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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1964

Page

2

Upw Circles Meet Tuesday Evening

UPW Circle IV led by Mrs Elizabeth Clark held a cooperative dinner at the church with devotions by Helen Breese and led by Myrl Leagitt. Hostesses were Mrs Robert Garrett and Mrs Maurice Meyer. Circle V led by Mrs Don Beye opened with Beatitudes readings.

Circle IV Elizabeth Clark Helen Breese Myrl Leagitt Robert Garrett Maurice Meyer Don Beye First Presbyterian Upw Joe Martin Ray Glover al Coles Marion McAvoy

Luithlys Plan Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs L B Luithly of 100 East Madison Avenue Fairfield celebrate their wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday February 23 from 2 to 4 pm at the McElhinney House on Court Street in Fairfield. They request no gifts. Ella Matlock and L B Luithly wed February 24 1914 in Des Moines. They lived in Rubio 33 years where he was cashier at Rubio Savings Bank. In 1941 the bank moved to Brighton and they retired to Fairfield in 1956. They have one daughter Mrs A C Johnson Jr of Fairfield two grandchildren Joel Johnson Cedar Rapids and Mrs Steven Moser Fairfield and one great grandchild Kara Jill Johnson.

L.B. Luithly Madison Avenue F Field McElhinney House Orth Court Street Fairfield Ella Matlock Des Moines Rubio Luithly Rubio Savings Bank Brighton A.C. Johnson Jr Joel Johnson Cedar Rapids Steven Moser Kara Jill Johnson

Wheelans mark fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Wheelan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner at Captain's Table and a reception for 175 friends and relatives on Saturday February 15. All children attended and out of town guests included relatives from Keithsburg Davenport Cedar Rapids and Denver among others.

John Wheelan Wheelans Modesto Calif Clyde McCall Bud’ Wabling Ross Newcom Denver M.M. Flynn John Keota Duane Daering Hills

Lenten Service At Lutheran Church Promotes Film

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd hosts the second Lenten service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. A 16 minute film Thirty Pieces of Silver portrays Judas bargaining to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. The Walther League serves refreshments after the service. Public invited.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Jud Jesus Walther League

World Day of Prayer services held in West Chester

West Chester hosted World Day of Prayer with Federated Sharch Methodist Grace Aill and Pilotsburg churches participating. Mrs. Melvin Booth led the worship service assisted by Mrs. Clark Bauer with special music by Mrs. Wallace Kinsler Mrs. John Duvell and organist Mrs. Keith Stewart. A business meeting elected 1965 officers including chairmen Mrs. Orville Griggs and Clyde Crile vice chairman Mrs. Leonard Brinning and secretary treasurer Mrs Nelson Woodford. Next year’s service will be at the West Chester Methodist Church.

West Chester Federated Sharch Federated Methodist Grace Aill Pilotsburg Melvin Booth Clark Bauer Wallace Kinsler John Duvell Keith Stewart Richard Scott Loyd Bauer Kenneth Dusenbery Lee Mangold Joe Bauer Marion Pence Don Orr Robert Stout Robert Stephens Clyde Crile Walter Bauer H. Dusenbery Merle McDowell A.J. Votruba Charles Alston Leonard Brinning Richard Hayes Paul Hazelett Keith McClelland Robert Miksch Arthur Peters Orville Griggs Nelson Woodford West Chester Methodist Church

Suresh Verma to Speak at Wellman Family Night

SUI Indian Student Association president Suresh Verma will show India pictures and speak at Wellman Asbury Family Night next Wednesday February 25 at 6 30 p.m. He will be joined by his cousin. A cooperative meal is planned with families bringing dishes. A separate program follows at 7 15 p.m. A free-will offering will be received.

Wellman Suresh Verma Indian Student Association SUI India Asbury Stion School of Missions Richard Huber Charles Schroeder Keith Rowe

Funeral services for Nelson Woodford held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Nelson Woodford were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Peters in charge. Pallbearers were Larry and Robert Hough, Clifford and Charles Yorpman, James Romine, and Gail Niffenegger. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Washington club notices fill local calendar

Community organizations list upcoming meetings and events with dates and times in Washington. Circles, clubs, and societies announce pinoche, dinners, card games, circle gatherings, and church activities across Wednesday through Friday. Participants urged to bring items and contact details for attendance.

Jury selection in Ruby Oswald murder trial opens with claims of bias

In Dallas during the Jack Ruby Oswald slaying case, both sides claimed early courtroom victories as the jury pool of 999 faced peremptory challenges and cause motions. Defense lawyer Melvin Belli argued for a change of venue, while prosecutors said a Dallas jury looked achievable within 10 days to two weeks.

Dallas UPI Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Osway Melvin Belli Ruby Belli Henry M. Wade

Club Activities Run By Mrs Turkington and Friends

Mrs Sam Turkington hosted Handcraft II with cohost Mrs Maud Stuart. Guest speaker E D Morrison Jr spoke on Wills and Estates. readings from Albert Schweitzer featured. Nominating committee announced. officers to be elected in March. Refreshments served. Booster Club met. review of Dear Papa noted. heart fund contribution made. Rosemary Club held bridge. high and low scores recorded. YWives held crafts at YWCA with refreshments. board meeting planned. Jaycees Ettes Easter Seal project. refreshments served. Estimated club notes from local society pages.

Sam Turkington Handcraft Maud Stuart Glenn Knapp E.D. Morrison Jr Floyd Blankenhorn Albert Sweitzer Myra Crawford Clarence Jacobs Frank Longwell George Masson Sr Bert Hahn Papa Thyra Ferre Bjorn Louis Larsen Charles Wiley Rosemary Club Bridge Lloyd Marek Low Donald Brown Earl Galloway Marek

Mount Pleasant tests Iowa revenue bond law legality

A friendly suit filed in Henry County seeks to rule the new Iowa revenue bond law constitutional to enable bond financing of industry. The case centers on a $650,000 Vega Industries plant in Mount Pleasant approved by voters December 17. Judge George O. Van Allen will hear the matter, with James M. Green, former Mount Pleasant chamber president, named as plaintiff.

Mount Pleasant UPI Iowa Vega Industries Syracuse N.Y Roger Galer George O. van Allen Henry County James M. Green Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce

Goshen College women to receive degrees in June

Mrs Linconn completed requirements for a bachelor of science at Goshen College Indiana this term. Mrs Bohn will receive her degree at the June commencement. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Al vin D Graber of Washington her major was elementary education.

Linconn Goshen College Indiana Bohn Alvin D. Graber Washington

Local Graduates Plan September Wedding

Miss McConnell, a Washington High School and Sioux Falls College alumna now pursuing graduate studies at the University of Chicago, and Mr. Runft, Boise High School and College of Idaho graduate, currently a law student at the University of Chicago, announce a September wedding.

Miss McConnell Washington High School Sioux Falls College University of Chicago Mr. Runft Boise High School College of Idaho

Writer Kelland dies in Arizona

Clarence Budington Kelland, 82, a prolific magazine writer and former rational Republican leader, died Tuesday night in Phoenix. The author wrote for the Saturday Evening Post for years and several works became films, radio programs, and TV shows.

Phoenix, Ariz UPI Clarence Budington Kelland Republican Party Saturday Evening Post

Reach accord on tax cut bill

Washington's tax cut accord clears 14 member House Senate panel after four days of closed door talks. The compromise aims to speed up larger paychecks for millions of workers with an $11.2 to $11.8 billion reduction, awaiting swift passage by both chambers and White House approval next week.

Washington UPI Senate Johnson House-Senate House White House

Hospital Admission and Discharge Brief

On record, admitted today is Mrs Cleo Shockey of Washington with medical status. Dismissal note indicates Mrs Ralph Gates of Mt Pleasant was discharged today.

Cleo Shockey Washington Medical Ralph Gates Mt Pleasant

Local city notes on hospital stays births and travels

Mercy Hospital room mentions for Mrs. CJ Jungbluth and Dessie Libe, and Dwight Hayes at V A Hospital Iowa City. Davenport parents welcome Tresa Lynn Feb 12, 7 lb 4 oz. Be ok Becky Evaniovich visit, Tomlinson returns from Bisbee, Lance returns from Fort Myers trip. Linda Chorpening named to Drake dean’s list and Rho Lambda Delta. Orient tourers Myrtle Neiswanger and Mae Ritter Jones tour Honolulu Yokohama Tokyo and Manila. trip began San Francisco Jan 4 ending Feb 14.

Myrtle Neiswanger Orient Mae Ritter Jones Manitou Springs Chio Honolulu Hawaii Yokohama Kyoto Kobe Tokyo Japan Hong Kong Manilla San Francisco

Campaign seeks 350000 cap ital fund for Camp Waubeek Iowa City

Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council approved a 350000 capital campaign to renovate and expand Camp Waubeek facilities. Attendance at Camp Waubeek has nearly doubled in four years with 1000 plus Scouts and rising population trends. Plans include campaign scheduling, coordination with United Fund, and an engineering study by Boy Scouts of America.

Iowa City Camp + Waubeek Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council Holiday Inn United Fund Community Chest Boards Boy Scouts of America Frank Atkinson Engineering Service Ted Lloyd Varous Council Camp Waubesk Gordon Simonds

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