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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1962

Page

2

Former Resident Wins DOJ Recognition in Washington

Mrs. Warren K. Bennet formerly Bernice Derby and sister of Mrs. Themla Horsey of Washington received a justice department award in Washington D C along with 128 other employees. The 23 year veteran in Records Administration at the end of a long career was praised for professional service and loyalty to public duty. The Bennetts live at 903 Maplewood Avenue Takoma Park Maryland.

Warren K. Bennet Themla Horsey Washington United States Department of Justice D.C Bennett Bernice Derby Records Administration Department of Justice Robert F. Kennedy Justice Department Maplewood Avenue Takoma Park

Miss Joan Hulme Weds David Swift in Wayland

Miss Joan Marie Hulme daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dill Hulme of Wayland married David Swift August 25 near Wayland at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church with Rev E C Schumacher officiating Attendants were brides sisters Jacque Ann Jolaine Judy Kay and Larry Rich best man Richard Hulme ushers Gary Swift and Richard Hulme The bride attended Trinity College and works for Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship The groom attended junior college in Chicago and is an e ole clerk for Bond Clothing

Wayland David S. Swift Chicago Swift Joan Marie Hulme John Dill Hulme Benjamin Swift Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church E. C. Schumacher Jacque Ann Jolaine Judy Kay Larry Rich Ronnie Pfefer Gary Swift Skokie Richard Hulme Trinity College Mr. Swift Bond Clothing

Engagement of Miss Marianne Neorr and William Sherman

Miss Marianne Neorr of Temperance Michigan and William P Sherman formerly of Washington announce their engagement. Neorr, a senior at Michigan State University in Education and Home Economics, is Phi Mu and Pan Hellenic leader. Sherman earned a BS from Iowa State University in 1961 and studies at MSU in Food Science. They plan a early summer 1963 wedding.

Marianne Neorr Temperance Mich William P. Sherman Washington W. Frederick Neorr Pheasant Drive Sherman Roger S. Sherman

Smith Descendants Meet in Sunset Park Picnic

The Frank and Carrie Smith descendants gathered at Sunset Park Sunday for a family picnic. Attendees included Walter and his wife, Melo Janecek and family, Donald and his wife, Ruth Luers, Melvin Booth, James W. Combs, John B. Combs and families, Clifford Conklin and families, Della Neal McCreadie of Daytona Beach, Harold Hadley, Allen Darbyshire and daughter, and guest Eva Parnell.

Frank Carrie Smith Sunset Park Walter Sheets Melo Janecek Donald L. Smith Ruth Luers Melvin Booth James W. Combs John B. Combs Clifford Conklin Della Neal McCreadie Daytona Beach, Fla Harold Hadley Allen Darbyshire Davenport Eva Parnell

Harmony Club Dines at Captain's Table With Guests

Twelve Harmony Club members and their husbands dined at the Captain's Table Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilcox who received corsage and boutonniere, and Mrs. Garth Rustan, formerly Harriet Kleese. After dinner, Mrs. Richard Bordwell gave readings. October hostesses named Mrs. William McConnell and Mrs. Faye Mackey.

Harmony Club Scott Wilcox Garth Rustan Harriet Kleese Richard Bordwell William McConnell Faye Mackey

On The Record Hospital Admitted And Births

Yesterday Patrick Greiner Keota and George Fulton Crawfordsville admitted for surgical issues. Today Annette McGugin Washington admitted for medical. Births: John and wife Ainsworth welcomed a daughter. Dismissals: Olive Watson Duane Sobaski Gerald Goodwin of Washington and Lyle Bower of Wayland discharged today.

Patrick Greiner Keota George Fulton Crawfordsville Annette McGugin Washington John Young Ainsworth Olive Watson Duane Sobaski Gerald Goodwin Lyle Bower Wayland

West Chester Church to Host Teachers Reception

West Chester Methodist Church plans a teachers reception Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the church. All church members are urged to attend.

West Chester

Social calendar notes for week at West Chester area

Notices for a community social calendar list events from Thursday to Monday. Activities include Saddle Club potluck at the fairgrounds, Presbyterian steak fry, Skirts and Shirts at Legion Hall with Larry Gow calling, Rebekah Lodge pie sale at IOOF Hall, UPW Coin Coffee at church, VFW events, a Sunday picnic at Iowa City Park, HJ Club ice cream social, and weekly meetings for Evening Literature Miss Lucile Forgey, TTT chapters, Bible study, and dues reminders.

West Chester Coc C. C. Niffenegger Fairgrounds First Presbyterian Adult Fellowship Russell Bannister Dale Connelly Legion Hall Larry Gow Rebekah Lodge IOOF Marion Ave UPW Masonic Temple VFW Virginia Iowa City Park HJ Club Fair Grounds Lucile Forgey A. C. Peterson Ira Morrison Lauder Kennedy

Brighton intersection crash injures two drivers

Cars driven by Raymond Eugene 16 and Kenneth M Elmore 82 of Brighton collided at a street intersection Wednesday morning. Sheriff’s officers estimated $450 in damage and inspected three passengers who were examined and released. A Missouri man, R J Brickman of Kansas City, was fined $25 for striking a barricade on highway 92 near West Chester after the wrecks.

Raymond Eugene Kenneth M. Elmore Brighton Joe Frain Elizabeth Frain L.W. Elmore R.J. Brickman Kansas City Missouri Court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Highway 92 West Chester

Country Club Family Night Dinner Tonight

A family night dinner at the Country Club is set for 6 30 this evening. Members are asked to bring their own silverware to the event at the Country Club.

Local residents share family and travel updates

Local news notes Edwin Lukavsky and family learning that sons Donald and Kenneth will attend special service schools in Europe and Asia. A-3c Robert Bailey heads to McGuire AFB then the Azores for an 18 month duty tour. Plus Burns and hospital updates and student moves in Iowa and beyond.

Edwin Lukavsky Route 1 Washington Donald W. Lukavsky Pfc Kenneth E. Lukavsky Donald Germany France Kenneth Korea Japan Service Robert Dean Bailey Cedar Rapids McGuire Air Force Base N.J Howard K. Bailey Azores Military Air Force Transportation Service

County Nurses Meeting Highlights Ophthalmology Talk

Norman Jensen and wife hosted the Washing county Registered Nurses Association gathering Tuesday evening. Dr. Arthur Wise of Iowa City spoke on cataract surgery, showing a film. Thirty two members attended, three new members joined, and guests included Mrs. John Brookhart and Mrs. Gertrude McFarland.

Norman Jensen Washington County Registered Nurses Association Arthur Wise Iowa City Rita Sojka Sarah Robison Flo van Wagner John Brookhart Gertrude McFarland Red Cross Pat Stout Frances Goff Mary Koehler

Wolf's Flower Deliveries For Hospital Congratulatory Flowers

New arrivals, delivered in pink or blue, welcome celebrations with flowers from Wolf's. Regular hospital deliveries ensure timely bouquets for new births and special occasions.

Wolf's

Club Luncheon Notes and Hostess Duties

Mrs L F Harding hosted a Just Us Club luncheon at her home with charter member Mrs John Dodd and guest Mrs William Mohland. Games entertained. birthday remembrance given to Mrs E H Messer by secret sister Mrs G A White.

Just US Club L.F. Harding John Dodd William Mohland E.H. Messer G.A. White

Tear Gas Battle At Berlin Border

West Berlin police and Communist forces exchanged tear gas volleys at the American sector border near Treptow yard. Communists hurled seven grenades over a barbed wire barrier. western responders fired three, then the combatants withdrew. Earlier East Germany warned the U S against further helicopter flights over East Berlin.

Air Force Acquires Soviet Style Ground to Air Rockets

The air force now uses ground to air rockets of the type employed by the Soviets to shoot down U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers.

Francis Gary Powers

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