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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1961

Page

2

Christmas Story Heard by Y Wives Chorus at Dessert Luncheon

The Y Wives chorus performed a Christmas narrative and song at a dessert luncheon in the Y community room directed by Mrs. William Stewart with Mrs. Dwight Bode on organ. Members and participants listed include Mrs. Harland Neuhart, Mrs. Lyle Darbyshire, Mrs. Noel Neuenswander, and others. A January 9 luncheon is planned with Home Fare as the topic and a craft day added. the next meeting will be the last in December with a cookie swap on December 19.

Y-Wives William Stewart Holger Christensen Dwight Bode Harlan Neuhart Lyle Darbyshire David Gregory John Phleger Herb Osincup Ira Morrison Robert Brinning William Deaton Claire Keating William Hammer Ed Hutchcroft Noel Neuenswander Norman Schoonover Jay Vinson Robert Huber Dick Ballard Harold Stephens Harold Stevens Norman Jensen Keith Norton Charles van Winkle Vinson Don Hayes Jr Gene Tucker Charles Lemley Mervin Grosscup Schoonover William Sieg

On The Record Hospital Admits and Births

Admitted yesterday includes Mrs. Matthew Fritz of Brighton in surgical and Mrs. Karl Meg chelsen of Ainsworth in medical. Births yesterday a son to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schlabaugh of Kalona. Dismissed today are Mrs. Andrew Mast and her son of Wellman and Mrs. Ernie Kriner of Washington.

Matthew Fritz Brighton Surgical Karl Megchelsen Ainsworth Medical Emil Schlabaugh Kalona Andrew Mast Wellman Ernie Kriner Washington

Farm Bureau Couples Plan Christmas Party

The Washington County Farm Bureau Married Couples plan a Christmas party on December 9 at 7 30 p m at the Farm Bureau office in Washington. The event is for couples and their children with a grab bag for each child and a Santa Claus appearance. Refreshments will be served.

Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Washington Santa Claus

Mrs Fishburn Hosts Holiday Luncheon for Handcraft 1

Mrs S M Fishburn hosted 24 Handcraft 1 members at a noon Christmas luncheon. Assisting were Mrs E H Messer, Mrs L Loveless, Mrs L F Harding, Mrs George Johnson, and Mrs Ivan Rehmel. A Christmas exchange was held and gifts were sent to the County Home. Leader Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger presided. Members gave Bible verses in response to the roll call.

S. M. Fishburn E. H. Messer L. L. Loveless L. F. Harding George Johnson Ivan Rehmel Lloyd Neiswanger

White Shrine Ceremonial At Masonic Temple Tuesday

About 95 attendance marked a White Shrine ceremonial at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening with nine candidates initiated. Mrs. Harold Strum and Roy Carter led the session. Visitors came from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Davenport with upcoming ceremonials announced for Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Davenport in December.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Emery Rhodes Lee Baird Harold Strum Roy Carter Shepherds Fritz Fairfield Mabel Edwards Iowa City Hal Dunham Dwane Shalla Supreme Worthy Cedar Rapids Davenport Strum Roy Bauer

Social Calendar notices highlight community gatherings

Community notices list events for Wednesday through Saturday with times, locations, and small costs. Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and other groups host potlucks, cookie swaps, gift exchanges, craft sessions, and charitable activities at churches, halls, and clubs in Tem ple and Kalona area.

Stocks Mixed And Less Active Today

New York reports mixed market activity with finance stocks rebounding and aircraft shares showing strength. The Dow and S&P slipped modestly at midmorning as oil, tires, and tobacco sectors fluctuated while blue chips like Sears Roebuck and General Electric moved.

New York UPI Us, Steel American Telephone du Pont Woolworth Sears Roebuck General Electric Savings & Loan United Financial First Charter and Financial Federation

County Nurses Hold Christmas Potluck Meeting

Mr and Mrs Norman Jensen hosted about twenty Washington County Registered Nurses Association members at the Nurses Home for the annual Christmas potluck dinner. Betty McConnell a Washington High student showed slides about living in Denmark as an exchange student last summer. Mrs Holger Christensen president led the business meeting and the gathering closed with Christmas carols. Committee members for dinner and decorations were Mrs Duane Redlinger Mrs Roger Stout Mrs Robert McFarlane and Mrs Richard Knupp.

Norman Jensen Washington County Registered Nurses Association Nurses Home Betty McConnell Washington High School Denmark Holger Christensen Duane Redlinger Roger Stout Robert McFarlane Richard Knupp

Harmony Club Sees New Member At Koehler Home

Twelve members attended the Harmony Club meeting at Mrs. Robert Koehler’s home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart led the session with a Christmas roll call and a gift exchange for members and five children. New member Mrs. Darrell Ross joined. guest Mrs. Raymond Carter helped with refreshments. Next gathering at Mrs. Eugene Reed’s home.

Harmony Club Robert Koehler Cloyce Stewart Darrell Ross Raymond Carter Koehler Eugene Reed

DAR Meeting Delivers Christmas Program and Poems

DAR members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. FE Ward home for a Christmas program including poems read by Mrs. Claude Kilgore. Mrs. Kennedy spoke on national defense, the DAR magazine was reviewed by Miss Ethel Henderson, and illness and out of town members were noted as cards were sent. Seasonal refreshments and home made candies were served after the meeting with Mrs. John Cherry pouring.

Claude Kilgore DAR FE. FE. Ward Lauder Kennedy Ethel Henderson John Cherry

Local News Briefs Highlight Calv in Mumaw Funeral and Hospital Visits

Mrs Elizabeth Hayslett enters Mercy Hospital for eye surgery. Cal v in Mumaw 35 dies Sunday evening. funeral in Champaign Ill attended by Mr and Mrs Richard Higgins and Mrs Mumaw with family. Gene Terpstra and Harold Kerr attend university events. Blouise Sorden tours ITT chapters in Indiana Elkhart and Wisconsin. Mrs P P Graber and family visit Tucson and Bittings in Arizona.

Richard Higgins Higgins John E. Mumaw Jessup Champaign Ill Calvin R. Mumaw John Mumaws Linda Jimmy George Higgins Burlington Blouise Sorden Indiana ITT John Yousing Elkhart Wisconsin TTT Mrs Sorden

Kalona OES Hears of Grand Chapter Meeting

November meeting of Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star was held in the Masonic hall with Mrs C R Decker presiding. A report on Grand Chapter and a December social committee were announced along with officer election. A memorial service and altar draping occurred for local members Maud Springmier and Nola Faulkner. Social hour followed with Thanksgiving themed refreshments.

Fugene Way Kalona Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall C. R. Decker Decker Grand Chapter Donald Rath Dale Rath Ted Pratt Carl J. Kallaus Riverside Maud Springmire Nola Faulkner H. V. Beck Milton Ehrenfelt Jr

Baby Shower Honors Mrs Bain and Infant Son

A Tuesday evening baby shower at the Jack Moore home honored Mrs Leroy Bain and her infant son Roger William Bain. Hosts were Mrs Moore and her mother in law Mrs Reed Moore. Sixteen guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Two great grandmothers Mrs Nora Ebner and Mrs W R Davison of Wayland attended.

Everett van de Voort EF. J. Doolin Aletha Junior Whetstone Morris Doolin H. Beck Richard Beck W. H. Barnum Keota Dorothy Gingerich Leroy Bain Jack Moore Nora Ebner W. R. Davison Wayland Roger William Bain

Crawfordsville Lions Review Iowa Ohio State Game Film

Crawfordsville Lions members screened a 1960 Iowa Ohio State football game film at a Monday club meeting. Dr J. S Jewell Ray McAllister T H Huston and Russell Williams led the showing and provided doughnuts and coffee. A new member Dr Duane Gipple was initiated.

Crawfordsvile Iowa Lions Club J. S Jewell Ray McAllister T. H. Huston Russell Williams Duane Gipple Arvid Anderson Pearl Bitting Louella Bitting Tucson Ariz Mary Jo Bitting Wayne Bitting Louella Bitting Verena Graber

Delia Man Pleads Guilty to DUI in District Court

Doyie Dean Fowler, 24, of Delia, pleaded guilty in district court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $500 and costs Monday.

OMVA Doyie Dean Fowler Delia

Fires Blamed on Arsonists and Carelessness

Most forest fires in this country are caused by incendiarists debris burners and careless smokers in that order according to a national report.

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