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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

3

Jean Bode Speaks to Lutheran Women at Good Shepherd

Jean Bode was guest speaker for the Good Shepherd Lutheran Mission Society Tuesday evening. She showed slides from her Mexico trip and spoke about it. A Mother-Daughter salad supper was announced for May 7 at 6 30 p.m. Attendees were asked to bring a salad and table service.

Jean Bode Good Shepherd Lutheran Mission Society Jean Mexico Washington Fairfield Lester Grim Jack Moore

Engaged Linda Knutson to Foster Wright in June wedding

Mr and Mrs Milford Knutson of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Linda of Modesto California to Foster Wright son of Mr and Mrs Foster Wright of Stockton California Miss Knutson is a nurse in Modesto A fall wedding is planned with the date set for June 1 at the Christian Tabernacle in Washington

Milford Knutson Washington Linda Modesto Calif Foster Wright Stockton Miss Knutson The Christian Tabernacle Harold T. Hall Nancy Kay Russell W. Curtis Eugene Curtis

Rainbow Girls Practice Initiation and Meeting

The Rainbow Girls will meet to practice initiation work on Friday April 12 at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. The regular meeting and initiation are scheduled for Monday April 15 at 7 30 p.m. at the Temple.

Masonic Temple

Club Activities and Plans At Chapter DL TTT Meeting

Chapter DL TTT met Monday evening with Mrs. Curtis Wells. Mrs. James Harris presided. Gifts for the new hospital were explored by Mrs. C P Cold and Miss Eileen Jeffrey. Plans for a rummage sale April 26 and a traveling basket and bridge benefit were discussed. Family picnic planned for June. Becky Wells assisted as hostess.

Curtis Wells James Harris C. P. Cold Eileen Jeffrey Robert Logan

Shower honors bride and fiancé in Wayland

A misc shower for Janet Johnson and Raymond Helmer ahead of their April 20 wedding was hosted at the Jerry Owen home in Wayland. Yellow and green decor and refreshments set the theme with entertainment led by Mrs. Dorothy Bauer and Mrs Frances Bauer. Attending were the bride to be’s parents Roy Johnson and grandparents Thomas Johnson and W. C. Robertson among a large relatives group.

Wayland Janet Johnson Raymond Helmer Jerry Owen Dorothy Bauer Frances Bauer Bride To - Be Roy Johnson Thomas Johnson W. C. Robertson

Social Calendar Notices Preview Week Events

Notices list varied community activities with times and venues across Thursday to Monday. Groups include CES sideliners night at Masonic Temple, Women of Moose enrollment, KC Hall meetings, Rebekah Club potluck, multiple Circle meetings, Baptist and church events, Rainbow Girls, Bible classes, and social clubs with dates, times, and locations.

Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose KC Hall Rebekah Club WSCS T. M. Nelson Maurice Crawford E. D. Morrison Jr Raymond Bonar E. E. Stutsman Edward Gibson Herb Campbell Glen Dunbar Brighton John Vaughn Marion Ave UPW Association Percy Holder Carol Lucile Forgey Rainbow Girls Louis Larsen Garden I David Bauer First Baptist Friendly White Shrine Bridge

Mead Kauffman vows set for April 19

Mrs Merle Mead of Marcus Iowa announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Vicki Lynn to James E Kauffman son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kauffman of Washington The couple planned for April 19 at St Patrick s Church Cedar Falls with a reception at Eagle s Hall Washington at 7 30 p m No formal invitations are being sent but friends and relatives are invited

Merle Mead Marcus Iowa Vicki Lynn James E. Kauffman Edward Kauffman Washington St. Patrick’s Church Cedar Falls Eagle’s Hall

State Women’s Club convention to meet in Davenport

The State Convention of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs will be held at the Hotel Black Hawk in Davenport April 15 16. Election of officers will be held Wednesday morning from 8 to 11 30. Fortnightly members planning to attend and needing voting credentials may notify Mrs Harold Gamon.

The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Black Hawk Davenport Harold Gamon

Junction square dancers invite district to Saturday dance

The Columbus Junction area square dancers hold a dance Saturday evening April 13 from 8 to 11 at the Community Building. All dancers in the area are invited with Dick Blodgett as the caller.

Columbus Junction Dick Blodgett

Scranton Joins Alpha Kappa Psi at Iowa

News brief reports Joseph Scranton, a University of Iowa junior and son of Mr and Mrs Robert F E Scranton of Washington, has been initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi the professional business fraternity at the university.

Officers elected by local Moose lodge in Washington

Wilbur Hysell was elected governor of the Washington Moose Lodge on Wednesday evening. Other officers named include Robert Dunbar junior past governor Don Tappan junior governor Robert Stalder prelate Robert Kleese trustee one year Mike Leyden trustee three years Al Stalder treasurer Verle Mitchell will be installing officer when these men take office May 1 1968.

Wilbur Hysell Washington Moose Lodge Robert Dunbar Don Tappan Robert Stalder Robert Kleese Mike Leyden al Stalder Verle Mitchell

Washington Saddle Club Hosts Trail Ride Plans

The Washington Saddle Club met at the Fairgrounds Wednesday evening with Alvin Shebeck presiding. Rodney Letts was appointed to plan a trail ride. Bingo was played. May hosts will be Clifford Thompsons and Raymond Bonars.

Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Floyd Fisher Lloyd Augustine Alvin Shebeck Rodney Letts Clifford Thompsons Raymond Bonars

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