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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

2

Fortnightly Club to Attend Federated Women’s Clubs Meet

Delegates and alternates named to represent the Fortnightly Club at the Federated Women’s Clubs first district convention at First Methodist Church Burlington on Tuesday Oct 13. Noon luncheon $1.25, registration 50 cents, reservations by Oct 7 with Mrs Clinton Hensel or Mrs Harold Ganon. Local members invited to attend. coffee hour at 8:45 a.m. CST. State president Mrs John Crabb of Jamaica Ia to be present. Aiming for large turnout. festival, workshops, and club work planned.

Federated Women’s Clubs First Methodist Church Burlington Clinton Hensel Harold Ganon John Crabb Jamaica, Ia

Locals Attend SAR Lunch and visit several towns

Boyd Dill and Robert Wead of Washington joined a Sons of the American Revolution luncheon at Iowa State University Ames. Plans drafted for a Washington meeting next spring. Californians Clair Cloyed Mira Loma and Walter Brennan with family visited Hannah Provance. Families from Glasgow to Des Moines attended events. Drake University pledging and various hospital, lodge, and school activities noted.

Boyd Dill Robert Wead Washington Sons of the American Revolution Iowa State University Ames Clair Cloyed Mira Loma Calif Walter Brennan Riverside Hannah Provance Cloved Riley Provance

Bridge Club reads and births noted in church gathering

Three tables of bridge were in play as the White Shrine Bridge Club met Monday at the Masonic Temple. Prizes went to Mrs. Edith Richards and Mrs. J. F. Larson. The Christian Builders of the First Baptist Church held a wiener roast at the William Jones home with 36 members and guests. Cards were signed for Mrs. Richard Simmering and Woodrow Crone in Mercy Hospital. A card was sent to Rev and Mrs Richard Peterson on the birth of a daughter. Joe Bennett led the business meeting.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Edith Richards J. F. Larson W. Manussier Ellary Christian Builders First Baptist Church William Jones Richard Simmering Woodrow Crone Mercy Hospital Iowa City Richard Peterson Joe Bennett Applied Arts II Esther White Esther Booth Marie Hamilton Chicago Earl Griggs Methodist Church

Bureau Women Host District Seven Workshop at Fairfield Club

The Farm Bureau Women of Jefferson County hosted District Seven for an all day workshop at Fairfield Country Club on Monday. Led by District Seven chairman Mrs. Dwey Phelps, the meeting reviewed goals for the coming year and included a clear briefing on reapportionment under the Supreme Court decision by James Helmick of Columbus Junction. Washington County representatives attended including Mrs. John Witthoft chairwoman and Mrs. Haydn Thomas vice chairwoman, with 1965 chairwoman Mrs. Dean Luers and other special chairmen covering agriculture, rural safety, world understanding, and music and recreation.

Farm Bureau Jefferson County Fairfield Country Club Dwey Phelps James Helmick Columbus Junction District Seven Supreme Court Washington County Farm Bureau John Witthoft Haydn Thomas Henry Soucek John Cherry Myral Smith Dean Luers Orville Griggs George Dare

Word Weavers discuss article origins at library meeting

The Word Weavers met Saturday in the Washington Library Research room to discuss Where Do Articles Come From. Alice Piercey summarized Writing the Feature Article and noted readership choices, differences between newspaper and magazine writing, and common pitfalls.

Washington Library Alice Pierce Y Walter Steigleman

Investors Mutual declares quarterly dividend

Investors Mutual Inc Board declares 11 1/2 cents per share dividend payable September 25 1964 to shareholders of record September 24 1964. Harold K Bradford chairman and president notes this fourth quarter dividend comes from dividend and interest income and matches last year’s 10 cents. It marks the 96th consecutive dividend. A 2 1/2 cent per share distribution on realized security profits is also declared, totaling 3 4 4 cents per share to 39,000 shareholders on about 210 million shares outstanding, up from 188.5 million last year.

Investors Mutual, Inc Harold K Bradford

AAA official urges road safety at Rotary meeting

Ray Willis of Burlington, an AAA official, warned of rising traffic deaths and urged driver responsibility and courtesy. He cited nationwide and Iowa increases, drunken driving, and the moral duty to curb accidents. Maury Ellis introduced him. two high school students attended as guests: Joe Scranton and Jim Mallory.

Washington Willis AAA Maury Ellis Joe Scranton Jim Mallory

Social calendar for Stewart PTA and clubs

Community groups meet weekly with times and venues at schools and clubs. Notable items include Navajo Club breakfast at Captain's Table, various luncheons and meetings at the Country Club, VFW Auxiliary Tea for Gold Star Mothers, Bethel Missionary Society coin collection, and multiple women's and service clubs including PEO, St Paul Women's Guild, Democatic Women's Club Executive Board, Priscilla Club, HBO Club, Rebekah Lodge, VEW venues, and UPW associations with dates and host members.

E. E. Stutsfan Country Club VFW Francis Reed Bethel Missionary Society Erwin Wulf Just Us Club Emma Campbell Democratic Women's Club Lester Luckenbill Priscilla Club H.H. McCleery

Young Man Charged in Failure to Yield Case

Charges of failure to yield right of way filed against Larry K. Meyer 19 of Wayland after an accident on a narrow county road three miles south of Washington. Meyer collided with a car driven by Robert E. Lenninger 20 of Washington. Estimated damage to both cars $400.

Larry K. Meyer RFD Wayland Meyer Robert E. Lenninger No. 2 Washington

Television highlights NBC NBC Wednesday movie Green Mansions

NBC runs Green Mansions an adaptation of W H Hudson tale starring Audrey Hepburn Anthony Perkins and Lee J Cobb in color 8 p m CDT today plus a Paramount Theatre closing feature and a slate of CBS and ABC programs including Burke's Law Danny Kaye and Politics 64 scheduled across the evening with 9 30 p m CDT signoff

NBC Audrey Hepburn Anthony Perkins Lee J. Cobb W.H. Hudson South America Rima Sessue Hayakawa Nehemiah Persoff New York Paramount Theatre Frank Sinatra Kangaroo CBS Elsa Lanchester Shelley Berman Louis Nye Lola Albright William Bendix Danny Kaye Phil Silvers Barbara McNair ABC GOP New Party South

Admitted and Births Report from Washington Hospitals

Admitted today include Mrs Leonard Drish of Brighton for medical care. Births yesterday welcomed a son to Mr and Mrs Thomas West of Washington. Today a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jerome Anderson of Washington. Dismissed items include Janet Smith of Washington Mrs Clara Pimme of Keota Mrs Claire Keating and daughter of Washington Mrs Clarence Randall of Washington Gary Sheetz of Washington.

Leonard Drish Brighton Thomas West Washington Jerome Anderson Janet Smith Clara Pimme Keota Claire Keating Clarence Randall Gary Sheetz

Reward Offered in Iowa Farm Vandalism Protests

In Chicago via UPI reports Minnesota stockyards violence at a National Farmers Organization action. Iowa farmers near Rose Hill post a $1,000 reward for those convicted of fence cutting and vandalism, while Mahaska County Protective Association among others joins to curb attacks on nonparticipants. Detective Otto Lind, 43, injured at South St. Paul demonstrations amid clashes as authorities intervene.

Chicago UPI Minnesota National Farmers Organization Otto Lind South St. Paul Iowa Rose Hill Mahaska County Protective Association

Seven DUI offenders jailed in Iowa City

Seven persons pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges in District Court. Judge James Gaffney ordered fines of 3300 dollars on each and sentenced all seven to 10 days in jail for violating his DUI stance.

Iowa City Iowa UPI District Court James Gaffney Gaffney

Fortnightly Club hosts morning coffee and meetings

Members of the Child Study department held a get acquainted coffee at Mrs. Richard Ross’s country home with twelve members and two guests. Mrs. Gebhardt presided, and Inspiration was given by Mrs. Richard Anderson. Various members announced roles and district events while other clubs met for pot luck suppers and business sessions.

Richard Ross Robert Marie Ronald Goff Paul Gebhardt Richard Anderson Ross Harold Gamon Federated Women’s Clubs Burlington

Friends honor Carl Daerings at community supper

Neighbors and friends gathered at the Grace Hills community building on Saturday to honor Mr and Mrs Carl Daering who have lived in the area 34 years and recently moved to Brighton. Attendees included Daering family members, nearby residents, and Delbert Mayer and others who presented a lighted picture for the Daerings home and a cash gift to the community building.

Grace Hills Carl Daering Brighton

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