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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1965
Page
2
The YW Council met to discuss the Annual Dinner and programs including Mother-Daughter, Physical Activities and Public Affairs. Members hosted a dessert luncheon with Yoshi Kand sharing experiences from New York and various craft and fitness classes attract many participants.
First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women Association met Friday afternoon at the church with program chairman Mrs Harold Johnson in charge. Mrs Irv Whitham presented Women with a Purpose focusing on African women today, noting education needs and rising status including Liberia's first women elected to parliament. Devotions by Mrs Thomas Gerdes referenced her daughter Esther and family in Korea. Circle III won the attendance prize for 1964. Dessert, hosted by Circle I, followed. Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting.
Admitted today Lucy Ginkens from Brigh ton in medical. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Stucker of Washington. Dismissed today are Mrs Marvin Sieren of Keota, Mrs William Gallagher and her son of Washington, Mrs Maude Spahn of Wayland, and Mrs Clara Te Bockhorst of Washington.
Ruben Nisley of rural route 2 Kalona was charged with driving a truck with faulty equipment and fined $15 by Justice of the Peace Les Eicher.
Social calendar notices remind contributors to submit by 10 a.m. on the first publication day for a three day advance print. The listing includes a Saturday square dance 8 to 11 p.m. at the Community Building with caller Shorty Williams, a Golden Age Club meeting, TIT Chapter activities, evening literature, and various church and community group gatherings across Monday to Wednesday, detailing times and hostesses.
Seven members attended the HEO Club meeting led by vice president Mrs. Everett Gardner. A thank you note from Mrs. Maurice Libe and a going away gift for Mrs. Melvin Schnicker were noted as she prepares to leave. Refreshments were served by Mrs. David Bell. William H. Jones hosted Harmony Club families to a cooperative buffet with Valentine table decor. Forty three guests attended. assistants included Mrs. Darrell Ross Mrs. Roy Kephart and Mrs. Frankie Sutherland.
Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to Dennis John Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs John Nielsen of Le Mars. Both are juniors at the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls with a June wedding planned.
Halcyon Notes reports a string of callers and guests at Halcyon House Mt Pleasant. William Kyle and son Gary visited Dr and Mrs Kyle. Harold Johnson Don Kinney and Des Moines visitors called on Laura Bridenthal and others. Jamaica trip photos shown by M M Schell. Birthday toast for Helen Tener with sister Mrs Havel present. Los Angeles visitor Margaret Stewart joined Friday visit amid multiple local calls.
The Boy Scouts celebrate their 55th anniversary next week during Scout Week. Cub Scouts will attend services at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Klein Klothing Kompany provides space for a display and Den Mothers arrange Cub crafts to show rank-advancement credits. Public viewing is invited next week.
Busy week as Blue Birds decorate boxes for the Dad Daughter box supper at the Y M C A Community Room on Monday February 8 at 6 30 p m Special entertainment planned. Camp Fire Board holds February 11 meeting at 1 30 p m with Mrs Wallace Kessell presiding. Blue Bird Friends from Stewart School met at Mrs Crossett home and visited KCII radio naming members and singing. Jolly Blue Birds finish venetian trees for County Home and make get well cards for Bonnie Fritz and Diane Jarrard. O Wa Sa Ka Camp Fire Girls meet February 1 with guardian Mrs Gayle Burkum Rita Dawson lights candle, blocks painted for children s hospital. Helping Blue Birds finish favors for County Home and prepare Dad Daughter boxes with valentine trees for table decorations. Birthday Week discussed with Ireland as study country.
A county program explains why licensed homes matter for child care. It notes must have adequate space for rest and play and safe discipline aligned with parental values. It says parents can select only licensed homes and may stay with their child at home when not licensed.
Mrs Edna Caldwell received word that her daughter Oliver Barnhart underwent surgery Friday morning at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Missouri and is recovering as well as can be expected.
Linda Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson of Washington was omitted from the list of new junior members in the National Honor Society at Washington High School.
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women met to discuss race relations with a film titled The Broken Mask about a Black youth and white prejudice. Mrs William White chaired the program assisted by Circle V with devotions by Mrs Elizabeth McClung and Miss Carol McMillan, prayers for missionaries, and reports from committees. Dessert preceded the meeting with Circle IV hosting.
Linda Timmins, West Chester, modeled on the Iowa State Homemaker program with two dress designs by students. James C. Tait returned from a Sears salesmen meeting in Chicago. Leo R. Palmer, U.S. Navy master chief, retired after 24 years. to work in Washington, D C. His family includes a wife who is a nurse and children Linda and Larry. Ralph Moothart and spouse winter in Florida visiting Cocoa Beach and Cape Kennedy. Dale Connelly attends the Iowa Retail Hardware Association in Des Moines. he serves on the board. Rhonda Batterson turns two. Diana Dickson and Ray Miller Jr. announce engagement. June wedding planned. Dickson is a Davenport West senior. Miller is a 1964 Washington High grad.
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