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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1963

Page

2

Local social notices and holiday guest reports

Local readers note holiday travels and visits among families including Bales Matson De France Radjenovich and Holders with trips to Minneapolis Detroit Lakes Oak Park Ninnekah and Cedar Rapids. Community clubs list upcoming meetings at Fairgrounds Temple Halcyon House and Masonic venues with schedules for OES Rainbow and YWCA activities.

Iva Bales William Matson Karen Eagle Minneapolis H.R. de France Amily Max.Bales Family Matson Golden Age Club WCA Halcyon House Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council Ywca Dav Farm Bureau

4 H Club Activities at Year End Meeting

The Jackson Jills held their final meeting of the year with a business session electing Virginia Marek as treasurer. A skating party was planned and Kathy Horn spoke on what makes a good 4H Club. Games and a gift exchange followed.

Jackson Jills Jean Sojka Virginia Marek Kathy Horn

Evening Journal Local Business and Advertising Notes

The item lists staff roles from the Evening Journal including Vice President Advertising Director, production superintendent, and staff changes. It notes subscriptions and rates for rural and city readers, with prices per month and weekly carrier charges in Washington areas.

Vening Journal Wrankin Davin Elton William Shannon Sharien ‘Morris Bruce ‘Cowden Aiter Howard Christman Tech Ae Geoint Clas Fice Washington United Press Wire Toland Daily Augie Hureau Washingtom Wanh

Club Oyster Supper Brings Members, Families Together

Club Activities notes recount oyster supper with Ed Peiffers. Thirteen families and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Crane attended. A valentine exchange will occur at next meeting with Mrs. Ivan Niffenegger. Linger Longer Club hosted eight members and four children with Mrs. Charles Phelps in Brighton. A planned supper at Franklin Center, Friday Feb 1 at 6 30 p.m. invites former members and families. each brings dish to pass and own table service. Refreshments served.

Ime White Way Club Ed Peiffers Floyd Crane Ivan Niffenegger Linger Longer Club Charles Phelps Brighton Walter Westen Franklin Center Priday

Mrs. Lester Orr to discuss antiques for Y-Wives

Mrs. Lester Orr will speak on antiques for the Y-Wives dessert luncheon next Tuesday in the community room. Attendees may bring a small antique for display. dessert at 1 30 p.m. precedes the program.

Lester Orr Y-Wives

Dash of Nutmeg on Baked Squash Pleases Winter Veg

Mary Macomber invites the reader to add nutmeg to baked or mashed squash as a tasty winter vegetable option. The piece extols squash as a nutrient rich source of carotene vitamin A, suggesting deep green or yellow vegetables for weekly servings and urging readers to include such vegetables, with a note to try a pinch of nutmeg in squash.

Mary Macomber Iowa

Engagement of Miss Wieland to Geo Everhart announced

The engagement of Miss Jean Wieland of Davenport and Geo L. Everhart of Rock Island is announced by the bride-elect’s parents, with a Feb. 16 wedding planned at St Mary’s Church in Lone Tree. The bride studied at Iowa State College and Parsons College and teaches in Davenport. the groom works for International Harvester in Rock Island.

Jean Wieland Davenport Geo L. Everhart Rock Island George W. Everhart East Pleasant Plain Everhart Noah Wieland Lone Tree St. Mary's Church State College of Iowa Parsons College Davienport Ever + hart International Harvester

Russians Protest Evangelical Believers Storm Embassy Gates

Soviet police moved a group of peasants and guards into the embassy lunch room after they forced access to the compound. Foreign Ministry officials arrived with a bus and plainclothes men, and after hours the group left for a hotel near the station. The evangelicals feared arrest and loss of children after January 1.

U. S Foreign Ministry Moscow

Local Club Meetings Feature Quilts and Card Games

Mrs Wes Ramsey hosted Shiloh Sunshine Sisters with eight members sharing topics while planning a future shower for Mary Elizabeth Schantz. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs Clyde Thompson who will host next meeting on Feb 5.

Wes Ramsey Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Mary Elizabeth Schantz Clyde Thompson Thompson

Dear Abby Advice From a Small Town Reader

A Canyon City reader questions public shower notices and a new trend of private events listed in store windows. The column responds that a free for all seems implied but not exactly free, with opinions on privacy and social custom.

Abby Canyon City Canyon Cry

Remembering days to gain wisdom and account to God

The quote urges mindful living and redeeming time, teaching that all must answer to God for their deeds. It emphasizes applying hearts to wisdom as days pass and time becomes precious.

Actor Jack Carson Dies of Liver Cancer at 52

Encino California UPI reports actor Jack Carson died at 52 from liver cancer after concealing his illness. He collapsed on stage in Newark in 1953, later appeared on Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, and had a career in over 40 films and radio. He died with wife Sandra and brother Robert at his bedside. His agent Frank Stempel noted Carson kept his illness private.

Encino Calif UPI Jack Carson Carson Hollywood Dick Powell Charles Laughton Thomas Mitchell Sandra Robert Frank Stempel Jack Newark N.J Hercules Dave Willock

Paul Kendalls Holiday Guests Extend Christmas Visit

WELLSTON Dec 28 Guests in the Paul Kendall home over Christmas included James Kendall Everette Kendall of Milton North Dakota James Thompson of Grammer Indiana and William Throyer and girls of Columbus Indiana who arrived Saturday or Sunday. The James Kendall family stayed longer visiting Indiana friends before returning home. Others visiting or dining with locals included the Ahmling family the Corpmans the Brinnings and Neff families and Ted Mayer and relatives. The note ends with plans for travel to Cedar Rapids to catch the train home.

Wellston Paul Kendall James Kendall Everette Kendall Milton North Dakota James Thompson Grammer Indiana William Throyer Columbus Thompson and Throyer Magnus Ahmling Erly McClelland Mayers Ted Mayer Littleton Colorado

Longshoremen in Charleston Defy Union Orders

Longshoremen at Charleston harbor unloaded two ships despite union instructions, part of the Maine to Texas dock strike. ILA Local 1422 members moved three million pounds of Irish seed potatoes and bananas, prompting an ILA exodus from the union. Officials planned talks with shippers as authorities eyed the ongoing disruption.

New York UPS Charleston S.C International Longshoremen's Association Local 1422 ILA William Bradley Thomas Burke South Carolina Willard Wirtz Galveston Tex John Barfield Texas Forwarding Co

Plan Formation of College at Denison

A group of Crawford County citizens filed incorporation papers to form a new four year private liberal arts college at Denison. The corporation named Western College Incorporated is the first non profit to be formed in the state this year. The spokesman said the college will open Sept. 24 with funding to be completed by year end 1964. Construction will start when funds are assured.

Des Moines UPI Crawford County Secretary of State Denison Midwestern College Incorporated Group of 24 Incorporators

Fort Dodge Trucker Wins December Driver of the Month

Raymond Cessford, 45, of Fort Dodge, named December driver of the month by the Iowa Motor Truck Association for helping at an accident scene and aiding a governor's citation. He has 900000 miles in 12 years with Pacifi Intermountain Express, seven years with PIE, and was praised by Gov. Norman A. Erbe in 1982 for his aid near Kiron.

Des Moines UPI The Iowa Motor Truck Association Raymond — Cessford Fort Dodge Cessford Pacifi Intermountain Express PIE Norman A. Erbe Kiron

Crawfordsville New Year Dinner Guests Attend Rees Home

Local residents Mrs. Robert Roberts of Washington and Mr. Evan M. Rees with Hugh Jones of Crawfordsville visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Rees in Crawfordsville for New Year's Day dinner, joining family and friends in celebrating the holiday.

Herb Ferrell Marlene Wayne Tait Angela Lori Steele Farl Ferrell Milton Schnicker Clifford Tait Mike Robert Steele West Des Moines Milton Smith Lana Cedar Rapids George Robert Roberts Washington Evan M. Rees Columbus Junction Hugh Jones Crawfordsville Edward J. Rees

On The Record Hospital Highlights

Yesterday and today, hospital notes include Homer Jarrard Washington and Charles Zie glowsky in medical, Mrs Mayme Livingston Washington also listed. Also Delbert Campbell Columbus Junction, and urban Berg Wellman with a daughter born yesterday. Mrs Waldo Fisher and son Kalona echoed in yesterday’s records.

Homer Jarrard Washington Charles Zieglowsky Washington Mayme Livingston Delbert Campbell Columbus Junction Urban Berg Wellman Waldo Fisher Kalona

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Dave Livingston Oak Park, Ill Mrs H.C. Pick Himer McFadden Ninnekah Okla Martha Ann Max Holder Asta Irs George Waldron Major A. W. Nicola U of Pittsburgh Spices United Force Major Nicola M.J. Nedlinger Rochelle William Berg Sheryl Mark Matt Janice ‘Ann Tom Cannon Nebraska Temple Rebeka Lodge Hal VFW Marion Ave UPW White Way Club Lingelon West Side Square Pastry Shop Ening Journal Ston Faith Maver Rose Wolf's Flower Shop Joe W. Etzen Milford Millie Fred L. Robinson Bernice Robinson Newton Robinson Ottumwa Beauty Academy Janice Salon of Beauty Cedar Falls George Everhart Russia Don Kiesey Marshall Minick Furniture Tom Duncan Shiloh Sunshine Sisters R. Mayo Charles Schiebel Mabel Bain Low Maye Sorell Louise Reaney Rosemary George Horn Rosemary Club Lloyd Marek Tom Walker Don Brown Browns Keith Horn Dear Abby Abigail van Buren S. S Christian Supplies Paul Kendalls G. H. Mayer Carolina Olympia
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