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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1963
Page
2
The YWCA held its annual dinner in the Y community room with many in attendance. Mrs. Robert Carter spoke on progress in special education and the need for practical teaching, followed by a bell panel and new Council members elected.
The United Presbyterian Women's Association met at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon with an Easter program led by Mrs. Russell Bannister. speakers discussed Easter symbols and the renewal of life through Mary’s devotion, followed by prayers, reports, and events announcements.
Cub Scout dens begin study of Up Above and Underneath with charts of animals birds and fishes. Dues 75 cents. Stanley Murray birthday April 7. submarine built. imaginary ocean trip. Exposition May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Fair grounds. Den II plans circus acts and treats duties rotate.
A brief item repeats the urging to depend on him and on you with a date noted as Saturday April 6 1963. The readable text emphasizes personal responsibility and a scheduled day of observance.
Evangelist Rev. L. E. Dayhoff of University Park Iowa will lead a series of meetings at the Church of the Nazarene in Washington from April 7 to 14 at 7 30 p m He is a veteran missionary author and editor who spent over 40 years in Africa and will speak to the public.
Mrs Wayne Norman learned of the death of her sister Mrs W P Davis of Pirie Idaho at an Idaho Falls hospital after a five year illness. She was the former Evelyn Wilson daughter of the late Sherd and Mrs Wilson of Washington and survived by husband two sons Stephen in the Navy and Jeffrey at home plus sisters and a brother. Mrs Norman recently visited Idaho. Mrs Marietta Workman hosts this week with Mae Townsely of Iowa City as guest. Twelve Past Matrons Club members and nine guests attended a supper at the Temple Friday with hostess committee Edgar Stewart J Paul Wolfe and J F Larson.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder and news editor Charles Morris and announces subscription rates for 3 months 6 months 1 year and carrier delivery in Washington. The notice cites United Press associations and notes publishing details and postal classification.
On The Record lists admissions including Mrs Francis Byars of Columbus Junction and John Riley of Washington. Births yesterday to Coley Deese of Columbus City a son. today to Paul Evans Jr of Washington a daughter and Clifford Leeper of Riverside a daughter. Discharges include Harold Lukovsky of Columbus Junction and Charles Glick of Washington.
The First Christian Church circles met to study Lest We Forget China with worship and a missionary offering. Leaders announced Maundy Thursday services on April 11 including baptism, drama, and communion, plus a 24 hour vigil. Good Friday union services at the Baptist Church noon to 3. A Kalona district workshop is set for April 28. May events include the Mother Daughter banquet on May 3 and the April general meeting on April 26 with Korean minister Rev Jeon Shoung Park as guest speaker.
Listings show events across organizations: Legion Hall, Masonic Temple, UP Home and YWCA programs, Bible study, lifting up May dinner, Easter program, and multiple auxiliary and club meetings. Notable participants include Mary Reister, Mrs. Payne Marshall, Mrs. Walter Doak, and Mrs. Keith Williams.
Janet Coon a senior at Ainsworth High School won the Homemaker of Tomorrow contest in the Betty Crocker Search. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Coon of Ainsworth and had the top score in the school knowledge and aptitude test. As local winner she advances to the state competition.
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