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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1964

Page

2

Senior Circle Quilt Night at United Church Women

Social and club news note Nick Tinnes hosted the Senior Circle of the United Church of Christ Women Thursday afternoon at her home. Members pieced quilt blocks while Mrs Emil Burrichter led devotions on the Song of Solomon. Rev Burricht er, a grandson, and Mrs Maynard Goff attended as guests.

Nick Tinnes United Church of Christ Women Emil Burrichter of Solomon Burrichter Maynard Goff

Washington High School Class of 1933 Reunion Plan

Class committee seeks current addresses for Jim Wells Floye Hendricks Cloyd Smith and Anna Plum for a reunion at Washington Golf and Country Club on June 27 1964. Send information to Triv Jones care of the Washington Post Office.

Washington High School Washington Golf and County Club Jim Wells Floye Hendricks Cloyd Smith Anna Plum Triv Jones Washington Post Office

First Presbyterian UPW Circles Meet for Mature in Christ Study

First Presbyterian United Women met Friday in three circles to study Mature in Christ. Circle I hosted 14 members with dessert, led by Mrs. L. Merrick, as Circles II and III hosted guests and carried devotionals led by Mrs. Blattner and presiding officers. Ella Gordon led Circle III’s study with devotions by Mrs. Connell y.

First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Circle J.M. Lloyd Circle I L.H. Merrick Tom Gerdes Circle 1 Circle II Charles Scheibel Roy Schiebel J.B. Letts Edward Ohlwein Robert Moss S. E. Blattner Harry Ramseyer Dale Close Otto Sheetz Ella Gordon Clifford Connelly

Deed correction noted for Nelson to Larsen parcels

A correction to Friday’s Journal lists the deed as George W Nelson transferring lots 5 and 6, block 1, Young's and Washington, to Elaine M Larsen.

George W Nelson Elaine M. Larsen Young's Washington

Wilsons plan reception for 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carlton Wilson observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception for friends and relatives at the Captain's Table on Saturday April 25 from 1 30 to 4 00. They were married April 30 1914 at St James Catholic Church by Rev W J Guinan.

Carlton Wilson Mrs. Wilson St. James Catholic WJ. Guinan

St James church circles elect leaders and plan picnic

St James church circles report new officers for St Marys Circle Mrs Marl Peiffer leader and Mrs Monroe Howell secretary. St Anthony Circle discusses April 26 breakfast bake sale. St Joseph Circle selects new leader and secretary treasurer with prize winners at meetings. May potluck to be held at St James Cafeteria.

Harold Wolf St. Mary's Circle Lyle Schully Dave Williams Robert Redlinger Marl Peiffer Monroe Howell Gracie Lee Walker Geraldine Schulty George Sojka Bill Hennigan Chris Earnest Everette Swift Schulty St. Anthony Circle Marguerite Walker Agnes Wheelan Richard Giardino Theresa Hunsinger Hubert Walker M. L. Whittaker St. Joseph Circle St. Joseph Sirele Robert Friese Charles Friese Francis Friese Warren Escher Terry Gent Donna Moelle Harold Sobaski Bob Curley Kenneth Pettebaum Dick Johnson Carl Greiner Escher Gent St. James Charles Greiner Howard Greiner Wilford Greiner

Social calendar notices for local clubs and events

Social calendar lists daytime and evening gatherings for Legion Hall Masonic Temple County Home and clubs across Monday to Thursday with times venues hosts themes refreshments and guest speakers. It notes dress wear, catering, raffles and upcoming area conference plans and poster contest deadlines.

Legion Hall Bob Lucas White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple County Baptist Friendly Bible

University Receives Rare Book Collection Gifted to Pacific

The University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, has acquired a library collection of more than 15 000 volumes including first and autographed editions. Notable works include Fielding from 1749 and writings by Thornton Wilder, Erskine Caldwell and Conrad Richter. The gift comes from Los Angeles businessman A E England, compiled by former Stockton bakery worker Thomas M Moran over four decades. Moran died last year at 81.

Stockton Calif UPI University of the Pacific

Louisa Youth Named IFYF Delegate for International Exchange

Louisa County student Steven Schomberg of Letts is one of four Iowa delegates to the National 4-H Farm Youth Exchange. The State University of Iowa junior will go to the United Arab Republic for four to six months living with Egyptian families after a Washington orientation April 14 and sailing April 15. A memorial spruce tree and plaque will honor Everett Peck at Collums Community School. Jalopy races are planned for Louisa County fair grounds with 11 night events plus a fair week race, starting Saturday April 25 with time trials at 6 30 p m and the race at 1 30 p m.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Steven Schomberg Max Schomberg Letts Community Iowa International Farm Youth Exchange National 4-H Club Foundation State University of Iowa Steven United Arab Republic Washington, D. C Everett Peck Collms

Mid-Prairie Board Meeting Details April 1964

The Mid-Prairie Board met Monday April 6 with reports on curriculum and athletics. Boosters Club reported progress on football field lighting and the board agreed to assist with 600 dollars. Contracts for staff were approved and 39 nonteaching staff were noted. Since 1961 the district has received 12 558.95 from NDEA aiding science math and guidance. 4700 dollars in instructional materials was approved with half covered by NDEA. The board plans to attend an Iowa School Boards meeting April 14 in Fairfield and scheduled a special meeting for April 17 at 8 p.m.

Ivai Redlinger Paul Bailey Mid-Prairie Boosters Club Boosters Club Mid-Prairie NDEA Iowa Association of School Boards Fairfield Iowa School Board

Newcomers welcomed by city hostess in community update

Mrs. Robert Swift greeted several new families including the Fenno family from Minneapolis with sons Stephen and Greg. the Powells from Lees Summit now managing Washington Golf and Country Club. and the Hood family from Cedar Rapids welcomed with Larissa Ann, a one month old. The newcomers’ church affiliations, hobbies, and occupations are listed.

Robert Swift Fenno Donald Fenno South Town Stephen Greg Minneapolis Minn YMCA YWCA County Club Methodist Ralston Purina Company Powell Claude Powellnd Phil Washington Golf and Country Club Lees Summitt, Mo PEO Phi Beta Phi Sorority Episcopalian Hood Milan Hood West Jefferson Larissa ‘Ann Cedar Rapids Hood Quaker Oats Company Vew Uwev

Richland women to attend district WSCS meeting

Richland community news notes multiple WSCS activities. Ollie and Richland women plan to attend the South Town Conference WSCS meeting April 21 in Mt Pleasant. Richland WSCS held April 14 meeting with program chairs and hostess plans.

Richland

Barthes Return Home After West and Southwest Visit

Mr and Mrs William P Barth arrived home today after visits in the west and southwest since January 15 They spent time with their daughter and family in Yuma Arizona with their son in California and with Barth's sister and husband in Riverside California Ten women from the First Baptist Church attended the Baptist Women's Rally of the Southeastern Association at Fairfield The theme was Breaking Through the Walls Attendees included Mrs Richard Peterson Mrs Ruth Luers Mrs Dennis Barbara Lins Mrs Richard Weeks Misses Carol and Guelle Forgey Miss Clara Faulkner Miss Cora Hopping and Mrs Marietta Workman Evelyn Lukavsky Pileen Hammen and Louise Grovier attending the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Convention in Des Moines today and Sunday Also attending Sunday were Mrs Marcia Robertson Mrs Betty Beenblos som and Richard George Zalma Kelsey is a patient in Mercy Hospital Iowa City room 432.

William P. Barth Southwest M. E. Wilkey Yuma Ariz Lawrence Torrance Calif Barth Clyde Duggan Riverside First Baptist Church Baptist Women's Rally The Southeastern Association Fairfield Richard Peterson Ruth Luers Deniis Barbara Lins Richard Weeks Carol and Guelle Forgey Clara Faulkner Cora Hopping Marietta Workman Evelyn Lukavsky Pileen Hammen Louise Grovier Hairdessers and Cosmetologists Des Moines Marcia Robertson Betty Beenblossom Richard George

HH Club elects officers and grows with new members

Nine members attended the HH Club meeting with Mrs. Don Applegate on Thursday. Guests Mrs. Robert Redlinger and Mrs. Merle Bates joined, bringing eight club children. Officers elected: president Mrs. Paul Beemblossom, vice president Mrs. Don Applegate, secretary reporter Mrs. Don Holmes, treasurer Mrs. Walter Horning. Flower committee: Mrs. Earl Ferrell and Mrs. Horning. May meeting with Mrs. Beemblossom.

CLUB HH Club Don Applegate Robert Redlinger Merle Bates Paul Beemblossom Don Holmes Walter Horning Earl Ferrell

Four 1964 U S commemoratives announced by Post Office

The Post Office announces four 1964 commemoratives to honor Shakespeare's 400th anniversary Mayo Doctors of Rochester Minn American music and Robert H Goddard father of modern rocketry The Nevada Statehood stamp debuts July 22 in Carson City Nevada First Day Covers should be mailed to the Carson City postmaster A new Abu Dhabi Trucial States stamp issue appears Liberia issues Kennedy tribute stamps feature a large portrait of the late President

United States Post Office Department William Shakespeare Mayo Doctors of Rochester Itinn Robert H. Goddard American Society of Composers, Authors and ASCAP Goddard Nevada Car- Nevada Mounins Virginia City Carson City Abu Dhabi Trucial States Palace Trucial Sharjah Dubia Liberia John F. Kennedy

Ladies Day Planned at Golf and Country Club

The second Ladies Day will be held next Wednesday at the Golf and Country Club with a 12:30 luncheon followed by golf and bridge. Reservations must be made with Mrs Powell at the clubhouse by Tuesday morning.

Maye Sorrell Country Club Powell Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Loyal Order of Moose Moose Golf and Country Club

Hospital and birth notices from Washington area

Yesterday hospital records show Mrs G C Hask ns and Mrs Richard Sutherland in Washington and Ainsworth resident Wheeler Thompson in surgical care. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Sutherland in Washington. Dismissals include Charles Gilbert in Washington. New York report notes 246 735 460 lire car on road minimum for US, Ty rex Inc figures.

Aamatea G.C. Haskns Washington Medical Wheeler Thompson Ainsworth Surgical Richard Sutherland Charles Gilbert Washngton New York UFI America Tyrex Inc Association of Rayon Tire Cord Manufacturers United States

Halcyon House Community Notes

Halcyon House activity includes Ray Gidley and Frederick Reid with daughters visiting Mrs. Rose Reid. Residents hosted and were visited by guests including Mrs. Blanche Foster and Helen Tener at open house for Mr. and Mrs. Tener's 25th wedding anniversary. Events feature accordion music by Jane Greiner and visits from Rev. Harris of Marshalltown and Mrs. Meyer of Omaha.

Ray Gidley Frederick Reid Rose Reid Blanche Foster Helen Tener Ernest Salladay Riverside John ‘Tener Walter Kyle George Jarrard Martin Whitaker Frank Casey Mrs Reid Roy Carer Reid Sylvia Wilson Anna Dawson Helscher Jane Greiner Neiswanger F.G. Harris Marshalltown Florence Meyer Omaha John R. Meyer Iowa City Arthur Dalin Rehfelgt Iowa Methodist Retirement Homes Meth Wick Manor Cedar Rapids E. J. Hesselschwerdt Kasona Mr. Cruise

Washington Evening Journal Staff and Rates Info

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff such as William Shannon Vice President Advertising Director and Charles Mortis raitor Hobe in local advertising with production supervised by Howard Hazen. It notes afternoons publication except Sundays, Christmas and July 4th and shows subscription rates for Iowa readers with various terms.

Nineten Evening Journal Washington Wiliam Shannon Charles Mortis Raitor Hobe 'Shafter Mana Bruce “Cowden Bator Howard Hazen Iowa United Pres Inland Daily Press Xiwnytows Daily Press Ass Wa Press Assn Bures

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