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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
2
Miss Elaine Wulf was the honoree at a prenuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Olin Harris and Mrs. Robert Dunbar. Guests enjoyed bridal games and advice for the bride to be. Prizes were home items. gifts were opened from a red and white decorated table. She will marry Ronald Stalder on December 10.
Three tables of bridge were in play Monday at the Masonic Temple as the White Shrine Bridge met after a 1:30 p.m. dessert. High score went to Mrs Roy Lowash, second to Mrs Claud Rhodebeck. Hostesses were Mrs J F Larson and Mrs Will Sheetz. A luncheon is planned for 12:39 p.m. on Dec 18 with the dessert furnished.
The Fisherman Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will hold its regular quarterly meeting and Christmas party Sunday evening December 10 at 520 South Iowa. Members meet at the church at 6 45 p.m. caroling to shut in members, then return to the Bubniak home for devotions and business. Bring a food item for a needy family box and a white elephant for auction. open to interested persons aged 19 to 30.
Mrs Murray Smylie was elected president of the Daughters of Union Veterans at a Farm Bureau meeting. Eleven officers were named including Eva Robertson as president, with installation set for January 4 at the Farm Bureau building conducted by Boyd Foster. A memorial honored Mrs Scott Wilcox on the first anniversary of her death.
Mrs William Boshart presided at the YWCA council meeting held Monday evening in YW rooms. Eighteen members attended with guest Miss Jeanne McGahee from Des Moines. Junior Y Teens plan three Saturdays decorating at the County Home and will carol there later. Rotary and YWCA Christmas party set for Monday Dec 18. Two new trimnastics classes and new swimming sessions will start in January and after the year begins. Next meeting moved to Jan 2 due to New Year's Day.
Mrs Vera Bailey hosted 11 members of the Fortnightly Afternoon Literature department at Halcyon House. Mrs Arthur Dalin presented Through Books You Can Know the Majesty of Poetry, with Mrs Ralph Shannon winning poetry recognition and prizes awarded for second place to Mrs T L Brookhart and Mrs Frank Crone. Mrs Ralph Kleese led the business meeting.
Admitted Yesterday Lee Ann Kron Riverside surgical births yesterday Mr and Mrs Jacob Swantz Kalona a son Today Mr and Mrs George Semler Kalona a son Dismissed Today John Berdo Washington Mrs Gayle Burkum and daughter Washington
Mr and Mrs Charles Hotle led a Washington County Historical Society tour pictures during a cooperative dinner with the Vigilant Sunday School Class at First Presbyterian Church. They shared county history places as Mr Hotle gave information. Officers were reelected and new roles listed with gifts to missionaries in Africa and Korea.
Community notices list weekly meetings and activities across organizations. Tuesday events include White Shrine at 8 p.m. and Washington County Nurses potluck at 6:30 p.m. at the Nurses Home. Wednesday brings numerous club gatherings and a DAR program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday features church group meetings and craft exchanges with plans for Christmas gifts, cookie swaps, and potlucks.
Mrs John Owen Group V meets 2 pm Mrs Clinton Leisel Group VI 9 30 am At church Christian CWF 1 30 pm Dor cas Group Mrs William Put man 50 cent gift exchange Esther Group Mrs Clarence Randall 50 cent gift exchange Ruth Group Mrs Harold Jar vis CES 6 30 pm Christmas pot luck and party at Temple Bring two dishes to pass meat rolls coffee furnished 10 or 15 cent gift exchange program by children West Chester Home Art Club noon Potluck with Mrs Homer Porter 1 gift exchange Agnes Anderson Circle 1 30 pm Mrs Charles Dawson Bring cookies for shut ins WRC 6 30 pm Supper at Farm Bureau building Bring cookies and gifts for home
Fifteen relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. William Chmelar's home Saturday to honor bride-elect Linda McKinstry with a mixed bridal shower. She was seated in honor and opened gifts on a green and white decorated table as refreshments followed the color scheme. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Frank Chmelar and Mrs. William W. Chmelar. The couple, Miss McKinstry and Dan Scalf, plan to marry December 30.
Initiation for Assembly 39 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls was held Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. Guest officers from other towns opened and closed the meeting and Washington officers conducted the initiation. Refreshments were served by several named volunteers.
District Judge Edwin Moore postponed Ronald M. Stump's sentencing to Monday due to a heavy caseload. Stump, 22, Keokuk, was convicted of second degree murder in the slaying of his ex girlfriend. A defense motion for a new trial is being argued with deadlines set for prosecution reply and Thursday hearings.
Washington area residents attended a banquet by Archer Petroleum of Omaha at Bryn Mawr Steakhouse near Ainsworth. Honorees included Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. James Redlinger with others from Washington Wyman Riverside and Keota.
The Merry Ten met Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Mac Wallace and five tables of pinochle in play. High score went to Irv Wulf and Ruth Ann Wulf, low to Towrn Davies and Ann Rademaker. Mrs Raymond Hammen won the travel prize. Mr and Mrs Irv Wulf will entertain at the next meeting.
The Iseal unit met at the Farm Bureau building Monday for a potluck with seven members and guests. Attendees played bingo and cards and door prizes were donated by Burlington Barber and Beauty Supply. Mr and Mrs Ross Day of Brighton attended as guests. The next meeting date was moved to January 2 due to the holiday.
Local law office lists George F Morrison Ford Morrison and Ira Morrison as partners with contact at 213 South Marion Avenue and phone OL 2802-213.
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