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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

3

Social and club notices fill Washington calendar

Friday events include Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall at 7:30 p.m. and Lodge No. 26 at the Masonic Temple. U P W units host meetings, luncheons, and gift exchanges across Marian Avenue and area churches. Saturday features HJ Club Christmas party at Kalona Savings Bank and a dance at Legion Hall. Monday lists cooperative dinners, gift exchanges, and library activities at multiple lodges and temples.

Edgar Stewart Henry Berdo Scott Wilcox Gilbert King Kalona Farmers Savings Bank Red Cross Legion Hall Shorty Williams White Shrine Bridge Charles Morris Secret Sister Delbert Soper M. J. Cruise Masonic Temple Bertha Williamson Ella Gordon UP Home FOE Hall

Record of recent hospital notices

On the record Admitted Yesterday: Mrs. Anna Lou Vigil Olds surgical Today: Gaylen Bickford Washington medical Births Today: Mr and Mrs Jimmy Munn Washington a son Dismissed Today: Mrs Kenneth Volks Muscatine Mrs Bessie Lee Columbus Junction Mrs James Wilson and son Ainsworth Mrs Robert Hoskins and son Pleasant Plain Mrs Thelma Solomon Conesville Leonard Flynn Washington Mrs Herbert Brunk Washington

Anna Lou Vigil Olds Surgical Gaylen Bickford Washington Jimmy Munn Kenneth Volks Muscatine Bessie Lee Columbus Junction James Wilson Ainsworth Robert Hoskins Pleasant Plain Thelma Solomon Conesville Leonard Flynn Herbert Brunk

Fortnightly Club Trio Sings at Des Moines Luncheon

Local Fortnightly Club trio Mrs Herb Osincup Mrs Dwain Tschantz and Mrs Claire Keating will sing at a luncheon at the Hotel Savery Des Moines Friday Dec 6 during a Federated Women's Clubs meeting Art Linkletter will speak A reception will follow at the hotel honoring Mr Linkletter The trio will not appear on the regular Art Linkletter show as some have mistaken

Herb Osincup Dwain Tschantz Claire Keating Savery Des Moines Federated Women’s Clubs Art Linkletter Linkletter

Bridal Shower for Miss Karen Byerly

Mrs Ralph Witthoft and daughter Linda hosted a bridal shower for Karen Byerly at their home Tuesday evening. Twenty one guests enjoyed games and advice for the bride with a grocery item centerpiece in red and white. Byerly is to marry Robert Crossett of Washington on December 28 at St Paul UnitEd Church of Christ.

Ralph Witthoft Linda Karen Byerly Miss Byerly Robert Crossett Washington St. Paul United Church of Christ

Delta Kappa Gamma Club dinner and ethics panel

The Alpha Chi chapter met at Captain's Table for dinner followed by a panel discussion on Value Patterns and Professional Ethics. Mrs. Howard B. Waddell moderated with Mrs. Tom Bollman, Mrs. Marion Marine and Miss Myrle Baird as participants.

Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Charles Jenkins Earl Loveless Larry Trotter Howard B. Waddell Tom Bollman Marion Marine Myrle Baird

Christmas club gatherings at Marion area groups

Mrs. Joe Clyde hosted 13 Marion Avenue UPW Circle IV members with devotions and a program on Thailand and Hong Kong. The National Hairdressers Association held its Christmas party at the Willows with 14 members and 5 guests, plus a business meeting and plans for Beauty Salon Week. Just Us Club shared a noon Christmas dinner at Captain's Table with readings and a gift exchange. Marion Hobby Club met with demonstrations on wax fruit and feather flowers, followed by refreshments. January meeting for the Marion Hobby Club will be at Mrs. Goetz’ home.

Joe Clyde Marion Avenue UPW Circle IV Ted Meyer Ross Robert Day Thailand Hong Kong National Hairdressers Association Willows Just Us Club Ralph Robertson Luke L. L. Loveless University Hospitals Iowa City Pearl Parcell Marion Huston Marion Hobby Club Edwin Witte Gerald Cherryholmes Harry Rader Wittetoe Don Holmes William Potratz George Goetz

YWCA Council Debates Holiday Plans and Donations

YWCA Council meets Monday at the Y with guests Nina Alliman and Mrs. John Owen. Betty Crocker coupons for Iowa Town and Country are being collected. Christmas party set for December 19, junior Y-Teens host a chili supper and caroling on December 12, senior Y-Teens dance December 28. New furniture from the Merle Hebner Memorial fund is in use. 2,068 used VW facilities in November.

Ywca Council The Nina Alliman Iowa Town and Country John Owen Robert Day Betty Crocker Ywca - Rotary Merle Hebner

McCracken expected to be brave on deficit and tax issues

McCracken’s role is seen as challenging as he steps into a position requiring fiscal restraint. Lewis says he will likely push to narrow the deficit, favoring a more businesslike government. Phil Wernette expects decisions on deficit and the 10 percent tax surcharge to hinge on events rather than philosophy. Ron Mix, 30, remains the Chargers’ lone original member from 1960.

Phil Wernette Michigan Business Review Auther Ron MIX San Diego Chargers

Guard aims for Cedar Rapids and new state facilities

Adj Gen Miller says the state plans new armory facilities at Davenport and Dubuque with a 25 percent state share totaling 150000 to 220000. He notes the last legislature budgeted only 20000 for armory construction due to frozen federal contracts, leaving the Guard 70000 short for the past biennium. With reorganization solved, federal funds are released and prospects for support improve.

Miller Davenport Dubuque Adj

Chicago Livestock Prices Report Up In Early Trade

Chicago livestock market shows hogs steady to 25 higher early, up to 50 gains later with No 1-2 hogs at 19.25 to 19.75 for 200-230 lb and 53 head at 20.00. No 2-3 hogs 190-240 lb mostly 18.50 to 19.00 late. Cattle 400 head, few slaughter steers or heifers, canner and cutter cows 15.00 to 17.50.

Chicago UPI

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