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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
2
The Fortnightly Club hosts a May 2 luncheon at the Country Club with E H Downing as speaker on Modern Approach to Mental Health Problems. Mrs Don Maxwell leads as general chairwoman and decorations feature pastel colors with flowers arranged by Garden department.
Twenty three members of Family Living met Thursday evening at Mrs. Roger Sherman's home. A mock wedding closed the program with assistance from several members. Sandy Robison spoke on contact lenses as a surprise feature.
Mrs. D L Rohrer hosted the Double Deck Club with eight members present. Guests included Mrs. Heilman Harding Parcell and Morrett. After a brief meeting pinochle was played. Morrett won high score, Martin second, Heilman low. Morrett helped serve refreshments. Next meeting set with Mrs. Picken.
Boys wishing to join the hamburger and bean feed at the YMCA must register by 10 a.m. Saturday for noon event participation.
Engaged couple Orpha June Hartzler of West Chester and Richard A. Yoder of Wayland announce their engagement. Orpha June works for the National Farmers Union Property and Casualty Company in Denver, Colorado. Richard Yoder is in business with his father at Yoder and Sons Turkey Hatchery, Inc., in Wayland. No wedding date set.
Mrs Jack Weitk was elected president of the Lincoln Parent Teachers Association at the meeting Thursday evening at the school. Mrs Lloyd Marek was chosen vice president, Mrs Lawrence Zuehlke secretary, and Mrs Keith Bridson treasurer for the 1963-64 term. A program on Travel was given in three parts with talks on Camping Europe and home movies of trailer trips. Pledge of allegiance led by fifth graders from Mrs Earl Loveless’ class. Kindergarten roundup dates announced for May 6 at Lincoln and May 7 at Stewart School 1:30 3 p.m. Rural youngsters may attend. must be five by Sept 1. Possible merger plans for Brighton and Washington schools reported. Refreshments served by Mrs Max Haifley Mrs Phil Yohe and Mrs Dayton Crim.
Community notices list events and meetings across Friday to Tuesday. Highlights include Friday Art Exhibit 1 to 9 p m at the Library and Baptist Women’s Mission Society installation at church. Saturday events include another Library exhibit and Word Weavers 1:30 p m at Mrs. Richard Fisher’s home. Monday Bethlehem Commandery officer practice at Temple and Music Department gathering with Mrs. Claire Keating. Tuesday features 19th Century Club at Winga Cafe hosted by Mrs. Clifford Thorne and Y Wives crafting session finishing sewing and mending.
Gary R. Fane son of Mr and Mrs R E Fane earns promotion from second lieutenant to first lieutenant He serves as chief of Data Services and Statistics under the Director of Comptroller of the 341st Strategic Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base Montana He also sits on the supervisory committee for Malmstrom Federal Credit Union Mrs Letitia Busbee and Cynthia of Mt Union visited with Mrs Busbee and her brother family Harold Ahrens John Sproule plan to attend the Drake Relays in Des Moines Saturday They will be joined by Ernie Beem Blossom of Marion Roger Kleese of St Paul Minn Phil Ahrens of Ames and Mel Meggers also of Marion Mrs Kleese and son Greg visiting will go to Ames to see friends while the men attend the Relays
On the record hospital notes an admission yesterday for Mrs. Gerald E. Griffin of Columbus Junction for a surgical case. Dismissals today include Mrs. Arthur Messer of Wayland and Dan Guy of Brighton.
The Women of the Moose held enrollment at the Moose Home with 19 members present. Plans include a May 2 pot luck for husbands, a May 6 nominating meeting, and a May 9 membership night. State Friendship meeting slated for Charles City on May 5. Several club visits and refreshment events were reported with members and hostesses named.
Mrs. Sue Clarahan began duties this week as the new saleswoman at the Tom Duncan Store. S. W. Easter, chairman of Washington County Civil Defense, has just returned from a civil defense meeting in Des Moines. Mrs. Charles Paxton of Ollie, grandmother of Mrs. Daryl Shy, died early Wednesday in Washington County Hospital. Mrs. Dean Garrett has returned home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after surgery earlier this week.
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