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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

3

Christmas Art Stories From Masters Emphasize Kindred Beauty

Emel da Kunan of Iowa State University urges exploring Christmas stories through art. From stained glass to paintings and sculptures, masters like Raphael Botticelli Da Vinci and Picasso offer fresh takes on the Madonna and Child. The piece notes stamps, reproductions, galleries, and library resources to bring art into homes and holiday observances.

Emelda Kunan Iowa State University Christ Miss Kunan van Eyck Gabriel National Gallery of Art Washington, D. C West Rapheal Correggio Botticelli St. Dorothy Titian St. John the Baptist Roualt Sister Mary Corita Picasso Matisse Durer

Club activities marked by dinner and gifts at BPW and auxiliaries

The BPW Club met for dinner and program at Captain's Table with 21 members and three guests. Six new members were initiated, each receiving a yellow carnation. UPW Circle I hosted a Bible study. VFW Auxiliary met with District President inspection, reporting $134.20 in aid, 21 dozen cookies, 24 pounds of candy, 308 magazines, and 20 skeins crochet cotton for veterans and seniors. District meeting set for January 25 in Muscatine.

BPW Business and Professional Women’s Club Hubert Lehrer Millie Bordwell Patti van Houghton Mark Shearer Mark Mary Koehler Cloyce Dunbar Clem Eagle Alfred Lemke Gabrielle Hagerty Ruth Lewis Helen Peiffer Circle I David Elder First Presbyterian Church Christ John Lemmon Dave McGaffey Muscatine Carl Kelley Robert Lowe Glenn Widmer Fred Metzger

Open house for Jacob Earnests anniversary

An open house Sunday honored Mr and Mrs Jacob S Earnest for their 25th wedding anniversary with about 90 relatives and friends attending. Daughters and friend Fred Elvin greeted guests. Ka thy Earnest and Naomi Kephart presided at the guest book.

Jacob S. Earnest Earnest Fred Elvin Kathy Earnest Naomi Kephart Victor Mueller Miles Stout Erna Mae Mueller Don Holmes William Jones Chris S. Earnest Robert Freyenberge Howard Caldwell Ed Chalupa Clyde Lambert Peggy Kephart Bonnie Mueller Kathy Freyenberger

Washington Chorus Invites Caroling Outing and Party

Members of the Washington Community Chorus invite anyone interested to join a caroling outing meeting at the Washington YMCA Monday at 6 30 p m The group will start there then proceed on a caroling trip and conclude with a Christmas party at a member's home

Washington Community Chorus Washington Y McA

Methodists plan special Christmas services in Washington

United Methodist church in Washington schedules two Christmas services December 22 and 24. The 10 a.m. December 22 cantata Gods Greatest Gift will be performed by chancel and junior choirs with soloists Mrs. Claire Keating Mrs. Robert Carter Dr. Max Smith Charles Goodell and a duet by Wayne and Edonna Ganon. Brass and flute instrumentalists accompany. A young church family presents the Christmas story. December 24 at 7 p.m. offers a brief family service with scripture reading carols and a Christmas song by the Goodell and Keating families. Junior choir manger scene directed by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Klopfenstein. Jesse Knight closes with O Holy Night.

United Methodist Church Washington Claire Keating Robert Carter Max Smith Charles Goodell Wayne Edonna Ganon Jay Kephart Mark Shearer Rick McFate Shirley Luers Gary Goodell Richard Lee Patricia Reisener Milo Sorden Mike Klopfenstein Jesse Knight

Kiwanis hears of doctor shortage in Iowa

Dr J C McQueen associate dean at the University of Iowa Medical School spoke to the Kiwanis Club on the medical manpower shortage. He noted dwindling numbers of general practitioners and rising out-of-state migration of graduates, with Iowa planning to raise annual graduations from 120 to 160 and eventually 200 to address the demand.

J. C. McQueen University of Iowa Medical School Kiwanis Club McQueen Iowa University of Iowa

Admitted Today and Births in Washington and Columbus

Admitted today are Alvin Acord of Washington for surgery and Melvin Grieser of Washington for surgery. Births today record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee Bates of Columbus Junction. Dismissed today include Mrs Howard Scultz of Ainsworth and Mrs John Miller and son Karona Steven Klein of Ainsworth and Lori Dunbar of Washington.

Alvin Acord Washington Surgical Melvin Grieser Marvin Lee Bates Columbus Junction Howard Scultz Ainsworth John Miller Karona Steven Klein Lori Dunbar

Missing Redlands girl Liz Einstein 14 seeks nationwide aid

Elizabeth Einstein left Moore Junior High School in Redlands on March 18 1968 with 25 cents and a red algebra book. The 14 year old vanished while walking two miles home through orange groves. Parents Norman and Ruth Einstein offer a $5000 reward and urge immediate tips to Capt. Callahan San Bernardino County Sheriff Office at (714) 889 0111.

Redlands California Elizabeth Lorene Einstein Moore Junior High School Elizabeth Elizabeth Einstein Norman Ruth Einstein Einsteins Einstein Lockheed Liz Liz Einstein Charles Callahan San Bernardino County

Final Wellman meeting signals disbanding and hospital note

The Wellman class plans to disband as the final meeting is held. Margaret Furman is back at Mercy Hospital awaiting further treatment. Friends hope for her swift recovery to return home. The Wellman Rebekah Lodge elected officers, weather kept attendance light, and a Christmas salad luncheon followed. The Vanguard and Mary and Martha Sunday School Classes at Asbury Church held December meetings with devotionals, meals, and final gatherings. Mrs Gertrude Griffith bought the Floyd Lewis residence. the Lewises moved to Coralville. O B Godber property sold to Milford Groff. Mrs Godber living with daughter in Cedar Rapids. Marlyn Stutzman bought land and outbuildings from Stanley Bush. two houses not included.

Mary and Martha Asbury Methodist Church Theld Berkey A. H. Freel Dora Groff Lavina Reugsegger Nellie Dorrance Zoe Butterbaugh Tillie Millice Elizabeth Wehrle O. B. Godber 8Th Avenue Milford Groff Godber Maxine Romine Cedar Rapids

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