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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

3

Local News: Rural Visits and Hospital Updates in the Midwest

Mr and Mrs N Smith of Marceline Missouri returned home after visits with Mrs Will Sickles. Robert Greene improves at Mercy Hospital Burlington in room 513 and enjoys cards from friends. he lost an arm in a farm accident. Wesley Drayfahl is released from University Hospitals Iowa City after a several day stay. Mrs Mina Brannen hosted guests Mrs Julia Branchflower Mrs Mattie Nicola and Mrs Maud Hering Wednesday.

N. Smith Marceline, Mo Will Sickles Robert Greene Mercy Hospital Burlington Mr. Greene Wesley Drayfahl University Hospitals Iowa City Mina Brannen Julia Branchflower Mattie Nicola Maud Hering

Rosemary Club salad luncheon funds aid YWCA party

Mrs Wes Lavely hosted the Rosemary Club at a 12 30 p m salad luncheon. Members donated 1 each for the YWCA Christmas party replacing the usual exchange. Mrs Harry Drake won the high. County News Briefs Aid Children. Two Iowa State University students from the area will serve as big brothers and sisters to Hospital School for Severely Handicapped Children this month. Jay Klopfenstein of Washington is big brother to Gary Beilke of Coon Rapids. Shirley Bush of Wellman is big sister to Bruce Helmrichs of Manchester.

Wes Lavely Rosemary Club YWCA Harry Drake State University of Iowa Big Brothers and Sisters Santa Jay Klopfenstein Washington Gary Beilke Coon Rapids Shirley Bush Wellman Bruce Helmrichs Manchester

Score and Mrs Shirley Augustine at bridge event

Bridge played at three tables with score tallies recorded for participants including Mrs Shirley Augustine.

Shirley Augustine Low

Christmas Ideas From Marion Hobby Club Women

The Marion Hobby Club met with Mrs. Orlin Leichty on Wednesday. Members displayed homemade gift ideas including pillow tops, letter holders, and doll clothes. Mrs. William Petratz and Mrs. Will Harry Rader received secret sister gifts. Jan 3 hostess will be Mrs. Charlie Davison, while Mrs. Marilyn Thatcher will present an extension lesson. A cooperative February dinner with Mrs. Rader was approved. Card for Mrs. Clark Wagner, recuperating from surgery, was signed by members. Twelve members and five children attended. Cohostesses were Mrs. William Potratz and Miss Mildred Kupka.

Marion Hobby Club Orlin Leichty William Petratz Will Harry Rader Charlie Davison Marilyn Thatcher Rader Acard Clark Wagner

Prenuptial Shower Honors Elaine Wulf

Elaine Wulf slated to wed Ronald Stalder on December 10 was honored at a Bethel Church shower Wednesday evening. Church members hosted guests and entertainment included music and games as gifts were opened by Janet Wulf Charlotte Wulf Ruth Wulf Marjorie Wulf and Bonnie Campbell. The table featured red and white bride elect colors with refreshments served by Mrs Miksch and Mrs Stalder. About fifty guests attended.

Elaine Wulf Ronald Stalder Bethel Church Elaine Janet Charlotte Ruth Marjorie Wulf Bonnie Campbell Elect David Miksch Raymond Stalder

Marriage License Issued to Hanson and Wells

Donald Lee Hanson and Julie Jo Wells both of Washington were issued a marriage license at the clerk's office in the courthouse this morning December 7.

Donald Lee Hanson Julie Jo Wells Washington Court House

Coalition Expected to govern Santo Domingo balance of power

Informants say a seven member coalition junta will replace President Balaguer with a brief transition before elections set for May 1962. A cabinet meeting was called for 3 pm CST as soldiers and police guard streets and shops remain closed amid an anti-government strike.

Balaguer

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