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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1964
Page
2
Danny Fenn confronts two men in a social club room led by a man with a Crazy Guggenheim hat. He demands a fish photo while police figure Mother Ness, called Ness, watches as the comedy of errors unfolds and the hat leaves the scene.
Jerry Horak is guest of honor at a Riverside family sprinkle party hosted by Bill Walsh in the Walsh home. He will marry Ellen Walsh this Saturday at St. Mary's Church Riverside. Bride-elect Ellen Walsh has nursing work in Davenport Mt. Pleasant and Richland. The two families gathered for the humorous gifts for the future head of the house. SEPTEMBER NUPTIALS Dorothy Parker and Ale Dennis Michael Monaghan engage from Merced Calif. Keota Iowa with Sept 25 wedding set.
Public Affairs I met with Mrs Simpson-Atmore at Halcyon House on Wednesday. Miss Ethel McCreedy led the meeting and used The Club Woman's Creed for meditation. Mrs Merle Eckels presented a paper titled The First 125 Years in Washington County with personal, humorous experiences. Nineteen members and two guests attended, and the next meeting is scheduled for October 7 with Mrs Maud Jackson at the UP Home.
A 97 foot cottonwood long a Keota landmark on the Henan Woolsey property was cut last week. The tree, known since the 1880s, drew mixed feelings from locals. Many expressed sadness at its removal while others welcomed no cotton dust.
All notices must be in by 10 am on the first publication day. Friday events include Men’s Stag at 7 30 pm at the Country Club with Thursday reservations. Past Matron's Club at 6 30 pm in the Masonic Temple. Rebekah Lodge at 8 pm in IOOF Hall on Marion Ave. UPW Association at 6 30 pm with a potluck supper at church. Sunday Shalla reunion at noon in Sunset Park. Saddle Club at 5 pm with trail ride and lunch at Merle Warners. Monday Rainbow Girls at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple. Rainbow Board at 7 pm. YWCA Council at 7 30 pm in YWCA room. Afternoon Literature suspended until Sept 15. Labor Day activities include Gold Shoe Tournament for men, tee-off 7 30–10 am with coffee and rolls. couples tournament at 1 30 pm. family gathering 6 50–7 pm at Chuck Wagon for hot dogs, buns, and dessert, drinks provided. Tuesday American Home I at 12 30 pm for a picnic in Sunset Park. bring two dishes and sandwiches, drinks furnished. Dues are due. American Home II at 2 30 pm with Mrs. Lester Orr. Dues due. Y-Wives at 1 30 pm with dessert luncheon and landscaping talk by Jim Frier in the Y community room. Legion Auxiliary at 2 pm in Legion rooms. Baptist Rhoda Nielson Circle at 7 30 pm at church. Past Noble Grand Circle at 7 30 pm in IOOF Hall with Mrs Archer Augustine host. HJ Club all day with Mrs Joe Tebockhorst. bring a dish to pass.
Crawfordsville notes list Friday supper guests at Elizabeth Davis home including Irwin Whit ham Carol Ann Larry Irene Wayne and Roll Davis. County Legion Auxiliary picnic attended by Bob Mike Kenny Paisley at Lake Darling Youth Center. Cindy Jones joins Washington judging team at State Fair marking first girl on a Washington County team. Glenn Banks attended World Series Drag Races in Cordova. Alhambra California visitors Mr and Mrs Allbaugh with relatives in Washington. Edd Custer birthday gathering hosted by Alvin Jones and families, first time all family members together in nine years.
Mrs. Dewey Coffman hosted on September 3 with family and friends, cake and ice cream, while James Wertz returned from Edinburgh with a welcome home dinner at the Marion Sheetz home. Also listed are Tony Redeker seeking well wishes after hospital surgery and travel for George Miles after his father’s sudden death.
Yesterday admitted patients include Mike Drayfahl surgical and Miss Carrie Davis medical. Today entries show Mrs Richard Simmering medical and Janice Randall surgical in Washington.
Local women’s clubs held meetings with guest participation and prayers. Members exchanged greetings, teased birthdays, and planned upcoming events while sharing luncheons and devotions across Delta Alpha, Merry Mixers, White Way, HEO, and other groups in the area.
KCII employees and guests honored Bryce Woods known as Rand McFarlane on air at a farewell dinner held at Captain's Table. Woods, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Woods, departs Sunday for freshman year at the University of Corpus Christi to study liberal arts. Roy Hodges KCII manager gave a going away gift.
Margaret Ellen Davis of Crawfordsville and Sam Patterson of Des Moines announce their wedding at Salem Presbyterian Church. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 30 PM CST on Sunday September 6 with guests asked to note the exact hour in Central Standard Time.
Fined Albert D Brock of 415 North Avenue D ten dollars for running a stop sign. Dennis E Norton of 702 West Monroe was fined eight dollars for speeding in Justice G B Holden s court.
Funeral services were held at Sherman-iden Funeral Home on Thursday September 3, 1964 at 2 30 p m for Earnest V. Miller. The Rev Clarence Dehne officiated and burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Brighton. Pallbearers were Robert Lytle William Glassburner Lawrence Libe Edwin Novotny I V Shene felt and Ralph Zeck.
Dr. Thomas Gold of Cornell voices doubt that Ranger 7 photos show safe Apollo landing sites. He argues smooth lunar areas may be thick dust, possibly powdery, hindering soft landings, challenging NASA views echoed by Dr. Gerard Kuiper who likened surface to crunchy snow. Ranger 7 images were taken July 31.
In Middle Wallop England a fire truck arriving to tackle a blaze at farmer Charles Trueman’s barley field caught fire and burned along with the field. Trueman recalled the humorous moment as officials blamed wind change for igniting the truck.
Des Moines eighth grader Sandy Harrow, partially blind after a gym accident, wrote to the White House asking for a donation to a Camp Hanesta recreation hall. Mrs Johnson sent an autographed engraving of the White House and a guide book, calling Sandy mighty brave and noting her courageous spirit.
Riverside born Ethel Mae Mincer Collins 44 of Lone Tree died Thursday. She lived in Lone Tree 23 years and formerly worked as a telephone operator. Survived by husband Martin Collins three daughters Sandi Mary Pamela two sons Austin Jr Morton of Albany Ga mother Ametia Mincer two brothers Frank Jr Joe Riverside and four sisters. Funeral Saturday 2 p m Grace United Church of Christ Lone Tree with burial there.
DETROIT UPI United Auto Workers Union and Chrysler Corp. each claimed the next move was up to the other as a five day strike deadline loomed. UAW waited for Chrysler to offer changes. Chrysler waited for the union to back down. Bargainers worked late and planned to reconvene mid afternoon. Subcommittees met in morning sessions. Thursday night discussions skirted meaningful bargaining and debated a joint safety committee.
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