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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1962

Page

2

OES Elects Officers at Thursday Meeting

Mrs Joe Bauer was elected worthy matron and Hal Dunham worthy patron of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple. Other new officers include associate matron Mrs Richard Paul and secretary Mrs Delbert Zager. Open installation set for Jan 12 with practice Jan 3 at 7:30 p.m. Christmas program themed Message of Christmas presented by Mrs Walter Bauer.

Joe Bauer Hal Dunham Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Harold Strum Dunham Richard Paul Walter Bauer Delbert Zager Ted Crone Dwane Shalla

Tarkio College student returns home for Christmas

Larry Woods of Tarkio College, Tarkio, Mo., arrived home Thursday to spend Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods and brother Bryce. The Woods welcomed a nephew, Kirksten Ray, born December 12 in St. Luke's Hospital, weighing 9 pounds 1% ounces, with a sister Robyn Lynn. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Berkhoff.

Larry Woods Tarkio College Tarkio, Mo Claude Woods Bryce J.L. Babcock Cedar Rapids Kirksten Ray St. Luke's Hospital Robyn Lynn C.P. Berkhoff

Club Bridge and Club Meetings Fill Busy Thursday

Bridge at the Mason ic Temple saw two tables in play with high score to Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger and second to Mrs E L Rouse. Rebekah Club held a Christmas program and exchange with refreshments. Walter Smith Sunday School Class held a cooperative dinner and elected officers. Anti och Social Club hosted a Christmas luncheon with secret sisters and orphanage gifts. Women of the Moose heard a welfare officer talk and planned a car caravan for seniors on Dec 17. College of Regents to run Christmas party at County Home on Dec 21. A joint Moose meeting is set for Dec 19.

OFS Pinochle Club Masonic Temple Myrtle Neiswanger E.L. Rouse Howard Wagner Rebekah Club Wagner Harold Brock Charles Dumbrieger John Beemblossom Emma Barnett Dumbrieger Myrtle Morgan Florence Hoyt Walter Smith Lyle Wilcox Scott Wilcox Charles Rademaker Merle Smith Clarence French Dale Lance Antioch Social Club Wayne Mangold Fred Coakley Jay Hough Marvin Crile College of Regents Loyal Order of Moose

Washington Social Calendar Busy Week of Local Groups

All notices due by 10 a.m. for first publish and run three days ahead. Friday events include Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at Halcyon House and Christmas party with potluck. Saturday offers CES gatherings at Temple and Legion Hall gift exchange. Sunday features St Anthony Circle family supper at St James School cafeteria. Monday calendars White Shrine Bridge dessert at Winga Cafe and Rainbow Girls at Mason Temple. Tuesday lists VFW Auxiliary and Garden House activities with crafts and cooperative luncheon.

Wesleyan Service Guild Halcyon House Rebekahs Brighton Ces Masonic Temple Temple Legion Hall Bob Yerrington St. Anthony Circle St. James School Winga Cafe Rainbow Girls Garden I Ed Squire VFW Garden Orva Scott First Presbyterian Olive Watson

Des Moines man to return from Blairsville trip

Dion O Loughlin of Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs Harlan O Loughlin returns this evening from Blairsville Pennsylvania where he attends a three week estimatics course at Yale Technical Institute He is a claims adjuster for United Fire and Casualty Company in Polk County and twelve surrounding counties Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Joe Evanovich Becky and friends in Cedar Rapids Kansas City and Wichita relatives gather for holidays with Mrs Bordwell and family in town

Dion O'Loughlin Des Moines Harlan O'Loughlin Blairsville O'Loughlin United Fire and Casualty Company Polk County Yale Technical Institute Joe Evanovich Becky Cedar Rapids Investor Diversified Services Evanovich Wichita Kan Joe Evanovich Sr Kansas City

Hospital admissions and births record for Washington area

On The Record Hospital lists admission yesterday Bertha F Williams of Washington and Frank McKune of Washington both for medical reasons. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Conaway Muscatine and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Porter Rolland Baird Cotter, plus a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ed Boone Iowa City. Dismissals include Mrs William Guenther and son Washington, Mrs Larry Beenblossom and son Columbus Junction, and Mrs Keith Bloomer and son Columbus Junction.

Bertha EF. Williams Washington Frank McKune Willam Conaway Muscatine Porter Rolland Baird Cotter Ed Boone Iowa City William Guenther Larry Beenblossom Columbus Junction Keith Bloomer

Car Dealerships Feature Broad Lineup of Makes

On The Record lists new car brands and agents including Mercury Chevrolet Buick Willys Ford Lincoln Chrysler Oldsmobile Pontiac and more. Dealers cited are Richard Dale Anderson Merlin L Crawford Harlan A Stubbs Leonard E Malmberg Donald A Latta Jos F Knotek Duane F Longwell Roger Lee Borup Fletcher Motor Co Don F Kirchner William E Lewis Ray Blankenhorn Robert L Ryner Ira B Saunders Jimmie L Davis among others.

Richard Dale Anderson Mercury Robert Friese Chevrolet Merlin L. Crawford Harlan A. Stubbs Leonard E. Malmberg Buick Donald A. Latta Willys Jos. F. Knotek Ford Duane F. Longwell Roger Lee Borup Fletcher Motor Co Don F. Kirchner William E. Lewis Pontiac Ray C. Blankenhorn Lincoln Robert L. Ryner Chrysler Charles Or

Crayne Honored Among 50 Iowa State Home Economics Scholars

Rosann Crayne, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Crayne of Washington and an Iowa State University student, is one of 50 home economics students honored in Ames for scholarships and campus activity. Brown-Tom Brown of Washington swims for Iowa Wesleyan College and helped defeat Culver-Stockton College in a midweek dual meet, lining up as part of the 406 yard freestyle relay team and is a son of Mr and Mrs Edsall Brown.

Brown Tom Brown Washington Iowa Wesleyan College Culver - Stockton College Tom Edsall Brown

Christmas Meeting Hosts for Walnut Women's Club

Fight members of the Walnut Women's Club visited Mrs. Everette Lewis for a Thursday afternoon Christmas gathering. Miss Janice Keller and several club members attended the event.

Walnut Women's Club Everette Lewis Janice Keller

Christmas gathering at county home honors children guests

The report notes children as special guests and a roll call response describing their Christmas gift opening at the house. Mrs. Harlan Neuhart led the business, with Mrs. Elmer Wulf and Mrs. Herbert Ferrell on the gift committee for the County Home. The table featured many Christmas cookies and Miss Keller helped Mrs. Lewis serve refreshments after the social.

Harlan Neuhart Elmer Wulf Herbert Ferrell Tee Miss Keller Mrs. Lewis

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OES Pat Batterson Lloyd Neiswanger Wolf's Flower Shop Maude Schmoeller Joe Falk Walter Smith Class Antioch Women OF THE Women of the Moose Social Service Committee Payne Marshall Welfare Office U. S America U.S Treasury Tment State Bank Washington, Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Kcil Vernon Feuverhelm Carson St. Rita Circle Paul Horak White Shrine Bridge Don Willson Kathy Janice Susan Marty San Francisco Calif Hunter Paul Horak & Son Insurance Agency Tele Marshall-Minick Marshall's Evening Journal Iowa Turkeys W. Madison Ben Franklin North Side Square Blue Cross Blue Shield West Nae Visiting Nurse Nursing Association Wome Care Service Home Care Association von Anesthesia Westers Saibuns Gubin Pital Liberty Buiding Informa Blue Wie Bob Stevenson
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