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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

2

Garden and social clubs end October with events

West Chester Garden Club hosted by Mrs. P. J. Hoover featured a poem read by the hostess and an Ralph Shannon editorial, with seven members offering roll call ideas. Rosemary Club guests enjoyed bridge prizes, while Merry Makers sent thanks to a member. Go and Let Go Club planned a Fairfield tour, Just Us Club held bingo, nurses association met for a potluck, Marion Hobby Club elected new officers, and an October wedding was announced for Carol Lee Whetstine and Jay Lynn Hough with plans for a fall ceremony.

Garden Club P. J. Hoover West Chester Charles Harley Ralph Shannon Clayton Bear Merry Makers Club Richard Young Eva Mouser John Patterson Mrs. Young Elsie Benson Jack Hotle Noah Farrier Fairfield Eugene Engel Just Us Club D. O. Butler Wilbur Schantz Ralph Robertson George White Marion Huston John Caldwell Marion Hobby Club Id Vittetoe Russell Davison Derald Edwards Clark Wagner Donald Holmes Harry Rader William Petratt Rader Donald Fox Lawrence Whetstine Wellman Carol Lee Jay Lynn Hough John Hough

Boston Ferns Standout In Home Garden Display

Home gardeners report Boston ferns thriving this season with lush fronds and strong growth. Local plant clubs note steady supply at nurseries and emphasize care tips for indoor and shaded outdoor settings.

Nancy Waters Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Waters

Mrs Alvin Horak and Mrs Dan Morgan hosted a kitchen shower for Nancy Waters as she prepares to marry Phil Horak on Sept 12. Twenty five guests enjoyed bridal games and gifts, with pink and white decor and a wishing well centerpiece. Becky Waters logged gifts while bows were tucked into a nylon net pillow by Mrs Robert Truax and Mrs Dale Batterson, the honoree's mother. Guests included the two mothers and the bride-elect's two grandmothers, Mrs Ralph Moothart and Mrs Alpha Brecht.

Alvin Horak Dan Morgan Nancy Waters Miss Waters Phil Horak Becky Waters Robert Truax Dale Batterson Batterson Leonard Horak Ralph Moothart Alpha Brecht

Hospital Record and Birth Announcements Listing

Yesterday entries list Mrs. Clarence Randall Washington medical and Mrs. Alice Riesland North English surgical. Today includes David Misel Washington medical. Births: Mr. and Mrs Richard Brinning Keota a son. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Eichelberger Washington a son. Mrs. Jerry Coffin and daughter Washington Lauder Kennedy Washington Willis Richards Washington.

Clarence Randall Washington Medical Alice Riesland North English Surgical Richard Brinning Keota Roger Eichelberger Jerry Coffin Lauder Kennedy Willis Richards

UN Armored Cars Stolen on Cyprus

Two United Nations Ferret armored cars were stolen from Famagusta on the east coast of Cyprus. The vehicles belonged to a British Life Guards unit and were reportedly disarmed for shipment to England. UN officials launched a full investigation as Greek Cypriot police reported the theft. Archbishop Makarios ignored a U.S. protest over remarks accusing the United States and Britain of tolerating Turkish air attacks.

Nicosia Cyprus UPI United Nations Famagusta U.N England Makarios United States Britain

Guards aid U S officer in Laos jail escape

U S Navy Lt Charles Klusmann was aided by two Communist Pathet Lao guards who guided him to anti Communist Meo tribesmen in Laos highland jungles and then defected to right wing Laotian forces. Five or six other prisoners reportedly escaped from the same jail when the hint of details leaked from unofficial sources.

Vientiane Lees UPID Pathet Lao U.S. Navy Charles Klusmann Klusmann Laos Navy

Social calendar entries for community groups and clubs

Notices list Presbyterian Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. at Fairgrounds with reservations by Sept. 1. Harmony Club 7 p.m. at Ox Yoke Inn Amanas with Ken Crow caller. Shirts and Skirts 8 p.m. at Fair Grounds Western party. Friday UPW dessert at church at 1 p.m. Men’s Stag 7:30 p.m. at Country Club with Thursday morning reservations. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. at LOOF Hall Marion Ave. UPW Association 6:30 p.m. potluck at church. Shalla reunion Sunday noon at Sunset Park Saddle Club 5 p.m. trail ride and lunch at Merle Warners. Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Rainbow Board 7 p.m. YWCA Council in YWCA room. Afternoon Literature canceled until Sept 15.

Presbyterian Adult Fellowship Fairgrounds Dale Connelly al Coles Harmony Club First Presbyterian Upw Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge Marion Ave UPW Sunset Park Saddle Club Merle Warners Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA

Khrushchev Praises Western Farmers During Czech Visit

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, ending a 10 day stop in Czechoslovakia, toured an aircraft plant and model poultry farm and urged farm workers on chickens and corn. He held talks with President Antonin Novotny and discussed easing tensions with West Germany and trade. He said capitalist methods in poultry farming show strong results. He plans to leave Friday after taking part in Slovakia's uprising anniversary.

Prague Czechoslovakia UPI Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Czech Antonin Novotny West Germany

Marriage license issued to Gerald Horak and Ellen Walsh

A marriage license was issued today to Gerald Horak of Washington and Ellen Jean Walsh of Riverside, confirming their upcoming nuptials.

Gerald Horak Washington Ellen Jean Walsh Riverside

Sun Prairie Family News and Local Moves

Local residents report family visits and relocations. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Krotz and children Cindy Steve Jennie and Willie returned home after visiting relatives and grandparents the Francis McConnells while parents vacationed in Florida. Kenny Marsh and family moved to 1203 South Ninth Sioux Falls S D. James Miksch and Rickey Miksch from Ridgewood New Jersey visit the Miksch and Moore households and will return home this weekend.

Larry Krotz Cindy Steve Jennie Willie Sun Prairie Wis Francis McConnells Florida Kenny Marsh South Ninth Sioux Falls, S$. D Marsh Hogenson Construction Company James Miksch Rickey Ridgewood N.J Robert Miksch Harold Moore

Picnic for VA patients by local World War I VFW ladies

About 80 veterans from Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Washington groups enjoyed a park picnic in Iowa City for VA Hospital patients. Men played softball before dinner and after, with home cooked ham loaf creamed potatoes peas tomatoes rolls lemonade and cantaloupe. Rev Tinkelberg led the invocation before the meal and guests expressed appreciation for the event. Names from Washington included Mr and Mrs Claude McCoy Mrs Walter Anderson Mrs Della McBride Mrs Clifford Connelly and Mrs George Canott of Crawfordsville.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Tinkelberg Claude McCoy Walter Anderson Della McBride Clifford Connelly George Canott Crawfordsville

Chile voters choose between two leftists for president

Nearly three million Chileans go to the polls to decide between Salvador Allende, a Marxist backed by FAAP, and Eduardo Frei a Christian Democrat. A third candidate, Julio Duran, stands little chance. Both main candidates pledge to move Chile left with statism and reforms, including nationalizing or controlling copper production.

Santiago Chile UPI Salvador Allende Popular Action Front FAAP Eduardo Frei Julio Duran Allende Frei U.S

Hurricane Dora Heads For Open Ocean

Dora the dangerous sister of killer Cleo moved 115 mile per hour winds into the Atlantic. The San Juan Weather Bureau canceled hurricane watches for Puerto Rico and nearby islands. No land danger remains, but heavy surf and high tides may affect the Leeward Islands as Dora strengthens offshore.

San Juan P. R UPI Dora Cleo Atlantic Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Leeward Islands Caribbean St. Martin Lesser Antilles Weather Bureau

Deny war dogs eaten in Viet Nam

A U S military spokesman denied reports that 200 trained war dogs bought at 100000 dollars have been eaten by villagers in Saigon and raised claims of 6.50 per pound versus 20 cents locally. The spokesman called the report unfounded. The Saigon Post had said dogs were flown from Germany for training and sentry duty.

Saigon Viet Nam UPI U.S Saigon Post Germany

Nelson arrested for third or fourth O M V I charge

Oskaloosa resident James Lawrence Nelson was arrested last night around 5 p m by sheriff and highway patrol officers on O M V I charges. Sheriff Charles Snyder said tonight that Nelson faces a third or fourth offense. Iowa law imposes one to five years in prison for three or more O M V I convictions.

O.M.V.I James Lawrence Nelson Oskaloosa Charles Snyder Iowa

Iowa plans comprehensive effort to aid mentally retarded

The Comprehensive Plan to Combat Mental Retardation in Iowa moves forward with 150 volunteers on eight task forces led by education employment habilitation recreation welfare and more. An $18 000 grant funds study guiding community action programs and a Septem ber 31 1965 completion is planned. Dr George Beal of Iowa State University leads consultative efforts with a full time research associate to follow.

Iowa Edward Meyen Sigurd B. Walden Mason City Edward Kelley Iowa Employment Security Commission Mario G. Barillas State Department of Health Paul Bredigan Pella John E. Donovan Des Moines Area J. O. Henry Iowa Board of Control Bourke Hickenlooper Mid - West George Beal Iowa State University

Funeral Rites for Rolla E Crawford Held at U P Church

Funeral services for Rolla E Crawford of Washington were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Marion Ave. U.P. Church with Dr Vernon Elgin officiating. Pallbearers included Clarence Lee Lewis McFadden Triv Jones LeRoy McGraw Allen Hampsher and Floyd Sturgis. Burial followed in Ainsworth Cemetery.

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