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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1964

Page

2

YWCA Membership Coffees Invite All Women Next Week

Social and club news invites every woman in the community to YWCA membership coffees on April 7 May 1 to learn the organization's purpose and join if desired. Planning committee chair John Owen stresses inclusivity. hosts and hostesses list informal discussions at homes with times and names of involved ladies.

YWCA Don Mars John Owen Robert Moss Robert Gillesby Neal ‘Lampkin

Newcomers Dance at Washington Country Club

The Washington Golf and Country Club opens its social season with a Newcomers Dance on Saturday April 25 at 9 pm. A buffet supper will be served and reservations are required through the club house by Thursday evening. The organizing committee is led by Mr and Mrs John Butler with other members including Mr and Mrs Bob Koehler Mr and Mrs Bill Patterson Mr and Mrs Bill Matson and Mr and Mrs John Elliott.

Washington Golf and * Country Club Muamigat John Butler Bob Koehler Bill Patterson Bill Matson John Elliott

Little Flower Circle elects officers at Thursday meeting

Sixteen members attended the Little Flower Circle gathering Thursday evening. Carrie Marek presided as leader for the coming year with Mrs. John Herman serving as secretary treasurer. Bridge was played, prizes awarded, and refreshments served to finish the evening.

Little Flower Circle Carrie Marek Lloyd Marek John Herman

Social calendar entries and a White Shrine bridge report

Social calendar notices list events from Jaycee Eites to Homemakers Club with times and hosts across VEW Auxiliary YWCA and other groups. A White Shrine bridge result notes three tables at the Masonic Temple with winners Mrs Clarence Richards and Mrs E B Stutsman, hosted by Mrs L10 Neiswanger and Mrs Boyd Foster.

Jaycee Eites Dick Anderson Dale Connelly VEW White Shrine Bridge Masonic ‘Temple White Shrine Clarence Richards E.B. Stutsman L10 Neiswanger Boyd Foster

Postmaster Levy speaks at Rotary on Washington post office

Postmaster Levy told Rotary members about Washington postal operations including staffing of 21 employees with a 131.00 payroll and a gross local business around 210000, noting one third from the McCleery-Cumming calendar plant. He described clerk and carrier duties, hours, and services such as postal savings and revenue stamps.

Harry Levy Rotary Club Washington George Rudiger McCleery - Cumming Levy Myrtle Kelly

Junior High PTG officers named at school meeting

Mrs Lampkin heads Jr High PTG with nominating chair Mrs Lloyd Marek announcing new officers. Vice President Mrs Paul Shearer, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Ed Hutchcroft, Board Member Mrs Merle Allison. Eighth grade home economics staged a style show and eighth grade art presented marionette plays with student crafted projects on display.

Neal Lampkin Grent Lloyd Marek Paul Shearer Treasuer Ed Hutchcroft Merle Allison

Local residents active in contests and gatherings across states

Des Moines hosted a National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists convention segment with Mrs Horak modeling for Richard George. VEW Auxiliary hosted a veterans party at the Iowa City VA Hospital serving 83 cookies and 254 plates of chocolate milk to veterans. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Francis Reed and others. Augusta Augustine completed six months Army service at Ft. Leonard Wood. Lee Ann Votruba became a Little Miss Nebraska finalist earning a trophy and a $50 savings bond.

Rak Des Moines VEW and Iowa City Francis Reed Lester Worley Lee Widmer Mery Steele Amos Fitzgerald Merle Biffert Carl Kelley Dave McGaffey Rn Augustine Marion Augustine West of Washington Army Ft. Leonard Wood Lee Ann Votruba John Votruba Omaha Neb Nebraska Lee Anne Lee Drollinger Washington A.J. Votruba West Chester

Hospital admits and births reported in local brief

On the record hospital admission notes yesterday include Mrs. Leo Carson of Ainsworth for medical care, Mrs. Robert Tinnes of Keota for surgery, and Mrs. Frank Horn of West Liberty for medical. Births announced for Sunday feature a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. John Alberts of Washington. today a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith of Columbus Junction. Dismissals include Miss Myrtle Kelly of Washington, Mrs. G. C. Haskins of Washington, and Hassel Jones of Washington.

Leo Carson Ainsworth Medical Robert Tinnes Keota Surgical Frank Horn West Liberty John Alberts Washington Richard Griffith Columbus Junction Myrtle Kelly G. C. Haskins Hassel Jones

Rebekah Lodge Holds Friday Meeting and Plans Potluck

Thirty members met at the JOOF Hall with Mrs Raymond Kephart presiding. The charter was undraped for Roy E Foster and Jesse Wheeler. A family potluck is set for Saturday April 25 at 6 30 p m at the hall with cards afterward. Refreshments were served by Mrs John Beesblossom and Mrs Fred Kephart. The Sird annual Rebekah Convention District 92 met in Washington with Rebekah Assembly president Shirley Moore and nine members attending. Lone Tree lodge presented degree work with six candidates. Robin Greene and Highland Community School children provided entertainment. attendance reached 140.

Rebekah Lodge Joof Hall Raymond Kephart Noble Grand Roy E. Foster Jesse Wheeler John Beesblossom Fred Kephart Nvention Rebekah Washington Rebekah Assembly Shirley Moore Robin Boughly Lone Tree Lodge Robin Greene Highland Community School

Local Social Notes and Gatherings Across Iowa

Mrs Duane Thies travels to Boone with her parents after a death in the Thies family. Mrs Don Maxwell re elected recording secretary of the South Iowa Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. Miss Sandy Sojka leaves for Minneapolis after six weeks with her family. Daryl Dodder and Tom visit Kansas City venues while in Missouri. News covers visits by Anamosa and Wellman residents, Eastern Star inspection, and Mildred Vittetoe’s wedding in Keota with Laverne Sieren.

Duane Thies Janice Boone Don Maxwell South Iowa Sandy Sojka Walter Sojkas Minneapolis Minn Sojka Sandy Daryl Dodder Tom Kansas City Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design V.C. Wiley Ozark Airlines Marcella Vittetoe Mildred Vittetoe Francis Vittetoes Keota Miss Vittetoe Laverne Sieren

Washington Evening Journal Notice

The fragmentary text lists names and titles such as Howard Hagen and a production superintendent, with scattered references to dates and places in 1879. The readable items imply a brief public notice or staffing reference in Washington, Iowa, but details are incomplete.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Towa Wit Hammge Howard Hagen Sun Fey Hevetman Elate Matter Fa Pose Workington Towa Anca

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