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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

2

Catholic Daughters Hear Scholarship Aids and School Work

Mrs. Marcella Wittetoe presided at the Catholic Daughters of America meeting in St. James cafeteria after a rosary in the church. A national letter announced CDA scholarships for special education teachers. Mary Lee Curley discussed Prairie Flower School and Nurses' Home projects with slide show and Q&A.

Marcella Wittetoe Catholic Daughters of America St. James Grand Regent National CDA Mary Lee Curley Prairie Flower School William Marie Jr Theresa Adam Martin Whittaker Frank Casey A. P. Fitzgerald John Mackayk Valentine

Mrs. Burton Named Public Affairs II Leader Next Year

Mrs. Neal Burton was named leader of Public Affairs II at the Fortnightly Club meeting held at Mrs. Ira Coon’s home. New officers include Miss Ethel McCreedy as assistant leader and Mrs. Ernest Brown as secretary treasurer.

Mrs. Burton Public Affairs II Neal Burton Ira Coon Ethel MccCreedy Ernest Brown McCreedy W. B. Dupuis Harriett Clendenning Glenn Holden Holden Maude Jackson William Putman Mae Davis A. E. Atchison Claude Tucker Burton Brown

Linger Longer Club Plans Family Supper

Mrs. William Chmelar hosted 12 club members and five children for a Wednesday meeting. Devotions opened the session and plans were made for a family supper Friday at Franklin Center School at 6 30 pm with former members invited. Mrs. Clay Goode won the hostess gift.

William Chmelar Linger Longer Club W. W. Chmelar Franklin Center School Clay Goode W. W. Chmeliar

Mrs Young Leads Merry Makers Club Meeting

Mrs Richard Young hosted the Merry Makers Club with seven members on Wednesday. She conducted the business meeting during an afternoon of social time and Valentine themed refreshments. Mrs Clayton Bear will host the March meeting.

Richard Young Merry Makers Club Clayton Bear

Mrs Rader Hosts Marion Hobby Club Potluck Luncheon

Mrs Ezra Jones and fourteen members of the Marion Hobby Club joined Mrs Harry Rader for a noon potluck luncheon. Members brought dishes for the cooperative meal and Mrs Marilyn Thatcher, county home economist, spoke on good grooming. Mrs Rader and Mrs Charlie Davison received gifts from their secret sisters. children Roger Petratz Russell Fox John Dale and Audrey Leichty attended.

Ezra Jones Marion Hobby Club Harry Rader Marilyn Thatcher County Home Rader Charlie Davison Roger Petratz Russell Fox John Dale Audrey Leichty

Buffet Luncheon Honors Miss Jones

Miss Sandra Jones of Santa Barbara California was guest of honor at a one o'clock luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs Walter Jungbluth with cohostess Mrs Lloyd Marek. The Iowa California themed buffet featured quarter tables and generous gifts and advice from guests including the honorees mother Mrs T A Jones matron of honor Mrs Don Colbert of Iowa City and Mrs Richard Yordy of Cedar Rapids.

Sandra Jones Santa Barbara Calif Walter Jungbluth Lloyd Marek Iowa California Miss Jones T. A. Jones Don Colbert Iowa City Washington Richard Yordy Cedar Rapids

Just Us Club Valentine Meeting Held at Mrs Goodlander Residence

Thirteen members of the Just Us Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lewis Goodlander's home. The Valentine theme appeared in the entertainment by Mrs. D O Butler and Mrs. L F Harding and in the refreshments. Mrs. Harding led the business meeting as members read clippings and the roll call was taken. The birthday song honored Mrs. Ralph Hesseltine. Secret sister assignments included Mrs. Harding with Mrs. Howard Messer and Mrs. Butler helping with serving. Next meeting is scheduled for February 21 with Mrs. Harding in charge.

Just Us Club Lewis Goodlander Valentine D. O. Butler L. F. Harding

Hospital Dismissals List Washington Families

On The Record notes dismissals today for Mrs. Donald Ayers and daughter in Washington, Mrs. Robert Fish and son in Washington, and Mrs Arnold Bruegge and son in Ainsworth.

Donald Ayers Washington Robert Fish Arnold Bruegge Ainsworth

White Way Club Valentine Exchange Highlights WESTCHESTER

The White Way Club met with Mrs. Edgar Stewart as valentines were exchanged. Mrs. Lyle Romine received a birthday gift and gifts were given to Mrs. Raymond Gordon and Pearl Smith from sunshine sisters. They learned to make smocked pillows and signed cards for ill members.

Westchester White Way Club Edgar Stewart Lyle Romine Raymond Gordon Pearl Smith Stewart L.P. Statler

Go and Let Go Club Embraces February Theme

The Go and Let Go Club met with Mrs. William Carr on Tuesday with ten members present. Mrs. Leonard Brinning presented slides for entertainment and Mrs. Carr led the meeting. Plans for a visit to Mrs. Olive Munson's greenhouse for the March 6 gathering were announced with meeting time at 1 15 p.m. at a designated corner.

William Carr Leonard Brinning Carr Green House Olive Munson Fred Chalupa

Busy Bees 4 H Club Hosts Valentine Service Project

Busy Bees 4 H Club met Monday evening with Carol and Donna Wilson presiding. Judy Childs demonstrated how to wash a sweater while members heard listening records and made valentine favors for the County Home as a service project. A party planned for Saturday February 10 at Mrs Raymond Sojka's home with refreshments.

Carol Donna Wilson Busy Bees Judy Childs Valentine Raymond Sojka

Social calendar notices for coming week

Social calendar lists Thursday to Monday events from CWF groups to PTA meetings. Activities include church groups at 7 to 8 p.m., UPW circles, Masonic Temple events, and dances at Brighton H S gym with Bob Yerrington hosting. Includes Willis, Jarrard, Schell, and Hesseltine participants among numerous circle meetings.

Charles Kennedy T. L. Brookhart Keith Vetter Ralph Shannon William Sitler Eva Robertson M. M. Schell E.L Rouse Walter Jarrard Wesleyan Service Guild Halcyon House Christian Cwf Dorcas Group Ralph Hesseltine Esther Price Roberts Ruth William Crayne Marion Ave Frances Patton Jay Brewer Maud Jackson Frank Miller Nina Bower Julia Branchflower Brighton Cbs Masonic Temple Agnes Anderson Harold Brock Three Links Benevolent Association Potluck Ioof Hall

Local Residents Share News From Milton and Washington

Mrs. Milton Norton returns home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Val Fuhr in Milton. Mr and Mrs Glenn Fuhr observed their 31st wedding anniversary while attending the 63rd anniversary of the Val Fuhrs. Helen Breese leaves for California to visit relatives in Los Angeles area for about a month. Harold Kerr covers Helen’s shift at Phillips Drug Store. Bill Jones starts at National Bank of Washington. Veterans at hosting by Women of the Moose included Colleague Mrs. Howard Curl and several co workers. Lt Col Roy D Voorhees of Scott AFB visits Washington and plans to depart this weekend. Mrs Kenneth Courey and son Bobby visit her parents as husband works in Pittsburgh. Earl Murphy family from Iowa City also visits. John Logan returns from Chicago gift show where he met Duane Christensen and wife. Mrs Arthur Duensing undergoes major surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mrs W R Gamon and William Gamon of Wellman return from three week Phoenix trip with Otha Huber visits.

Helen Breese Columbus Junction California M. M. Murphy Los Angeles Harold Kerr Phillips Drug Store Kenneth Courey Bobby Iowa City Joe Barnes Pittsburgh Earl Murphy Barnes

Jury List Confined From Page One

Names of potential jurors listed by township and ward including Letts Highland Ray Miller Lime Creek Lucille Montgomery Orpha Munson Washington Ivan Niffenegger West Chester Francis Noffsinger LeRoy O Connor Iowa Celia Patterson G H Pepper Seven ty six Edgar Porter Mary Petratt Brighton Josephine Rich Crawford Vida Roberts Richard Ross IranF Saunders August Schmidt Treas Schroeder P H Shelangoski Karl Simmering Catherine Smith Stanley Smith Mary Stewart Nolan Stogdill Dean Swartz Jack Tanner Ruby Thomas Dorothy Vosika Walter Westen Mabel Wilson Oral York Clarence Zieglowsky from multiple townships and wards.

Iowa Township Treas Schroeder Brighton Township P. H. Shelangoski Karl Simmering Catherine Smith Stanley Smith Mary Stewart Washington Township Nolan Stogdill Crawford Township Dean Swartz Lime Creek Township Jack Tanner Ruby Thomas Dorothy Vosika Walter Westen Franklin Center Mabel Wilson Oregon Township Oral York Clarence Zieglowsky

Truth Seekers Class Attends Travelogue

Eight members of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class of the Baptist Church met at the Sam Weeks home Tuesday evening and attended the travelogue at the high school in a roup. The roup returned to the Weeks home for refreshments served by Mr. and Mrs. Weeks and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicola.

Truth Seekers The Baptist Church Sam Weeks Roup Weeks Robert Nicola

Cedar Chips 4 H Club Names New Members and Grooming Lesson

Don Patterson entertained Cedar Chips 4 H Club as Steve Whisler led the regular meeting. Linda and Tom Frank joined as new members while Merritt Canady presented a grooming lesson. A film strip The Ninety Per Cent You was shown. Mrs Patterson served refreshments.

Don Patterson Cedar Chips 4H Club Steve Whisler Linda Tom Frank Merritt Canady Mrs. Patterson

Kennedy in Japan Faces Protests During Kyoto Visit

During a Kyoto stop President Kennedy ignored taunts from placard carrying demonstrators while Japanese police shielded him. Earlier in Washington Attorney General warned of a strong possibility of atmospheric nuclear tests. Kennedy toured a textile plant and village sites amid mixed reception.

Washington Kennedy Kyoto Farmers’ Cooperative

Reds tie World Series record with 15 pinch hitters

Cincinnati Reds set a 1961 World Series record by sending 15 pinch hitters to the plate in a game. Only Chico Cardenas managed a hit as the surge produced a lone success.

Cincinnati UPI Cincinnati Reds Chico Cardenas

White Oak Visitors Bring News From Home And Far

Harold Pepper of near Keota and family visited in White Oak with Omer Luers who is regaining strength after confinement. Keith McClelland Wayne Hamilton and others called or stayed for visits while Harry Hamilton moved to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City for a week. We share notes from Hawaii and the Far East with warm and cold contrasts from Albert Lea Minnesota.

White Oak Harold Pepper Keota Omer Betty Ruth Carl Daering Dean Luers Julie Jenene Frances Feltz Jessie Harry Hamilton Fairfield Harry Wayne Hamilton Keith McClelland Joyce George Augustine Leo Reinhart David Wright Harold Allen Richland Edgar Farrier Packwood George Cady Williams, Jr Fred Bond West Des Moines Iowa City Veterans Hospital Roy Hafferty Rex Timmy Wehr Brothers Bill Crawford Duane Hawaii Pat Far East Pee Albert Lea Minnesota

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Catholic Daughters Meeting Linger Longer Mrs. Young Mrs. Rader Aif Wolf's Wolf's Flower Shop Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia West Side Square White Way Club CWF Martha Group Dean Stanley Priscilla Group Duane Krotz Trinity Lutheran Church Roe Tharp UPW OES Women of Moose Moose Home St. Mary Circle Robert Swift Knights of Columbus KC Hall Brighton H. S Bob Yerrington White Shrine Bridge F. E. Bartow Sylvia Wilson Suzannah PTA St. James School Lincoln Billie Young Dav Farm Bureau Building Milton Norton Milton, Ia Val Fuhr Glenn Fuhr Mr. Fuhr Val Fuhrs Bill Jones National Bank of Washington James Edwards Women of the Moose Howard Curl Ed Letts Bill Ward George Brock Wayne Ziesdorf Bernice Tripses Allen Dennis Roy D. Voorhees Scott Air Force Base, Ill Ralph Bauer John Logan Chicago Duane Christensen Hampton Christensens Arthur Duensing Mercy Hospital W. R. Gamon William Gamon Wellman Phoenix Ariz Otha Huber Truth Travelogue Evening Journal Lews Japan West Madison Jack J. Calhoun Mgr Tul Des Moines Mary Contrary Annette Tom Piper Tommy Sands Walt Disney Ed Wynn Buena Vista Harold Peppers E. M. Bridges & Co. “Fashion Hints Jack Rived P. S Warner Time Loan, Inc Ralph Ward Bidg
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