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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1962

Page

2

Miss Norma Rich and James Putnam Wed in St Louis Church

Miss Norma Rich daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rich of Middleton Missouri and James Putnam son of Mrs Opal Putnam of Washington and the late Clyde Putnam married at St Paul Presbyterian Church St Louis at 4 pm Saturday October 20 The ceremony was by Rev Norman Webster A reception for thirteen followed at the home of Verna Venita They will live at 4351 Laclede Avenue St Louis after a wedding trip to Tennessee The bride worked for General Fibre Company and Putnam with Measuregraph Company

Ington Clyde Putnam St. Paul Presbyterian Church St. Louis Norman Webster John Garcia John Rich Ruth George Washington Verna Venita Mrs. Putnam Laclede Avenue St Louis Tennessee General Fibre Company Mr. Putnam Measuregraph Company

Farmer shoots two geese in one shot and seeks duck stamp

A local farmer spotted geese while doing chores and demonstrated marksmanship by killing two with a single shot. He then rushed to town to purchase a duck stamp to brag to neighbors legally. Flowers can be sent quickly via F. T. D. by dialing OL 3-2652.

Bates and Fiancee Honored at Washington Country Club Dinner

Local attorney Robert Bates and his fiancee Martha Potts of Keota were honored at a Washington County dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day. Judges, lawyers, spouses, and firm staff attended, with out of town and international guests among the attendees.

Robert Bates Martha Potts Keota Robert Day Washington Country Club Sixth Judicial District Washington County Bar Association Livingston, Day and Country Club William Stewart Richard Paul Alpine Five Alan Bergstrom Robert Latta Richard Ballard Leonard Schantz Dennis Edward Day

Social Calendar Selections for Week in Highland

Notices outline events for Monday through Thursday across clubs and organizations. Highlights include Highland Social Club Halloween party at Ben Harrison home with potluck and table service, and multiple PTA, WEA and women’s group gatherings at schools, YWCA, Masonic Temple, and churches with dances, crafts, luncheons, and World Community Day observance.

Highland Ben Harrison PEO Mt. Pleasant St. Paul Women’s Guild Immanuel Lutheran Masonic Temple

Funeral services for Margaret Engle held Saturday

Funeral services for Margaret Engle were conducted at 1 39 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Latta presiding. Pallbearers were Charles Mayer Jake Seethout Perry Deal Howard Mangold Charles Wheeling and Howard Alterbernd. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

On The Record Hospite Admitted Saturday and Today

Admitted Saturday Albert Simpson Washington medical and Hal Figgins Richland medical. Dismissed Yesterday Mrs. Howard Miller Washington Michael Fish Washington Mrs. Robert Randall and daughter Washington Mrs. Edward Jarrard and son Washington Mrs. Robert Nichols and son Hedrick Mrs. Maurice Swartzen druber and son Kalona Mrs. Paul A. Schumann and son Wellman Today Mrs. Walter Fritz and son Brighton Mrs. Ella Nash Ainsworth.

Albert Simpson Washington Hal Figgins Richland Howard Miller Michael Fish Robert Randall Edward Jarrard Robert Nichols Hedrick Maurice Swartzendruber Kalona Paul A. Schumann Wellman Walter Fritz Brighton Ella Nash Ainsworth

Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Reunions

Local page lists numerous weekend visits and gatherings. Blanche Harvey hosted relatives from Washington and Phoenix to honor Ward Adkisson of Phoenix. Helen E. Livingston returned from Washington DC after a weekend with her family. Diverse families from Clinton Ottumwa Des Moines and Taylor Ridge attended events including a Golden Anniversary in Knoxville and a Black Hills Passion Play.

Blanche Harvey Ward Adkisson Phoenix Ariz Manford Wilcox Milo Steele Sr Rs. Scott Wilcox Lyle Wilcox Washington Ed Kleineberg Winfield A. D. Rathmel Crawfordsville Helen E. Livingston Washington D. C R. L. Livingston Dave Elder The Christian Tabernacle Black Hills Ottumwa Civic Auditorium

Ainsworth UPW Holds Thankoffering Service

The annual Thankoffering service was held at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Women from the World Service department of the United Presbyterian Women led the service titled Blessed to Bless with help from the congregation. The junior choir presented a choral reading of Thanksgiving.

Vernon G. Elgin and Sons Ernest Frei The Philippines Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church David P. Livingston Ainsworth Ainsworth United

Louisiana oil boom fuels US discoveries in 1950s

Louisiana and offshore Gulf waters south of the state accounted for about 40 percent of all new oil and gas discoveries in the United States during the 1950s, according to UPI.

Louisiana Oil Baton Rouge UPI United States Louisiana Gulf

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