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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

2

Mrs. Wolf Installed as UPW President at Christmas Program

The United Presbyterian Women General Association installed Mrs. Calvin Wolf as UPW president for the new term at the First Presbyterian Church. The program Cradle Cross Crown featured readings and music led by Mrs. Robert Huber with Mrs. Mary Booth as narrator and Mrs. Don Beye as soloist. Other officers named include Mrs. Russell Bannister vice president and secretary and Mrs. L. B. Eicher treasurer, plus department heads for fellowship and world service. The group approved a mission donation to the Selbys in West Pakistan and the Livingstons in South Korea and read letters of appreciation from several supporters.

General Association United Presbyterian Women First Presbyterian Church Calvin Wolf UPW Robert Huber Mary Booth Don Beye Irv” Whitham Wolf Russell Bannister Harvey Davis Jerry Simmering L. B. Eicher Glenn Conard Dale Connell Bannister

Mrs Glenn Knupp Heads Health Board

Mrs Glenn Knupp was elected president of the Washington County Health Improvement Board at Winga's Cafe. Twelve board members attended. Mrs Sam Rodgers of Wellman was chosen secretary treasurer. Robert Stevenson of Blue Cross and Blue Shield spoke briefly. Norman Jensen, local hospital administrator, reported on hospital improvements.

Glenn Knupp Washington County Health Improvement Board Winga Sam Rodgers Wellman Robert Stevenson Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance Company Norman Jensen

Washington Social Calendar Notices for Various Groups

Notices list upcoming meetings and events for HJ Club WRC Golden Age Club TTT chapters Y Wives and other local organizations. Activities include meals, Christmas parties, pot lucks, craft sessions, and charity events scheduled across Monday to Wednesday at venues like YWCA, temples, cafes, and the county home.

YWCA Floyd Blankenhorn Milo Sorden Frances Patton W. J. Masson

Local News Bits Highlight Community Personalities

Jimmy Kent recovering at home after open heart surgery in University Hospitals Iowa City. Luziers Cosmetics honors Harol d Kline for top year sales with jewelry and crystal bowl set. Robert Gillesby attends YMCA conference in Detroit. family visits in Iowa. Guthries cancel 50th wedding anniversary plans due to sister in Des Moines hospital after heart attack.

Jimmy Kent Burton Kent University Hospitals Iowa City Harold Kline Luziers Cosmetics Ottumwa Kansas City D. D. Guthrie Moline

OES Past Matrons In Meeting at Keota

The O E S Past Matrons gathered in Keota for a 7 o'clock dinner at the Federated church followed by a quick business meeting and Christmas gift exchange. Mrs Ellen Krause was elected president and Mrs Helen Bowers as vice president.

Catherine Malley Ellen Krause Helen Bowers

College Crisis Helps You See What You Need

A public service notice urges readers to support colleges by ensuring modern lab space, classrooms, and qualified teachers. It directs inquiries to HIGHER EDUCATION Box 36 Times Square Station New York NY and notes cooperation with The Advertising Council and Newspaper Advertising Executives Association.

Box Times Square Station New York N.Y

Halcyon Notes At Halcyon House And Surroundings

A schedule of visits and gatherings at Halcyon House includes Miss Anna Dawson as guest, and multiple local friends visiting in the weekend. The West Chester Methodist Church MYF staged a Christmas play titled Joy to the World with a 12 country portrayal. A travel talk through the Great Lakes to Canada was given by Miss Lackey and Miss Williamson. Guild members decorated the lounge for Christmas and expressed thanks for rides and companionship.

Anna Dawson Halcyon House MYF West Chester Clyde Crile William Andre Guild Robert Arthur Wendell Eden A. C. Peterson Gerald Ridley

UN Stamp Folder and 1962 issues offered for sale

The United Nations Postal Administration in New York offers a souvenir folder with a glassine envelope containing all 1962 UN stamps. Priced at $1.25 plus 15 cents return postage, two to four folders cost 20 cents postage. The first UN Development Decade stamps release is February 4 1963 for the Geneva conference. Also noted are new issues from Fernando Po Ifni Rio Muni and Spanish Sahara and others from West Germany Albania Haiti Nicaragua and coat of arms stamps.

United Nations World Organization U.N U.N. Postal Administration New York UN Postal Administration Geneva Fernando Po Ifni Rio Muni Spanish Sahara West Germany Albania Haiti

Camp Fire Girls Leaders State Membership Rules and Meetings

Camp Fire leaders explain that membership spans Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups and that girls may join at any time and work on age appropriate ranks. Over nine, girls learn the Law, watch word, insignia, slogan, seven crafts, honors and history. Weekly meetings cover Wishing Blue Birds Busy Blue Birds Helpful Blue Birds La Petite Blue Birds Da Ken Ya Camp Fire with crafts, carols, gifts, and treats.

Camp Fire Camp Fire Girls, Inc Blue Bird Cal Little Karen Slandon Beth Cheyney Cheerful Blue Birds Don Libe Marion Cady St. James School Diane Franzen la Petite Blue Birds Robert Porter Patsy Porter George Krogmeier Walker Davies Judy Weik Judy

Spurgeon Store Cited In November Sales Competition

Washington's Spurgeon store was among 28 of 56 in a chain cited for sales accomplishments in a November contest. Clerks sharing the citation include Mrs. Lyle Embree Mrs. Ben George Mrs. Max Goodlander Mrs. T. E. Jackson and part time workers Mrs. Maurice Meyer Mrs. Clifford Campbell and Marcia Curl.

Washington Spurgeon Harold Johnson Lyle Embree Ben George Max Goodlander T. E. Jackson Maurice Meyer Clifford Campbell Marcia Curl

TV Highlights and Tonight Schedule Summary

NBC presents The Tunnel a 90 minute documentary on building an escape route under the Berlin wall detailing 59 East Berlin fugitives. The lineup includes Its A Man's World The Macauley Profile Lucy Show Danny Thomas Ben Casey David Brinkley Journal and Stump The Stars with guests Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.

NBC Berlin “Wall East Berlin

Date Delight from What's Cookin edited collection

A recipe for Date Delight with dates walnuts and butter cake baked in a 7 by 11 pan and served with burnt sugar sauce. The dish uses butter sugar eggs flour baking powder milk dates and walnuts with a burnt sugar custard sauce and whipped cream folded in.

Bridge Club

Marion Avenue UPW Observes Christmas Meeting

Seventy members and guests of the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women met at the church for a Christmas dessert hosted by circle leaders. Retiring president Mrs. David Livingston poured at the tea table as carols, prayers, readings, and a reading from the Pakistan missionary family were shared.

Marion Avenue United Fresbyterian David Livingston Cloyce Stewart William Stewart Mike Wheelan Art Witthoft Roger Sherman Livingston Robert Robertson Francis McConnell Richard Bordwell Papoose Go Merry LeRoy Selby Pakistan Hannah Kimmelshue Robert McFarlane Luke W. W. Nolin Margaret Beveridge UPW

Hospital admissions and births from local area

Yesterday admissions include Deborah Jaspering Crawfordsville Homer Jarrard Washington and Mrs Abbie Walton West Chester. Births: William Swift's family in Washington welcomed a daughter. Glenn Bender's family in Kalona welcomed a daughter. Discharges today include Edna Caldwell Washington Lorence Marek Riverside Mrs Everett Hauenstein Wayland Carla Moore Washington and Frances Patton Washington.

Deborah Jaspering Washington LaDonna Bell Crawfordsville Homer Jarrard Abbie Walton West Chester William Swift Glenn Bender Kalona Edna Caldwell Lorence Marek Riverside Everett Hauenstein Wayland Carla Moore Frances Patton

Michigan Man Calls On Kalona Relatives

Kalona Iowa December 5 Clayton Mikesell of Tecumseh Michigan visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Carl Pickeral and family. Families and neighbors shared meals and social visits including the Delmar Ebersole Lynn Miller Cleo Troyer group. Several residents planned winter trips to Texas and Iowa City while others hosted dinner guests on Sunday.

Mrs. Fickler Richard Hover Iowa City Antonia Hudson Kalona Clayton Mikesell Tecumseh Michigan Carl Pickeral Maurice Bender Kenney Henry Muller Flam Christner Delmar Ebersole Lynn Miller Wellman Cleo Troyer Emma Boller Gertrude Brenneman Texas Brenneman Milburn Krabills Duane Tyler W. D. Hocasteder Overland Park, Kansas Mr. Tyler State University of Iowa

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