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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1964

Page

2

Keota Wedding of Vittetoe to Wheeler at St Marys

Barbara Vittetoe of Keota marries Donald Wheeler of Keota in a 10 am nuptial mass at St Marys Church Keota on Nov 21. The bride wore peau de soie and Chantilly lace with a lace headpiece, bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis. over 200 guests attended. After a trip south, they will reside in Keota. she works as secretary at Keota Spray Service and he, a teacher and counselor at Keota Community School.

Keota Barbara Jean Vittetoe Francis Vittetoe Donald FE. Wheeler Gerald Wheeler Sr West Point St. Mary’s Church C. S. Kempker Chantilly Stephanotis Marjorie Vittetoe Teresa Vittetoe Gerald Wheeler Delmar Freesmier David Wittetoe James Wheeler Mary Josetta St. Mary's St. Mary's Hall

Christmas club gatherings recount holiday activities

Multiple women's groups held Christmas and holiday events across the community. Delta Alpha Class members plus 32 attendees and 3 guests gathered for a luncheon. Jolly Nine Club planned a Christmas party. HEO Club hosted a party with crafts and gift exchanges. Family Living I enjoyed a Christmas potluck with a program including readings and a tree legend. donations were made to charity and the Arthritis Research Foundation.

Directory of George F Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison

Morri son and Lloyd, Edmond D Morrison Jr, James E Lloyd attorneys at law. 211 W Washington St. Phone OL 3-2924. Stewart and Shearer Abstr act Dept in office 225 West Main. Phone OL 3-2159.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Admitted and Dismissed Records From Washington Area

Admitted yesterday include Walter Kiesey a Washington medical patient and Mrs Dale Cole of Brighton also a medical case. Dismissed today are Mrs William Brice of Washington Lloyd Maxwell of Washington Stanley Arthur of Columbus Junction William Mohland of Washington and Joe Myers of Keota.

Walter Kiesey Washington Dale Cole Brighton William Brice Lloyd Maxwell Stanley Arthur Columbus Junction William Mohland Joe Myers Keota

Social calendar notices for a busy week

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a.m. on publication day. Listings include Past Matron's Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with cooperative dinner, Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian UPW at 7:30 p.m. for association meeting and dessert, Christmas program and installation of officers Saturday with Shirts and Skirts at 8 p.m. led by Bob Yerington, Monday White Shrine Bridge Party 1:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Golden Age Club silent until Dec. 14, Afternoon Literature 2 p.m. with Mrs. Emily Simpson, Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Rainbow Board 7 p.m. at Masonic, YWCA Council 7:30 p.m. in YWCA room, Farm Bureau Women Christmas Party 1:30 p.m. ISU meeting room with officer installation, all women invited. Tuesday events include American Home I postponed to Dec. 10, American Home II 1 p.m. luncheon at Captain's Table 1 Christmas Exchange, American Home III 12:45 p.m. Dutch Treat Luncheon at Captain's Table, V. Wives 1:30 p.m. cookie swap, YWCA Mixers 6:30 p.m. waffle supper at YW rooms, 19th Century Club 1 p.m. Wingas hosted by Mrs. Edward C. Eichler, Baptist Rhoda Neielson Circle 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Hazel Moore, Legion Auxiliary 7:50 p.m. at Legion rooms, St James Home and School 7:30 p.m. at school.

Masonic Temple Emily Simpson - Atmore Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board YWCA 19Th Century Club Wingas Edward C. Eicher Baptist Rhoda

St Paul Women Meet for Fellowship and Christmas Plans

The St Paul Women's Fellowship met Thursday at the church with 27 members a guest and three children present. President Mrs William Guenther led the business meeting announcing a potluck dinner on Sunday Dec 6 and a Christmas workshop afterward. Dwaine Tschantz led devotions titled The Light of the World with assistants Ed Miller Mildred Zieglows ky Raymond Landau and Ralph Witthoft. After refreshments the group held a Christmas gift exchange.

St. Paul Women’s Fellowship William Guenther Dwaine Tschantz Ed Miller Mildred Zieglowsky Raymond Landau Ralph Witthoft Walter Sheets Art Mayer Ed Zieglowsky

OES Pinochle Party At Masonic Temple Also Jolly Gardeners Meet

Mrs. Joe Falk and Mrs. E L Rouse hosted the OES Pinochle party at the Masonic Temple on Thursday. Four tables played with Mrs. Edgar Stewart taking high and Mrs. William Zager second high. The Jolly Gardeners Club met at Winga s Café for a noon dinner then at I E Coffey home where dessert was served by the hostess. Officers for 1965 were elected and entertaining months drawn. Mrs. Richard Fisher was chosen president Ida Lindenmeyer vice president and Mazie Fisher secretary treasurer. A white elephant gift exchange was enjoyed and visiting concluded the afternoon.

HEO Club Charles Bartholow Don Applegate Gertrude Doig Elwyn Corey Dave Bell Bartholow Bell Joe Falk E.L. Rouse OES Masonic Temple Edgar Stewart William Zager Jolly Gardners Club Winga's I. E. Coffey Richard Fisher Ida Lindenmeyer Mazie Fisher

Farm Bureau women to install officers

The Farm Bureau Women will install officers and host a Christmas party Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Iowa Southern Utilities meeting room. Mrs Haydn Thomas will become chairman with Mrs Raymond Sojka as vice chair and Mrs Henry Soucek as publicity chair. All women invited.

Farm Bureau Iowa Southern Utilities Haydn Thomas Raymond Sojka Henry Soucek

Local man Leo Marie in Mercy Hospital for arthritis care

Leo Marie is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City for arthritis treatment in room 446. Raymond Hammen of Rural Route 2 Washington was honored for top sales in Archer Petroleum Corporation's Southeast Iowa District, receiving a gold watch at the company’s 36th year convention in Omaha, a district that covers sixteen counties.

Leo Marie Mercy Hospital Iowa City Raymond Hammen Raural Washington Iowa Archer Petroleum Corporation Omaha

Shower honors Patricia Bryant

Miss Patricia Bryant of Iowa City was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted in the Matson home by Mrs. William Matson and Mrs. Cal Wolf. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bryant of Mt. Pleasant and will marry Gary Doak on Dec. 27 in Mt. Pleasant.

Patricia Bryant Iowa City William Matson Cal Wolf Matson Miss Bryant Harry Bryant Mt. Pleasant Gary Doak Bryant Walter Doak Washington Glenn Withoit Batavia Juanita Doak Hedrick Walter Bryant G. J. Nemmers

Indonesians Damage American Library in Jakarta Riot

A mob of about 3000 Indonesian youths stormed the U S Information Agency Library in Jakarta tearing the American flag, hoisting the Indonesian banner, and burning books in a bonfire. They shouted anti imperialist slogans including down with American imperialism in The Congo and crushed Congolese Premier Moise Tshombe.

Jakarta Indonesia API United States Information Agency Library Today Congo Moise) Tshombe

Vari ety Night Program Lights U P Home

The Vari ety Night committee presented a pre Christmas program on Tuesday December 1 featuring piano solos by Florence Hale and a fine performance of The First Gift by Mrs Kerr. Mrs Percy Holder sang O Holy Night and Dr R W Thomson led the closing prayer. Interim superintendent Rev Clifford Ramsdale and Mrs Ramsdale received applause on entering the lounge. Several local visits and church notices follow with hopes for roof material delivery to finish the kitchen.

Clifford Ramsdale Ramsdale

Navy apprentice attends missile school in Virginia Beach

Missile Technician Seaman Apprentice Tommy Gesling USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gesling of Ainsworth Iowa, studies basic electricity electronics transistor circuitry computer mathematics and missile fundamentals at Guided Missile School Command Virginia Beach VA. Upon graduation he will be assigned to a fleet ballistic missile submarine or polar support activity.

Virginia Beach Tommy Gesling USN Harvey Gesling Ainsworth Iowa Guided Missile School Command

Property transfers report in Wellman and Washington areas

Agnes Hudachek and husband convey east half of lot 3 block 1 Varney's subdivision to Kenneth Davis and wife in Wellman. E R Palmer guardian of Margaret Palmer transfers to Harry Reschly and wife lots 1 and 2 block 4 Smouse's second addition Washington.

Agnes Hudachek Kenneth Davis Varney Wellman E. R. Palmer Margaret Palmer Harry Reschly Smouse Washington

Local Social Notes From Marion And Des Moines

Mayor and Mrs L C Willits return from a Phoenix vacation with daughter Ireta Keith and family. Coles attend funeral of her mother Mrs H Harger in Pontiac. William Yordy and family welcome newborn son Brian Walter born Dec 2 at 6 pounds 14 ounces. two year old brother with grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Lance. other grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Yordy of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Robert Day attended National YWCA in Des Moines meeting with Drs Fred Miller and Raymond Reed. Donald Whitlow, former Washington resident now near Richland, is hospitalized at Ottumwa Hospital after major surgery on Dec 2. Jame Lloyd and spouse attend tax school in Des Moines.

William Yordy West 9Th Avenue Marion Brian Walter Walter Lance Richard Yordy Cedar Rapids Yordy Mercy Hospital Robert Day Des Moines National Ywca National Council of Churches Kirkwood Donald Whitlow Washington Richland Ottumwa Hospital Ottumwa

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