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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1963

Page

7

State Soil Conservation Meet Opens in Des Moines

The 17th Annual Soil Conservation District Commissioners Conference began in Des Moines with national figures like Don Williams John Baker and Howard Bartsch addressing landowners and stressing conservation ahead. Women played key roles in the program while 270 youth contestants competed in the statewide speaking event.

Iowa Soil Conservation District Commissioners Conference Des Moines Don Wiliams U. S. Soil Conservation Service John Baker U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Howard Bartsch Farmers Home Administration Eacn Harold Higgens Traer Dear Kelseyn Eldora Iowa Ladies Auxilliary Jo Ellen Broome South Sioux City Cheryl Draheim Carroll Dave Barker Benton Bob Pratt Algona Lance Fahlen Kamp Montézuma Lois Detar Albia Mike Moyna Elkader Maxine Rickert Sa Porte City Marilyn Morris Cotter Oelwein Alfred Stewart Iowa Association NASCD Shenandoah Dean Kelsey Iowa Falls George Hosselt Massena Hamilton County Wendell Carlson Stratford Willis Coooper Williams Don Doolittle Blairsburg Lynn Habben Webster City Harold Godown Alan Moen Fort Dodge Darrell Johnson Gardner and Kremer Garrison Vinton Ray Willchite Peterson Adam Schwab Shell Rock Art Raisch Sheffield LaVerne McCabe Cascade Lawrence Janssen Newhall Francis Lee Charter Oak Robert Matteer Osceola Dallas Bowman Adel Hughes Liddy Illinois Vandalia St. Louis Missouri Iowa Soil District

Television Highlights from Athens and New NBC CBS Schedule

A TV listing notes Athens theater special Athens Where The Theater Began on CBS with Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontanne and others taped on the Acropolis. NBC offers Education In Latin America with Dr Francis Keppel and panelists. NBC Mystery Theatre Go Look At Roses with John Forsythe Lola Albright. Beverly Hillbillies Dick Van Dyke. ABC Naked City No Naked Ladies In Front of Giovanni's House with repeat.

Athens CBS Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontanne Fionysus Parthenon Acropolis Alfred Drake Rosemary Harris Donald Madden NBC Merle Oberon Latin America Mexico Francis Keppel U.S. Commissioner of Education Mystery Theatre John Forsythe Lola Albright Beverly Hillbillies Jim Backus Clampetts Dick van Dyke Rob Naked City ABC Giovanni

Bermel Sells Gas Business at Keota

Keota today reports L W Beans Bermel sells his L P gas business to Skelly Oil Co to operate from Washington branch. Bermel served Keota 26 years since 1937 and will stay on as Archer Oil Distributor for Keokuk County. Emerald Rebekah Lodge resumes meetings after vacation with details of draping and memorial services. Melody Night set for Sept 18 with nearby lodges invited.

Keota L.W Emerald Rebekah Lodge LaRue Conklin Noble Grand Allie Scott Dorothy Dickenson Irene Baughman Florence Crawford Roy White Anna Valenta Nina Fitz Simmons Dorothy Dickinson Pat Mound

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Plans Career Day Visit and Activities

The Franklin Cubs 4-H Club met at Dianna Statler's home with fourteen members and two leaders plus a guest. Terry Mangold and John Combs will attend Career Day at Ames on Sept 28 with Terry running for county officer. Family night is set for Oct 10 at Franklin Center. Nancy Mangold demonstrated flag care and display while Dianna Reis and Deanna Statler spoke on correct posture.

Franklin Cubs Dianna Statler Terry Mangold John Combs Ames Terry Franklin Center Nancy Mangold Dianne Reis Deanna Statler Deanna

1961 Crawfordsville High Class Reunion at Sunset Park

The 1961 Crawfordsville High School graduating class held a reunion and picnic in Sunset Park. Eight of sixteen classmates attended, with many relatives and guests joining. A follow-up gathering is planned in five years.

Crawfordsville Sunset Park Crawfordsville High School Larry Carolyn Conrad) Weston Cedar Falls Bob Connie Hesseltine Waterhouse Danny West Chester Gary Owen Wayland Karen Rhea Mary Lowe Paul Henderson Jerry Mitchell John McNeill Lyle Williams Dennis Graber Hesston Kans Hesston College David Pugh Cedar Rapids Hazel Cook Los Angeles Calif Fred Anwyl Maggie Williams Ison Lantz Wilcox, Ariz Iowa Bill Orris Otto Kitterman Toulon Ill Goode Park Robert Howell Margery Moore India Paul Schwarze Timmy Stevie Ruth Borneo Willis Howell Gary Swartz Creek Mich Russell Flint Howell Ida Howell Gerald Howell Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction Ida

Past Matrons Hold Annual Family Picnic in Keota

The Past Matrons held their annual family picnic and meeting at the Booster Recreation Hall in Harper with 28 attendees. President Ellen Krause led a brief business session and roll call followed by a cooperative supper.

Mrs Del Walker Undergoes Ear Surgery in Iowa City

Mrs Del Walker was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City for an ear operation on Tuesday after arriving Monday. Her husband Del and daughter Alice Considine from Des Moines joined her along with Mr and Mrs Tom Walker and family, Milo and Dell later visiting to bring her home. Alice plans to stay with her the rest of the week while Ed arrives Saturday and they will return to Des Moines Sunday. Effie is reported to be recovering well.

Larry Weston Cedar Falls Conrads Larry Evert Westen Washington State College of Iowa Mason City Chester Cherryholmes Gene Fletcher Knowlton Fletcher Iris Leuann Art Sanders Jack Samuels Debbie Wapello Dick Fletcher Sherry Cindy Tom Harbison Morning Sun Betty Morrison Cedar Rapids Mrs Cherryholmes Dan Davenport Scott Richard Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Norman Waters Fairfield Schantz-Mitchell Unit American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall George Fulton Lee McCall Glenn Cherryholmes Lions Everette Sommer Kenneth Rhea Des Moines Lucille Monk Earl Leitsinger Canada Michigan Ohio Virginia Dale Singleton Pam Kenny Francis Romine Jim Romines van Horn Urbana Romine Eugene Fladung Frances Korte Emporia Kan John Fladung John Fladungs Seventy-Six Center Club Seventy-Six Center Donna Greiner Cyril Greiner Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wellman Donna Joe Jones P. F. Whisler Lawrence Whisler Marshalltown Truman Tuttle David Scott Springfield Margaret Living Lake del Walker Alice Considine Tom Walker Tommy Dell Effie Alice Donald Marek Haiti Vince Marek Lloyd Marek John Palmer Stephen Dale Palmer Pearl, Ill

Legion Women In Brighton Meet For Luncheon And Plans

In Brighton on a Wednesday the American Legion Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Larry Hunter’s home with strong turnout and a salad luncheon honoring Gold Star members. The W S C S met at the Methodist basement with Busy program on race relations and bazaars planned. The Past Chiefs Club met at Mrs. Anneta Reighard’s home with 22 members and guest Mrs. Leland Roberts. Birthday cake for Temple Mother Mrs. Nellie Hagans preceded ice cream and cake.

Brighton Sept American Legion Auxiliary Larry Hunter Gold Star Hunter Leland Horton W.S.C.S Methodist Church John Budding Beverly Kephart Donnie Guy Ira Saunders Chiefs Club Anneta Reighard Donald Robison Charles van Win Kle Leland Roberts Doyle Paul Robison Temple Mother Nellie Hagans

Cloverleaf 4-H Club elects officers and plans October hayride

The Cloverleaf 4-H Club held its September meeting on Wednesday. Members named the year’s best 4-H experience and committees were formed to set October hayride plans for new members. Officers elected: Patty Sheetz president Marie Jones vice president Dianna Hessel tine secretary Sally Sheetz treasurer Suzette Graber reporter Terri Jewell photographer Diane Young historian. Refreshments were provided by Diane Young and Debby McCall and her mother.

Patty Sheetz Marie Jones Dianna Hesseltine Sally Sheetz Suzette Grab

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