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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1968

Page

3

Rienow II Opened as Twin 12 Story Dorms at Iowa

The University of Iowa unveils Rienow II a twin 12 story men’s dormitory with 523 beds per hall designed by Smith Voorhees Jensen and built by Fane F. Vawter. The two towers face each other with opposite entrances sharing facilities and a common high rise design.

University of Iowa Iowa City Rienow I Rienow II Cupied IDPA Review Rienow Iowa Smith - Voorhees Jensen Associated Des Moines Allen B. Salisbury Fane

Salvation theme led Sunday evensong at United Presbyterian Home

Miss Aurora McIntyre led the evensong with the theme Salvation. Mrs Mineva Moon and Mrs Marjorie Doran joined in the hymns and the audience sang along led by Mrs Doran. Colby accompanied pastors to Ainsworth for installation of Rev Charles Hobanks and a reception. Local visitors included Darrell Bartholomew from Long Beach and Ruth Bridges. Florence Baird shared Pacific Northwest trip, birthday observances noted for September birthdays, Dr. William Yard celebrated 96th birthday with a lounge party. Mary Ellen La Rue visited, Dr Grice spoke at the Marion Avenue Church picnic about New Zealand church work.

Colby Charles Willming E. E. Grice Karl Megdelsen Ainsworth Charles W. Hobanks Th. M Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Ruth Bridges Rouse Darrell Bartholomew Long Beach California Knapp Florence Baird Pacific Northwest Missy Gregory William Yard Washington Stewart Hall Harry Hoover Webster City Helen Stoffus Hazel Sparrow McCausland Iowa Senset Park Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church New Zealand

Church seeks old photographs for 125th anniversary program

The First Presbyterian Church committee planning its 125th anniversary on September 21 and 22 requests photos or mementoes from past church activities. Those willing to lend items should contact Mrs. Cal Wolf or the church office. items will be returned to donors after the celebration.

First Presbyterian Church Cal Wolf

Publicity Chapter Night At Moose Home Highlights

The Women of the Moose publicity chapter met at Moose Home with senior regent Mrs. Sam Simmering presiding. Members discussed a decorating scheme using miniature media, reported 50 Red Cross ditty bags for Vietnam servicemen, and noted VA Hospital ward recreation plans. A Wiener roast and a chicken supper were announced for September, with refreshments served by several members. Myral Smith hosted nine Past Noble Grand Circle members for pinochle, with Mrs. Williams Sr. winning high and Dora Wagner low.

The Women of the Moose Moose Home Sam Simmering Dale Sheetz Eli Cook William McDole Red Cross Vietnam Harold Brock VA Hospital Ward Brock Howard Curl Ray Stalder Robert Grubb Ed Letts Allen Dennis Myral Smith Noble Grand Circle Keith Williams Sr Dora Wagner Oral Mayo Mordice Hughson Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Grand Chapter Iowa CES Davenport Rainbow Girls Hughson Richard Paul Robert Thomas

Record of names and brands from vehicle records

On the record are individuals and associated vehicle brands including Ford, Chevrolet, Rambler, Dodge, and Mercury. Names listed include William John Bell Glenn Edward Dink hel er James Ardell Miller Ronald Dale Harland Carl Edward Prybil Opal Dale Loeffler Muriel Anderson Clarence E Sewell Rev Otto S Steele Jr William C Helmuth Paul Adam Ka lona Implement.

William John Bell Ford James Or Carol Carruthers Glenn Edward Dinkheler Mercury James Ardell Miller Chevrolet Ronald Dale Harland Carl Or Muriel Anderson Opal Dale Loeffler Clarence E. Sewell Rambler Carl Edward Prybil Kalona Implement Otto S. Steele Jr Dodge William C. Helmuth Paul Adam

Leland Swift Named an Account Executive at Dempsey Tegeler

Leland C Swift has been appointed a registered representative with the Pasadena office of Dempsey Tegeler Co Inc NYSE member. A Washington High School 1955 graduate, he earned a 1961 business degree from Woodbury College Los Angeles and spent 60 years as a Yellow Pages rep for Pacific Telephone. He will handle individual LA Pasadena area brokerage accounts and is accredited by the NYSE and major regulators. He lives in Altadena with wife Joyce and daughters Sandy and Sindy. Joyce Cordes hails from Fairfield Iowa.

Leland C. Swift Pasadena California Dempsey - Tegeler & Co., Inc New York Stock Exchange Swift Washington High School Charles Swift Ainsworth Iowa Woodbury College Los Angeles The Pacific Telephone Co Los Angeles - Pasadena Joyce Sandy Sindy Altadena Joyce Cordes Fairfield

Social calendar for Marion Ave events and clubs

A dense list of community meetings and social items. The calendar covers UPW Association and church pie night, Brighton OBS at the Masonic Temple, Saddle Club ride at David Norman farm, Havel reunion with basket supper, Brick reunion at Sunset Park, Rainbow Girls installations and meetings, Walnut Women's Club buffet, FOE Auxiliary and Daughters of Nile gatherings, YWCA public affairs luncheon with guest speaker, Bible study, PTA and school events, Christmas crafts, tennis, Booster and Tops clubs, Red Cross kits, and senior citizens discussion group with names and places tied to West Chester and surrounding areas.

Farm Bureau West Edge Washington Sunset Park Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Walnut Women’s Club Dickey’s Prairie Home Harvey Thomas FOE Hall Daughters of Nile Bucharest Bryn Mawr Daughters of Nile Sewing Group Don Maxwell West Chester WRC KP Hall Ywca Public Affairs Roger Sherman Lincoln Gary Muphy Stewart YWCA Robert Huber Milo Steele Louis Larsen Red Cross Tops Club B. M. O’beirn VFW Harold Griggs

Speeding fine set for local motorist

Larry Kyle Rud kin of Washington paid a $20 fine in justice of the peace court after being charged by city police with speeding. Rebekahs plan Saturday service meet at IOOF Hall at 2 p.m. to attend funeral of Mrs. George Jarrard.

Larry Kyle Rudkin Washington Justice of the Peace Court Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge IOOF George Jarrard

Iowa Regents oppose new medical school plan

Dr. Robert C. Hardin vice president of medical affairs at the University of Iowa told the state Board of Regents no new medical school is needed now. The board adopted his report opposing another medical college, citing Iowa’s leading public medical education, current student output, and past trends. Dr. Howard Bowen acknowledged rural physician shortages and said university expansion would meet future needs.

Ames, Iowa UPI Robert C. Hardin University of Iowa State Board of Regents Hardin Iowa Iowa General Assembly Board of Regents Mr. Hardin U of I Howard Bowen Regents

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