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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
5
Dear Abby answers readers on face lifting honesty, radio etiquette, bragging, and personal advice. The column notes no surgeon guarantees satisfaction, suggests consulting a plastic specialist, and explains vanity, consent, and self-esteem in everyday situations.
Two church circles met Tuesday evening at First Presbyterian with Circle IV hosted by Mrs. Floyd Polis and Helen Breese at a pot luck. Devotions on a Christmas theme were led by Mrs. Albert Lay, with Miss Margaret Applegate conducting the study and cards prepared for shut ins. Circle V, hosted by Mrs. William Horton, included devotions by Mrs. Koehler and a program by Mrs. Richard Dare on The Birth of Christ in Prophecy and Gospel.
Mrs Charles McClung and Miss Edith Cranston hosted 16 members of the Eve ning Literature group at the UP Home Monday night. Refreshments were served, then Mrs W W Nolin led the business meeting and read from the club constitution. Miss Helen Lackey directed a holiday program with quizzes and Christmas legends followed by a carol sing. Guests included Miss Mattie Black Miss Ella Gordon Mrs George Kerr and Mrs Hastie.
Sandy Hayes of Stephens College Columbia was chosen Queen of the Foresters at MU Forestry Club Christmas formal. The Dec 12 event at the Presbyterian Student Center drew 150 couples. She received roses a $10 gift certificate and small gifts. her escort forestry major presented her photo. Hayes is the daughter of Mrs Louise Hayes of Washington.
Mrs Glenn Gordon led the West Chester Women’s Relief Corps meeting at KP Hall with sixteen members present. Mrs Gordon was elected president for the coming year, with officers Clem ent Griffith, Clarence Lynn, Fred Chalupa, Orville Griggs, Archer Augustine, and Margaret Smith continuing in their roles. A social event is planned for Monday December 28 at 2 pm.
Eighteen YW wives and guest Mrs Richard Knupp met Tuesday in Y rooms to paint and prepare for Christmas. Coffee and cookies were served by Mrs Dallas Kinney and Mrs Robert Dimit. The group reported 196 49 distributed last month and packed food baskets for Christmas. A bushel of apples was sent to Iowa City Veterans Hospital, and home made candy to Mt Pleasant Mental Health Institute. The auxiliary planned a city women’s bowling team and entered the State VFW bowling tournament amid a cooperative supper meeting at 6:30 pm Thursday with meat and coffee provided. A birthday box donations and an attendance prize were noted, and a Christmas gift exchange followed.
Hawk Eyes lead series with 2071 while Optimists trail at 2062. Team games show Optimists 720 Hits and Mrs 700. Top individuals include Cloyce Zie glowsky 576 and Lela Miller 540 in series. Wayne Marston 217 and Dee Walley 214 lead games. Marcia 532. Other series include Judy Childs 490 and Sue Lowe 454 with Judy Childs 200 and Sue Lowe 178 in games.
The Washington Jr High 8th grade basketball team defeated Muscatine West 23 to 21 at Muscatine Tuesday. Washington shot 25 percent, Muscatine 23 percent, with Washington missing 22 free throws. High scorers were Mark Myer and Mike Richart with 6 points. Ingstad led Muscatine with 9. Next game set for January 11 against Muscatine Central at Washington.
The Mootharts team topped the action with a 2721 series and 919 and 917 games. Hometown and Crawfordsville posted strong 2696 and 2523 team totals. Individual names Mootharts White and Moothart also posted notable 213 and 201 games.
Highland School reports progress on a new building with the gym steel frame up and north wing roof ready. The football field may be reseeded due to wind damage. The district expects completion for the 1965 66 school year and has accepted bids for a sound system with direct office classroom communication, plus AM FM radio, record player and TV for the student commons. Wrestlers at the high school post a 1 2 record as 11 varsity and eight B team matches are typical per meet. Christmas programs feature band and vocal concerts across the district with multiple performances and holiday dances scheduled, and classes will dismiss for vacation from December 23 to January 4.
In a team series Deep Rock 2777 defeated Shell Oil 2733. Deep Rock led in team game 987 to 982 over Sorrel with individual stars L Walby 655 and H Wolf 575. In games L Walby rolled 249 and B Koehler 215 led for the opponents.
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