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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1967

Page

3

Social and club news highlights from area groups

Jaycee Ettes Club hosts seven members with feather flower craft. White Shrine holds Christmas ceremony at Masonic Temple with initiation of Gladys M. Dicks and William Potter and social hour. DAR meets. president general message read. candle making program. donation to Ernest Lemmon. next meeting Jan 9 for hospital sewing. Washington County Registered Nurses Association Christmas potluck features Charmenaires musical program.

Neal Hall Ron Goff Boyd Siefkas Masonic Temple Ralph Greenlee Greenlee Shepherds Gladys M. Dicks William Potter Donald Lins Don Batterson Edna Peters Blanche Foster Donald Sheetz Myrtle Neiswanger Marvin Tweeton Dave Walter Dar The Daughters of the American Revolution J. W. Helscher Edgar Stewart Charles Hotle Elizabeth Clark Lawrence Whisler Ernest Lemmon M. J.cruise Washington County Registered Nurses Association Nurses Home Norman Jensen Marie Barrows John Whittaker Charmenaires Ray Carter Bob Foster Jim Barnes Ed Jarrard

Marion Avenue UPW Christmas Program at church

The United Presbyterian Women of the Marion Avenue church hold their final meeting of the year on Friday December 6 at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall The program features music and scripture related to Christmas Circle VII leader Mrs Donald Stout presides The Innkeeper s Wife is portrayed by Mrs Wayne Brock during the year s Wealth and Poverty theme Prayer led by Mrs Lester Luckenbill New officers for 1968 will be installed Hostess group is Circle VI.

United Presbyterian Women Marion Avenue Church Fellowship Hall Donald Stout Circle VII Wayne Brock Lester Luckenbill Circle VI

Dan Fisher to mark 90th birthday in Kalona open house

Dan J. Fisher, a Mennonite minister and retired farmer active in community affairs, will be honored with an open house at the Farmers Savings Bank community room in Kalona on Sunday after noon, December 10, from 2 to 4 30 p.m. His birthday on December 14 will be noted. relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Kalona Dan J. Fisher Farmers Savings Bank Fisher

Land transfers list shows multiple sale and partition actions

Eva Petersen transfers to Alice Florke land in section 33 74 9. Orpha Gugel as executor of E J Yoder deeds to Philip A Mills lot 15 McConaughys addition Washington. Philip A Mills deeds to M John Owen lot 15 McConaughys addition Washington. Everett W Hauenstein and wife deed to Earl F Lemley lot 10 Mootharts first addition Washington. Freida Petersen deeds to Ervine Petersen land in section 33 74 9.

Eva Petersen Alice Florkeland Orpha Gugel E. J. Yoder Philip A. Mills McConaughy Washington Philip A. Millis M. John Owen Everett W. Hauenstein Earl F. Lemley Moothart Freida Petersen Ervine Petersen Land Sec

Antioch Women Host Surprise Breakfast in Coakley Home

Women from the Antioch neighborhood gathered at the Coakley residence for a Christmas season breakfast hosted by Mrs. Fred Coakley and Mrs. Wayne Mangold. Entertainment featured seasonally themed games by Mangold and a gaily decorated serving table.

Antioch Fred Coakley Wayne Mangold Coakley Keith Huber Robert Kleese Marty Dale Miller Connie Lisa Larry Lynne Edward Peiffer Merle Thrapp Harold Wehr

Quigley-Davis nuptials at Letts

Sandra Jenine Quigley became the bride of Robert Edward Davis at the Letts Methodist Church on Sunday November 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Richard Eis at 2 30 p m before an altar of white gladioli and blue carnations. The bride wore an ivory taffeta gown with a Sabrina neckline lace trim and Watteau train. Attendants included Gomer Davis Max Quigley and Sam Patterson. A reception followed and the couple will reside on Crawfordsville Route 1 after November 24.

Crawfordsville Sandra Jenine Quigley Robert Edward Davis Letts Harry Quigley Alfred Davis Richard Eis George Crist Patricia McComae Venice Gomer Davis Memphis, Tenn Max Quigley Sam Patterson Dick Griffith Dennis Tisor Randy Davis Jed Rodgers Fairfield Davis Louisa - Muscatine High School Winfield High School

YWCA to Offer Girls Activity Tickets in New Year

Beginning January 1 the YWCA will sell activity tickets for girls aged 8 through high school. Tickets cost 7.50 and are required to participate in YWCA activities. The program outlines sessions in baby sitting art knitting charm school gym and swimming with age specific schedules and an extra charge for swimming lessons.

YWCA

Anti Zoning Meeting Set For West Chester Lodge Hall

Residents invited to an anti zoning gathering at the West Chester lodge hall on Monday at 7 30 p m. Organizers aim to discuss local land use rules and potential impacts on the community.

Lodge Hall West Chester

Local Hairdressers Association Hosts Christmas Dinner

The Willows hosted a Christmas dinner and gift exchange for the local unit of the National Hairdressers Association. Thirteen members attended along with four guests. The January 9 meeting will feature Marcia Robertson as host.

National Hairdressers Association the Willows Marcia Robertson

Washington social calendar notices

A compact listing of community events runs Wednesday through Friday in Washington. Various clubs and church groups meet at local venues such as the Masonic Temple Captain's Table Halcyon House and Brighton CES, with times ranging from noon to 9:30 p.m. Activities include potlucks, exchanges, travel programs, luncheons, classes, and Christmas events. Ensuring participation, many groups call for transportation arrangements and item donations.

Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Little Flower Circle Ray Minick Suzannah Wesleyan Service Guild T.J. Pease

Handcraft leaders host meeting with Christmas program

Mrs Scott Wilcox welcomed Handcraft Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger leading. Members read Christmas Is Sharing by Pearl Buck and recited Bible verses. A memorial for late member Mrs Orva Scott was given by Mrs L L Loveless. Christmas music by Mrs Wilcox followed by light refreshments. Gifts benefited the County Home. Gary Murphy gave a New Zealand travelog for Vigilant Sunday School Class at First Presbyterian Church. Home Builders Class joined for potluck and program led by Rev Dr Dales Buchanan. Officers were re elected: R J Dawson president Elizabeth Clark vice president and assistant secretary Archie Bower secretary treasurer. Kitchen committee: Robert Roberts Harvey Davis and Elizabeth Clark.

Scott Wilcox Lloyd Neiswanger Pearl Buck Orva Scott L. L. Loveless Wilcox Pearl Parcell D. O. Butler Gary Murphy New Zealand First Presbyterian Church Dales Buchanan R. J. Dawson Elizabeth Clark Archie Buwer Robert Roberts Harvey Davis Clark

ISU Press Publishes Simplified Diet Manual Study Guide

ISU Press in Ames Iowa releases a new Simplified Diet Manual Study Guide to aid food service staff in health care facilities. Dr Arthur P Long Iowa Public Health Commissioner endorses in service training and diet accuracy. The guide, created with Iowa Department of Health and Iowa Dietetic Association input, uses questions and blanks to teach menu planning general diet modifications and patient specific diets. It covers the four food groups elderly care liquid and soft diets low fat diabetic and sodium restricted options. The spiral bound manual costs $1.90 and is available from bookstores or the ISU Press in Ames Iowa.

Ames Iowa Arthur P. Long Iowa Commissioner of Public Health Iowa State University Press Food Service ISU Iowa State Department of Health Iowa Dietetic Association

Democratic Women board meets Tuesday in Washington County

The Washington County Democratic Women executive board met at the home of Mrs.Marcella Vitteo Tuesday evening with Mrs. John Elliott presiding. Reports were given by committee chairmen as members listened to taped speeches by Senator Ted Kennedy and Governor Harold Hughes from the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner.

Washington County Democratic Women Executive Board Marcella Vitte Toe John Elliott Ted Kennedy Harold Hughes

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations list

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen superintendent. It notes publication in the afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and mentions newspaper associations and bureau affiliations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Reet Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Towa Daily Press Ass'n Towa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

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Nurses Association Marion Avenue UPW Dan Fisher L. G. Robertson Aery Ward Quigley-Davis Richard George Peauty Dial E. Main Russell Bannister FOE Hall Y. Delta Alpha Friendship Club Harold Klopfenstein HEO Club Christian C W F Martha Group Deane Clingman Priscilla Group Harold Beenblossom St. Paul Women’s Fellowship Homemakers Club Louis Larsen Creative Livings Richard Stewart Roger Stout Esther Gladys Putman Dorcas Group Clarence Brown Jr Ruth Group Ray Leon Methodist Wscs M. M. Schell John Walker Keith Vetter Halcyon House M. O. Smith Mabel Rehfeldt Harold Stephens Brighton Ces UPW Association S U Press Doug Democratic Women Board Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Wwe Coos Knott’s Berry Farm East Side Square
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