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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
2
The YMCA hosts a World Carnival this Saturday December 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Washington venue with over two contest booths offering prizes for all ages. Winners may receive ball point pens, record albums, shoe polish, dry-ex, door prizes include meals for two, and more. The YMCA closes at 2 p.m. to prepare. volunteers are asked to assist with setup.
Don Lins and Wm Dusenbery lead Vigortone field staff in recognizing 260 dealers and wives in Washington area and across branches for the Red Carpet Holiday awards. A banquet on January 13 at the Armory in Cedar Rapids will feature the Vigortone quartets, the Vigortones and the Vigortonettes.
Our Poinsettias are especially nice this year and ready for holiday enjoyment. Order now by calling 653 2652 to arrange delivery or pickup. Wolf's Flower Shop.
The Rev Ed Fairman of Pittsburgh will speak to Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church junior and senior high youths and parents at 5 20 Sunday afternoon Dec 11. A cooperative snack supper accompanies the program. Fairman, area executive for the Commission of Ecumenical Mission and Relations, is a Pittsburgh native and former pastor and air force chaplain.
The Christian Social Concerns commission hosts an open meeting with Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Keith Vetter on Sunday December 11 at 7 30 p m in the church parlors. Area residents are invited to attend to discuss vital legislative issues with the local legislators.
Rural Women’s Club held its Christmas meeting with 12 members and guests Mrs. Will Marie Sr. and Mrs. Roger Schuerman of Ainsworth, data shows business led by Mrs. Ron Goff, gift exchange, carols, and plans for January’s annual dinner hosted by Mrs. Duane Redlinger. The Merry Makers Club met with Mrs. Elizabeth Young. secret sisters were revealed with an exchange, and birthday gift to Elsie Benson. Mrs. Richard Young supervised hosting duties and January hostess duties noted.
Seven adult classes are listed as probable for the Mid-Prairie Community School District annual program. Likely offerings include Beginning Bridge, Vocal Music, First Aid, Knitting, Modern Math, Welding, and Sewing. The first meeting for all except welding is Monday January 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school. Registration and fees due then.
The Dance Club of Columbus Junction sponsors a square dance Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the new VFW Hall on Highway 76 north of Columbus Junction. Everyone is welcome. Dean Hartzell will be the caller.
Washington Rotarians and wives plus guests attended the annual Rotary Club Christmas party at the YMCA Community Room. Grant Price of WMT spoke on Broad cast News development and industry challenges. Longtime member L A Jones was honored for 41 years of service. guests included John Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge, district governor.
Two motorists Lyall G. Roth of Weyland and Chrystal Ann Morgan fined 11 and 10 dollars respectively for speeding. Steve Craig Bealer paid a 10 dollar fine for a stop sign violation. Police report a break in at Smart Distributing Store East Washington Street with the safe dial mocked but nothing missing. report logged at 10:13 p.m.
Wheat and soy futures exhibit uneven gains and dips across December March May and July contracts. Grain prices peak near 182 and 184 per bushel while soybeans hover around 298 to 302 with July and May notes, reflecting fluctuating demand and harvest expectations in a Chicago market brief.
Community listings show Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 20 pm in the church lounge on Friday, plus Brighton CES at the Masonic Temple. Saturday plans include HJ Club at Kalona Bank with rolls and ice cream, and a cookie drive for shut-ins. Monday features Wash Away Tops Club installation at VW rooms with dinner, White Shrine Bridge, literature with Mrs Mabel Rehfeldt, and several Christmas gatherings at the Masonic Temple. A long sequence of club meetings emphasizes Christmas meals, gift exchanges, table settings, and reservations for future events at Captain's Table and other venues.
Local items report Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson hosting Spurgeon Store employees at Captain's Table with a social evening and Christmas bonuses. Vernon Witting attended the funeral of Carl Nittmann in Knoxville, son-in-law of A M Black Sovereign Grand Master of Odd Fellows. Lane W Jarvis returned from overseas service after fourteen months, discharged at Fort Dix and visiting relatives in New Jersey. Mrs Homer Mount returned from Florida, with multiple visits in Miami Hialeah and Palm Beach areas. Ernest Gideon is hospitalized in Iowa City for observation. Mike Brice returns from radio training in San Diego to spend leave with his parents before submarine school in New London Conn.
Eight Pleant Hill CWF members met Thursday with Mrs Ethel Swift. Six children and two guests attended including Mrs Merritt Wellington and Mrs Doug Chalupa. Mrs John Ganon read the Christmas Story from Luke while Mrs Dale Darbyshire led the lesson using World Call questions. Mrs Howard Caldwell conducted the business meeting. Members shared a Bible verse or Christmas item in roll call. January gathering planned with Mrs Naomi Kephart.
Hospital admits include Ralph Zeck and Rev Humphrey Owen both in Washington, with medications listed for Donaldson Wai cal and Mrs Vina Manussier A Riverside birth records a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Mast and to Mr and Mrs James Wertz A remand listed for Raymond Steinbeck of Rubio and Mrs Ralph Solomon of Conesville
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