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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

Page

2

Alice Kay Scranton and Paul Blanchard Married in St James

The Wednesday nine o'clock nuptial mass at St James Catholic Church united Miss Alice Kay Scranton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Scranton, to Paul Lynn Blanchard of Joy Illinois. The bride wore white satin with lace trim, carried white roses, and was escorted by her father. The groom is son of Mrs. Don Sheetz and Mrs. Marie Blanchard. The ceremony featured vows officiated by Rev. James Grubb and included a breakfast reception for the bridal party and families. Easter lilies adorned the altar.

Alice Kay Ave Maria Scranton St. James Catholic James Grubb Judith Scranton Steve Boyer Joe Scranton Steve Mast Wayland Miss Scranton Gladys Schulty

Club Activities and Women’s Circle Notes Across Groups

Multiple local clubs report meetings and activities. Just Us Club hosted 13 with readings and entertainment, next gathering postponed four weeks. St Rita Circle held a Spring Festival with prizes and dues due by June 1, May meeting at Mrs. Richard Ross. Snowball Club elected officers and planned a May 21 breakfast at Lake Darling. $52.50 donated to Hope Foundation. Past Chiefs held a salad supper April 10. Jolly Nine Club held a social with recipes and poems, next meeting May 15 pot luck. Sunshine Community Club hosted 13 members plus guests. final yearly report, new club booklets, one o clock guest day luncheon May 15. hats modeled, travel bingo, and German chocolate cake refreshments.

Just US Club Marion Huston Glenn Beenblossom Ralph Robertson The Crown Robertson Floyd Murdock L. L. Loveless D. C. Butler Murray Smylie Pearl” Parcell Emma Campbell ST. Rita St. James School Jean Sojka Marion Sheetz al’ Ledger Lyle Rudkin Richard Ross Glenn Knapp Robert Fickle Loren Bush Fickle Ray Whisler Wayne Knapp Cloyce Tines Hope Foundation Lake Darling Lloyd Enke West Chester Margaret West Harold Griggs West Lorel Statler Jolly Nine Jolly Nine Club Joe John Custer Sunshine Community Sunshine Community Club Charles Sanders Tampa Fla Dale Richards Richards Charles Ort Will Richards Carl Schneider Don Simmering Lyle Wilcox Harold Gerdes George T. Koehler

WSCS Circles Meet Wednesday Evening

WSCS Circles X and XI of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday evening. Announcements covered the Mother-Daughter potluck May 10 ahead of the Y’s annual program, Bible School June 3 7, a free cooking school at Kneens May 1, and nursery provision.

Greles X and XI Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Y. Bible School Kneens

Morrison-Gif Ford Morrison Ira Mor Morrison Law Firm

The listing presents professional directory entries for George F Morrison and Ira Morrison, lawyers, with their office at 213 South Marion Ave and contact number OL 32802. No further biographical or case details are provided.

George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison Marion Ave

Blankenhorns Return From Lansing Visit

Mr and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn returned Tuesday evening after spending a week in Lansing Michigan visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Allan Barth

Floyd Blankenhorn Lansing, Mich Allan Barth

Racial Unrest Breaches Chicago South Side City

Large Chicago protest surrounds a South Side apartment where Negro residents moved in. Police used dogs and force to disperse a four hour crowd, with 10 arrests and a claim of the largest Chicago demonstration in two years.

South Chicago South Side Birmingham Ala Hampton Englewood N.J United Press International Anthony Brankin Jamie Moore

Local News From Washington on Easter Gatherings and Visits

Mr and Mrs Merle Eckels returned from Brandon Florida where they spent the winter. Hosts at a cooperative Easter dinner included Mr and Mrs John Patterson Mr and Mrs Milo Patterson Mr and Mrs Clayton Nicholson Jim and Mike and Mrs Mary Harvey of Washington plus arty Nicholson of What Cheer Mr and Mrs Gerald Dickenson Dick and Ronnie and Miss Dixie Suttnoft of Richland Mr and Mrs Ivan King Kathy and Tim of Marion. Afternoon callers were Mr Kenneth Patterson and Tommy Mrs Ernest Casson of Wheaton Illinois and Don McClure. Mrs Ward Kemper and Claudia returned to Riverton Forest Illinois after Easter with Mrs Kempers parents Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek. Other dinner guests in the Knotek home on Easter were Mrs Joe Shalla and Mr and Mrs L Reller. Hazel S Alberson of Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Ralph Chandler of Reed Springs Missouri are visiting Mr and Mrs William Stewart of South Marion Avenue to see Mrs Nellie Stewart a Halcyon House resident and other relatives. Aden Fuhr son of Mr and Mrs Jack Fuhr is stationed with the Navy in San Diego California leaving Washington April 8 and afterward via Des Moines to California.

Mecca John Patterson Milo Paterson Clayton Nicolson Jim Mike Mary Harvey Washington Arty Nicholson What Cheer Gerald Dickenson Ronnie Dixie Suttnoft Richland Ivan King Kathy Tim Marion Kenneth Patterson Tommy Ernest Casson Wheaton, IL Don McClure Ward Kemper Claudia River Forest Ill Hazel S. Alberson Madison Wis Ralph Chandler Reed Springs William Stewart South Marion Avenue Nellie Stewart Halcyon House Aden Fuhr Jack Fuhr Navy San Diego Calif Des Moines California

On The Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals

Hospital notes list admissions yesterday including Mrs. Virgil Smith of Washington medical case Walter Fisher of Keota medical Henry Thendall of Washington surgical Mrs Homer Birney of Columbus Junction surgical and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Donald Shelangoski of Washington Today dismissals include Mrs Kenneth Conrad and son Keota Mrs Edward Hardy and son Washington Mrs Paul Hazelett Washington and Mrs Mary Mapel Washington.

Virgil Smith Washington Walter Fisher Keota Henry Thendall Homer Birney Columbus Junction Donald Shelangoski Kenneth Conrad Edward Hardy and Son Paul Hazelett Mary Mapel

Washington Social Calendar Highlights A Week of Meetings

Local social calendar lists events from Thursday to Monday across Washington. PEO meetings, St Anthony Circle, White Elephant sales, square dances, and club circles fill evenings at churches, Masonic venues, and Legion Hall. Notable items include Bethlehem Commandery potluck, VEW Junior Unit at VFW Hall, and drama night at church with Miss Elsie Glassburner.

St. Anthony Circle St James School Masonic Temple Legion Hall Little Flower Circle Eugene Reed St. Mary's Circle Monroe Howell St. James Circle William McCall Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery VEW VFW Hall First Presbyterian Upw Harvey Davis Robert Roberts M.R. Flickinger Baptist Loyal Women’s Maude Stuart Vite Shrine Masonic Temple Clysse Claire Keating Applied Arts Agnes Wheelan Baptist Christian Builders Elsie Glassburner

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