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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1966

Page

3

Washington social club notices calendar serves all groups

Social and club news lists events and deadlines for a Washington calendar. Meetings include Ainsworth CES 8 p.m., Mason Temple dinners and exchanges, Harmony Club gift swap, UPW Circle VI church gathering, Friendship Club baby gift, Rural Women’s Club Christmas exchange, OES sessions, Pleasant Hill CWF candy drive, YWCA Holiday party, and many group meetings with dates, times, and special collection requests for charitable causes.

Marion Ave Vernon Elgin Ralph Witthott Joe Kauuffmans Rural Women's Club Leo Marie Walnut Women's Club Milton Schnicker OES Masonic Temple Rebekah Club Pleasant Hill Ethel Swift WCA Whizzers

Luncheon and club gatherings noted for service group Saturday

Members and circles report a series of meals and meetings including a 12:3 pm luncheon at the church hosted by Mrs Harvey Holden, a 8:15 am breakfast with Mrs Dave Livingstone, 1:30 pm home visits, and afternoon circle activities at Halcyon House. Other events include Methodist WSCS, Wesleyan Services Guild, and a Christmas dinner with Mrs Dot Bauer. Bring cookies for shut ins.

Dennis Lee Steven Marion Ave UPW Circle 1 Qpe San Francisco Harvey Holden Dave Livingston Ralph Kleese John Owen Methodist WSCS J K. Latta Halcyon House Circle MI Mabel Rebfeldt Walter Duvall Re, Thomas J.W. Helseher Cirle Merle Turnipseed Ralph Robertson Paul Shearer Keith Vetster Methodist Wesleyan Services Guild Christian Cwf Hazeleen Academy Esther Dora Wagner Dorcas Group William Putman Ruth Group Ira Morrison Brighton

Car strikes Angus cow near Richland farm

An angus cow was killed about 6 30 a m near the Howard Harras farm on Highway 78 seven miles west of Richland when struck by a car en route to Richland. Kenneth Blackledge of Atlantic the driver was not injured. The car suffered extensive front damage and the cow flew onto the hood breaking the windshield. A Fairfield patrolman investigated.

Richland Howard Harras Highway 78 Kenneth Blackledge Atantic Fairfield

Richland man in truck accident near town

A Thermogas company employee, about two years on the job, was taken by ambulance to Fairfield hospital after a bulk wagon left Highway 78 and overturned in a ditch near the Harold Brooks farm four miles west of town. Roberts is not believed seriously hurt.

Richland — View Noverty Thermogas Company Fairfield Hospital Here Robts Thermogas Harold Brooks Roberts

County Home Christmas Party Planned for December 22

The annual Christmas party at the County Home is set for December 22 at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Women of the Moose who provide the entertainment. Relatives and friends are asked to bring gifts to the Home or leave them at McDaniels Drug Store before that date.

Women of the Moose McDaniels Drug Store

Births Yesterday and Dismissals Today Notice

Births yesterday report lists Dr and Mrs William Westphal Washington welcoming a daughter. Dismissals today note Clarence French Washington. Mrs David Vinton and daughter Hedrick. Mrs Gary Peiffer and daughter Keota.

William Westphal Washington Clarence French David Vinton Hedrick Gary Peiffer Keota

Crossett Jr Robert D Naval Hospital San Diego item

Robert D. Crossett Jr SN 692 86 13 listed with Naval Hospital San Diego California.

Crossett Robert D. Crossett Naval Hospital San Diego Calif

Kalona completes Red Cross drive

The annual Red Cross membership and fund campaign in Kalona is finished, led by county chairman John Butler. A total of 340,60 was raised by Mrs. Ford Skola and her crew of assistants, with many local women aiding in the effort.

Red Cross Kalona John Butler Ford Skola

Local grocers mark anniversary at Jack and Jill Food Center

Dale Funn and Joe Cochan celebrate the first anniversary of their Jack and Jill Food Center on East Washington Street. The Washington veterans have spent 20 years in the food business, marking a year since opening their colonial style store.

Dale Funn Joe Cochan Washington East Washington Street

Women of Moose Plan Cookie Swap

The Women of the Moose coordinate a cookie and candy swap at Thursday evening meeting at Moose Home. Academy members are asked to bring donations for the food basket.

Moose Moose Home Academy

Mid Prairie Invited to Aid in Talent Search

Wellman Mid Prairie High School received a letter from the University of Chicago inviting participation in its seven year old small school talent search program. The university seeks to encourage worthy students to pursue higher education and guarantees to meet admitted students' financial needs through the program.

Wellman Mid Prairie Hinghe School Univers of Chicago University of Chicago

Women of Moose Hold Social Service Night

Women of the Moose meet Thursday at 8 pm at Moose Home for a social service chapter night with no formal enrollment. A candy and cookie swap is planned and Academy members are asked to bring food basket donations.

Tha Group Laurene Knapp Priscilla Group Carl Chalupa Green Meadows I Prairie Flower Missionary Society Robert Jones Women of Moose Moose Home Academy Women of the Moose Moose

Y Wives Christmas Meeting and Handcraft Group Report

The Y Wives met in the community room with 36 attendees. Activities included Christmas music by Mrs. Dw Tschantz and a trio, poetry, piano medleys, and community singing. Handcraft1 held a meeting with readings, a gift exchange, and a Christmas tea. A speaker noted the Jane Company’s new plant opportunities.

Dw ‘Tschantz Claire Keating Herb Osineup Tschantz Richard Paul Paul John Butler Neal Lampkin Leon Hillman Jane Company Arew Price Roberts Norman Jensen Don Fenno Robert Hammer Grover Rosenkild Robert Huber Keith Lloyd Neiswanger D. C. Butler E County Scott Wilcox Ted Johnson Vote Company

Rainbow Girls Plan Carol Sing at Temple

The Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic Temple and canceled the Dec 19 meeting. They will gather at 7:30 p.m. on Dec 12 to sing carols for an Eastern Star meeting. Mrs Merle Lytle hosted the DAR Christmas party and Mrs Archie Buwer gave devotions drawn from Scripture and Helen Steiner Rice.

Masonic Temple Temple Merle Lytle Daughters of the American Revolution Archie Buwer Helen Steiner Rice

NSCAR leader reads Capote tale at holiday gathering

Adele Erb Sullivan president general of NSCAR was read by Mrs. Charles Hotle. Mrs. J. W. Helscher read a modern day story by Truman Capote. Homemade Christmas cookies and candies were served from a garnished table with Mrs. Harold Durst regent touring.

Adele Erb Sullivan NSCAR Charles Hotle J. W. Helscher Truman Capote Harold Durst Regent

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