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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
2
Listings of community club meetings and social events from Wednesday to Sunday include dinners, potlucks, pot lucks, dances, luncheons, and exchange gifts. Groups such as World War I Barracks Auxiliaries WCTU and various church circles appear with times, locations, and small donation details.
Twenty three members gathered Tuesday evening in St James cafeteria. Hostesses were Mrs Ben George Mrs Irene Heck Mrs Marie Hora and Mrs Celeste Hora. Mrs Harold Sobaski led the business meeting and Mrs Robert Curley gave the treasurer's report. No meeting is planned for January. the next gathering is February 18. Prizes were won by Mrs Carl Holvik.
Hospital admission yesterday included Mrs Myrtle Long and three Washington medical patients. discharged today are Mrs Katie Kauffman of Wayland Mrs Mary Hiller of Washington Mrs Russell Conrad and daughter of Wayland and Mrs Ed Rich of Washington.
Washington welcomes the Don ald Herbst and the Robert Dahl families to the community. They have been officially greeted by the city hostess, Mrs. Robert Swift. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Herbst of 425 East 11th Street have moved here from Cedar Rapids. They have Debra and Diana, 13-year-old twin daughters, and also Randy, 9, and Donna, 3. They are Protestants. They all enjoy spectator sports and he also plays golf. He is a Mason and is the manager of the International Harvester Store. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahl and their children, Lisa, 6, Dalane, 5, and Vincent, 1, are now residing at 503 West Third having moved here from Boone. He is the new manager of the Fareway Store. They belong to the Catholic Church. They enjoy music and bridge and other cards. He is a member of the Elks lodge.
Lincoln School hosted two nights of performances by fourth through sixth graders. Directed by Miss Mary Ellen McNeill, the musical One Christmas told a story of Christmas in other lands, drawing large crowds.
Mrs. Ed Rich moved from the local hospital to Happy Haven Home in Lone Tree. Laris Sherman of Winfield entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City Tuesday and will have surgery Friday with room 325 for visitors. Mrs. W. J. Masson left Tuesday for Christmas with her daughter and family in Chicago after a time with her granddaughter Nancy Smith of Cleveland. Mrs. Harold Cumming went to Littleton Colorado to spend holidays with her son-in-law John Folsom and family. A joint VFW Post and Auxiliary meeting is planned Thursday at 6 30 pm with cooperative supper. meat and coffee provided.
A large gathering at the West Chester church for the Friendship Sunday School Class potluck featured turkey dressing and rolls provided by officers. Jerry Higgins of Kalona spoke on Philippines experiences and possible mission work. The Christmas program included tree trimming by older children and gifts to Rev. and Mrs. Kinzler. Officers named were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stout president, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Griffith vice president, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dusenbery secretary treasurer. The group sent a Christmas food wagon to the Kinzlers and sung carols led by Helen Stewart. A New Year’s Eve party was announced for the Mangold home.
Employees of the McCrory McLellan Green Variety Store at 110 South Iowa Avenue in Washington received cash Christmas gifts on Friday December 11. Manager E C Welty distributed the gifts, along with a festive letter from Samuel Neaman, President of M M G, thanking staff for their loyalty and cooperation in 1944.
The Glen Gordons invited the Dutch Creek Flyers 4-H Club to their home for the December meeting. Jim Sheetz and Tom Walker were elected to County 4-H Council. Tom Walker spoke on "Giving a Party." Games, refreshments, and gifts complemented the gathering.
The item lists the Washington Evening Journal staff positions and roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, Stoward Hazen as Production Superintendent, and additional staff. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays, Christmas and July 4th, with postal classification and press associations. It also references mail subscription rates and circulation affiliations.
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