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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1967

Page

3

December dinner at Y Interprets Christmas Spirit

Seventy senior citizens and guests attended the December dinner in the Y community room, with a large turkey donated by Mr and Mrs James McQuaid. The program featured devotions flute solos a dramatized Innkeepers Wife Christmas readings and carols. January dinner set for Jan 23 hosted by Max Owen. Edith Harwood to present Canary Islands slides during Travel program.

James McQuaid Kerrs McQuaids Lois Williams Ann Brock Dorothy Luckenbill Cherry Brinning Christ Mary Masson Magda Ahmling Max Owen Edith Harwood Canary Islands Kerr Des Moines Commission On Aging Iowa Washington’s YMCA Charles Morris Mary Wesleyan Guild Marion Swanson Homer Godwin Mike Brice Guild M. O. Smith Marsh Atkinson Saddle Club Fairgrounds Cleo McCoy Lyle van Winkle Vic Holzworth Gary Murphy Alvin Shebeck Howard Marquis

Coast to Coast Store owner recovers after surgery

Floyd Bloeser, owner of the Coast to Coast Store, underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is doing well, with plans to return home in a few days possibly by the end of the week.

Floyd Bloeser Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Toastmasters at Captain's Table Dinner Club

Ralph Martin served as toast master for the Toastmasters Club meeting at Captain's Table. Howard Lanning was table topics chairman. Five minute speeches were given by David Miksch on Candlelight and Cookies, Charles Twinam on Cheating at Exams, and Frank Patterson on The All American Fowl. The group meets each Wednesday evening for dinner at Captain's Table and welcomes any interested person.

Ralph Martin Toastmasters Club Howard Lanning David Miksch Charles Twinam Frank Patterson

Public affairs club hosts Christmas program and club gatherings

A series of holiday events is detailed with multiple groups meeting for Christmas activities. Mrs. Herbert Campbell and co hostesses led an afternoon luncheon. readings and songs accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Stewart and Mrs. Paul. Snowball Club and HH Club held gatherings with readings, gift exchanges, and plans for future outings. Members contributed to charity and discussed January meetings.

Herbert Campbell M. L. Crawford Bruce Campbell Richard Paul Edgar Stewart Paul Campbell Neal Hall Marion Hall Ward Liebe Larry Griggs Charles Dickens Glenn Fuhr Robert Redlinger HH Club Don Applegate Dave Williams Merle Bates Don Libe

Manton Addresses Y's Men On Southeast Asia Role

Dr Thomas Manton executive director of the Stanley Foundation in Muscatine spoke at a Washington Y's Men's club ladies night about U S involvement in Vietnam and the region. He urged a political solution rather than full military withdrawal while not exiting the area. Wives attended the meeting after dinner and a Christmas party for Y's Men children was planned for next Tuesday with Santa visiting. Richard Weeks presided. Robert Day introduced the speaker. Leon Hillma led group singing.

Thomas Manton Stanley Foundation Muscatine Southeast Asia United States Washington Y’s Men’s Club Manton Asia Vietnam Y’s YMCA Children of Y’s Santa Richard Weeks Robert Day Leon Hillma

Women’s Bowling Lane Leaders League Points

Carson leads with 36 points followed by Ainsworth Bank and Roe Heating in the top positions. Scores show Carson 2395 Roe 2302 Ainsworth 2461 McCleery-Cumming-Minick 2581 Squire Shoppe 2467 Minick 2457 Jack & Jill 2385 Bryn Mawr 2385 leading team and individual performances. High scores include McCleery 2581 and Squire Shoppe 2467 with team game marks 905 and 896 respectively. Individual high: Ward 548 series and Potter 536. L Hysell 202 game with Potter and Ward at 201. Leading averages list Miller 173 and McGill 169.

Carson Ainsworth Bank Squire Roe Jack & FB McCleery - Cumming - Minick Las Ainsworth McCleery Squire Shoppe Minick Jack & Jill Bryn Mawr B Ward H. Potter L. Hysell B. Ward

Washington social calendar for Thursday and Friday events

Thursday schedule includes CES at 6 p.m. family pot luck at Temple with Santa, Women of Moose enrollment at 8 p.m., KC executive board at 7 p.m. and KC Hall event at 8 p.m. VF W Post Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m. family Christmas party, double deck club at 7:30 p.m., 50 cent gift exchange, and a county home gift for Cooperative Dinner. Friday lists Bethlehem Commandery turkey dinner at 6:30 p.m., WSCS Christmas Tea at Halcyon House with nursery, Rebekah Lodge 7:30 p.m., UPW Circle II luncheon at 12:30, Republican Women coffee at 9 a.m., CWF meeting 7:30 p.m., executive board 7 p.m. Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 6:30 p.m. with potluck, grab bag gift, and 8 p.m. dance led by Paul Carruthers.

CES Temple Women of Moose Moose Home KC Hall Hall Vella Hotle Richard Stewart Bethlehem Commandery WSCS Halcyon House Rebekah Lodge IOOF 1St Presbyterian Upw Claude Kilgore Richard Stephens Christian Church Legion Hall Paul Carruthers

Mc Cutchen Couple Move to Long Beach Address

Mr and Mrs C R Mc Cutchen of Long Beach California formerly residents of Washington have moved to 3435 East First Street Apt 12 Long Beach California 90803 They request friends here remember them at Christmas time.

C. R. McCutchen Long Beach Calif Washington East First Street Apt

Past Noble Grand Circle Elects New Officers

The Past Noble Grand Circle met at Mrs. Harold Brock home with Mrs. Brock presiding. New officers elected were Mrs. D. O. Butler president, Mrs. Brock vice president, Mrs. Myral Smith secretary, and Mrs. M. D. Lee treasurer. The group voted to send $5 to the ILOOF Home at Mason City for Christmas treats and to send gifts to shut in members. Prizes in banco went to Mrs. Smith, Edith Weidner, Mrs. Butler and Ruth Williams. Mrs. Oral Mayo received the door prize.

Noble Grand Noble Grand Circle Harold Brock Brock D. O. Butler Myral Smith M. D. Lee Mason City Banco Smith Edith Weidner Butler Ruth Williams Oral Mayo Wayne Brock

County Fair Board to Meet Saturday

George Horn president of the Washington County Fair Board calls a meeting for Saturday night December 16 at 7 30 p m to discuss proposed changes in exhibits and entertainment for the 1968 county fair all board members urged to attend

George Horn Washington County Fair Board

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