, and a three-way tie for third with 31 points. The next game is set for Tuesday October 21 at 7 45 p m in the Y McCleery room. All bridge players invited.

McCleery YMCA Robert Reed Dave Elder Lee Holland Lois Putnam Dan Brindley Elsie Glassburner

Plan Open House for Mrs Ilva Bales

An open house is planned for Saturday Oct 11 honoring Mrs Iva Bales on her 80th birthday at First Baptist Church from 7 to 9 p m. Her children host the event and invite friends and relatives to greet her.

Iva Bales First Baptist Church

Service man Pvt Roger L Sommer listed

Pvt Roger L Sommer AR 478 661 484 is assigned to 4th Platoon Co B 2nd Bn 2nd Bde USATC AD at Ft Bliss Texas 79916. Sommer is the son of Mr and Mrs Everette Sommer of Crawfordsville.

Roger L. Sommer Ft. Bliss Texas Sommer Everette Sommer Crawfordsville

Morrison and Lloyd Firm Directory Entry

Edmund D. Morrison Jr. and James E. Lloyd are listed as partners at Morrison Morrison and Lloyd with office at 2 1 West Washington Street and phone number 653 5431. The ad notes professional services in a law practice.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Louis J. Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen Attorne West Washington Sea Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Abstract Dept. Ay West Main

Kalona 4-H'ers formed in Washington County

Rich Johnson reports the Kalona 4-H'ers club started October 6 with Delmar Shaffer as leader. Officers: Doug Shaffer president, Dean Miller vice president, Matt Miller secretary treasurer, Jeanette Shaffer historian reporter. A November 17 family night with Jolly 4 H'ers is planned at Farmers Savings Bank Community Room. Parents may contact local leaders or the Washington County Extension office for details.

Washington County Rich Johnson Delmar Shaffer Delmar Brian Gingerich Dean Miller Matt Miller Douglas Shaffer Jeanette Shaffer Billy Yoder Doug Shaffer Kalona Farmers Savings Bank South Marion Avenue

Schwengel calls ASC meeting here

Congressman Fred Schwengel sent invitations to First District ASC county committee members for a Friday meeting in Washington Iowa at 6 30 p m October 17 to exchange views on farm and soil conservation programs Seely Lodwick and Howard Waters will attend Schwengel noted the three man county ASC committees administer farm programs and push soil conservation He cited Secretary of Agriculture Hardin as open to new farm program ideas and urged fresh input to advance conservation and watershed programs

Fred Schwengel First District Agricultural Soil and Conservation Service County Committee Washington Iowa Schwengel Seely Lodwick Wever ASC Howard Waters Danville Hardin Congress ASCS

Riverside City Elections Nominees Announced

Papers filed show incumbent Ralph Schnoebelen running unopposed for mayor and Treasurer Jean Kopf also unopposed. Six candidates seek five council seats for two year terms: Leroy Muller seeks reelection with challengers Teddie G. Carter Clara Rummelhart Albert J. Watson Richard J. Veggy and Larry Wieland.

Riverside Ralph Schnoebelen Jean Kopf Leroy Muller Teddie G. Carter Clara Rummelhart Albert J. Watson Richard J. Veggy Larry Wieland

What Cookin With Angel Food Cake and Lemon Creme

A recipe feature outlines lemon creme filling for angel food cake with whipped cream folds and layered assembly. Additional recipes include corn and oyster scallop and star cookies with vanilla and coconut. The page lists local auctions in Iowa and cookies for coffee time, dated October 8, 1969.

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