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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1963

Page

2

Scout Pack Exonem Meets at VFW Hall For Christmas

Social and club news report the CDB Scout Pack monthly meeting Thursday at the VFW hall Den leaders lit Akela candles symbolizing six dens as new Cubs and their parents were introduced. Denners and assistants led their dens in yell and the pack sang Christmas carols while each den decorated its tree. Awards were presented including Wolf Ralph Miller John Wilson Joe Gilmore Lion Donald Norton Ronald Norton Silver Arrow Pat Higgins Dennis McAllister Billy Whalen Randy Martin Gold Arrow Randy Martin Sunday school award David Benson One year pins Clark Wagner Two year pins Donald Norton and Ronald Norton Santa Claus arrived distributing gifts and treats to Cubs and children.

Cdb Exonem VFW den Land den 4 Rodney Davisson Akela Denner Rey Vernon Elgin Wolf Ralph Miller John Wilson Joe Gilmore Lion Donald Ronald Norton Silver Arrow Pat’ Higgins Dennis McAllister Billy Whalen Randy Martin Gold Arrow David Benson Clark Wagner Santa Claus

Social calendar notices for Bethlehem Commandery meeting

Notices state deadlines by 10 a m and three day advance printing. Sunday Bethlehem Commandery hosts a 6 30 p m meeting at Masonic Temple with an annual Christmas potluck including meat potatoes rolls and coffee. Rebekah Lodge gathering at 7 30 p m in 100F Hall. Saturday Shirts and Suirts potluck at Legion Hall at 6 30 p m with two dishes per person and table service. 50 cent gift exchange for men and women led by Bob Yerrington. Visitors welcome.

Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge Legion Hall Bob Yerrington

Holiday visits and pledges noted in Anchorage and Drake

Mr and Mrs Kari Blatter of Anchorage arrive for the holidays, followed by Mr and Mrs Eckerson and son from Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Jack Moore and family from Washington. Miss Charlotte Earll of Akron arrives for a visit with her parents. Jane Peterson of Drake University pledges Sigma Alpha Iota. she is a freshman organ major, daughter of Dr and Mrs A C Peterson. Mr and Mrs Lester Luckenbill travel three days to visit daughter Cherry and family. grandparents see newborn Tim. A C Peterson to dine with J H Sellars in Fairfield. other guests include Logan Sellars Lois Wade Dacin Pugh and Robert J Fritz.

Kari Blatter Anchorage Alaska E. J. Blatter Robert Eckerson Des Moines Charlotte Earil Akron Virgil Earll Jane Peterson Drake University Jane A. C. Peterson Washington Lester H. Luckenbill Cherry Robert Brinning Beth Tim J. H Sellars Fairfield Logan Sellars Lois Wade Dacin Pugh Richland Robert J. Fritz

Hospital Admits and Births Report

Admitted Mrs. Anna Witt tig from Washington for medical care. William Panzer of Washington also admitted for medical. Births yesterday include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William Koehler of Ainsworth and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. David Williams of Washington. Today, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Meier of Washington welcomed a son.

Anna Witttig Washington William Panzer William Koehler Ainsworth David Williams Ray Meier

Say with Howers! TODAY Three Boys Visit Farm

Three city boys visited a Washington County farm where the hostess explained the produce, including pickles and sausages, were raised on the farm. The youngsters asked to see the pig garden and to send Christmas flowers via F. T. D.

Washington County

Land transfers and vehicle listings in local records

On the record Enos D Miller and wife to Gunther J Christiansen and wife land in see 2477 9 Deeds Glen Farrier and wife to Lloyd A Gray land in see 2974 8 Estate of J M Finney to Darrell Bandy lot 2 block 2 south Amelia Burkholder to Shirley Zillmer tract 1 lots 2 3 3 7 10 and 11 block 4 Bolden's add Dayton Kenneth J Conrad and wife to Clement C Chalupa land see 19 159 Darlene E Flynn and husband in sec 19 759 John R Carr Chrysler Mills Rambler Rambler William T Carson Ford Willis J Brooks Oldsmobile Melvin Kron Chevrolet Melvin L Jaspering Chevrolet truck Henry or Elma Berger Ford Emil or Elsie Burrichter Pontiac Mabel M Rehfeldt Ford Kraft Food co John Hennes Plymor Geraldine 1 Scheeler Oldsmobile Maurice G Conrad Miley trailer Russell or Mary McGaughey Chevrolet Truman or Carol Sorden Buick Paul or Beulgh Pacha Buick Irvin E Coffey Plymouth

Glen Farrier Lloyd A. Gray J. M. Finney Darrell Bandy South Washington Amelia Burkholder Shirley Zillmer Bolden Dayton Kenneth J. Conrad Clement C. Chalupa Darlene E. Flynn John R. Carr Chrysler Mills Rambler Rambler William T. Carson Ford Willis J. Brooks Oldsmobile Melvin Kron Chevrolet Melvin L. Jaspering Henry Elma Berger Emil Elsie Burrichter Pontiac Mabel M. Rehfeldt Kraft Food John Hennes Plymor Geraldine Scheeler Maurice G. Conrad Miley Trailer Russell Mary McGaughey Truman

Engagement of Sandra Lay to Larry Knight Planned

Mr and Mrs J D Rabenold of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their granddaughter Sandra Lay to Larry Knight of Cedar Rapids. Sandra is the daughter of Mrs Robert Mc Farland of Ainsworth and C M Lay of Prairie Village Kan. Larry Knight is the son of Mrs Clyde Little of Brighton and Clyde Knight of Washington. Bliss Lay of Iowa City is employed by Northwestern Bell. Knight works in plant accounting at Wilson and Company in Cedar Rapids. An early summer wedding is planned.

J.D. Rabenold Ainsworth Sandra Lay Robert McFarland C.M. Lay Prairie Village Kan Larry Knight Cedar Rapids Knight Clyde Little Brighton Clyde Knight Washington Bliss Lay Iowa City Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Wilson and Company

Club Activities and WCTU Meeting Highlights

WCTU members met at United Presbyterian Home with Mrs Elizabeth McClung hosting assisted by Mrs. Alice Brown. Devo tions led by Mrs. Anna Black, lesson by Mrs. McClung covered temperance history and the International Peace Garden. Christmas carols with Bertha Cheese on piano. Boxes sent to an Indian school in Georgia and to veterans in Knoxville. A fruesta preceded and followed the PEO Christmas meeting at Mrs. Shannon’s home. Mrs. Wallace Kessel presided as Mrs. Robert Koehler was installed as corresponding secretary former member Mrs. Lloyd Latta attended from Washington D C along with visitor Mrs. Phil Wikoff. Mrs. Robert Moss led an inspirational Christmas talk. Refreshments of Christmas goodies were served from a decorated Shannon table. CHEAPER BY RAIL New Haven Railroad study shows commuting by rail from Mamaroneck to Manhattan costs $262.80 yearly versus $1,500 by car.

WCTU United Presbyterian Home Elizabeth McClung Alice Brown Anna Black McClung Bertha Cheese Georgia Knoxville PEO William J. Shannon Preston Etter Ray Whisler Wallace Kessel Robert Koehler Lloyd Latta R. R. Hutchins Washington, D. C Phil Wikoff Robert Moss Bny Shannon NEW York UPI New Haven Mamaroneck N.Y Manhattan

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