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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1962

Page

2

Local Wedding News and Travels Across Iowa and Illinois

Mr and Mrs William Sitler attended the wedding of Mrs Sitler’s nephew William E Walker son of the Howard Walkers of Wellman to Frances McNeal in East Moline Illinois Saturday. Several family updates follow including Mrs William Strickers hip injury and surgery in Iowa City and other relatives visiting, relocating, or traveling to Chicago Clinton Evanston Detroit Philadelphia and Washington DC with notes on university studies and European trips.

William Sitler

Welcome extended to YWCA coffee event

The YWCA hosts a membership coffee and open house in the YW room this Thursday at 9 30 a m. Homemade rolls and coffee will be served. Special welcome for new unit director Mrs Frank Sue Fleagle. Mrs John Owen chairs the affair.

YWCA YW Room Frank Sue) Fleagle John Owen

Lincoln PTA First Meeting Thursday

The Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association will hold its first meeting this Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. A coffee will precede the business meeting which will begin at 8 p.m. The program topic Berlin East and West will be given by the Rev. Lloyd Latta. Dale Caldwell will introduce the teachers.

Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association Berlin East West Lloyd Latta Dale Caldwell

Funeral services for Charles Nash held in Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Charles Nash were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Brehmer officiating. Pallbearers included Hugh Hazelett Ben Fitzgerald Harold Nichols Don Hazen Fritz Boileau and Mac Wallace. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery.

Cheery bouquet delivery for sick friend

Call Ol 3-2652 for immediate bouquet delivery to cheer a sick friend. The notice promotes a local florist service with a direct contact line.

TV Highlights and Season Premieres This Week

Prime time lineup features Empire on NBC debut about a 500000 acre ranch with stars Richard Egan Terry Moore Anne Seymour and Ryan O Nel plus Bronson as the accused killer. CBS Red Skelton Show NBC Dick Powell Show ABC The Untouchables Garry Moore and more with season premieres.

Empire NBC Richard Egan Terry Moore Anne Seymour Ryan O'Nel Charles Bronson Red Skelton CBS Skelton Harpo Marx Virginia Grey Mahalia Jackson Dick Powell Powell June Allyson Barbara Stanwyck Jackie Cooper Mickey Rooney Lloyd Nolan Edgar Bergen the Untouchables ABC New Day Santa Claus Robert Stack Isabel Jewell Marvyn Vye Garry Moore Keely Smith Alan King Woodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover Hoover

Local News Highlights from Iowa City and Davenport

Willard G. Deal, patient in room 4 W 108 at Veterans Hospital Iowa City, welcomes notes from friends. Dr. Phill McCreedy of Denver spent a few days with his parents Dr. and Mrs. M. L. McCreedy. Mr and Mrs John Sands and Mrs Roy Benson of Davenport attended Charles Nash’s funeral in Ainsworth and will return home today.

Willard G. Deal Veterans Hospital Iowa City Phill McCreedy Denver M. L. McCreedy John Sands Roy Benson Davenport Charles Nash Ainsworth

Social Calendar Notices For Community Groups

Notices list repeated meetings for Baptist Builders Class Applied Arts YWCA and other groups with times 1 30 p.m. 6 30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at churches YWCA YW and Masonic Temple Also include dues bring towels money and table service for several events with meals and tours and a note that all notices are due by 10 a m on publication day and printed three days in advance

Baptist Christian Builders Applied Arts Ethel McCreedy Edgar Stewart YWCA Fareway Frank Applied Arts I Jerry Foriash Farm Bureau Wayne Norman White Shrine Masonic Temple Stanley Knupp

Social and local visits span Oakland to Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison of Oakland visit Earl Burroughs and relatives while Mr. and Mrs. McCleery conclude a 10 day business trip to Boston and New York and meet Cape Cod friends. Their daughter Mrs. Fuhr of Boulder visits. District committee members attend Muscatine meeting with Schwengel present. Engle of Dallas visits Burroughs. McDowells of Davenport in Washington. Norton hosts Packwood visit. Carris of Moline and Smouse of Davenport join Berdo at his home in Davenport.

Sam McCleery Bill California Europe University of Southern California Los Angeles Amsterdam North Pole Richard H. McCleery Boston New York Cape Cod McCleery Doug Fuhr Boulder Colo Glenn Fuhrs District Reoo Muscatine Phil Weldin Weldin Enos Miller Miller Glenn Laffer Laffer Richard Stephens Keith Vetter Robert Nicola Wayne Norman Robert Everetts Fred Schwengel Davenport

Newcomers Greeted By City Hostess

Mr and Mrs Alan Overbaugh arrive at 320 East Jefferson Street. He studies dentistry at the State University of Iowa and she teaches English and journalism at Washington High School. The couple moved from Iowa City and enjoy golf bridge water skiing and knitting. Also new here are Mr and Mrs Donald Spain at 5032 North Marion Avenue from Rudd Ia He is a science teacher at the local junior high and they like reading. Mr and Mrs Dennis McQuain reside Langs Trailer Court from Templeton Calif He Welds for Rivers Construction Co They have two children Dennis nine and Kimberly three John Rucker siblings of Mrs McQuain live with them. James and wife Whiteley reside 112 North Second Avenue She teaches home ec at Washington Junior High and he pursues a Master’s degree at the State University of Iowa They both enjoy golf swimming and bridge.

Alan Overbaugh East Jefferson Street Overbaugh State University of Iowa Lois Washington High School Iowa City Overbaughs Donald Spain North Marion Avenue Rudd Spain Dennis McQuain Lang Templeton Calif Rivers Construction Co McQuains Dennis 9 Kimberly James Whiteleys North Second Avenue Washington Junior High School

Republican Women Will Meet Thursday

The Washington County Council of Republican Women will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. P.F. Whisler hosts. Robert Everetts will present candidate platforms and Dwight Bode will discuss educational problems.

Washington County Council of Republican Women P.F. Whisler Robert Everetts Dwight Bode

Births and dismissals noted in Kalona and Washington

Births yesterday list Mr and Mrs Ernest Yoder Kalona have a son. Dismissed today Mrs John Carey and daughter Washington are discharged.

Ernest Yoder Kalona John Carey Washington

Surprise party honors Jana McConnell after football game

Jana McConnell was surprised with a birthday party at Mary Kauffman’s home after the football game. Sixteen girls joined the celebration for her 17th birthday.

Jana McConnell Mary Kauffman

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