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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1965
Page
2
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Mr and Mrs Ralph Beliel will observe their fiftieth ninth wedding anniversary quietly at their farm home northwest of Brighton on Thursday September 9.
Yesterday and today lists include Roger Miller and M D Lee in Washington for surgical and unspecified care. Today adds Mrs Clifford Snyder and Mrs Anna Lewis both in Washington for medical care, Mrs June Williams at Wellman for medical needs, and Mrs Leonard Caulfield with her son at Columbus Junction.
A dense list of society notices outlines upcoming gatherings and times at venues such as Farrier park Brigh ton park Masonic Temple YWCA and various clubs. Highlights include Sunday Shalla Reunion noon to sunset and Rainbow Girls practice at the Masonic Temple with regular meetings. also notes on dinners desserts and reservations plus a PGA record: Byron Nelson won 19 PGA tournaments in 1945.
Thirty five members met at IOOF Hall with Mrs. Don Norton presiding. The charter was draped for late officers Mrs Floyd Murdock and Mrs Marietta Workman. Twenty six sick calls were reported including Mrs Emma Campbell at the local hospital and others. Friends invited from Wellman lodge for Friendship Night Sept 9. September refreshments planned by Madeline Anderson Cleora Morrow and Emma Barnett. October committee led by Leona Kos and Homer Godwin. Friendship Club held breakfast with guests from Olds and Washington. Nine members present and trip plans announced. October meeting set for Oct 14 with salad luncheon by Mrs Harold Kueneman. Table service to be furnished. HBO Club hosted by Mrs Floyd Olds with nine members and two guests. President Elwyn Corey led a brief meeting.
Halcyon social items record a series of visits and gatherings. Alma Alma Kanoff of Sacramento and Mr. and Mrs. Wittich of Muscatine called on Sylvia Wilson. Mrs. Rehfeldt attended Carolyn Geiger and Wayne Williams wedding in Ames. visitors from Durham and Santa Monica visited local residents. trips to Mt. Pleasant to see Midwest Old Settlers Reunion attractions. group meetings at Ainsworth and Masonic Temple. October hostess planned. Past Matrons Club dinner with 19 members and 11 guests, business meeting led by Mrs. Strum, followed by visiting and pinochle.
Mr and Mrs Charles Walker and Harold Walker returned from San Diego California after attending the funeral of their brother and brother in law Master Sergeant Donald J Walker He died suddenly at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base South Carolina Burial and military services were held in San Diego Delaware
The note lists staff positions and roles at The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa, naming David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, Bruce Cowden as Contributing and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent, along with publication details and press associations.
Mr and Mrs J S James of Slater Missouri former Washington residents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Labor Day Monday September 6 during a visit at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs T A Jones Also expected to join are sons and their wives William Howard James of Kansas City Cyril James of Moline and daughter and husband Allen Hunsaker of Iowa City Jack James of Chicago cannot attend at this time
Keota August 31 families gather to honor Mike Brinning on his first birthday at Richard Brinning home. Guests include Mr and Mrs Ho mer Brinning and Mike's grandparents, Mike and Carol Richardson, Robyn and Randy, and relatives from Ames Ottumwa and Iowa City. Other visits recount family dinners and visits across Keota and surrounding towns.
Governor Harold E. Hughes declared September as Back to School Month in Iowa. He urged all young Iowans to obtain high school diplomas, calling education a minimal requirement for meaningful work. The proclamation notes high youth unemployment and declining unskilled jobs due to automation and tech advances.
Funeral services for Wilbur B. Day were held at 2 p.m. Friday September 3 1965 at the Brighton Methodist Church with the Rev Stan Woeste officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman-Eden Funeral Home conducted arrangements. Vocalist was Mrs. Ross Day and pallbearers were Howard Lins Harold Coop Max McClintic John McClintic Walter Hagens and Warren Morgan.
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