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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1966

Page

2

What Cheer Residents Return and Local Social News

Mrs Claude Goldsmith returns home after visiting her mother Mrs Hesseltine and Mr Hesseltine. Peggy McKinstry of the Hoveler ballet troupe, touring Europe, entertained at a benefit for Turkey earthquake relief and plans to return by mid October. Mrs Herb Osincup attended the Iowa Federated Women's Clubs state meeting in Des Moines and visited daughter Janet at the University of Iowa. Jay Brewer suffers a sprained back and shoulder from a bull attack. no bones broken. Mr and Mrs Arnold Leet of Des Plaines, Illinois visit in town over the weekend. Fleur de Lis Club members toured the D and V Fabric Shop with hostesses Mrs Donald Smith and Mrs Joe Martin and Mrs Verle Gallagher at Wings Cafe.

Claude Goldsmith What Cheer Ralph Hesseltine Mr. Hesseltine Peggy McKinstry Elliott McKinstry Hoveler Ballet Europe Turkey Herb Osincup Des Moines Iowa Federated Women’s Clubs Osincup Iowa City Janet University of Iowa Burge Hall Jay Brewer Fleur de Lis Club D and V Donald Smith Winga’s Cafe Joe Martin Verle Gallagher

Lowenberg Bakery Marks 92nd Year With General Sales Meeting

At the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse in Ortumwa on September 17 1966 Lowenberg Bakery held its General Sales meeting drawing 156 attendees. Founder and president John Lowenberg praised teamwork new equipment merchandising and ongoing product introductions as keys to the bakerys continuing success since its 1875 founding.

Lowenberg Sunveam Bakery Ortumwa Izaak Walton League Lowenberg Lowenberg Bakery Mid-West John Lowenberg

Five local girls to graduate from AIB

Five local Washington students will receive diplomas from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines on October 2 during a formal graduation for 327 students. Graduates include Constance Irene Emerson Kathy Ann Berkhoff Peggy Lou Long Constance White and Mary Jo Cnossen with various diplomas in accounting business machines clerk typist secretarial and related fields.

Washington American Institute of Business Des Moines Business Veterans Memorial Auditorium Constance Irene Emerson Rex Emerson Kathy Ann Berkhoff C. P. Berkhoff Peggy Lou Long Cecil Long Constance White Myron W. White Mary Jo Cnossen B.E. Cnossen

Pin Queen League Bowling Results and Scores

Women's bowling results show teams Ross Rejects Hy Vee ModeoDay and Western Auto leading. High team series Western Auto 2061 and Hy Vee 2018. team games Advance Boss 699 and Western Auto 697. Top individuals Betty Ward 515 and Kay Custer 514 with Shirley Robertson 186 and Pat Carson 184 in games.

Ross General Life of Iowa Western Auto Advance Ross McCleery-Cumming McCleery - Cumming General Life Hy Vee Advance Boss Betty Ward Kay Custer Shirley Robertson Pat Carson

Romine Joins University of Iowa Honors Program

Tom Romine of Brighamton has accepted an invitation to enroll in the Honors Program at the University of Iowa. He and other top tenth percent entrants begin as a freshman, must maintain a B average, and take special sections of general and introductory departmental courses.

Tom Romine Hubert Romine Brighton University of Iowa

Property transfers and parcel descriptions in Brighton and Washington adds

Deed notices record multiple transfers including Norvert Becker and others trading various vehicles and parcels. Transactions list buyers Harold E. Engle, Edward J. Heisdorffer, Charles C. Hotle, Marjorie M. Bode, and others with lots in Highland Park and Smouse's second addition, plus street references and boundary points.

James Frank Drayfahl Harold E. Engle Brighton Archie Gingerich Edward J. Heisdorffer Highland Park Washington Keith B. Williams Jr Charles C. Hotle Columbian Glenn B. Holden Marjorie M. Bode Smouse

Hospital Admission and Discharge Brief

Hospital records show Mrs. Clara Pimme of Keota admitted yesterday for a surgical case by Clyde Thompson and health services in Washington. Dismissed today is Mrs. Irene Harrison of Ainsworth.

Clara Pimme Keota Surgical Clyde Thompson Washington Irene Harrison Ainsworth

Homes under way at UP Wing with brick souvenir program

At the UP Home site Urants Class are preparing novelty souvenir receipts for buyers of bricks for the new Wing priced at twenty five cents each. A temporary cottage has begun to house Mr and Mrs Wesley Bader who are renting quarters in Washington during construction.

Wesley Bader Washington

Presbyterians to hear Hemphill in renewal series

The second in a series titled Calling Christians To Renewal And Commitment will be held at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m Monday September 26. William G Hemphill of Clarinda Iowa moderator of the Synod of Iowa and a local attorney will speak. The public is invited.

First Presbyterian Marion Avenue United Presbyterian United Presbyterian Church William G Hemphill Clarinda Iowa Hemphill Synod of

Democrats Plan Dinner for September 29 at Willows

Democratic County Chairman Paul Ryan announced ticket sales for the annual fund raising dinner on September 29 at the Willows Supper Club. Main speaker is U S Senate candidate E B Smith, introduced by First District Congressman John R Schmidhauser. Tickets via Paul Ryan. A portable TV and a transistor radio will be given away that evening.

Paul Ryan the Willows E.B. Smith U. S. Senate John R. Schmidhauser Democratic Central Committee

Cub Scout Pack 243 Holds September Meeting at VFW Hall

Cub Scout Pack 243 held its September meeting at the VFW Hall on Thursday evening. Webelos raised the flag and led the pledge while new Cubs and parents were welcomed. Harold Gilmore explained ranks and advancement. Bill Holden reviewed upcoming themes. Awards went to Randy Cowell, Arnold Smith, Sidney Mabb, Brad Koehler, Phillip Long, Webelos Danny West. Wayne Brock received a lead scout knife and compass. Parent skit featured Dale Caldwell, Dick Chorpening, and Cecil Long as prospectors. The pack closed with the Cub Promise. next meeting set for Oct 27.

Tne VFW Hall Webelos Harold Gilmore Bill Holden Gayle Burkum Wolf Randy Cowell Arnold Smith Sidney Mabb Brad Koehler Phillip Long Danny West Dale Caldwell Dick Chorpening Cecil Long

Police investigate theft of purse from unlocked car

Washington police investigate the apparent theft of a purse from a car parked in front of a home. Mrs James Butler 850 South Marion reported a gray suede purse containing a small amount of change a twenty dollar bill credit cards and identification taken from the seat. The car was unlocked according to Butler.

Washington James Butler South Marion

Republican candidate talks highway safety at Highland High

Veuer nenn vetter, a Republican candidate for state representative in Washington County, spoke at Highland High School Friday. He addressed highway safety with a government class at the school.

Veuer Nenn Vetter Washington County Highland High School

Wellman group meets Tells of trip to TIT camp

September meeting of Chapter A D T held its business session with Mrs Rex Severt. Hostesses were Mrs Calvin Griffeth and Mrs Melvin C Miller. Susan Embree, sponsored by the local TTT Society, spoke of her two week National TTT Camps trip in Eden Valley Minnesota. The society plans a Fall rummage sale October 7 and 8 and an October meeting in the Legion Hall to prep.

Bymmo Society Legion Hall Fay Rowe Austin Minnesota Charles Gleason Janet Booth Princeton, Ill

Crawfordsville News Social Roundup Sept 15

Crawfordsville CBS notes social visits with Mrs Kate O Beirn and sister Mrs Myrtle Stites of Des Moines calling on friends, Mark Rine staying with Timm Lease to attend a WACO game for Timm's birthday, and Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson visiting Danville relatives. Eastern Star meeting at Masonic Hall chaired by Latier Davis and Betty Davis with gifts and refreshments. Planned dinner for Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson at Mt Pleasant. barbecue at Max Dockendorf home with IFYE speaker Mrs Gary Murphy of Washington sharing India experiences. Luncheon for Mrs John Williams of Randolph Wise hosted by Mrs R I Williams with guests from Washington and Crawfordsville.

Crawfordsville Kate O’beirn Myrtle Stites Des Moines Mark Rine Timm Lease Richard Lease WACO Timm Howard Anderson Charles Bailey Danville CBS Order of Eastern Star Masonic Floyd Richardson Robert Richardson Max Dockendorf John Williams Randolph Wise Richard Thomas Robert Roberts Edward Rees Carroll Jean Elizabeth Davis Washington Ruth Rees

Louisa girls head to Waterloo Dairy Congress 4-H demo

Grace Butler reports Louisa County 4-H members Jane Davis of Wapello and Elizabeth Carrol of Columbus Junction will represent the Louisa County Girls 4-H clubs in nutrition demonstrations at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo from September 24 to October 2, as sponsored by the Iowa State Dairy Association. Separate notes mention Oakland Church homecoming September 25 and Rev. Hensman A. Smith installed as pastor at Salem and Cotter United Presbyterian Churches, plus local livestock auction activity and barn operations in Wapello, Columbus City, and Mediapolis.

Grace Butler Columbus Junction Jane Davis Wapello Elizabeth Carrol Louisa County Iowa State Dairy Association National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Hensman A. Smith Cotter Salem United Presbyterian Salem Rev. Smith Eden United Presbyterian Church Rudd Town Rex Hanft Maurice Beckman Mediapolis Paul Heindel Columbus City Heindel Beckman

West Chester Social Club News and Engagement Report

West Chester area social life noted with the Evening Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service meeting at Mrs. Jeaniene Dusenbery’s home with nine members and a Doors and Keys topic. The LBC Club held a gathering with demos on artificial flower arrangements and a business meeting. Regina Poskus and John H. Donaldson announce their engagement and set marriage for October 15 at St. Gertrude Church in Chicago.

West Chester Stasys Poskus Rochester N. Y Regina John H. Donaldson Harry Donaldson Winfield Poskus Loyola University Chicago Foreign Claims Department Blue Shield Insurance Company St. Gertrude Church

Social calendar invites attendances for week events

All notices must be in by 10 a m for first publication. Sunday BPW District 5 Convention at Legion Hall with 9 a m registration and meetings, Captain's Table luncheon reservations to Geraldine Schulty. Monday topics include Wash-away Tops, Golden Age Club, Music Department, Applied Arts II cooperative supper, and noon lunch. Tuesday lists Women’s Bowling Association, Wives boat to archery demonstration, BPW Club, Dr Elbert Beavers VA Hospital speaker, Eva Simmering reservations. Wednesday features West Chester Pythian Sisters, ajo Club, Just Us Club, Ladies open golf final day, and Child Study with speaker.

Legion Hall Captain's Table Geraldine Schulty Golden Age Club A. S. Smith Applied Arts Paul Horak Women's Bowling Association Fairgrounds Washington Izaak Walton League Elbert Beaver VA Hospital Iowa City White Shrine Masonic Temple Richard Textor Ass't West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Ajo Club John Winga Sr Winga Cafe Just Us Club Emma Campbell Ralph Martin Country Club Robert Bates

Keath McClelland Hospital Stay and Local Visits

Keith McClelland entered University Hospital on September 12 for treatment and observation. His condition described as shingles. Beverly and La Rue Conklin visited, reporting improvement. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Keota Ollie Richland Washington and West Chester stopped by during the weekend and week.

Or Luston Keith McClelland University Hospital

Congo protest cites mercenary forces in Angola

Congo says the government protested to the United Nations over alleged white mercenaries in neighboring Angola. The statement claims the troops are being trained to invade the Congo and attack Lubumbashi to restore Tshombe, former Katanga president and later Premier.

Congo United Nations Angola Lubumbashi Tshombe Katanga

Republican Women to Meet in Morning Sun Library

Louisa County Republican Women plan a Morning Sun meeting Tuesday September 27 at 9 30 am in the Morning Sun Library. They will discuss plans for the November election and report on the fall conference held September 21 in Muscatine.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Morning Sun Muscatine

Red Guard Members Famed for Helpful Roles in China

Official dispatch portrays Red Guards as disciplined youths assisting the public. It says students no longer use violence, instead training on sports grounds to become proletarian fighters and aiding travellers at railway stations, shops, and on buses.

Hong Kong UPI China Red Guard Communist New China News Agency NCNA Mao Tse Tung

Ottumwa Hosts Iowa Cancer Society Meeting Attendees

Mr and Mrs Hugo Ensch Mr and Mrs Joe Cmotek of Washington and Frank Kleese of Keota attended an area meeting of the Iowa Cancer Society held in Ottumwa on Wednesday.

Lancer Hugoensch Joe Cmotek Washington Frank Kleese Keota Iowa Cancer Society Ottumwa

Democratic Women plan white elephant rummage sale

A Democratic Women committee met with Mrs. Robert Marek to finalize plans for a white elephant rummage sale on Friday September 30 in the building at the Square corner. Items include clothing and varied collectibles. Sale runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contributions welcomed that morning. Chairwoman Mrs. Paul Adam with assistants Mrs. Islea Schulty Mrs. Marion Dunbar Mrs. Jack Walsh Mrs. Dean Schwartz Mrs. Don Simmering and Mrs. Lloyd Marek.

Robert Marek Paul Adam Islea Schulty Marion Dunbar Brighton Jack Walsh Riverside Dean Schwartz Wellman Don Simmering Ainsworth Lloyd Marek

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