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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1963

Page

2

Eastern Star installs officers at Mason ic Temple meeting

Mrs Paul worthy matron Elston Bl announces new officers for the Order of Eastern Star as the January installation approaches. Present worthy matron Mrs Joe Bauer and Hal Dunham preside. A memorial service, Santa gift sacks for a Christmas potluck, and donations for shut ins and County Home marked the social hour. 35 members attended.

Richard Paul Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Joe Bauer Hal Dunham Walter Bauer Roy Carter Delbert Zager Ted Crone Dwane Shalla Leo Beauchamp Santa Claus Fred Beye

Mrs Paul Sings Silent Night at Hochstedler Land Holiday

Mrs Paul performed her own arrangement of Silent Night on the piano for Nina Bontrager and Sylvan with the Rainbow Girls singing carols in the Hochstedler land area section 277.

Mrs. Paul Nina Bontrager Sylvan Hochstedler Land Rainbow Girls

Local residents share news of travels and honors

Mr and Mrs Lyle Long returned to Wapelio Missouri after visits with Mr and Mrs Charles Long and other relatives in Washington. Richard A Sandercock, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Sandercock of Cedar Rapids and son in law of Mr and Mrs Robert Arthur of Washington, was promoted to captain in the air force at Ellsworth AFB South Carolina. Capt Sandercock to attend squadron officer school at Maxwell AFB Alabama. graduate of Coe College in 1958 he earned his commission via ROTC and received a commendation medal as training officer at Bunker Hill AFB Indiana. The Zelinsky Gift Store employees held a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the Captain's Table. Mrs Harold Kline attended a Luziers Cosmetics dealers Christmas banquet and sales meeting in Ottumwa as one of five top dealers receiving a company gift. Mrs Hulda O Gier is a patient in Children's Hospital Iowa City care of Dermatology and Rehabilitation Dept room W 114.

Lyle Long Wapelio Charles Long Washington Long Home Hulda Gier Children’s Hospital Town City SUI Hospital Iowa City Iowa Richard A. Sandercock Russell K.sandercock Cedar Rapids Robert Arthur Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base S. C Sandercock Maxwell Air Force Base Ala Coe College Bunker Hill Air Force Base Ind Bertie Arthur Harold Kline Luziers Cosmetics Ottumwa

Two Ladies Observe City Truck Amid Fire Scene

Two women waited at a stop sign as a city truck burned and skidded on slick spots. One woman commented that the coal truck was likely to have little load left when it reaches its destination.

Halstrom-Greiner vows in Cedar Rapids

Miss Carolyn L Halstrom daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard H Halstrom of Paullina Iowa and Alvin J Greiner of Cedar Rapids son of Mrs A G Greiner of Keota and the late Mr Greiner were married Friday morning Nov 30 in St Patrick s Catholic Church Cedar Rapids The bride wore a peau de soie gown with Alencon lace appliques beaded bodice bateau neckline watteau train and silk bow The bouffant veil was held by a crown of crystals and pearls She carried white flowers tied with silver ribbon Mrs Jeff Halstrom matron of honor wore royal blue velvet dress with hat and silver accessories Best man was Vernon B Greiner Ushers were Jeff Halstrom and Doyle E Greiner A reception was at KP Hall Cedar Rapids After a wedding trip to Colorado they reside at 645 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids The bride attended Mankato College and works for Mid West Reinsurance Co The groom works for Wilson Co in sheet metal

Keota Carolyn L. Halstrom Howard H. Halstrom Paullina Alvin J. Greiner Cedar Rapids A. G. Greiner Mr. Greiner St. Patrick's Catholic Church John Heeman Jeff Halstrom Manchester Vernon B. Greiner Doyle E. Greiner Marion KP Hall Marietta Greiner Shirley Wolfe Nadine Heiserman Colorado 16Th Avenue S.W Mankato College Mankato Minn Mid -West Reinsurance Company Wilson Company

Miss Roslyn Chalupa Escapes Mason City Fire Unhurt

Miss Roslyn Chalupa daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Chalupa of near Mason City escaped in her nightclothes about 430 am from a downtown fire that destroyed several buildings. She lost all her possessions but received help from her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Howard Benn. She is expected home for a two week rest after shock and exposure.

Roslyn Chalupa Edward Chalupa Washington Mason City Roslyn Howard Benn Colonial Apartments Parks Hospital

Social calendar notices for holiday week at many groups

Social schedule lists numerous Christmas events and potlucks at temples clubs and auxiliaries. Highlights include Friday at Temple 6 30 p m annual Christmas potluck with meat rolls and a 10 cent gift exchange. Also Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m Miss Emily Bayliss. Saturday Masonic Temple party for members and families 6 30 p m. Rainbow Girls at Temple 7 30 p m. Handcraft I 2 p m Tuesday with County Home gifts. VEW Auxiliary 8 p m at VFW Hall. Christmas crafts and exchanges at Garden and Garden II. multiple church circles and booster club gatherings through the week.

Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Emily Bayliss Ainsworth Cbs Masonic Temple White Shrine Bridge Wingas Rainbow Girls Garden I Carlton Wilson B. B. Bordwell Sr County Home VEW VFW Hall Christ Mas Crafts Booster Club Doyle Jarrard George Jarrard Mas Exchange E.L. Rouse Jaycee Ettes County Home Chapel Baptist Loyal Women’s Class Hutch St. Mary's Circle William Steele First Presbyterian Upw Floyd Polis

Markets Grain Chicago

Chicago markets report grain trading with mixed prices as futures show small shifts. Market participants weigh supply prospects and demand signals amid thin regional activity.

Mission Society Holds All Day Sewing Bee

The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at Mrs. Robert Jones’s home for an all day sewing session to aid Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Longer in Hyannis Massachusetts. Mrs. C C Reeves presided as the president led devotions on Whiter than Snow, with Group I presenting a three act play Facts and Fiction by Mrs. Genheimer.

Robert Jones Prairie Flower Missionary Society Jerry Longer Hyannis Mass C.C. Reeves George Cordes Isaiah Glenn Fuhr Genheimers Africa Genheimer Wayne Knapp Reeves Daryl Bell Don Cave Robert Cave William Ganon Charles Hawkins Cordes Chase Nora Gamon William Gamon Janary

Sinatra paid ransom for son as FBI faces scrutiny

Sinatra paid 240000 to recover his 19 year old son shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Alfred Hart, head of City National Bank, supplied funds on short notice. Unconfirmed reports suggested some notes were chemically treated to track receivers. FBI involvement drew LAPD criticism for not being kept informed, though Parker said information was shared with the agents.

Cayl Singer Alfred Hart City National Bank FBI Sinatra Los Angeles William H. Parker

Rebekah Club elects John Beenblossom president for year

At the Thursday meeting in the 100 Hall the Rebekah Club elected John Beenblossom president for the coming year. New officers include Emma Barnett as vice president Dora Wagner as secretary treasurer. They planned a Christmas program exchange and gifts for honorary members and a $2.50 send to Home in Mason City. Mrs Oral Mayo and Beenblossom ill. January meeting to be led by new officers.

John Beenblossom Rebekah Emma Barnett Dora Wagner Mason City Oral Mayo

Admitted and Births in Washington Area Today

Admitted yesterday Timothy Joseph Weston Washington surgical Sue Ann Lowe Washington surgical Today Diana Helfrich Washington medical William Lee Washington medical Births Today Mr and Mrs Leland Funston Keota a daughter Dismissed Today Mrs Olin Jennings and daughter Columbus Junction Miss Doris Griffith Washington

Timothy Joseph Weston Washington Sue Ann Lowe Diana Helfrich William Lee Leland Funston Keota Olin Jennings Columbus Junction Doris Griffith

Floyd Martin fined for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated

OMVI case where Floyd Martin pled guilty in district court. judge R G Yoder imposed a $300 fine plus costs.

OMVI Floyd Martin R.G. Yoder

Christmas Party For Stural Women’s Club Hosts 14 Guests

Mrs Grant Humston Jr entertained 14 members of the stural Women’s Club and six children at the regular meeting and Christmas party Thursday afternoon. The group sang carols with Mrs Myron Shields on the harp. Mrs Robert Marie read poems. Gift exchange closed the program. Plans were made for January dinner with Mr and Mrs Earl Redlinger. Mrs Grant Humston Sr and Mrs John Waters assisted with refreshments.

Grant Humston Jr Stural Women's Club Myron Shields Robert Marie Earl Redlinger Grant Humston Sr John Waters

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