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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1963

Page

10

Living valentines for Fortnightly club program

The Fortnightly Club at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church held a Valentine party with a music and drama program led by Mrs. Scott Wilcox. Performances included a Valentine Sing, piano duets, cello solos, organ and piano numbers, and a series of poems dramatized to music. Guests and officers participated in a business meeting about legislators, safety belts, and upcoming board plans.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Scott Wilcox Valentine Foster Basge Richard Paul Victor Herbert M.M. Schell Leo Stone Wilcox Schell Edgar Stewart Charles Rademaker Stone Dennis Stutrud Drama Department Richard Bordwell R.A. Baumgartner Fred Pfeifer John Sproule Cindy Sproule Cloyce Stewart Harold Stevens William Stewart Music Ser A.S Smith Walter Harry Ramseyer

Scouts Plan Blue and Gold Banquet After Birthday Week

Scouts wrap up a 53rd anniversary observance and outline the upcoming Blue and Gold Banquet set for February 28 at the Methodist Church. Den II and Den VII meetings included crafts, candy sales, and preparations with leaders Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Davison guiding Cub Scouts through activities and a flag ceremony.

Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Raymond Miller den I Rodney Davison Kim Walker Kim Jimmy Grubb Deaner Steven Wagamon Stanley Murray Dennis Walker Michael Roe Doug Higgins Denner Roger Miller Steve Custer Robert Roe Robert Choate Kevin Caldwell Richard Cheat Mark Shearer Washington

SUI Orchestra Concert Scheduled Wednesday

Five soloists will be featured in a concert by the Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra under Professor James Dixon Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge of Iowa Memorial Union. Professor Charles Treger solos Berg’s violin concerto. Other soloists include Ayres, Anderson, Munsell, and Heger in Mozart. Tickets available at the Union Information Desk.

Von Iowa City den II Met Richard Higgins Tues State University of Iowa Symphony Mark Shearer James Dixon Iowa Memorial Union Charles Treger Alban Berg Louis Krasner Mozart Thomas Ayres Paul Anderson Donald Munsell Theodore Heger Union

Professional Directory Listing of Local Attorneys Dentists and More

A dense directory page lists area professionals including LOUIS J. KEHOE attorney at Jeffry Building and OL phone numbers, MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD attorneys, JOHN C. OWEN attorney, Stewart and Shearer attorneys at 225 West Main, DALE E GARRELL D D S at Journal Building, NW LEMMON D D eyewear and visual training, Dr R Q Eastland with eye care services, and contact lens info, plus a tagline about quality service.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry LIVIN Bates Abstract Dept West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Lemmon D. D Lemmon Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Journal

Mrs Reaves Hosts Prairie Flower Missionary Society

Mrs Reaves presided over a Prairie Flower Missionary Society sewing meet with cooperative noon dinner. Members sewed for Chase family missionaries from Japan. Group V chaired by Mrs Charles Hawkins led devotional, prayers, and conference notes. Thirteen guests attended. next meeting under Mrs Glenn Fuhr with Mrs Jorge Norman.

CC. Reeves Prairie Flower Missionary Society Chase Japan Reeves Group V Charles Hawkins Orvis Scott Earl Smith Hawkins Robert Scott Ron Genhheimer Africa Gertrude Morse Gi and Cecelia Hawkins Manley Chase Glenn Fuhr Jorge Norman

Social Calendar Notices for Friday Through Tuesday

Friday Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 p m in 100F Hall. Bethlehem Commandery gathers 6 30 p m at Masonic Temple. Potluck with meat and coffee furnished. bring two dishes to pass. Saturday Fortnightly Board 1 30 p m dessert at Captain's Table. all officers urged to be present. Garden 1 Tuesday Rainbow Girls sonic Temple 30 p m Ma Drama and Miss Bernice Wilcke. Baptist Friendly Bible Class 6 30 p m potluck at church. Golden Age Club 10 a m YWCA rooms noon lunch. Tuesday Handcraft MH 2 p m Mrs J B Walker. VEW Auxiliary 8 p m VEW Wives 1 30 p m continue knitting bridge swimming exercises. West Chester Past Chiefs 5 p m Mrs Ray Hough ardens 1 p m luncheon at Captain Table Reservations by Monday with Mrs C C Wilson or Mrs Walter Jungbluth. Presbyterian UPW Circle IV 6 20 p m at church haste Mrs Robert Garrett Circle V 8 p m Mrs Donald Beye

Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Sonic Temple Bernice Wilcke J.B. Walker VEW Hall West Chester Ray Houghardens Murday C.C. Wilson Walter Jungbluth Presbyterian Upw

Marion Ave UP Church Plans Second Family Night Lesson

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church outlines the second of three family night study programs this Sunday from 7 to 8 pm. The session, titled The Church's Ministry to People of Special Need, includes a film Moment to Act on mental health and a discussion led by Dr and Mrs JF Mallory and Mr and Mrs Maurice Ellis.

Marion Avenue Dale Caldwell Gardens John Owen Steve Wiggers Harley Cole Sturday C. Wilson Walter Jungbluth

Real estate transfers and a minor urban accident report

On The Record lists numerous land transfers including Theo M Griffith Ford Cy Bush to Merle Bates, Dittmer to Carl Lowsky, Ross Lane to C Wayne Tait, Ward to Boyde Emde, Brinning to Homer Brinning, Nella Spear to Ezra Shenk, J R Miller to Harold Ross, Howard Duvall to El Miller, Joe A Walters to Oren E Yoder, K A Mathers to John Mathers, all specifying sections, blocks, and locales. Accident report notes Lydia Seals driving inquiry at 1:30 p.m. near South Third Avenue and an alley, Catheryn Beeler real estate investigation, and a collision involving Carel Crowl and Leo Demeyer on Third Avenue with $250 damage to Crowl’s vehicle. Demeyer’s car damaged slightly.

Ross Lane C. Wayne Tait Blk Brighton K. Kenneth Ward Boyde Emde See Robert K. Brinning Homer J. Brinning Nella W. Spear Ezra Shenk Dr. J. R. Miller Katheryn L. Beeler Inter OP Brighton South Patterson Nate Third Avenue Young’ S Young Washington Leo Charles Demeyer Demeyer

Funeral Saturday For Former Brighton Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. E. A. Horner are set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lisbon Funeral Home in Lisbon Iowa with burial in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Horner died at her Lisbon home after a lengthy illness. A former Brighton resident she lived with her husband in Marion Cedar Rapids and Lisbon. Survived by her husband one brother three daughters and one son.

Brighton E. A. Horner Lisbon Iowa Cedar Rapids

Masons Observe Past Masters Night In Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Masons hold past masters night with third degree at the temple at 4 pm dinner at 6 30 pm and the second section by past masters at 7 30 pm Glazebrook promoted to sales representative retail by Standard Oil Division of American Oil Co after a year in Washington and has moved to Rock Island

Columbus Junction The Temple Glazebrook Richard Glazebrook Standard Oil American Oil Co Washington Rock Island

Local News Items Prominent Perry Moves and Health Updates

Mrs Theresa Adams returned home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City Thursday John Whittaker at Annette David and Mary Ellen will move this weekend to their new home in Perry Their address will be 2206 North First Avenue Perry Ta Mr Whittaker is supervisor for the Farmers Hybrid Corporation and will cover an area in the central part of the state. Dick Pratt is recovering from eye surgery to repair a perforated retina at University Hospitals Town City and is home but unable to work for at least ten days Mr and Mrs Martin Westen observe their Seth wedding anniversary Wednesday Feb 29 and have a great granddaughter Janine Ramsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon Ramsey and granddaughter of the Westens.

John Whittaker Annette David Mary Ellen Perry North First Avenue Whittaker Farmer's Hybrid Corporation Dick Pratt University Hospitals Town City Martin Westen Seth Janine Ramsey Janine Jon Ramsey Barbara Westen Westens

Highland Social Club Members Exchange Valentine Ideas

The Highland Social Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dave Reha hosting. Thirteen members answered roll call by reading original Valentine verses and items for Sever y Handicapped Children Hospital and Mid-Prairie School were collected. Committees were named for membership, flower, social, and roll call, with buyers appointed and Elmer Steele inviting the group to her home for the March meeting.

Donald Swailes Sidney Coon Warren Donaldson Wilbur Chalupa Carl Steele Donaldson McCreedy Elmer Steele

Asian Flu Death Toll Rises Across East Region

Government health officials report a spike in deaths blamed on an Asian flu outbreak sweeping major cities in the East. The CDC notes 705 deaths from influenza and pneumonia last week, 157 more than expected, with cases confirmed in 13 states and the District of Columbia. absences mounting in DC Baltimore outbreak waning in parts of Maryland and Virginia report over 9,000 influenza like illnesses.

Atlanta CDC Middle South Atlantic District of Columbia North Carolina Virgin Maryland Delaware Kansas Ilinois Georgia Maine Vermont South Carolina New York Ohio Massachusetts Great Lakes Naval Training Station Minot New York City Virginia Baltimore

First Marriage License Issued This Month

Michael Blair Leyden and Patricia Ann Davison of Washington obtained the first marriage license issued this month, marking a notable clerical milestone for local records.

Michael Blair Leyden Patricia Ann Davison Washington

Walnut Women and Rural Women Club Meetings

Mrs Lyle Wilson hosted ten Walnut Women’s Club members plus two guests for a business meeting with Mrs Ferrell in charge of entertainment and refreshments provided by Mrs Wilson and her daughter. Rural Women’s Club led by Mrs Grant Humston gathered eleven members and eleven children with plans for an 11 day March meeting to create smocking pillows, plus games and material for Valentine pillows, ending with refreshments.

Walnut Lyle Wilson Walnut Women’s Club Ruth Wilson M Walker Robert Redlinger Arl Ferrell Wilson Mrs. Walker Grant Humston Rural Women's Club Earl Redlinger Dave Williams Carl Phillips

Kennedy Seeks Tax Cut to Avert Recession

President Kennedy argues that income tax reductions are essential to ward off a recession and curb unemployment while criticizing high spending and a record budget deficit. He reiterated the tax cut’s urgency in a televised news conference and in messages to Congress.

Hington UPI Kennedy Congress

Iowa Senate Ends Quiet Week With Narrow Tax Refund Bill

In Des Moines lawmakers moved through the fifth week of the 1963 session with limited debate. The Senate approved a tax refund measure for fuel used in certain farm equipment, while considering liberal home rule for Iowa cities. Other actions included a hospital funding bill proposal, a truck speed limit stance by Gov. Hughes, and a plan to increase county attorney salaries. The chamber also backed a uniform method for mutual fund shares and a brucellosis control bill for swine, with several non-controversial items noted.

Des Moines UPI Iowa T Senate Senate House State Law Legislative Repearcd Anamosa Men's Reformatory King Senate Action Attorneys Carl Hirsch

Plot Against De Gaulle Foiled by French Arrests

French authorities say army officers plotted to kill President Charles de Gaulle during a visit to the war school. Four to six officers were arrested by military security police, with no attack carried out and no official confirmation yet. Two prior attempts to assassinate de Gaulle occurred in the last two years.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Elysee Palace

New Look At Davy Crockett Gun Triggers Europe Plan Review

The Pentagon is reexamining the Davy Crockett atomic gun and may cut back Army forces in Europe. The system, portable and jeep-mounted, uses small atomic shells and could reduce manpower tied to launchers. Officials note the move could push reliance on conventional fire power and signal long range nuclear focus in the United States and on submarines. President Kennedy said the Army is withdrawing some rear area troops from Europe with no plan to bring home combat units.

Washington UPI Pentagon Europe Davy Crockett United States United Press International Strate ¢ Air Command Russia Kennedy

Legion Members Attend State Commanders Meeting

Oral J. Brown Everett Burham and S. W. Easter of the Washington Legion post plan to attend the state commanders and adjutants meeting in Des Moines on Sunday.

Dismissed Today Dwight Brewer and Anna Matthews

A brief justice section item notes the dismissal of Dwight Brewer of Washington and Mrs Anna Matthews of Washington in a local case. The terse entry references the parties involved without detailing charges or outcomes, reflecting a routine court docket update.

Dwight Brewer Washington Anna Matthews Wash

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