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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1965

Page

2

Social and club news welcomes new city families

Newcomers arrive from multiple states before winter, including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Curtis from Creston Iowa now in Washington with Curtis employed at Montgomery Ward. LeRoy and Mary Huff from Logansport Indiana live at 921 North Sixth with hobbies in bowling gardening and Boy Scout work. Bill Dixon and family reside at 919 South Iowa. he sells beauty supplies and enjoys golf while she belongs to the Catholic Church and pilots club. Leo and Mary Johns move to 605 South Eighth. he works for CB&Q Railroad and they practice bowling golf hunting and cards. Powley family from Albia Lutheran faith. Mr. Powley a mortician. Keith and Kathleen Templeton of 421 East Second formerly Kirksville Missouri. he an assistant manager at Thorp Credit. she Lutheran and Presbyterian, hobby needlecraft. Gary and wife Smith of 633 West Second plus son Gary Lee 2½ enjoy swimming skating and bowling. he with Marshall Furniture and she at Advance Ross. Jack and wife Zuercher of 315 West Third from Mount Vernon Iowa with four children dance swim bowl boating hunt. he is a tool and die maker for Advance Ross. they are Presbyterians. Nancy Elizabeth Deal to wed David M. Coon in late November. Nancy attends University of Iowa City and David works at Wayland.

Eugene Curtis West Harrison Washington Creston Montgomery Ward Curtis LeRoy Huff Patricia Marie Gary Robert Logansport Ind North Sixth Baptist Church Elks Lodge Advance Ross Bill Dixon South Iowa Bettendorf Pilot’s Club Supples Leo Johns Mt. Pleasant South Eighth Cb&q Railroad Templeton Keith Templeton Kirksville Thorp Credit Inc Thorp Credit Jack Zuercher West Third Forrest Georgia Jackie Randy Mt. Vernon I. M. Deal Mr. Pleasant Nancy Elizabeth David M. Coon Robert J. Coon Miss Deal University of Iowa City Mr. Coon Wayland

Nourishment from fruit and vegetables midcentury health note

A health note extols apples and other produce as vital sources of vitamin C and fiber, urging four daily servings to prevent constipation and boost nutrition. It contrasts fruit groups with milk bread meat and emphasizes the rising cost of produce. A New York item notes ceramic tile quality in bathrooms as a home metric.

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Linda Heisdorffer Bridal Shower Held at Leo Heisdorffer Home

Linda Heisdorffer was honored at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by her aunts Dorothy and Walburga Heisdorffer at the Leo Heisdorffer home. Guests were relatives and neighbors. colors were blue and white. gifts were coordinated by Debra Shephard with Barbara Greiner registering and Mary Pat Heisdorffer placing ribbons. Linda will marry Airman David M. Campbell on November 6 at Ss Peter and Paul Church in Clear Creek.

Family Living II club hosts autumn centerpiece program

Twelve members of Family Living II were guests of Mrs. Robert Holmes Tuesday evening with Mrs. Roy Hodges conducting. A program on Autumn Beauty was given by Mrs. Stephen Wiggers showing centerpieces designed to dress up for home or fall. Louise Wasson provided inspiration. Mrs. Clint Hensel was the cohostess.

Family Living II Robert Holmes Roy Hodges Stephen Wiggers Louise Wasson Clint Hensel

Reflective coating eyed for two Iowa bridges

Iowa Highway Commission conducts night visibility experiment by outlining two narrow bridges with reflective paint. One spans the Middle Raccoon River on Iowa 64 near Panora in Guthrie County. the other crosses Big Creek on Iowa 150 near Mount Vernon in Linn County.

Ames Iowa Iowa 64 Middle Raccoon River Panora Guthrie County Iowa 150 Big Creek Mount Vernon Linn County

Local residents take part in regional meetings and events

Mrs Mae Lamb returns from Davenport visiting cousins. Marion McAvoy Milo Steele Jr and Dick Matthews attend North Central Area YMCA Physical Conference in Madison Wis. Mrs Fred Blick departs Cedar Rapids for New York City to join United Presbyterian Board of National Missions meeting. Marcia Hazelett pledges Alpha Kappa Gamma at Iowa. Mr and Mrs Harry Turner celebrate 56th anniversary. Lucille Moore and Hubert Redlinger travel to California to visit relatives. Linda Jackson recovers from horse fall with head and face lacerations. William Palmer admitted for cataract surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City. Sylvia Teets re elected cheerleader and student council member. Lars en Larsen and family host Costa Rica student Xinia Solano C. Lauren Chalupa and Dale Connelly buy spring merchandise in Chicago. A Far Service officers attend Southeast Iowa area meeting in Mt Pleasant.

Marion S. McAvoy Milo Steele Jr YMCA Dick Matthews Boys’ Work Madison, Wis Fred Blick Cedar Rapids New York City United Presbyterian Board of National Missions Louis Larsen Xinia Solnao C Costa Rica Mt. Pleasant New York Marcia Matukas American Field Service Organization Iowa Harvey Holden Holden William Boshart Sam Weeks Robert Logan

PEO Chapter 1 Plans Mt. Pleasant Meeting Tour and Luncheon

Members of Chapter 1 PEO travel to Mt. Pleasant Thursday November 4 for a day including a 10 a.m. Harlan House tour a 10 30 a.m. library visit a noon luncheon at Harlan House and a 2 p.m. meeting at the Sarah Porter Beckwith Home Reservations for lunch are due by Tuesday noon with Mrs Harold Johnson or Mrs Jay Sellers Transportation help is coordinated by the committee and last minute attendance can be arranged by phone

PEO Mt. Pleasant Harlan House Walter Smith Harold Johnson Jay Sellers Sarah Porter Beckwith

Keota Man Returns After Corn Picker Hand Injury

Zeno Keifer of RR Keota came home from Mercy hospital in Iowa City where he had been treated since October 15 after getting his left hand caught in corn picker rollers on the Keifer farm. He lost one finger and three others were crushed but may be saved. Anton Buch, his brother in law, helped free him.

Keota Zeno Keifer Mercy Hospital Iowa City Keifer Anton Buch

Admitted Yesterday and Births at Local Hospital

Yesterday admitted Mark Man gold of Washington for medical care and Patricia Ort of Ainsworth for surgery. Today Mrs Wheeler Thompson of Ainsworth underwent a surgical procedure. Births announce a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Keith of Washington. Dismissals include Willis Mitchell of Detroit Michael Pohren of Farmington and Mrs Norman Bean of Ainsworth.

Mark Mangold Washington Patricia Ort Ainsworth Surgical Wheeler Thompson Kenneth Keith Willis Mitchell Detroit Mich Michael Pohren Farmington Norman Bean

Social Calendar Notices Preview Weekly Events

Social calendar lists meetings and events for Thursday through Monday with times and venues including Moose, Legion Hall, Masonic Temple, Bethel Missionary Society, TOPS, Rainbow Girls, YWCA Council, and Saddle Club. Activities include meetings, auctions, potlucks, and a dancing lesson, with reminders to bring dishes and dessert.

Women of Moose Moose Home Floyd Polis Legion Hall Masonic Temple Bethel Missionary Society Erwin Wulf White Shrine Bridge Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Ywca Council Fairgrounds

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Huff Dixon White Shrine Mary Macomber Keith L. Vetter Linda Heisdorffer Foster Smiley Commission Hiway Hilites Mae Lamb Davenport Roy Benson Mr. Benson Marcia Hazelett Hugh D. Hazelett University of Iowa Alpha Kappa Gamma Dental Hygiene Marcia College of Liberal Arts Harry Turner Lucille Moore Hubert Redlinger California Linda Jackson Darlene Jackson Linda William Palmer University Hospitals Sylvia Teets Burlington Community College Lauren Chalupa Dale Connelly Chicago Connelly Hardware Store Paul Monohon Fremont Evelyn Ron McAvoy Robert McAvoy Miss Monohon Fremont High School McAvoy Unicef Washington Cleaners BPW Club Boone Wolf's Flower Shop Osincup Wurlitzer Organs Mary Reister Minick Furniture Co Wortitzer Wueitgen Coats DuPont Klothing Kompany
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