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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1964

Page

2

Launch 25th Anniversary WSCS Meets at Church

The 25th anniversary of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church opens with Friday meetings and a call for renewed urgency and deeper dedication. Circles report devotions, programs, and mission news from Rhodesia East Africa and Seoul Korea, with plans for future gatherings and a February youth rally.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Dean Luers Circle I

Anniversary Plans at Prairie Flower Baptist Church

Prairie Flower Baptist Church members discussed a Sept 20 1964 anniversary celebration with a Sept 15 kickoff led by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches national secretary Dr Paul R Jackson as the keynote speaker. Officers elected included C C Reeves deacon Don Cave trustee Roland Benson clerk Richard Leet treasurer Ward Benson missionary treasurer Jim Frier and other church roles. total membership 90 with year giving $10 425 90 of which $2 580 74 supported missions.

Prairie Flower Bapist Church General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Paul R. Jackson C. C. Reeves Don Cave Roland Benson Richard Leet Ward Benson Jim Frier Bob Cave Wayne

Masonic Lodge Plans Third Degree Work Monday Evening

The Masonic lodge will hold work in the third degree on Monday evening January 13.

Masonic Lodge

Christian women study in Southern Asia at First Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church started a new study, The Christian Mission in Southern Asia, with sessions in members' homes. Leaders include Laureen Knapp. groups discussed India's antiquity and culture. World Day of Prayer announced for Feb 14. January meeting Feb 7 or 14 as noted. various hosts, cohosts, and members contributed readings, worship, and refreshments across multiple groups including Martha Ruth Esther Doreas and others.

Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Christian Mission Asia India Laureen Knapp

Washington Saturday social calendar events list

A dense list of civic club meetings and social gatherings for Saturday through Wednesday. Includes dances at Legion Hall, OES installations, luncheon plans, bowling and craft sessions, and various circle and club activities with locations and host names. Notable entries include the Skip-Schippers dance, Wingas Cafe luncheon, YWCA crafts, and a farewell for Adolph Shallas at the HJ Club.

Legion Hall Skip — Schippers OES Masonic Temple Washington Women's Bowling Association People’s National Bank Columbus Junction John Elliott West Washington Elliott Baptist Ning Gerochi_ Circle Mariette Workman YWCA Jaycee Ettes Loren Renoux

Local births anniversaries and visits noted in area society

Mr and Mrs Don Wilson of Columbus Junction welcomed a son Douglas Allen born January 7 at Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant. Mrs Julia Carson is the mother in law and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson of Ainsworth. Mrs Emma Sage to celebrate 99th birthday January 12 with visitors in the afternoon. Mr Sage died July 2 1909. Mrs Sage has eight children 39 great grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren. Mrs Dale Fuhr underwent major surgery Friday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 349. Mrs Dean Schmitt Gary and Sherri left Friday for Des Moines after visiting her mother Mrs Olive Watson. Mr and Mrs William Chance celebrate 34th wedding anniversary today January 11. Mr and Mrs Harold Pete Griffeth will spend Sunday in St Louis for summer buying for Western Auto Store. Mr and Mrs Howard Van Ness and Mrs Laura Neff visited Mrs Ruth Courtney at Brighton for her 86th birthday. L J Kehoe visited George H Paul in Omaha earlier this week. Paul confined to Clarkston Hospital in Omaha five weeks. room 737. Paul ill but improved. Mrs Leonard Karasek of Cedar Rapids visiting Dale Hardy's home. The Order of Eastern Star has open installation tonight at 8 at the Masonic Temple. Mr and Mrs Homer Hall of Outing Minnesota visiting Del bert Zager and family. Mr and Mrs Warren Ray of Abingdon Illinois visited Griffeths. Mrs Leonard Mark of Abingdon was a Tuesday night visitor.

Don Wilson Columbus Junction Douglas Allen Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleaant Julia Carson Robert Carsons Washington Raymond Wilson Ainsworth Emma Sage Sam Sage Sage

Hospital Admits and Births in Washington Area

Hospital reports admitted yesterday include Donald Schantz Jr Duane Johnson Mrs Hugh Milne Harold Wolf and Norlene Gegner in Washington with both medical and surgical cases. Births yesterday to Mr and Mrs Billie Loeffler in Washington are twin sons. Dismissals today include Tim Gallagher in Washington.

Donald Schantz Jr Ainsworth Duane Johnson Washington Hugh Milne Harold Wolf Rex Stout Norlene Gegner Surgical Billie Loeffler

Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House

Halcyon residents and staff share social calls and visits across a week. Notable birthdays include Dr Sarton aged 86 and E C Smith at 96, with Rev Peterson and Rev Lotfi joining the celebration.

Dr Sarton E.C. Smith Dr. Sarton Mr. Smith Peterson Rev. Lotfi

Highland Club and area social group updates

Mrs. Wilbur Chalupa hosted the Highland Social Club January meeting with sixteen members and two guests sharing New Year resolutions. Officers elected include Burke McCreedy as president and Charles Chalupa as vice president. The next meeting will be at Pearl and Eula Mae Coon’s home in Washington. The Antioch Social Club met with Mrs. Verne Colliver. Marion Renoux cohosted and Richard Brinning joined as a new member. Plans were made for a February 15 potluck at KP Hall and assignments given for flower and card duties. The next gathering will be hosted by Fred Coakley with Ed Peiffer as cohost. The White Way Club held their oyster supper with thirteen members and families. Laurel Gratler will host the February meeting and Valentine plans were set. The OFS Pinochle group, hosted by Mrs. Roy Sowash and Mrs. Roy Bauer at the Masonic Temple, saw high scores for Harold Rhodebeck and Nellie Dodder. The January 23 meeting will include a 1:30 p.m. dessert at Wingas followed by cards at the temple. The Rebekah Club met at 100F Hall. Bingo was played and Emma Barnett named card and flower committee, with Tina Bain and Morrow on the February hostess slate.

Esther Hattie Carpenter Walter Nicholson Leslie Beenblossom Loren Chalupa Been Blossom Glen Green Highland Club Wilbur Chalupa Highland Social Club Joe Krotz Wayne Brown Burke McCreedy Charles Chalupa William Murphy William Rarick Pearl and Eula Mae Coon Washington Antioch Club Antioch Social Club Verne Colliver Marion Renoux Richard Brinning KP Hall Earl Kong Wayne Mangold Fred Coakley Ed Peiffer White Way Club Ivan Nittenegger Shirley Dirk Weerman Laurel Gratler OFS Roy Sowash Roy Bauer Eastern Star Masonic Temple Harold Rhodebeck Nellie Dodder Wingas Temple Rebekah Emma Barnett Cleora Morrow John Beemblossom Tina Bain Morrow

Waco P T A Meeting Set for Crawfordsville

The Waco Parent Teachers Association plans a meeting at Crawfordsville on January 15. Bus drivers from the Waco district will attend a Mt Pleasant gathering Thursday evening to receive in service education arranged by the State Department of Public Instruction.

Waco Parent- Teachers Association Crawfordsville Waco District Mt. Pleasant State Department of Public Instruction

Waco Citizens Committee Meets at Wayland School

Waco members held their first meeting this week at Wayland with thirteen attendees including Mrs. Dale Garrett and Supt. Thomas. Thomas outlined board problems and potential topics for future exploration as the group plans another meeting next week.

Wayland Waco Daniel Leicht Dennis Graber Claude Goldsmith

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