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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1963

Page

2

Living Valentines for Fortnightly Club Program

Members of the Fortnightly Club at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church hosted a Valentine party and program in February. Mrs Scott Wilcox led with music and drama department participation including a Valentine Sing, solos by several members, and a living Valentine poetry sequence. Business noted urging legislators contact and safety belt discussion. nursery was well attended. dessert served by Mrs Maurice Crawford and Mrs Keith Proctor with tea and candle centerpieces.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Scott Wilcox Foster Bagge Richard Paul Victor Herbert M. M. Schell Leo Stone Wilcox Schell Valentine Richard Bordwell R. A. Baumgartner Prod Pfeifer John Sproule Cindy Sproule Cloyce Stewart Harold Stevens William Stewart A.S. Smith Walter Smith Maurice Crawford Keith Proctor Ramseyer American Home Ill Family Living

Scouts Conclude Birthday Week Observance Plan Blue and Gold Banquet

The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts wrap a 53rd anniversary observance, stressing Scouting aims. Leaders Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller praised youth development and Americanism. Plan the Blue and Gold Banquet at the Methodist Church February 28 at 6 p.m.

Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Raymond Miller Dennis Walk 'T Michael Roe Doug Higgins Denner Roger Miller Steve Cuser Robert Roe Robert Choate Kevin Caldwell Richard Choate Mark Shearer Washington Area

Professional Directory Listings Include Local Attorneys and Dentists

A dense array of names and offices appears, listing Louis J. Kehoe Attorney, Livingston Day & Bates Attorneys, Morrison firm lawyers, John C. Owen Attorney, Stewart and Shearer Attorneys, Dale E. Garrell D D I Dentist, Dr P L Etter Osteopathic Physician, John W. Lenmon D D Eyes and glasses, and Dr R Q Eastland. Provided contact details include offices on West Main Street, 211 W Washington St, 119 West Washington, 225 West Main, and 204 West Main with phone numbers OL 3 3991 OL 3 2874 OL 3 3163 OL 3 4802 OL 32015 and others. The listing also notes appointment scheduling days for the dentist and osteopathic physician and mentions the Journal Building context.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison Marion Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Dale E, Garrell Journal Building Jintment John W. Lenmon at_ Lemmon Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Journal

SUI Orchestra Concert Scheduled Wednesday

The State University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra led by Professor James Dixon will perform Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge of Iowa Memorial Union. Soloists include Professor Charles Treger in Berg’s Violin Concerto and Professors Ayres, Anderson, and Munsell with other players. tickets are at the Union Information Desk.

Iowa City State University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra James Dixon Iowa Memorial Union Charles Treger Alban Berg Louis Krasner Mozart Thomas Ayres Paul ‘Anderson Donald Munse

Wagner WAG promises top service in town

The WAG Wagner firm declares it will deliver the best service in town, promising reliability and superior customer care without exaggeration.

Mrs Reaves Hosts Mission Society Sewing Meeting

Mrs Reaves hosted the Prairie Flower Missionary Society for an all day sewing session. Members prepared items for the Chase family missionaries in Japan and planned a Feb 28 event with a sack lunch. Guests included Mrs George Norman and Cecelia Hawkins.

CC. Reeves Prairie Flower Missionary Society Chase Japan Reeves Charles Hawkins Orval Scott Christ Earl Smith George Norman Cecelia Hawkins Manley Chase Glenn Fuhr

Garden Club Luncheon Set For Tuesday At Captain's Table

The Gardens department of the Fortnightly Club will hold a one o'clock luncheon on Tuesday February 19 at the Captain's Table. Reservations for the luncheon must be made by Saturday with Mrs C Wilson or Mrs Walter Jungbluth.

C. Wilson Walter Jungbluth

Record of Transfers and Real Estate Deals in Various Townships

A compilation lists multiple transfers including Cy Bush and wife to Merle K Bates and wife land in section 1 H Dittmer to Carl D Zieg lowsky land in section 35 757 Ross Lane and wife to C Wayne Tait and wife real estate in Kik Brighton R Kenneth Ward and wife to Boyde Emde and wife land in section 20777 Robert E Brinning and wife to Homer L Brinning land in section 633 89768 Nella W Spear to Ezra Shenk land in section 13779 Dr J R Miller MF and wife to Harold E Ross and wife real estate in Circle drive Wellman Howard Duvall to Elwood Gene Miller real estate in Snider s side Kalona Joe A Walters and wife to Oren E Yoder real estate in Morn ingside and Kalon K A Mathers and wife to John Terry Mathers land in section 3 7556 Lydia L Seals and husband to Katheryn L Beeler real estate in OP Brighton R J Patterson and wife to Nate Young real estate in Young s add Washington a

Ross Lane C. Wayne Tait Kik Brighton R. Kenneth Ward Boyde Emde Robert E. Brinning Homer L. Brinning Nella W. Spear Ezra Shenk Dr. J. R. Miller Harold E. Ross Circle Drive Wellman Howard Duvall Elwood Gene Miller Snider Kalona Joe A. Walters Oren E. Yoder Morningside Kalon K. A. Mathers John Terry Mathers Lydia L. Seals Katheryn L. Beeler OP Brighton R. J. Patterson Nate Young Young Add Washington

Social Calendar notices for local clubs and groups

The AML column lists upcoming meetings and events with times and venues. Rebekah Lodge meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. at F Hall, Bethlehem Commandery at 6 30 p.m. Masonic Temple with potluck, Fortnightly Board Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at Captain's Table, officers urged to attend Monday Garden 1 Noon and various groups like Rainbow Girls at Sonic Temple, Drama at 7 30 p.m., Baptist Friendly Bible Class 6 30 p.m., Golden Age Club 10 a.m. YWCA rooms, VEW Auxiliary 8 p.m., Y-Wives 1 30 p.m., copper pictures West Chester Past Chiefs at 6 30 p.m., Lunch at Captain Table, First Presbyterian UPW Circle T 6 20 p.m. at church, Circle 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Donald Beye. Reservations due by Saturday with designated hosts.

Rainbow Girls Sonic Temple Bernice Wilcke J.B. Walker VEW Hall West Chester Ray Hough C.C. Wilson Walter Jungbluth First Presbyterian UPW Robert Garrett Donald Beye

Marion Ave UP Church Plans Second Family Night Study

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church hosts the second of three family night study sessions this Sunday from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is The Church's Ministry to People of Special Need. A film Moment to Act on mental health will be shown with discussions led by Dr and Mrs J F Mallory and Mr and Mrs Maurice Ellis. Adult and youth leaders coordinate activities for all ages.

Marion Avenue J.F. Mallory Maurice Ellis Dale Caldwell John Owen Steve Wiggers Harley Cole

Funeral Saturday For Former Brighton Woman

Funeral services are set for Mrs. E. A. Horner in Lisbon Iowa at 1 30 p m with burial in Cedar Rapids She died after a long illness at her Lisbon home Survivors include her husband one brother three daughters and one son The Horner family lived in Brighton Marion and Cedar Rapids before moving to Lisbon Mrs Fritz was born in Wellman and reared there

Brighton E. A. Horner Lisbon Iowa Cedar Rapids Horner Marion Francis Fritz Wellman

Past Masters Night and Third Degree at Columbus Junction Temple

Masons plan Past Masters Night with third degree sections at the temple at 4 pm and a dinner at 6 30 pm. Past Masters will present the second section at 7 30 pm. Glazebrook promoted to sales representative at Standard Oil Division of American Oil Co. in Washington before moving to Rock Island. Accident: police called 1 30 pm Wednesday to 100 block of S Third Ave where Crowell vehicle collided with Demeyer back ing out, $250 damage to Crowell, minor damage to Demeyer car.

Columbus Junction The Temple S ‘Third Avenue Oath Third Avenue Leo Charles Demeyer Washington Demeyer

Local News Roundup From Mercy Hospital to Perry Home Move

Theresa Adams returned home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City Thursday. John Whittaker and wife plan a Perry move with children Mike Pat Annette David and Mary Ellen at 2006 North First Avenue. Whittaker will supervise for Farmer's Hybrid Corp. and cover central state. Dick Pratt recovering from a perforated retina after a sudden vision issue last Sunday. He is home and cannot work for ten days. Jr and Mrs Martin Westen celebrate their Seth wedding anniversary Wednesday the 20th and have a great granddaughter Janine Ramsey daughter of Jon Ramsey and Barbara Westen.

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

Highland Social Club Plans Efforts for Charity Meeting

The Highland Social Club held a Thursday gathering with Mrs. Dave Reha as Thirteen members answered roll by reading Valentine verses They prepared bibs and ties for Sever y Handicapped Children Hospital in Town City and items for Mid Prairie School Committees were named Membership Eula Mae Coon and Mrs Gayle Rarick Flower duties Gladys Carson Wilfred McCreedy and Donald Swailes Social duties Sidney Coon and Warren Donaldson Roll call Wilbur Chalupa and Carl Steel Donaldson and McCreedy to buy a wedding gift Elmer Steele invited members to her home for the March meeting.

Highland Social Club Dave Reha Severy Handicapped Children Hospital Town City Mid-Prairie School Eula ‘Mae Coon Gayle Rarick Gladys Carson Wilfred McCreedy Donald Swailes Sidney Coon Warren Donaldson Wilbur Chalupa Carl Steel Donaldson McCreedy Elmer Steele

Asian Flu Drives Death Toll Across East States

Government health officials report a surge in deaths linked to an Asian flu outbreak sweeping major eastern cities. CDC data show 705 influenza and pneumonia deaths last week, 157 above expectations, with outbreaks confirmed in 13 states and the District of Columbia.

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

First marriage license issued this month to Leyden and Davison

Michael Blair Leyden and Patricia Ann Davison of Washington obtained the first marriage license issued this month.

Michael Blair Leyden Patricia Ann Davison Washington

Walnut Women and Rural Women Clubs Meet in March Plans

Walnut Women's Club entertained 10 members and two guests with a business meeting led by Mrs Earl Ferrell and refreshments by Mrs Lyle Wilson and Mrs Gale Walker. Rural Women's Club hosted 11 members and 14 children with a planning session for an all day March meeting to bring smocking materials for pillows and talent night games.

Walnut Lyle Wilson Walnut Women’s Club Ruth Wilson Gale Walker Robert Redlinger Earl Ferrell Wilson Walker Grant Humsten Jr Rural Women’s Club Earl Redlinger Dave Williams Carl Phillips

Kennedy Pushes Tax Cut To Avert Recession

President Kennedy argues for income tax cuts this year to prevent a recession and curb unemployment while defending spending and a large deficit. He warns that without cuts the economy could slow further, affecting his 1964 reelection campaign and the nation’s fiscal outlook.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress

Quiet Legislature Session Narrowly Backs Refunds and Reforms

In Des Moines the 1963 Iowa legislature neared the fifth week with a light slate. The Senate approved a diesel and propane fuel tax refund for farm equipment operations by a 31 to 8 vote, sending the measure to the House. Other actions included a home rule constitutional amendment for 945 cities and towns, a $6.6 million plan to replace the criminally insane ward at Anamosa, and debate over a 60 mph truck speed limit. The Senate also considered higher pay for full-time county attorneys, a mutual fund shares calculation bill, brucellosis testing for all breeding swine, and a general pattern of seven Senate bills and 15 House bills passing, mostly non-controversial.

Des Moines UPI Senate House Iowa State Law Anamosa Men's Reformatory K. Gilmore City John Ely Cedar Rapids Harold E. Hughes Huguesid Carl Hirsch R - Indianola

Plot Against De Gaulle Foiled by French Arrests

Paris reports French government sources say army officers planned to kill President Charles de Gaulle and overthrow the Fifth Republic. Four to six officers were arrested by military police. no attack occurred during a war school visit or at the Elysee. Prior attempted assassinations noted in past two years.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Elysee Palace

New Look At US Atomic Gun And Davy Crockett Deployment

The article reports on a small man portable atomic gun, the Davy Crockett, deployed near the Iron Curtain with a two mile range. It suggests studies may reduce overseas troops while keeping conventional firepower, notes limited numbers and no decision yet. Kennedy states no plan to bring home combat troops, and a trend to concentrate nuclear weapons in the United States and aboard submarines.

Europe Davy Crockett Iron Curtain United States United Press International Strategic Air Command Russia Kennedy

Legion Plans Attendance at Iowa State Meeting

Washington Legion post members Oral J. Brown Everett Burham and W. Easter will attend the state commanders and adjutants meeting in Des Moines on Sunday to participate in the event and discuss post affairs.

Dismissed Today Dwight Brewer and Anna Matthews

Dwight Brewer of Washington and Mrs Anna Matthews of Washington were dismissed today in a local court action. No further details were provided in the brief notice.

Dwight Brewer Washington Anna Matthews

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Edgar Stewart Charles Rademaker Stone Dennis Stutrud Robert Schumann Love Thee Grieg Harry Ramseyer Ven I Cub Scouts of den I Rodney Davisson Kim Walker Kim Jimmy Grubb Steven Wagainon Stanley Murray den II Richard Higgins den VII Witn McC Willi Whalen Pat Whittaker David McCall Drew Steele Mike Cady Professional Directory P. L. Etter Wagner Wag East Washington St Evening Journal Mrs. Reaves Mission Society Theo M. Griffith Ford Cy Bush Merle K. Bates H. Dittmer Carl D. Zieglowsky University Hospital Richard Wolf's Flower Shop AML Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Custer Sales & Service S. Morion Theresa Adams Mercy Hospital C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency Iber & Co Earle F. Libe State Farm (Bute Astamobie Insurance Company Otien Bing Brian Jarrard Olympia Time Large Loan Plan, Inc W. Main Ottumwa, Iowa Charles Jeffrey Time Loan, Inc East Washington ST Washington, Iowa
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