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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1961

Page

2

Cub Scout Pack 243 Awards At Thursday Pack Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 243 held a Thursday pack meeting at the VFW Hall with awards for Wolf Bear Lion and Arrow recipients. Den II cleared magic acts and birthday gifts to a Glenwood State Hospital friend, while Den IX toured KCII and made decorations for the Christmas party.

VFW Hall Chris Eastland Paul Scranton Kevin Caldwell James Hayes Rodney Nelson Jeff Eastland Terry Miller Mark Shearer Wayne Crim Mike Whittaker John Clingman Marcus McCarthy Tom Cady John Fields Jack Marston Kevin Kroymeier den II Paul Shearer Den Glenwood State Hospital den IX Rodney Davisson KCII

Local Births and Birthdays Across Washington Area

Mrs J R McNeese of Britt celebrates 80th birthday with a planned card shower. Edgar Stewart of West Chester becomes a grandfather as Mark Wayne Campbell is born in Des Moines weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Dr C L Boice of Los Altos and wife visit Iowa City area and head to Chicago for radiology meeting. Jim Evans of San Bernardino visits Washington after his father's death in New London. Clarence Grosseup of 87 is feted by 15 relatives at Fred Grosseup home with ice cream and cake. great granddaughters join in singing.

Edgar Stewart West Chester Wayne Campbell Des Moines Mark Wayne C. L. Boice Los Altos Calif Iowa City C. A. Boice Homer Stephen Washington Boice Palo Alto Chicago California Jim Evans San Bernadino Mr. Evans New London Farm Service Company Fred Grosseup Clarence Grosseup Helen Ryner Chariton Leo Mulligan Brighton

Senior Citizens and Golden Agers Hold Annual Dinner

85 members attended Friday noon at the YMCA community room for the annual event. L C Willits presided, Mrs Ethel Palmer spoke, and Mrs Rhua Helmick featured a reading. E D Morrison Jr urged making a will, noting patriotic roots and local bequests. Clyde V Brown received a service pin. Turkey steaks highlighted the meal.

YMCA L. C. Willits Ethel Palmer Rhua Helmick E. D. Morrison Jr Washington Clyde V. Brown Brown

Nellie Goff and Wesley Showman Wed in West Chester

Miss Nellie Goff daughter of Mr and Mrs John Goff of Washington and Wesley Showman son of Mr and Mrs Ray Showman of Martinsburg Ia were married Friday evening in Federated Church West Chester by Rev Arthur Peters The bride wore a pale blue wedding dress Attendants were Fred Goff brother to the bride and Mrs Jesse Allbright sister in law to the groom The couple will reside at 502 North Iowa in Washington The groom is employed in Kalona.

Nellie Goff John Goff Washington Wesley Showman Ray Showman Martinsburg Federated Church West Chester Arthur Peters Fred Goff Jesse Allbright North Iowa Kalona

Social Calendar Notices Start Early For City Events

Social calendar notes for the week list gatherings from Saturday square dance at Legion Hall to various club meetings across Monday through Wednesday. Highlights include Rainbow Girls at Ma sonic Temple, YWCA events, a dessert and cards session, and club elects at Ainsworth OFS and Go Go Club.

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Reschly in Wayland

A Friday evening bridal shower at Sugar Creek Fellowship Center honored Louise Reschly. Hostesses were Mrs Floyd Reschly and Mrs. Ray Roth. About fifty relatives and friends attended as she prepares to wed Dan Nisly on December 31.

Wayland Sugar Creek Louise Reschly Floyd Reschly Ray Roth Miss Reschly Dan Nisly

Thirty-niners Craft Demonstration at YWCA Meeting

The YWCA Thirty Niners group gathered for a nine o'clock coffee at the YWCA rooms presided by Mrs. E. F. Ward. Edward Ferrell of Mid States Wallpaper Co and Mrs. Lee Baird of Osineups Drug Store showed mosaic tile and paint with number kits. Mrs. Kenneth Peters assisted. Thirty-eight women attended and each received a cosmetics place favor from Osineups. serving committee included Mrs. Clovee Stewart, Mrs. Ralph Gibson, Mrs. A. E. Atchison and Miss Francis Patton.

Ywca Thirty Niners E. F E. Ward Edward Ferrell Mid States Wallpaper Company Cedar Rapids Lee Baird Osincup Drug Store Kenneth Peters

Winter Snow Luncheon Draws 90 UPW Members

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Woman's Association held a Winter Snow luncheon in the church dining room with more than 90 members present. The event featured a Nativity scene, an illustrated Joy to the World narrative, live nativity participants, Christmas songs, and a lullaby shower for Mrs. Vernon Elgin.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women's Association Vernon Elgin UPW George Kerr Marion George Richard Bordwell Har

Camp Fire Girls Organize Activities and Plans

Camp Fire Girls report meetings and activities across groups Ka-Te-WaSteA Wo Kidst Mrs Cecil Long leads eight members Susy Boshart conducts Loretta Coleman brings treats Christmas skits Bead ceremony mitten tree and library activities planned December dates list Includes rag doll projects for Glenwood and Beverly Graf refreshments Bubbling Blue Birds deliver turkey favors to elderly and collect decorations Helping Blue Birds visit Sunny Haven Rest Home Christmas gifts for Mom and Dad Busy Blue Birds make hospital favors Bonnie Blue Birds elect officers and plan home activities at United Presbyterian Home.

Cecil Long Susy Boshart Loretta Coleman Winga Cafe Sunny Haven Jeanne Wolf Lincoln School Bonnie Blue Birds Sally Jo Patterson Julia Bakehouse Jan Vacha Debbie Moore Barb Reisener United Presbyterian Home Cathi Carter

Mrs Keith Williams Elected Noble Grand

Mrs Keith Williams Sr was elected Noble Grand of the Zimri Rebekah Lodge at Friday night meeting with 63 attendees. Officers include vice grand Ivan West recording secretary G A Reinert financial secretary M D Lee treasurer Harold Brock and trustee Wayne Brock. Grace Strickler Kalona a delegate reported. 25 year members honored with a program led by Mrs Myral Smith and a vocal trio. Refreshment committee named for Jan 5. A special cake celebrated 25 year members.

Keith Williams Sr Zimri Rebekah Lodge Wayne Brock Ivan West G. A. Reinert M. D. Lee Harold Brock Grace Strickler Kalona Rebekah Elwyn Myral Smith Howard Wagner Don Gardner Wagner Ernest Strum C. G. Picken Flossie Holmes Edna Gardner Ralph Williams Ralph Hesseltine Wayne Ellison Irene Nelson Helen Heseltine Earl Nicola Keith Willames

Christian Tabernacle to broadcast worship service

The Christian Tabernacle will broadcast Sunday worship with Rev. Bob Stevens delivering a sermon on Christian Maturity and Martha Stevens as soloist. Dr. W. J. Stevens, pastor, says Bob Stevens is not in Washington. his message was recorded for the program and an Evening Journal error prompted the confusion.

Christian Tabernacle Bob Stevens Martha Stevens W. J. Stevens the Tabernacle Washington Evening Journal

VFW Junior Unit Initiates Four New Members

Fifteen members of the VFW Junior Unit met at the VFW Hall Friday evening led by Barbara Reed. Patricia Dewis Sally Jo Patterson Margaret Erlenbush and Kathleen Erlenbush were initiated into the group. A Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange were planned for the next meeting. Dues are due by December 31. Debra Earl served treats. The next meeting is December 15 at 4 pm with Mrs. Francis Reed, sponsor, present.

VFW VFW Hall Barbara Reed Patricia Dewis Sally Jo Patterson Margaret Erlenbush Kathleen Erlenbush Debra Earl

Pliohippus public service message cooperation

Public service notice published with The Advertising Council and Newspaper Advertising Executives Association. Creators aim to inform readers about paleontological topics and advertising guidelines. The notice presents educational context and cooperative sponsorship for wide distribution.

The Advertising Council Newspaper Advertising Executives Association

Halcyon House Activity Roundup

Halcyon notes list daily visits and events at Halcyon House including guests from Forest City Cedar Rapids and Lisbon ND. Activities include church service trips driving groups touring Old Mexico photos and a wedding anniversary gathering with WSCS participation.

A. E. Rassmussen Forest City Rassmussen Harry J. Braley Fern Cliff Hacyon House Old Mexico Doris Bickel de. Foy Bickel Vera Bailey Cedar Rapids Richard Hover Iowa City Edwin Kval Lisbon Max Pickler

Mrs Dale Connelly Elected President Of Past Matrons

The Past Matrons held their annual turkey dinner at the Masonic Temple on Friday. Mrs Walter Bauer presided, and Mrs Dale Connelly was elected president with Mrs Merle Turnipseed as vice president and Mrs J F Larson as secretary treasurer. Secret sisters were revealed with Christmas gifts and the White Shrine members served the meal.

Masonic Temple Walter Bauer Dale Connelly Merle Turnipseed J. F. Larson White Shrine

Christmas Theme For UPW Meeting

Mrs. Glenn Coward presided at the United Presbyterian Women meeting in the First Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Devotions featured "Cantique Noel" and "Joy to the World" with "O Holy Night" by Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Lloyd in charge. An installation service for new officers was conducted by the Rev. Harold DeVries as 45 members attended and refreshments followed.

Glenn Coward United Presbyterian Women First Presbyterian Church Noel Glenn Wilson J. M. Lloyd Orld M. R. Flickinger Robert Kiesey Harold DeVries Mise Fue Glassburner Harold Johnson Flickinger Logan Heilman

TV Listings Span Weekend Through Tuesday December 6

Readable TV schedule notes a mix of daytime and evening programs across networks KTVO WMT and CBS. Highlights include Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, The Defenders, Welk, Lassie, The Cisco Kid and soap operas with multiple time slots and channel references.

Marines Give Blood for Local Mrs Don McClure

Five members of the Marine Corps League traveled to Marshall town after work Friday to donate blood for Mrs Don McClure. The volunteers were Dale Booth Tom McKune Dave Lindsay Dick Davidson and Mr McClure.

Marine Corps League Marshalltown Don McClure McClure Dale Booth Tom McKune Dave Lindsay Dick Davidson

Communists Face New Court Fight Over Registration

Washington based grand jury indicted the American Communist party on 12 counts for refusing to register as an arm of Soviet subversion. The indictment followed party officers missing a midnight deadline and sets arraignment for next Friday in U S District Court. The action centers on the party as an entity rather than individual leaders.

Washington UPI Communist Party U.S. District Court New York Communist Party of Te United States Justice Department

Reds Face Daily Fines For Missed 1959 Registration Deadline

The party ignored the November twenty deadline to register under the 1959 Internal security law. The indictment imposes a ten thousand dollar daily fine for each day of failure, totaling about one hundred twenty thousand dollars so far. Kennedy indicated possible prosecutions against individual party leaders but would wait until December twenty when rank and file must comply.

Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy

Record of recent hospital notices and dismissals

Mrs. Bessie Reece of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Gertrude Stewart of Washington received medical notes. John Berdo of Washington underwent surgery. Dismissals include Mrs. Dennis Trier and daughter of Wellman, Jimmy Swift of Washington, and Mrs. Mary Scranton of Washington.

Bessie Reece Columbus Junction Gertrude Stewart Washington John Berdo Dennis Trier Wellman Jimmy Swift Mary Scranton

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Doug Rick Higgins Dennis Gwin den III Robert Eastland den IV Cub Scouts den 1V M. R. Flickenger KCI Steve Weeks Terry Cox Duane Hayes Mark Flickinger J. R. McNeese Britt, Ta Jay Sellers Sellers Insurance Agency American Legion Ray Minick Wolf's Flower Shop Legion Hall Paul Tinsley Rainbow Board Rainbow Girls White Shrine Bridge Temple Ywca Council Ywca Rooms Farm Bureau Temple Go and Let Go Club Max Waterhouse Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Lloyd Beenblossom Women's City Bowling Association Moose Home Washington County Nurses Home Betts McConnell Denmark Dar Fee Ward Harmony Club Robert Koehler SM. Fishburn Ainsworth Ofs Temple WSCS Marion Hobby Club Orlin Leichty Rosemary Club Wes Lovely Saddle Club Legion Rooms Vennis the Menace BY Hank Ketcham Vey Holden Milford Knutson Larry Robison Raymond Whisler Richard McCleery William Stewart David Livingston Circle V Robert Patterson Gifford Morrison Charles Berdo William McConnell Jr Camp Fire Halcyon House Glenwood Beverly Graf Clinton Boshart Jeannie Williams Marcia Brock Keith Williams Fred Zieglowsky Francis Reed Pliohippus College OF Your Choice Times Square Station N.Y Halcyon Notes Stanly Zager W. S Kele Walter Kyle Merritt Booth Nellie Longbridge Mrs. Dale Connelly UPW Meeting Professional Directory Henry B Bailey West Main St Court House Area KTVO SAT Perry Meeon Wheepf Perry Mason the Defenders Lawrence Welk Perectice Welk Bewline SUN Piethre Jack Benny Man Hunt Louis J Kehoe Jeffrey Bldg Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer East Washington KETVO Mixes Brooks Livingston, Day & Meeker Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates GE Theatre Hazel George F. Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave KCRG Morrison & Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd West John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Etter Optometrists John W. Lemmon Lemmon Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Journal Car Melody Maverick WHBF Suuw Sacred Heart Air Force Lasxte Dennis Ed Retlivan Jack Berne College of Alr Kukla Ollie Polly Ows Dewg Fradwarde Wwt Cllewe Macky & Friend Debtie Drake Guiding Light Honmenarty Max Cartoona Lowa Main Street Danny Thomas Anes Griffith Hennessey Cheyenne Rifleman Surfside Casey Highway Patrol Doug Edwards Prte & Gladys lLawkup Candens Hennesvey Woc Ameér Government Today Huneh Price Loretta Young Eo Malone Daddy Hameeres Patrol Vern Hunt Trinktey McGraw Real McCoys Japan Three Sons Kangaroo Onzie & Wmarriet Tell the Truth Vete & Gladys Window On Mary Thomas Andy Griffith Henneselve Rifleman Theatre 4 Bandstand Whirlybirds News Tvues Biolowg CBS News College of Air Kokla Aunt Patty Loretta Youn Dr. Malone Daddy Wood Brinkley Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympic
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