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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1964

Page

2

Birthday of Christ in Scripture and Music at Halcyon tea

Halcyon Guild and WSCS joined for a Christmas tea at Halcyon House on Friday afternoon. About 75 attendees heard Circle VI present the program titled The Birthday of Christ in Scripture and Music. Edna Mercer opened with a poem, Mrs. Lyle Wilcox led a brief business meeting, and the group shared a Christmas story read by Mrs. Joe Jones followed by Christmas songs performed by Mrs. Milo Serden, Scott Wilcox, and Mrs. M. M. Schell with Schell at the piano.

Christ Halcyon House Halcyon House Guild Woman's Society of Christian Service Edna Mercer Guild WSCS Lyle Wilcox Wscs Circle VI Walter Messer Joe Jones Milo Serden Scott Wilcox M. M. Schell Schell Floyd Blankerhorn

Obituary Correction for William R. Murphy

A correction notes that William R. Murphy of Washington, a surviving son of Mrs. William Murphy, was omitted from her obituary. The record clarifies the name should be included as a rightful survivor in the notice.

Wolf's Flower Shop Holiday Plant Gift Push

A holiday appeal urges readers to donate a penny in a mite box today to double daily for thirty days, promising security from Social Security concerns. The note also promotes thoughtful gifts like plants and cut flowers from Wolf's, highlighting Christmas favorites.

Wolf's

TV Listings Dozens of Classic Shows Across Stations

A dense listing compiles TV schedules with daytime to late night slots for multiple stations. Featured are Westerns, comedies, dramas, game shows, news, and kids programs including Zane Grey Flipper Mr Margroo Gunmoke Lassie The Saint Meet The Press and Captain Kangaroo.

Mr. Margroo Kentucky

Social calendar highlights weekly notices and gatherings

Notices remind readers to submit social calendar items by 10 a m on publication day. Events include Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 6 30 p m with a 50 cent grab bag gift, IOOF and Rebekahs activities, a family Christmas party at IOOF Hall, Sunday church groups with potlucks and reminders to bring baskets and dishes, Rainbow Girls and YWCA events, and a Wednesday square dance lesson noting date change.

Legion Rooms IOOF Joan Walter Smith S. S Methodist Church YWCA Wingas Legion Hall

Mrs Moss Hosts Circle II Breakfast at First Presbyterian

Mrs Robert Moss entertained First Presbyterian UPW Circle II with a 9 30 o clock breakfast before the meeting. Mrs Wilbur Wright led prayer and devotions, Mrs Charles Wiley read the nativity story from Luke, and all joined in singing Silent Night.

Robert Moss First Presbyterian Upw Circle II Wilbur Wright Charles Wiley Luke

Club Activities for Iowa Maidens 4-H Meeting

Connie Lance presided over a Thursday evening 4-H meeting of the Iowa Maidens club with Sue Berdo. Seventeen members and mothers attended as officers Connie Lance and Diane Hammen installed president Carolyn Hammen and others. Members exchanged baked goods instead of gifts. record books were issued and goals for the year set by leader Mrs James Birney. Refreshments were provided by Connie and her mother.

Connie Lance Iowa Maidens 4-H Club Sue Berdo Diane Hammen Carolyn Hammen Pam McGuire Diana Green Dorothy Hammen Margaret Birney Becky Berdo James Birney Connie

Funeral services for John Anderson held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. for John Anderson with Rev. Theodore Schwartz officiating at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Earl Lowe Harold Miller Myral Smith George Canott Randolph Kelsey and J H Jones. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

World Travel Tours director Ron Edwards returns for Christmas

Ron Edwards a tour director for World Travel Tours arrives from London via Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Edwards of Ainsworth and friends. He plans a six week tour of the South Pacific and Australia after the holidays. Grace MccMickle re returns from Oskaloosa. Rainbow Girls to entertain at 7 30 p m Monday led by Grand Representative Charlotte Robertson. Dr T M Mast a Mercy Hospital patient after a heart attack. Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown host an anniversary party with daughters Betty Jo and others. Richard Horak and baby Paul depart for Tucson to visit Horak relatives and plan to see Jerry Horak and John Walshes in Riverside.

Ron Edwards London Los Angeles Calif Ron Lloyd Edwards Ainsworth South Pacific Australia Doyle Brown Bill Hazelett Betty Jo Russell Hill Brighton Richard Horak Paul Tucson Ariz

Carriker Fortney Vows In California Ceremony

Rebecca Sue Carriker daughter of Charles and Lydia Carriker of Bloomington California married Lonnie Fortney son of James Fortney of Pawhuska Oklahoma in a December 12 ceremony at the bride's home. Rev Guy D Newton officiated. The couple will reside with the bride's parents after a short wedding trip.

Rebecca Sue Carriker Charles E. Carriker San Bernardino Ave Bloomington California Lonnie Fortney James O. Fortney Pawhuska Okla Guy D. Newton First Baptist Church Washington

Hospital records and births and dismissals noted

Admitted yesterday Ted Dumond Washington medical. Today Cathy Vacha Washington surgical. Births today Mr and Mrs Floyd McDougall Columbus Junction a daughter. Dismissed today Frank Smith Brigh ton, Clifford Eyestone Washington.

Ted Dumond Washington Cathy Vacha Washington Surgical Floyd McDougall Columbus Junction Frank Smith Brighton Clifford Eyestone

Christmas Activity News Requested by The Journal

The Journal society desk seeks reader reports on Christmas activities over the next days. Call or card submissions are welcome, and readers may also keep in touch with further notes.

The Journal Society

Mind Messages From Relatives Near Washington

Fragmentary text notes mind messages relatives in Washington with connections here. Mentions use around Chicos near New Year’s Day.

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