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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1963

Page

2

Rainbow Dance Committees Plan annual event at Armory

The Rainbow Dance will be held Friday December 27 at 9 p.m. at the Armory on the west edge of Washington. No invitations issued. all couples invited with special invitation to Eastern Star and Master Masons sponsors. Tickets 1 dollar at the door. Dick Sallard's orchestra plays. Decorating led by Mary Carson Ann Morrison Jenna Chorpening and Janet Talbot. Rainbow girls assist with decorating Roberta Batterson Penny Long Kay Turnipseed refreshment committee. Publicity posters by Mary Carson.

Armory Washington Eastern Star and Master Masons Dick Sallard Mary Carson Ann Morrison Jenna Chorpening Janet Talbot All Rainbow Girls Roberta Batterson Penny Long Kay Turnipseed

UPW Circles Hold Final Meeting of Year

Three circles of the First Presbyterian Women met Friday afternoon for study on Strangers in Exile. Christmas devotions and gift exchanges marked the session, the last for the year with changes in membership planned next year.

First Presbyterian

Nina Bowers Circle Meets With Mrs Mayer Hostess

The Nina Bowers Circle met Thursday with Mrs. Charl Mayer hosting. Eleven members and two guests attended, including Mrs. Richard Peterson and her son and Mrs. Dorothy Ar of Long Beach, California. Miss Carol Forgey presented a program on Missions in India. Miss Lucile Forgey led devotions. Mrs. Mordice Hughson conducted the business meeting. Refreshments closed the afternoon.

Nina Bowers Charl Mayer Richard Peterson Dorothy Ar Long Beach Calif Carol Forgey India Lucile Forgey Mordice Hughson

Washington Social Calendar Notices for First Pubs

All notices due by 10 for lay date of first pubs. Saturday events include Ainsworth CES Christmas party at Masonic Temple 6:30 p.m. and Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday items cover dessert, cards, and a Christmas gift exchange. Tuesday lists craft meetings, county Home gifts, VFW Auxiliary activities, and several potlucks and exchanges. Continuous items note time and place changes and Christmas activities across clubs and circles with multiple venues.

Masonic Temple White Shrine Bridge Wingas Temple Masonic Temple Arden 1 Carlton Wilson

Directory of Local Attorneys and Medical Practitioners

A compact list of professionals includes LOUIS J. KEHOE attorney with Jeffry Building office and OL 3-3991, LIVINGSTON DAY & BATES with Robert Day and Robert Bates in charge of Abstract Dept. at 204 West Main St., GEORGE F. MORRISON and MORRISON-IRA MORRISON at 213 South Marion Ave, MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD at 211 W. Washington St, STEWART & SHEARER at 225 West Main with Abstract Dept., DR. P. L. ETTER osteopathic physician in Journal Building with OL 33903, and OPTOMETRISTS listed under the section.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd W. Washington St Attorneys At Law John c West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Harley returns from Apple Valley visit and hospital notes

Mrs. Charles Harley has returned from Apple Valley California after a three week visit with her son Major Dwight Harley and family. Major Harley was home on leave from Fort Mosaic duty. Dwight Hayes had surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City two weeks as patient. Mr and Mrs Mordice Hughson host guests Willard and Ada Ar of Long Beach California. Lawrence Whisler names son Todd Olin born Dec eleven at local hospital eight pounds nine ounces. Mrs Leroy Gunnarson becomes Phillips Drug Store clerk and bookkeeper. L A Jones undergoes therapy at Mercy Hospital Iowa City room four fifty one.

Charles Harley Apple Valley Calif Major Dwight Harley Major Harley Formosa Dwight Hayes Veterans Hospital Iowa City Iowa Lawrence Whisler Todd Olin

Out of Town Orders for Cut Flowers and Plants

Request to place out of town orders for cut flowers and plants for affordable delivery by mail. Notes a range of Poinsettia and other popular Christmas plants remain available.

Camp Fire and Blue Birds News Roundup

Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds share weekly activities. Meetings at Camp Fire rooms led by Mrs. Mc Canady and others report candy sales, mitten tree donations, and plans for Dec 16 carol sing. Various troops wrap gifts, sing carols, and prepare Christmas projects including mitten drives for needy children. Officers named. overall service and crafts noted.

Camp Fire Girls Blue Birds Camp Fire Board Campire Mc Canady Paul Shearer Sheir Dae Dallmeyer Tata Giff Morrison Oelce Fir Irls Keith Williams Jr

Record of Births and Medical Admits in Washington and Kalona

Yesterday and Today entries list hospital admissions for Mrs. Cora Schulty and Israel Hoxworth of Washington in medical care. Births include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Miller of Kalona and a series of named individuals from Kalona Washington and Wayland.

Cora Schulty Washington Israel Hoxworth Calvin Miller Kalona Ismassea Mary Ropp Laura Mathis Wasington Dan Boone Diane Helfrich Katie Wenger Wayland

Walnut Women and Moose Clubs Plan Christmas Activities

Walnut Women’s Club held its Christmas party with 12 members and 6 children, sharing poems and a St Luke story, plus 24 varieties of cookies and slippers for the County Home. The Moose auxiliary met with 15 attendees, planning hospital visits and a Social Service Chapter night on December 19. The Ano ch Social Club exchanged gifts and packed a box for a service member, voting $5 for a TV and planning gifts for departing members. The Anoch meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Marion Renoux and Mrs. Verne Colliver in January.

Walnut Women's Club Lyle Wilson Milton Schnicker St. Luke Wilson Lukavsky Neuhart Ed Letts Women of the Moose Moose Home Veterans Hospital Howard Curl Harold Brock Ray Stale Letts Academy of Friendship Secret Pal Club An|och Marion Renoux Verne Colliver

Bowling high scores and team results reported

Burlington Vermont area bowling results show team Brown leading with 2541 in the team series and 925 in a team game, while Rawfordsville Legion trails at 903. Individual leaders include Dally Anderlin with 510 in series and Weik 215, Doyle Brown 209, among others. Separate note: a school bus purchase in a nearby city is described as funded by 6 million trading stamps, with WDOT radio promoting a stamps drive for the Sisters of Mercy at Mount.

Brown Rawfordsville Legion Dally Anderlin Doyle Brown Weik D. Brown Burlington, VI UPL WDOT Sisters of Mercy At Mount

WSCS and Halcyon House Tea Friday In Halcyon House

The Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Halcyon House Guild held a joint Christmas Tea Friday afternoon at Halcyon House with 89 members in attendance. A play It had been in Bethlehem and a carol portion highlighted the event. Circle X led the program while Miss Mercer presided over a guild business meeting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Halcyon House Guild Halcyon House Edna Merser Circle X Bethlehem Joe Evanovich John Welk Wilfred McCreedy Wendell Ben Mary Neal Lampkin Joseph Bruce Campbell Carlton Mangold Herb Osincup Ie Keating Richard Paul Wiliam Deaton Miss Mercer Olive Miksch Eden Llowing Committee Walter Messer Charles Kennedy Lyle Wilcox Wylie Anderson Carlton E. Stutsman Marsh Atkinson WSCS Ind Lloyd Latta Dee Fellowship Hall

Friendly Families meet for luncheon

AINSWORTH December 9 The Friendly Families Club met with Mrs. Dale Johnston for a Christmas luncheon. All 12 members and Mrs. Johnston's mother Mrs. Wilbur Shantz of Washington attended. Birthday cake was shared by Mrs. Frame baked by Mrs. Clarke Jeifer. Members shared candy recipes and exchanged gifts. Next meeting January 8 with Mrs. Carl Roberts.

Ainsworth Friendly Families Club Dale Johnston Johnston Wilbur Shantz Washington John Frame Clarke Jeifer Carl Roberts 4 Corners Club May Carson Pearl Bitting Crawfordsville Westminster Guild Cotter Presbyterian Church James Podaril Jim Skubal Ronnie Baird

Dr and Mrs Vorheis to move to East Lansing

Riverside December 10 Dr and Mrs M W Vorheis will move to Lansing Michigan January 1 where Dr Vorheis will join the Michigan State University faculty and teach at the Veterinary school He was associated with Dr H E Weimer DVM since August 1962.

Riverside M.W. Vorheis Lansing Mich Vorheis Michigan State University Veterinary H. E .Weimer Vince Pyle Wellman Don Davisson Vaughn Vance Davisson Cedar Rapids Globe ‘Rotters Coralville Mary Shebanek Mercy Hospital Happy Haven Nursing Home Lone Tree William Shebanek Mary Albert Mellecker Mellecker Bob Mellecker Walter Shebek Leo Huff Man Ed Shebek Paul Shebek Francis Mellecker Bernard Mellecker Marvin Yetty Paul Knebel Pat Knebel Philip Francis Zeman Leo Mellecker Marvin Simon Tom Walsh Cletus Mellecker Buck Kraemer Jane Knebel John Walsh Bill Naval Hospital Jacksonville Fla Ensign Williamcksonville

Gordons Host to 4-H Members Holiday Gatherings

Florence Augustine reports on activities around Gordons hosting 4-H members for a Dutch Creek Flyers Christmas party. Community updates note visits, birthday celebrations, a wedding of Loreta Murphy to Dwayne Samuelson, and a Christmas party at the Gordon home with neighbors and relatives in the Hardscrabble area.

Marvin Crile Penny Loreta Kay Murphy Dwayne Samuelson James C. Bowen Keota Nora Wehr Virginia Allen Fickling

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