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Newspaper
Dewitt Observer
Location
Dewitt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1964
Page
28
Since 1955 the DeWitt Junior Chamber of Commerce built a busy record with projects from a teenage driving Road E O to blood bank publicity and Miss Clinton County pageants. Founding members, annual leaders, awards, and past officers illustrate a storied local youth service organization.
A call in The Observer from December 16, 1864 urges citizens to take concerted action for relief of needy families in the community, insisting no time should be lost and public measures should be considered and implemented promptly.
DeWitt Iowa Jaycettes formed January 1956 as an auxiliary of the DeWitt Jr. Chamber of Commerce. State charter presented May 25, 1957. Club aids Jaycees, promotes social ties, and civic welfare with activities from food stands to Easter Egg Hunts. Original officers named. eligibility open to wives of Jaycees. The group earned several state merit certificates, including first place in Class B.
The DeWitt Jaycette Club received several awards in 1959 including outstanding club and civic project plus scholarships for a college bound girl. State officers in other years included Mrs. Burton Klitzke and Mrs. Richard Seifert. Current projects focus on DeWitt Public Library support and shelving, sewing for a doll wardrobe to fund library gifts, preschool recreation, newcomer welcoming, and Girl Scout Troop 261 sponsorship. Regular meetings occur every third Tuesday at members’ homes. Written by Mrs. Warren Schuemann.
The DeWitt Lions Club formed in 1953 under Lions International, pledging to identify community needs and provide solutions. Since founding, about 140 members have joined, with a history of public activities such as minstrel shows, talent shows, and fundraisers like broom and light bulb sales, reflecting steady service and fellowship.
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