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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

Page

3

Scenes From Kitchen Window Winter Reflections and Wildlife Notes

Readers reminisce on era hardship and winter scenes as 18 below appears. A Cedar Rapids Legion banquet with wheat and coffee is noted along with gifts for Mom and a humorous look at houseplants and manure scents. Bird feeding and a shy rabbit under Luckey’s porch prompt reader Qs on cranberry orange relish with non cal sweetener.

B.T.U Hanford Post No. 5 The American Legion Cedar Rapids Coffey Wheat Bunny Luckey

Dennis the Menace Column Wishes for a Merry Christmas

Hank Ketcham offers warm 1962 greetings from the Highland Social Club. The note extends best wishes to readers and Marge as the new year begins, hoping dreams come true.

Recalls to Duty in United States Navy and Family News

George Richardson, home on furlough, had leave canceled and returned to his Charleston base by plane from Chicago. Kenny Allan Holmes’s baby daughter Kristina Kay born weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. Mrs. Donald Fagen hospitalized with broken ribs after Dayton Corner collision. Canton notes NFL origin in 1920 when the American Football League formed.

Keota George Richardson Navy Charleston South Carolina Chicago Kenneth E. Holmes Kenny Allan Holmes Kristina Kay Kenny Peru Indiana Donald Fagen Dr. Speaker Dayton

Highland Social Club Christmas Salad Luncheon Held

Seventeen members hosted by Mrs Gladys Carson shared a cooperative salad luncheon on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Oren Carr. Members revealed secret sisters, exchanged gifts around the tree, and plans were made to aid service members and TB funds.

Highland Social Club Gladys Carson Oren Carr Roy Steele Wilbur Chalupa John Krotz Charles Chalupa

Television Schedule And Lineup Details For Local Station

TV guide lists valued daytime and evening programs including news weather sports and late shows. It features Perry Mason The Defenders Gunsmoke Wagon Train and How to with Mr. Rogers style shorts along with cartoons and nature segments for a full week’s broadcasting grid.

Talks on Berlin To Be Resumed

The United States and Britain will resume diplomatic feelers to Russia on Berlin in early January. Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson and Sir Frank Roberts are to approach the Russians with approval from 12 of 13 NATO members, France opposing until Moscow signals willingness to negotiate.

Paris UPI United States Britain Russia Berlin Llewellyn Thompson Frank Roberts NATO France Maurice Couve de Murville Charles de Gaulle

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

On the record, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Keota was admitted yesterday. A correction lists Mr. and Mrs Everette Stapp of Columbus Junction with a son and Mr. and Mrs Larry Morgan of Ainsworth with a daughter. Dismissals include Charles Dumkneg er, Keith Norton, and Mrs. John Kurtz of Washington.

Mary Thompson Keota Everette Stapp Columbus Junction Larry Morgan Ainsworth Charles Dumkneger Keith Norton John Kurtz Washington

Halcyon House Activities Highlight Weekend Guests

Halcyon Notes list weekend visitors at Halcyon House including Mrs. Mayme Squire and sister-in-law from Burlington. Social events featured a WSCS December meeting hosted by Mrs. Blanche Foster, a Christmas Tea celebrating the Guild’s first anniversary, and Christmas carol groups led by Camp Fire girls.

Mayme Squire William Squire Burlington Richard Stewart Wilder Bell A. E. Braley Iowa City H. J. Braley Circle IV Methodist WSCS Blanche Foster Roy Stewart Olga Rathmel Ray Blankenhorn Ward Essiley James Brooks Dr. Kyle

Cub Scouts Gear Up for December Pack Meeting at VFW Hall

Cub Scout dens prepare for a Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Den I Den II sang carols and made ornaments for the pack party tree. Den II members bring 50 cent gifts for exchange. Den III and IV worked on centerpieces gifts and stories. Kevin Caldwell Richard Choate led refreshment. Tom Cady Mike Cady and Pat Whittaker performed and led opening and closing.

VFW Hall M. R. Flickinger A. P Fitzgerald Eugene Chalupa Rodney Davisson Dale Bower den I den Il Paul Shearer Glenwood School den Il Kevin Caldwell Richard Choate den Vil Raymond van Zile Glenwood Tom Cady Mike Cady Pat Whittaker Mike Jack Marston

Hickenlooper Considers Senate Policy Chair Post

Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper said he has not decided whether to run for the Senate GOP policy chairman seat left by Styles Bridges. He noted a 50 50 chance and said he has not sought the post adding he may help shape leadership from the sidelines.

Washington UPI Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Senate GOP Styles Bridges Hickenlooper United Press International Len Leverett Saltonstall K-Mass Saltonstall Bridges

Mrs. Dawson Elected President of Class

Mrs. Dawson was elected president of the Baptist Christian Builders Class for the next year. Vice president is Mrs George Norman, secretary treasurer Richard Weeks, historian Mrs. Alton Clark, and leader Mrs. Charles McConnell conducted devotions on the theme Follow the Star. Marion Snodgrass read Bethlehem Two Weeks later, and a get well card was signed for Howard Hays. The Ellingsworths hosted nine members with guests Rev. and Mrs. Richard Peterson.

Don Ellingsworth Baptist Christian Builders Richard Peterson Charles Dawson George Norman Richard Weeks Alton Clark Charles McConnell Marion Snodgrass Bethlehem Howard Hays Charles Me. Connell

Walter Smith Class Christmas Party Draws Fifty Five

The Walter Smith Sunday School class of the Methodist Church held its annual Christmas dinner at the social hall with 55 attendees. A short business meeting named new officers, and the program included prayers, a Bible reading, hymns, and musical numbers by the group and guests.

Walter Smith Methodist Church Lloyd Enke Milo Steele Lloyd Latta Blanche Harvey Scott Lyle Wilcox Alice Hunter Robert Wilcox Audrey Chmelar Robert Steele Latta Harvey Clare Wehr Wittiig Anne Courtney

St James Circle Meeting Led by Mrs Krogmeier

Mrs Krogmeier led the St James Circle gathering at Mrs N E Hansen home. Mrs Lloyd Walker chaired a short business session and plans were made for a January social event. Several quizzes entertained followed by a gift exchange with attendees Mrs Marvin McClure Mrs Le Roy Moriarty and Mrs Richard Brown.

George Krogmeier St. James Circle N. E Hansen Lloyd Walker Krogmeier Marvin McClure Leroy Moriarty Richard Brown

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