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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1961

Page

2

Wells Hanson Repeat Vows In Methodist Church Ceremony

Miss Julie Jo Wells and Donald Lee Hanson wed in a single ring ceremony at the local Methodist chapel with family present. The bride wore white satin and net with pearl-studded accessories. attendants included Greta Wells. After a New Orleans honeymoon the couple will reside in Mt. Pleasant. the bride is a recent nursing graduate and Hanson attended Iowa State University.

Julie Wells Don Hanson Julie Jo Wells Curtis W. Wells Donald Lee All, Hanson Washington Lloyd Latta Greta Gay Wells Bruce Bailey

Bluebirds Work On Holiday Gifts

Ne Wa Snah Camp Fire girls craft holiday gifts for mothers and rest home visits. Twenty members join at Mrs. Donald Jackson home with new member. gifts include nut cup favors and paper angels. Others meet in West Chester K P Hall and St James basement to make decorations and give treats.

Ne-Wa-Snah Donald Jackson Bluebird News Bluebirds Merry Bluebirds K. P. Hall West Chester Sandy Eckels Blue Bird Wish St. James Reighard Pines Jean Cnossen

Afternoon CWF Christmas meetings held by church groups

Afternoon groups of the Christian Women’s Fellowship held their Christmas meeting Friday afternoon with a Proverbs verse for roll call. Plans were made to visit shut ins at Christmas. Members led prayers, gift exchanges, and refreshments across Dorcas Esther Ruth groups, with notes of various leaders and guests.

Christian Women Fellowship CWF

Bing Crosby Show Tour Of Britain Companions

The one hour special follows Bing Crosby as he traces his family roots visiting a London tearoom pub and courtroom. He teams with British friends Dave King Terry Thomas Shirley Bassey and the Happy Wanderers in a lively cross channel journey.

Bing Crosby ABC Bing London Dave King Terry Thomas Shirley Bassey Happy Wanderers Africa Danny Thomas CBS Uncle Tonoose Hans Conried Andy Griffith Barney Don Knotts Andy Mayberry Society Hennesey Chick Jackie Cooper Martha Abby Dalton Hawaii Ben Casey Dr. Casey Vincent Edwards Ellen Parker Joan Hackett C&t NBC Andrew Bentley John Newland Philip Bourneuf Antoinette Bower Jack Paar Hugh Downs Marc Connely John Tolan Oscar Brown Jr Betty Johnson

Kline attends Luziers Line party. wins prize

Mrs Harold Kline attended a Christmas dinner at the Ott Hotel on Tuesday and earned second prize, a black stole, in the year's sales contest. The next meeting is planned for Des Moines in April.

Community Groups Schedule for Monday to Wednesday

Social calendar lists meetings and events across clubs in West Chester and Crawfordsville with times at YW rooms Captain's Table and local churches. Activities include dinners gift exchanges potlucks Christmas crafts and officer elections among groups such as YWCA WSCS Pythian Sisters and Catholic Daughters with venues like St James School Moose Home and Civic buildings.

American Home Frank Crone American Home II Darrell Ross Legion Auxiliary Legion West Chester St. James Home Alma Hearne Holland Group Claire Gray YWCA Gerochs Circle Baptist Church Sam Weeks White Cross Noble Grand Circle Moyral Smith Cers WSCS Church West Chester Pythian Sisters Catholic Daughters of America Richard Paul Bob Hoss Wayne Knapp

Circles of Methodist WSCS Hold December Meetings

Circles 1 through 9 of the Methodist WSCS met Friday afternoon with varied Christmas programs. Hosts included Mrs. Paul Snakenberg and Circle leaders led prayers, read Luke’s Christmas story, presented devotional and missionary talks, and served prayers and refreshments. Members and guests total many attending across circles, sharing carols and readings.

Methodist WSCS Circle 1 Paul Snakenberg Frank Dittmer Lester Fry Walter Smith Smith Tom Carson Maynard Brown Ideals Magazine Floyd Blankenhorn Circle 2 Latta Paul Shearer Blankenhorn Althea White Marion Huston Luke Marion Augustine Spiritual Life Howard Wreht Fred Fisele H. J Prenneman

Mrs Statler Hosts Merry Mixer Club Christmas Lunch

The Merry Mixer club met at Mrs. L F Statler’s home for a 1 o'clock lunch with fourteen guests at two decorated tables. Doris Parcell assisted. a brief business meeting included a Christmas story read by Mrs. Clement Griffith, a rab bag gift exchange, and carol singing. Birthday and anniversary gifts were given to members. next meeting is with Mrs. Jess Harteler January 3.

Doris Parcell Clement Griffith Jess Hartéler

Saddle Club Holds Holiday Turkey Dinner and Party

Washington's Saddle Club held its annual turkey dinner and Christmas party at the Legion rooms Wednesday night with past officers as the committee. Santa spoke to children, giving candy and coins to 50 attendees. Keith Murphy led the business meeting and announced a trail ride planned for Sunday at the William Dusenbery home if weather allows.

Washington's Saddle Club Legion Rooms Santa Keith Murphy William Dusenbery Merle Warner Mt. Pleasant Washington Club

Mrs Sherman Hosts Chapter J PEO Meeting

Mrs Florence Sherman hosted Chapter J of PEO Thursday afternoon with assistance from Mrs Ralph Bauer and Mrs Pearl Frain. Devotions were led by Mrs Lloyd Latta and the president, Mrs Sherman, conducted the business meeting. Mrs Ward Heaton presented the program Around the World in Crafts showcasing handmade Christmas decorations. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Bill Shannon.

Florence Sherman PEO Ralph Bauer Pearl Frain Lloyd Latta Sherman Ward Heaton Bill Shannon

VFEW Junior Unit Decorates Napkins For Hospital

Members of the VFW Junior Unit met at the VFW Hall with seventeen attendees led by Mrs Francis Reed. They decorated napkins to be sent to Knoxville Veterans Hospital in January and noted dues due by December 41. A Christmas party is planned for December 15 with a 50 cent gate. Bonnie Gray served treats.

VFW Francis Reed Knoxville Veterans Hospital Bonnie Gray

St Paul Guild Christmas Meeting Highlights

Members of the Women's Guild of St. Paul church met Thursday afternoon at 1 30 pm. Mrs Guy Stuckman led with the Story of the Christmas Tree Devotions and Into All the World Together. Mrs Edward Ziexlowsky gave a meditation. Marty Westen and Carla Custer with Bruce Feuerhelm performed a musical selection.

Women's Guild of Edward Ziexlowsky Fort Wayne Marty Westen Carla Custer Bruce Feuerhelm

Halcyon House Activities Highlight Weekend Programs

Reverend Ray Blair led a Psalm service with Halcyon House youths while Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger escorted guests to a Christmas concert. Mrs. Vera Bailey hosted the Fortnightly Club Afternoon Literature session.

Ray Blair Reading Lloyd Neiswanger Halcyon House Vera Bailey Arthur Daylin R. F. Shannon Frank Crone Winifred Beockhart Blanche Foster Davenport Karen Foster John Coates Cecil Long Wiliam Hammer Richard Peterson Washington Floyd R Mathews Council Bluffs To Guild A. C. Peterson Wendell Aden Robert Arthur Jerry Ridley George Dimitt Keck Wesley Acres Board Halcyon House Board

Wesleyan Service Guild Dines, Musically Delights At Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild held a 6 90 dinner at the Methodist Church with the meal by Mrs Maxwell, Mrs Pease, Mrs Fox. A program titled Christmas with Grandma Moses featured Mrs Rademaker, a devotions session led by Mrs Bagge, a solo, and assisted organ music plus a cello solo by Alice Hunter.

Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Don Maxwell Thora Pease Elsie Fox Lloyd Latta Grandma Moses Charles Rademaker Foster Bagge R.A. Baum Rademaker Alice Hunter

Agnes Anderson Circle of Baptist Church Meeting

The Agnes Anderson Circle of the Baptist Church met Friday afternoon at Anderson Circle with Mrs Charles Walker leading the devotional and Mrs Harold Brock as program chair presenting a skit Living Echoes of the Holy Family featuring Mrs Walter Starr and Mrs Brock. Refreshments followed.

Charles Dawson Agnes Anderson

Marriage License Issued to Stalder and Wulf in Washington

Ronald Ray Stalder and Elaine Margaret Wulf both of Washington received a marriage license at the clerk’s office in the courthouse this morning December 9.

Ronald Ray Stalder Elaine Margaret Wulf Washington Court House

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Meetings

Groups IL Four Five and two at Marion Avenue church held meetings with devotions Bible study and business sessions. Speakers included Mrs H L Walker on John Miss Inger on Sudan adventure and life in Korea. Nine to fifteen members plus guests attended each gathering with refreshments served and new year books distributed.

SM. Fishburn Helen Wiley Inger van Winkle H.L. Walker P. F. Whisler William McConnell Sr Miss Mclintyre Rene Musaad Sudan Ge U. P John Owen Miss Asklin Emma Warner Margaret Beveridge Bob Livingston Korea Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Maude McCreedy Picken John Helen Lackey Ethel Herderson Hawai Alaska Miss Henderson Joe Foster

Brown returns home from Veterans Hospital visit

Edsall Brown came home Friday after three and a half weeks in Iowa City Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Jim Harris and daughter Jenifer are in Centerville at her father Arthur Morlan's illness, weather permitting. Mr Harris plans to drive to Centerville tonight.

Edsall Brown Veterans Hospital Iowa City Jim Harris Jenifer Centerville

On The Record Hospital Admits Friday Notable Patients

Mrs Kermit Hinshaw of Richland admitted Friday. Charles Dumberger of Washington admitted for surgery. Fred Telford of West Chester admitted for surgery. Mr and Mrs Donald Allen of Keota welcomed a son Friday.

Kermit Hinshaw Richland Charles Dumbrieger Washington Fred Telford West Chester Donald Allen Keota

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