Christmas Story Program By United Presbyterian Women
The United Presbyterian Women met Friday evening at the church for a program titled Tell Me About Christmas. Mrs. Cal Wolfe and Mrs. Marion McAvoy narrated a film about a Christian family celebrating Jesus birthday. The service included candle lighting, devotions by Miss Elsie Glassburner, and choirs Angeland and Carol. New officers installed: Mrs. Russell Bannister president, Mrs. John Lemmon membership, Mrs. Vernon Witring ecumenical relations, and Mrs. Richard Dare social education and action. Decorations by Mrs. Don Hazen and Miss Margaret Applegate. refreshments by Circle IV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian United Presbyterian
Harold Johnson
Cal Wolfe
Marion McAvoy
Jesus
Elsie Glassburner
Luke
Norman Vincent Peale
Bethlehem
Angeland
Carol
Diane Walby
Gloria Zuehlke
Ann Grosscup
Susan Huber
Dick Coles
Karen Coles
Ann Colby
Gale Colby
Melissa Gregory
Russell Bannister
John Lemmon
Vernon Witring
Richard Dare
Bannister
Don Hazen
Margaret Applegate
Circle IV
Clarence Dehne
Christmas Pageant to Open Marion Avenue Church Evening
Marion Avenue UP church presents "In the Fullness of Time" on Wednesday December 8. A 6 30 p m basket supper starts the program with the pageant at 7 30 p m featuring cherub and agnel choirs Junior High chorale and many parishioners in roles. Dedication of Christmas gifts to Tama Indian Americans part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church
Vernon Elgin
Art Witthoft
Ralph Klee
Richard Knapp
Lawrence Whisler
Lloyd Walker
John Owen
Sikke Templer
Richard Pratt
Richard Wiley
Clarence Berkhoff
Harold Gamon
Dwane Shalla
Neill Trotman
Tim Temple
Tama
Donald Stout
Francis McConnell
Cloyce Tinnes
Ted Meyer
Christmas Party At HJ Club With 105 Attendees
Twenty four members of the HJ Club and their families, about 105 in total, gathered Thursday night at the Kalona bank building for a cooperative supper. Norman Shalla and family of Iowa City attended as guests, with Santa Claus distributing candy and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ Club
Kalona Bank
Norman Shalla
Iowa City
Ed Chabal
Robert Stumpf
Dean Luers
Santa Clause
Dale Marek
George Shalla
Ernest Strum
Larry Marek
Robert Marek
Social calendar notes early notices for week
Community groups announce meetings for Rainbow Board and Girls at Masonic Temple, YWCA, Saddle Club, and more with times from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Wednesday, including potlucks, exchanges, and Christmas events at local churches, schools, and clubs.
Golden wedding anniversary honored at family dinner
Mr and Mrs Logan Ahrens observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at the Captain's Table. Hosts were their children Harold and Maurice Tinnes with spouses, and guests included Barbara Tinnes and extended family from Davenport Rock Island Marion Washington Minneapolis. A three tier cake and gifts followed, with photos taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Ahrens
Harold Ahrens
Washington
Maurice Tinnes
Davenport
Barbara Tinnes
Don Boysen
Shari
Rock Island
Earnest Beemblossom
Verda
Jean
Marion
Phil Ahrens
Roger Kleese
Sons
Minneapolis
Mt Pleasant wedding unites Nancy Deal and David Coon
Miss Nancy Elizabeth Deal daughter of Dr and Mrs I M Deal of Mt Pleasant and David M Coon son of Mr and Mrs R J Coon of Washington were married Saturday evening November 27 at the First Methodist Church Mt Pleasant. Rev Alvin T Maberry officiated. The ceremony featured double ring vows, aqua and white carnations, and a peau de soie Madeira lace gown for the bride. Attendants included Linda Ellenberger and Cathy Coon with Jim Moyer and Dennis Coon as ushers. Two hundred guests attended the reception. The couple will reside in Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Elizabeth Deal
I.M. Deal
Mt. Pleasant
David M. Coon
Robert J. Coon
Washington
First Methodist Church
Alvin T. Maberry
Leon Foster
Richard Ellenberger
Des Moines
Linda Ellenberger
Bloomfield
Cathy Coon
Jim Moyer
Dennis Coon
Dan Coon
Robert Grieser
Wayland
Mike Garrels
Cary Toland
University of Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan College
Burlington Community College
Dennis Franzen Birthday Party at St. James School
Dennis Franzen celebrated his ninth birthday after school Friday with classmates from St. James School. Guests played games, received grab bags and caps, and gifts were opened to accompany photographs. Refreshments were served. guests included Randy Russell, Richard Schmitt, Todd Nemmers, Tommy Greiner, Grant Walker, Marty Levy, John McCarthy, and Mark Heisdorffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Frazen
Charles Frazen
St. James School
Randy Russell
Richard Schmitt
Todd Nemmers
Tommy Marie
Tommy Greiner
Grant Walker
Marty Levy
John McCarthy
Mark Heisdorffer
Association plans Christmas party for County Home
The Washington County Association for Retarded Children will sponsor the annual Christmas party for the County Home residents on Wednesday December 8 at 7 p.m. Pupils of special education schools and their parents will be present. A program is planned and refreshments will be served. Donations of cookies are welcome and may be left at Lytle's Grocery or by calling Mrs. A. J. Gilpin at 653 2496.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Board
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls
Ywca Council
DAR
Harold Durst
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Ralph Schoonover
Nurses Association
Nurses Home
Lincoln
E. H. Messer
White Shrine
Temple
John Kiene
West Chester
WSCS
Crawfordsville Ces
St. James School
Washington Do
ISU
Good Will Club
Bertha Henry
Washington County Association For
VFW
Francis Reed
Just Us
Washington County Association For Retarded Children
Lytle’s
A. J. Gilpin
Hereford 4-H Sale Totals $8437.50 At Washington Auction
The Southeast Iowa Hereford Association held a 4 H club call sale at the Washington Livestock Auction Sales Co Saturday night. Fifty three head were sold for a total of $8437 50 with twelve heifers and 41 steers averaging 159 15 dollars per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Iowa Hereford Association
Washington Livestock Auction Sales Co
Knoteks Return From Peoria After Duroc Meeting Banquet
Mr and Mrs John Knotek returned Sunday from Peoria Illinois where they had attended the Duroc meeting and banquet since Thursday Mrs Julia Gunti of Columbus Ohio field representative for the Womens International Bowling Congress will visit the local bowling lanes Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knotek
Peoria
Ill
Duroc
Julia Gunti
Columbus
Women's International Bowling Congress
Hospital admissions and births for Washington area
On the record hospital admitted Saturday John Lance Washington medical Mrs Decima Frink Washington medical Mrs Adeline Weston Washington medical Today Mrs George Jarrard Washington medical Ward Bonser Crawfordsville medical Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Dallas Kinney Washington a daughter Dismissed Today Carl Andersen Well man Andy Farrier Brighton Gary Swift Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lance
Washington
Decima Frink
Adeline Weston
George Jarrard
Ward Bonser
Crawfordsville
Dallas Kinney
Carl Andersen
Wellman
Andy Farrier
Brighton
Gary Swift
Legion Meeting in Washington City Hall Tuesday Evening
American Legion post members meet at Washington city hall at 8 p.m. Commander Stanley Chabal notes dues are payable and urges members to come ready to sign up for the new year.
Henley Regatta Origin Date Reported
Henley on Thames England United Press International notes the first Henley rowing regatta occurred in 1839, outlining its historic start and regional significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley-On-Thames
England
UPI
Rom in and Pam Attend Annual IMCA Banquet at Hotel Fort Des Moines
Local residents Mr and Mrs Delmar Rom in and Pam attended the annual IMCA racing banquet at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Saturday night. Special guests were Paul Goldsmith of USAC and Mel Kanyon of Davenport. Kanyon is improving after a severe burn in an accident. Pete Griffeth, Western Auto owner-operator, remains hospitalized after a stroke. Paula Gregory became a public health nurse for Ramsey County after visiting her parents in Des Moines. Twin boys Timothy Andrew and Anthony Douglas born to Larry Krueger and wife in Hudson Iowa. Grandparents Myral Smith Crawfordsville and Merle Krueger Iowa City. A pre Christmas dinner hosted by Edgar Stewart's family included many Des Moines and Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Romin
Pam
Fort Des Moines
Paul Goldsmith
Mel Kanyon
Davenport
Kanyon
Pete Griffeth
Western Auto Store
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Paula Gregory
St. Paul
Minn
David Gregory
Paula
Ramsey County
City of
Larry Krueger
Hudson, Ia
Timothy Andrew
Anthony Douglas
Timmy
Tony
Chris
Myral Smith
Crawfordsville
Merle Krueger
Edgar Stewart
Bruce Gardner
Cindy
Merle Gardner
Michael Fisher
Mark
Des Moines
Walter Bauer
James Stancer
Jim Boyd
Billy Joe
West Chester
Richard Paul
Washington
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UPW Association
Marion Avenue
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Paul Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Polaroid
Olincup
Walgreen Agency
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Rebekah Club
IOOF
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Wayne Knapp
Pleasant Hill Cwf
Ethel Swift
Women of
Moose
Moose Home
Little Flower Circle
John Mattes
Walnut Women’s Club
Rodney Letts
CES
Rural Women’s Club
Grant Humston
Heights
State Cafe
Jerry Simmering
F.T.D
Wolf's Flower Shop
Dennis Franzen
The
Advertising Council
Council For Financial Aid To Education
Newspaper Advertising Executives Association
Henley
Iowa
Logan Jewelry
Bruce Gardiner
Time Loan, Inc
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