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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1964

Page

5

Local News Snippets Show Family Visits Across States

Local residents report weekend visits and long trips. Mr and Mrs E R Schantz returned from Redlands California after a month visiting son Bud Schantz and relatives. John Pratt and Johnny visited from Pleasant Valley with Dick Pratt. T J Pease plus Terry Marsh and Susie from Davenport returned from Palmetto Florida where R A Warner, recently out of hospital, resides in winter. Sally Smith attends a wood refinishing course at Iowa State Ames. Dale Norton and Mrs Norton visited Fairfield and hospital patient sister in law Andrew Crile. Raymond Edwards and Linda and Tom Edwards of Muscatine enjoyed Christmas dinner with Gerald and family. Ralph McCreedy and Kay McCreedy Smith visited North Hollywood California and other relatives. Jan Fane returned to Mercy School of Nursing after holidays in Washington and Newton.

E.R. Schantz Wayland Redlands Cal Bud Schantz T. J. Pease Terry Marsh Susie Davenport Palmetto, Fla R. A. Warner Mr. Warner Dale Norton Fairfield Norton Andrew Crile Raymond Edwards Linda Tom Muscatine Gerald Edwards Martha Criffin Ralph McCreedy Howard Smith Keri Kathleen North Hollywood Calif Smith Kay McCreedy Jan Fane Mercy School “of Nursing Iowa City Washington Newton

Keota Methodist Men to Hold Thursday Potluck Supper

The Men of Keota will gather at the church Thursday for a 6 30 p m potluck supper. Wives of members are invited as guests and the speaker will be Rev S Lotfi of the Brighton Methodist Church.

Keota S. Lotfi Brighton

Expressions of interest brighten United Presbyterian Home

The United Presbyterian Home notes continued interest from individuals and organizations during the holiday season with gifts of subscriptions flowers and plants. Several members have returned to normal resident life after absences and many local and distant visitors called on residents including Mrs Amy Mc Laughlin Grace Cottrell Andrew Kubecky Laura Moffett Mollie Moffett and others.

Amy McLaughlin Ilinois Grace Cottrell Omaha Pittsburg Andrew Kubecky Ithaca

Close race for top in K C marathon pinochle

In Kansas City a tight lead unfolds after seven rounds in the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon. Keith Hora edges George Hora by 60 points with 7,570 to 7,510 as top pairs scramble for position among a field led by Casey Whitaker and Burton Kent.

Keith Hora George Horas Knights of Columbus Keith Horas Hirs George Hora

Cub Scouters Plan Pow Wow at Prairie High School

Cub Scouters from Washington county plan a Saturday pow wow at Prairie High School south of Cedar Rapids. Dan Ferguson, assistant Scout executive for the Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council, announces four program sections including ceremonies, games, handicraft, and Webelos operations. Activities begin 1:45 p.m. with a 5:30 p.m. Blue and Gold dinner. Reservations are urged this week.

Washington County Prairie High School Cedar Raids Dan Ferguson Ferguson Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council

Merry Ter Club Hosts Pinochle Evening Fun

Mr. and Mrs. Towyn Davies hosted the Merry Ter Club Saturday. Pinochle provided entertainment with Mae Wallace and William Wulf taking high scores. consolation prizes went to Erwin Wulf and Harold Kueneman, Charles Rademaker won the traveling prize as the alarm clock sounded. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Davies, and Mr. and Mrs. Wulf will host again on February 1.

Towyn Davies Mae Wallace William Wulf Erwin Wulf Harold Kueneman Charles Rademaker Davies

Afternoon Literature Club Meets at Halcyon House

The Fortnightly Afternoon Literature department met at Halcyon House Monday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Dalin and Mrs Vera Bailey as hostesses. Mrs A W Hinderman presided reading from the askrit, a New Year poem by Beattie and a prayer by Peter Marshall. Three guests were present including Mrs Arthur Griffin Mrs Mabel Rebfeldt and Mrs Rose Reid. Mrs Alfred Baldrige gave an illustrated talk on their European trip with pictures of places he and Mrs Baldrige visited. Mrs Sylvia Wilson and Mrs W S Kyle will host February at Halcyon House.

Halcyon House Arthur Dalin Vera Bailey A. W. Hinderman Beattie Peter Marshall Ixteem Arthur Griffin Mabel Rebfeldt Rose Reid Alfred Bald

4 H Activities Farmere t tes 4 H Club meets

The Farmerette 4 H Club gathered Monday evening with Diane Karen and Carol Marek six teen members two leaders and Mrs Joe Knotek present The project for the coming year focuses on collecting Christmas cards stamps and making bean bags for the children hospital. Darla Goodlander spoke on Cleaning Kit Karen Marek spoke on My Favorite Painting and Artist Shirley Users talked about Drawer Dividers Connie Goodlander shared the Story of Sally Mrs Keith Horn offered ideas on storage

Farmerette 4. H Club Diane Karen Carol Marek Joe Knotek Children’s Hospital Darla Goodlander Karen Ma ‘Ek Shirle Y Uers Connie Goodlander Sally Keith Horn

Weekend Visitors Leave Brethren Home

Local residents Mr and Mrs Raymond Graf and Mr and Mrs Robert Fredericks of Brethren Michigan, plus multiple relatives and neighbors, stayed with Mr and Mrs Clarence Blum over the weekend. Additional visitors included Harold Kerr of Clinton en route to a greenskeepers meeting in Des Moines, and Joe Hartman and family visiting Mrs Leona Peiffer in Washington. The Hartmans recently completed a new home at Hiawatha near Cedar Rapids.

Raymond Graf Robert Fredericks Brethren Mich Clarence C Blum Blum Henry Graf Donald McCrab Jean Bill Keota Gerlad Graf Wellman Wilam Graf Washington Elvin Graf Ainsworth Harold Kerr Clinton Des Moines Joe Hartman Jimmy Mike Mary Lee Tommy Susan Hartman Leona Peiffer Carol Peiffer van Horne Hartmans Hiawatha Cedar Rapids

Kidney transplant patient dies after chimpanzee kidneys

Jefferson Davis, once kept alive by chimpanzee kidneys, died of pneumonia while doctors note the transplant did not fail and his prolonged illness reduced survival chances. In Denver, men with baboon kidney grafts were reported in good condition before similar respiratory complications emerged. Tulane surgeons previously used rhesus kidneys without success.

New Orleans UPS Jefferson Davis Denver Davis University of Colorado Medical Center Dee Tulane University Brian McCracken Tulane

Rex Bell Jr Enters Film World In Stagecoach to Hell Debut

Rex Bell Jr the son of a famed Western star and Nevada official made his movie debut as a Stagecoach shotgun rider in Stagecoach to Hell. The 28 year old Reno resident stands 6 5 and 190 pounds and spoke of a hoped Hollywood future after signing with producer Lyles. He studied chemistry at the University of Nevada and has managed Bell Western clothing stores. He previously appeared only in high school plays before Paramount cast him.

Hollywood UPI Ciara Vernon Scott Bow Rex Bell Jr Rex Bell Nevada Rex Jr Cooper Bell Reno New Hell Lyles Paramount Studios Rex Clara Bell Western Las Vegas Notre Dame University of Nevada Paramount

Professional Directory of Attorneys and Medical Practitioners

A dense directory lists multiple lawyers with offices at 204 West Main, 211 W. Washington, 1191 West Washington, and other addresses plus osteopathic and optometry services. Included are Morrison and Lloyd law firms, Stewart & Shearer, P. L. Etter Osteopathic Physician, John W. Lemmon D. D. Eyes, and Dr. R. Q. Eastland. Contact numbers marked OL and brief notes about services appear throughout.

Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd W. Washington St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon D. D Logan Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Iron Journal Newday

Area Television Program Listings

Grandpa Happy no Reaver 540 CHS News offers a brief listing of local channel schedules and program blocks for the area. The compact guide notes time slots and channel identifiers for viewers seeking quick viewing options tonight.

Grandpa

Johnson reviews Union message amid push for civil rights and tax cuts

President Johnson met with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss a State of the Union address promising swift action on civil rights and tax reduction. Speaker McCormack cited broad support while Mansfield highlighted a target to keep next year's budget under 100 billion dollars. The speech, not yet finished, was to be released early Wednesday with revisions likely ongoing.

Washington UPI Johnson John W. McCormack White House Congress Afl-Cio Executive Council Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield House Texas

Mrs. Fred Bruegge Honored With Shower In Wayland

Mrs. Fred Bruegge formerly Marlene Ferrell was honored at a shower Saturday at the home of Mrs. Russell Conrad in Wayland. Red and white decorations dominated the refreshment table and bride’s chair. Guests included Mrs. Ferrell and Jane Moothart among others who brought gifts.

Fred Bruegge Marlene Ferrell Russell Conrad Wayland Mrs. Ferrell Jane Moothart Janice Rotzingr Debbie Schantz Diana Sheetz Janice Todd Carol Lowe Claire Arnold Linda Walling Mrs. Walling

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