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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1965

Page

2

City Hosts Welcome for Newcomers and Residents

The city hostess Mrs. Robert Swift represents the Chamber of Commerce in greeting new residents. Asa and Mrs. John Asa from Dexter Missouri moved to 1409 East Washington and enjoy reading and cards. Essex couple from Rural Route 2 run the Essex Shop for Women and belong to the Methodist Church. Holmes and son Joe, nurse and student, moved from Clinton Tennessee to United Presbyterian Home. Panje couple from Ottumwa moved to Washington. he studies physics and she teaches second grade. hobbies include swimming reading and golf. Trieber family from Topeka have two children. Catholic Church membership and Moose lodge involvement noted. James manages McClellan Store. Caraccio family from Centerville attend Baptist Church. husband works in IBM department at Ke-Wash Keota. hobbies and interests listed.

Asa John Asa East Washington Dexter Christian Church Essex Tom Route Pleasant Methodist Church Rotary Club Panje William Panje South Third Ottumwa University of Iowa Stewart School Trieber James Trieber East Jefferson Susan Linda Topeka Kan Moose Lodge McClellan Caraccio James Caraccio South Marion Centerville Baptist Church IBM Department of Ke-Wash Keota

Mrs Shepherd Hostess Shower Honoree for Ed Shepherd

Mrs Ed Shepherd was honored Wednesday evening at a post nuptial courtesy by her classmates. The shower at Associate Presbyterian Church drew fourteen guests including the brides mothers Mrs Wayne Wolfe and Mrs Max Shepherd. After games refreshments featured pink and white decor with a pink rose centerpiece. Gifts were opened beside a bridal doll display and greenery. The couple now reside at 411 South Marion Avenue in Washington.

Ed Shepherd Associate Presbyterian Church Wayne Wolfe Max Shepherd

Lincoln PTA Meeting Sets Speech on Vocational Schools

The first Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association meeting will be held Tuesday September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the school with coffee at 7:30 and the meeting at 8:00. County Superintendent Dwight E will speak on Vocational Schools to be Built for this Area.

Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association Dwight E

St James circles welcome members at church meeting

The women’s circles of St James Catholic Church met in separate groups for business and social activities. New members joined St James Circle and St Marys Circle, St Anthonys Circle, St Josephs Circle, and St Rita Circle. Hostesses listed. Missions and charities are being considered for future donations.

St. James Catholic Church Janet Jones St. James Circle Frank Russell L. M. Walker St. Mary’s Circle Clem Dold St. Anthony’s Circle Robert Lang Jo Ann Giriman St. Joseph’s Circle D. J. O’hanlon Jim Trier Robert Todd Charles Griffin Joe Skubal St. Rita Luke Weber Gale Walker Robert Dahl Harry Levy Charles Friese Lyle Rudkin

Record of Admitted and Dismissed Patients

On the record Admitted Today Robert Herr Colum bus Junction medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Richard Stumpf Washington a son Today Mr and Mrs Robert Schulte Keota a son Dismissed Today Rev R W Thompson Washington Carolyn Zachs Ains worth Mrs Nick Linnenkamp Washington Mrs Dorothy Goe hring Grinnell Ted Brown Washington Mark Shields

Robert Herr Columbus Junction Medical Richard Stumpf Washington Robert Schulte Keota R. W. Thompson Carolyn Zachs Ainsworth Nick Linnenkamp Dorothy Goehring Grinnell Ted Brown Mark Shields

Social calendar for Friday to Tuesday events

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on first publication day. Friday events include Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall 7 30 p m and Bethlehem Commandery potluck. Saturday hosts Cyrus Chapter No 13 RAM district meeting with 6 30 p m paid dinner. Monday has multiple meetings and a dessert cards event. The Blick reunion in Sunset Park drew 69 with Mrs Earl Hobbs as president and Mrs Myrtle Blick honored as oldest member. Severs came from a distance.

Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Baptist Christian Builders Truth Seekers William J. Jones Cyrus R.A.M Blick Sunset Park John Blick Earl Hobbs Clyde Tucker Everette Swift Myrtle Blick Severs Blue Cross Blue Shield

State courts urged to settle remapping

Iowa Atty. Gen. Lawrence Scalise asked Polk County District Court to rule on all reapportionment disputes instead of the federal panel. The move aims to consolidate issues in one forum and speed resolution, with Scalise and Solicitor General Timothy McCarthy seeking Iowa Supreme Court leadership over the case, potentially avoiding further federal action.

DES Moines UPI Lawrence Scalise Iowa Scalise Polk County District Court Polk County Harry Perkins Jr Perkins Court David Belin Belin Perkins Timothy McCarthy McCarthy Iowa Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court U.S

Pentagon plans civilian hires won’t cut draft calls

Defense Secretary McNamara announced 60,000 civilian hires to free combat troops, but draft calls remain set at 35,000 men per month. The plan aims to lift military strength to over 3 million with an 18 month impact, while calls have risen from 8,000 to 29,000 for upcoming months.

Washington UPI Pentagon Defense Robert S. McNamara McNamara Johnson

Net liquor income climbs to 16 million for Iowa unit

DES MOINES UP I The Iowa Liquor Control Commission posted a net income of 16 449 124 for the fiscal year ended June 30 1964 Auditor of State Lorne Worthington said The figure reflects a rise of 5 179 803 from 1963 when income was 11 269 321 Total liquor sales amounted to 49 778 394 compared with 44 598 253 the year before The commission also reported a net operating profit of 13 333 734 and other income from liquor license fees 776 869 occupational tax 3 079 526 and 116 209 in other items Current assets stood at 13 413 917 up from 11 459 637 in 1963 by 1 954 279.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Liquor Control Commission Lorne Worthington Commission Worthington

Marriage License Issued To Evans and Turner

A marriage license has been issued here to Duane Neal Evans of Lone Tree and Nancy Jo Turner of LeClaire.

Duane Neal Evans Lone Tree Nancy Jo Turner LeClaire

Memorial service at American Home for Effie Murdock

At the meeting this week of American Home I Mrs. R J Dawson led a memorial service for Effie Murdock a former member of the depart The WSCS Circles X and CI met with Mrs Herb Osincup and Mrs Kelly Schlapkohl Devotions and a business meeting were held in each group The program was titled Congo Peace Makers Mrs Gary Stewart and son Paul of Sigourney and Mrs S J Aagesen of Iowa City were dinner guests Thursday evening of Dr and Mrs J F Mallory Mrs Irma Eden of Muscatine spent a few days here visiting her sister Mrs Sylvia Nicholson

American Home I R. J. Dawson Effie Murdock Department WSCS X and CI Herb Osincup Kelly Schlapkohl Congo Gary Stewart Paul Sigourney S. J. Aagesen Iowa City J. F. Mallory Irma Eden of Muscatine Sylvia Nicholson

Plan services at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church

Special services at the Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church near Wayland Oc tober 3 through 8 at 7 30 p m each evening. C W Slemming of England, a well known Bible teacher, will be the speaker with the theme Strolling Through the Land of the Bible He will discuss Doubling the Bill An Eastern Shepherd In Green Pastures The Lost Sheep An Eastern Wedding and Farm Music will be provided each evening Public urged to attend.

Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Wayland C. W. Slemming England

Typhoon Trix swamps Tokyo area with high winds

Typhoon Trix, the 24th of the season, hit central Japan with 120 mph winds as earthquakes struck eastern Japan. Tokyo mobilized thousands of police and fire fighters for emergency duty while rail and air travel were disrupted. Thousands evacuated or affected by flooding on Awaji Island.

Tokyo UPI Japan Trix Awajishima

Iowa Legislature 1965 cost tops 1.6 million dollars

The 1965 Iowa General Assembly cost taxpayers about 1.6289 million dollars, exceeding the 1963 total by 418 thousand. The 145 day session set per day costs at 11,233 dollars, with printing bills adding about 20 dollars. House expenses were 827,798 while Senate bills totaled 429,572 and joint expenses 351,523. Salaries for House members reached 543,750 and Senate members 265,350. Lawmakers receive 30 dollars per day, while Lt. Gov. and Speaker earn 60.

Des Moines UPI Iowa General Assembly State Comptroller’s Office William Kendrick House of Representatives Comptroller’s Office Kendrick Senate House Robert Fulton Representatives

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