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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1966
Page
3
Miss America 1965 Vonda Kay Van Dyke reflects on stepping down from the throne and presents THAT GIRL IN YOUR MIRROR a guide for girls. She speaks from experience in a memoir that blends faith, ambition, and practical counsel for finding direction and self assurance.
Approximately 200 attendees witnessed the installation of Mrs. Kenneth Peters as Worthy High Priestess and Mr. Peters as Watchman of Shepherds of the White Shrine at the Masonic Temple. Officers installed included Mrs. Ralph Greenlee, Ralph Greenlee, Mrs. Roger Chapman, and many others, with gifts presented to the Peters and roses from families. Shrines from Cedar Rapids to Oskaloosa attended, Latimer Davis gave the benediction.
A crowded list of club meetings and church circle sessions with timings at CBS Temple Masonic Temple church parlor and various locations including Kalona Farmers Savings Bank and Marion Ave. Highlights include PEO at 2 p.m. and HBO Club 2 p.m. plus numerous Circle sessions ranging from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. on multiple days. Some events noted as postponed until after Easter.
A series of visitors called at the Pines to see ill residents including Carl Schneider and Dorothy Orris and new patients Jim Harper and Florence Kelley. Local residents listed include Mrs. Martha Nicola Mrs. Jack Marion and many others from Cedar Rapids West Burlington and nearby towns.
Final rites for George T Koehler were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dale Brehmer in charge. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery. George Colthurst was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. John Skubal. Pallbearers were Darrell Ward, Dale Richard, Ted Zieglowsky, Duane White, Larry Zehr and Marion Swift. Sherman-Eder Funeral Home arranged.
A bridal shower for Miss Martha Whitmore, fiancée of James Morrison, was hosted by Mrs. E D Morrison's friends at the Captain's Table on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Whitmore, Miss Patty Whitmore, Mrs. M L Phelps, and Mrs. L E Coffeey. Decorations were yellow and white. gifts were opened after speeches.
Twenty nine Y Wives attended the April dessert luncheon at the Captain's Table. Rev Stan Woeste spoke on Isn't It Strange from his Nassau Texas space center trip and answered questions. Mrs Robert Vanderlinden introduced him and led a short business meeting. Nominating officers for May installation include Mrs John Butler president Mrs Stan Woeste vice president Mrs Robert Poorman secretary and Mrs Robert Dimit treasurer.
The Cedar Chips 4 H Club met at Tom Franks home on Monday. Members discussed the Ed dyville tour and voted to pay basketball expenses. A Home Safety Survey paper was read and discussed. A $3 donation to the International Farm Youth Exchange was approved. Ted Witthoft demonstrated and Bill Pearson spoke. Refreshments were served.
Rainbow Girls led by Mary Crone presided at the Masonic Temple with church attendance at the Methodist Church Sunday. Initiation planned for April 18 at 7 pm. practice April 8 at 12 30 pm at the Temple. First Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council met with ten members, planned a Saturday workday to clean the church, and sorted clothing while making a quilt. Irene O Laughlin led devotions. refreshments served. Next joint meeting with Iowa City WMC set for April 19 at 7 pm. details pending. Local Hairdressers met with Mrs Marcia Robertson. eleven present. Delegates chosen for the state convention in Des Moines April 16–17. Bake sale and auction followed. Nurses Association heard Dr E M Ahart speak on The Electrocardiogram at the Nurses Home. officers elected: N E Hanse president, W Fagen vice president, Lam Messer secretary treasurer. Dr William Moeller to speak next. guests invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Sands of Ainsworth will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 1966. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Their eldest son Dale was killed in an automobile accident years ago. Donald and family live in Columbus Junction, Willard and family in Crawfordsville. Due to health, they will not host an Open House.
Charlotte Sojka hosted a Jackson Jills 4-H Club gathering Monday evening with three talks by Diana Green on Feeding and Management Tips Sue Hora on Electricity and Lynn Martin on Butchering of Swine. Kathy Hora demonstrated Animal Science. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.
Brief service notice for Pvt Edwin R. Lins E-2, US 55837436, Box 3, U.S. Army Stratification Command Facility Taiwan APO, Sen Francis SCO 96263. Details indicate active service status and unit assignment with a Taiwan APO address.
A compact directory lists attorneys and doctors with office addresses on Main Street West Washington Street and South Iowa. Names include Kehoe, Day, Bates, Morrison, Lloyd, Owen, Stewart, Shearer, Tweeton, Etter, Lemmon, and Eicher. Phone numbers 653-3991 653-2147 653-2924 653-2874 653-2159 653-2351 653-3303 653-2987 653-4451.
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