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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1963

Page

2

Roe Tharp Family Guests at Farewell Courtesies

The Roe Tharp family plans to move from Washington and was feted at several farewell events. A Surprise supper at Trinity Lutheran Church honored the couple and gifts were exchanged by the Couple's Club. Neighbors hosted a potluck at Dale Connelly’s home, presenting a farewell gift. Hinchleger hosted a large coffee gathering for Mrs Tharp. Mr Tharp, manager of Farm Service, and the family will move January 15 to a farm south of Bloomfield.

Roe Tharp Washington Trinity Lartheran Dale Connelly Hinchleger

County Registered Nurses Association Club Meeting

Members met Tuesday evening at the Nurses Home with Mr and Mrs Norman Jensen. Guests included Mrs Christine Arnold and Mrs Mabel Dunbar. Dr G E Montgomery spoke on duties as county coroner. Mrs Ron Goff led the meeting in the president’s absence. Refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Robert Logan Mrs William Tweeten Mrs John Phleger and Miss Cora Henderson.

On County Registered Nurses Association Norman Jensen Christine Arnold Mabel Dunbar G. E. Montgomery Ron Goff Robert Logan William Tweeten John Phleger Cora Henderson

Jr High Dance at Washington YMCA This Saturday

A junior high age dance will be held at the Washington YMCA on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. Dean Garrett will serve as master of ceremonies. The admission is 45 cents for non members and 10 cents for members.

Mother's admission leads to medical treatment noted

A mother sought medical help after admitting she struck their young son with a forceful blow to the wall with her thumb. The incident is described with cautious language and minimal detail. The text also discusses decorating for weddings and offers floral arrangement services for home or church events.

Morrisons Honored At Potluck Dinner

Mr and Mrs Tom Morrison newlyweds were honored at a potluck dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Herb Campbell Saturday evening. Guests included Y s Men s Bridge Club and Morrison families. A recipe file was presented to the couple by Mrs Earl Loveless. The Morrisons married Dec 28 and reside in Town City where both attend the State University of Iowa.

Tom Morrison Herb Campbell A Y's Men's Bridge Club E.D. Morrison Jr Lloyd Latta Milo Sorden Roger Sherman Earl Loveless Mr Campbell Morrisons Town City State University of Iowa

New Year's Eve Wedding Ties Livingston to Petersen in Alexandria

Miss Mary Stuyvesant Livingston and John Earle Petersen wed at Immanuel Church on the Hill Alexandria at eight o clock. The bride wore off white satin with Brussels lace and carried gardenias and ivy. Attendants included sister Elizabeth and best man George Petersen. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Philadelphia.

Mary Stuyvesant Vingston Immanuel Church on-the-Hill Alexandria Ivy Elizabeth Schuyler Livingston George Chapman Petersen Springervilleriz Schuyler William Livingston Jr Petersen Northwestern University Evanston, Ill St. Clare's Hall Oxford England Northwestern Wharton Graduate Division University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Engagement of Donna Washington to Jack Emery announced

A newspaper note announces the engagement of Donna Washington and Jack Emery. Donna is a State University of Iowa sophomore majoring in elementary education. Jack is a senior in business and commerce set to graduate in June. Both attend the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Washington Donna Jack Emery Ee Emry Brighton Leota Emry State University of Iowa At Iowa City

DAR Meeting Highlights and St Distaff’s Day Service

Paul Snakenberg entertained fourteen DAR members Tuesday at the remeeting led by Regent Mrs John Cherry. Miss Carol Forge gave the invocation. Mrs Hazel Euwer introduced Mrs Frank Patterson who explained St Distaff's Day and sewing was done for the hospital. Delegates named for the national convention in Washington DC were Mrs Cherry and Mrs E Ward with Mrs Gertrude Bowman as alternate. State convention alternates include Mrs Cherry Mrs Snakenbers Mrs Edgar Stewart Miss Forg and Mrs Harold Durst with Mrs McM Flynn Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs Tom Davis as alternates. Mrs Chester Eatinger and Mrs M Bauer read patriotism articles and Mrs Lauder Kennedy spoke on national defense. The hostess showed her grandmother's spinning wheel she plans to refinish.

Paul Snakenberg DAR John Cherry Carol Forge Hazel Euwer Frank Patterson St. Distaff's Washington, D.C Cherry E. Ward Gertrude Bowman Snakenbers Edgar Stewart Forg Harold Durst McM. Flynn Walter Bauer Tom Davis Chester Eatinger Bauer Lauder Kennedy

Frankly Speaking to Discuss Partner Labor Relations

Frankly Speaking will host a discussion on Partner Labor Relationships this Sunday at 6 p.m. on KERG TY. The program aims to explore workplace collaboration and union dynamics with local experts and community members.

YWCA Winter Luncheon Features Antiques Talk

Mrs Lester Orr spoke on antiques at the Wives luncheon in the community room. A dessert meeting announced Feb 5 at Captain's Table with guest speaker Pio Barone Lumani, Italy exchange student, plus World Fellowship luncheon Jan 23 with Italian student and Linda Campbell.

Lester Orr Robert Mather Nemb Pio Barone Lumani Italy Wilson Putman Linda Campbell Norway Prairie Flower School YWCA James Rossen Harold Stevens Claire Keating Herb Osinsup William Hammer Noel Neuenswander Bert Powers Charles van Winkle

Washington Social Calendar Opens Busy Week of Club Meetings

A cluttered schedule lists numerous meetings across West Chester Crawfordsville and nearby areas. Events include Pythian Sisters OFS and Masonic Temple gatherings, Rebekah Club, Lady circles, Open installation at Temple, and various women’s groups at churches and community centers with notes on times and hostess changes.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Athall Crawfordsville OFS Masonic Temple Farm Bureau Citizens For Educational Freedom Rebekah Club Prairie Flower Mission Society William Gannon Potluck Masonic Temple Christian Cwf Martha Group Vaughn Heimke Priscilla Group Edward “Hutchcroft Women of Moose Moose Friendship Club Kolosick White Elephant Exchange Walnut Earl Ferrell HJ Club Robert Marek Munson Herb Farm Antioch Club Fred Coakley St. Mary's School Riverside Char Pleasant Hill Cwf

Baptist Women's Circles Plan White Cross Quota Fill

Two Baptist Women circles met Tuesday in regular session. Announcements pointed to spring rally in Keokuk April 17 and Association meet in Kalona February 27. Ning Gerochi Circle discussed White Cross quota with 58 calls reported. Rhoda Nielson Circle shared Love Gift meditation and outlined new White Cross quota while planning shut-in visits and Kalona packing project.

Baptist White Cross Keokuk Kalona Rhoda Nielson Eva Simmering Karl Simmering Charles Johnson Darwin Widmer Richard Peterson Harold Messenger Jr Johnson

Mace Reelected Town Auto Dealers Director

Mace of Washington County has been re elected to serve as a director of the Town Automobile Dealers Association for a one year term. He will represent city dealers at the annual directors meeting in Des Moines on March 24.

Mace Washington Washington County Town Automobile Dealers Association Cipy Des Moines

Births and names listed in Washington area notices

Births reported include Mr and Mrs James Loyd of Washington welcoming a daughter. Several admissions list Mrs William Har ter Sigourney and Mrs Joe Wolfe Washington for medical care. Also noted are daily notices of residents in Washington Kalona Wayland Riverside and Riverside with newborns and hospital entries for Mayme Livingston and others yesterday or today.

William Harter Sigourney Joe Wolfe Washington James Loyd Mayme Livingston Larry Krantz Ainsworth Allen Fuhr Richard Neff Calvin Miller Kalona William Brooks Wayland Paul Beenblossom Robert Stumpf Riverside Emma Waggoner

Tailored suits soften lines for spring fashion revival

Women and men’s fabrics feature softer shoulder lines in spring suits. Jackets shed harshness with rounded shapes and shorter lengths, while skirts display new treatments like deep single-side pleats. The Internationale Silk Association showcased varied looks during National Press Week, including overblouses and one-piece blouse-skirt silhouettes.

Gay Pauley YORK UPI Internationale Silk Association

Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon at Wingas Café

Mrs Carl Roberts hosted the Nineteenth Century Club at a fine luncheon at Wingas Café Tuesday. Members then went to the United Presbyterian Home for the meeting with rs A E Baldrige presiding. Mrs Boyd Berdo reviewed the book Long Journey into Summer for the program.

Carl Roberts Nineteenth Century Club Winga’s United Presbyterian Home

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