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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1963
Page
8
The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles held well attended meetings Friday with plans announced for a general meeting next Friday January 48 at 2 p.m. at the church. A play Come By Here Lord will introduce the study book Dimensions of Prayer and the society will serve the Beef Producers dinner January 24.
George F Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison lawyers listed with phone OL 32802 at 13 South Marion Ave. Compact professional directory entry noting multiple Morrison legal practitioners and contact details.
Several Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups reported meetings this week electing new officers for the coming three months. Groups listed include Da Can Ya Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs. Tom Walker, Wotan The We-Tan-Dao Camp-Fire Girls led by Mrs. Calvin Wolf, Friendly Blue Birds led by Mrs. Paul Martin, Helpful Blue Birds led by Mrs. Gifford Morrison, Cheerout the Birds led at St James School with Vic ki Libe as president, Bonnie Blue Birds led by Mrs. Richard Goodwin, La Petite Blue Birds led by Mrs. George Krogmeir. New officers span president to treasurer with various hosts treating attendees.
The Starners 4 Club met with Connie and Barbara Messer Thursday with 16 members present. Marsha Kron demonstrated fruit preparation for breakfast and Barbara demonstrated how to prepare ground beef Patties.
Halcyon Notes reports Dr. M. H. Sartor celebrated a birthday with family at noon. relatives from Fairfield and Victor visited. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jarrard called on Mrs. Mary Snider. Luncheon included cake and punch. The Afternoon Literature class met with Mrs. Dalin hosting and Vera Bailey reviewing The Incredible Journey.
The Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church held meetings in homes to study Disciples on the Rim of Asia. They planned blankets for Algeria in cooperation with the National Council of Churches World Service Africa program, asking for donations and a quarter to cover handling costs.
Citizens for Educational Freedom Chapter 5 held a public meeting at the Farm Bureau building to share officers progress. Senator Richard Stephens of Ainsworth spoke on introducing a bill in the legislature while the film strip Freeway to Education was shown and is available from Mrs. Robert Marek Route 3 Washington. Letters to Governor-elect Harold Hughes in Des Moines urged early consideration, reflecting broad state interest.
Births yesterday record a son born to Mr and Mrs Howard Arbogast of Winfield. Dismissals today note a mother and son with Mrs Charles Nelson and son in Washington and a mother and daughter with Mrs James Lloyd and daughter in Washington plus G E Fray, Ollie and Mrs Ada Jesensek in Ainsworth.
The World Fellowship annual meeting sponsored by the YWCA is set for Wednesday January 23 with a one o clock luncheon and program. Italy exchange student Pio Barone Lugama and Norway exchange student Linda Campbell will speak. Principal E Kelly Schlapkohl will introduce them. The event is free with a free will offering and reservations are due by Monday January 21 at the VW desk. Open to all in Washington and vicinity. mothers of school children are assured the meeting ends before school dismissal.
Howard Mays underwent major surgery Thursday and is progressing well at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City on the Fourth Floor East Room. David Nardy, son of Edward and Mrs Nardy, had surgery Friday at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is expected to stay about ten days. Harold Johnson returned Friday from Chicago after a business trip. A clipping notes Robert Wartinbee, formerly of Washington, now general YMCA secretary in Flint Michigan, moves to Owosso January 16 to lead the local YMCA, moving his wife Marge and two sons Scott and Craig by February 1. his first job was here in 1951 as youth director. The HJ Club met with Mrs Robert Marek, 13 members attended, voted to support Red Cross and Heart funds, send Easter plants to Mrs William Pribyl and Mrs Jim Shalla, drew secret sisters, toured Munson’s Herb Farm, next meeting January 31 with Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst, refreshments by host.
Eleven members of Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday evening with new president Mrs. William Rarick in charge. Mrs. Lester Grim is the new secretary. Mrs. Alfred Lemke opened with devotions and a film titled A Place to Go. Mrs. Carl Little hosted as a new member and Mrs. Carrie Sump also hosted for the evening.
Ten Harmony Club members hosted Mrs Richard Bordwell with Gwyneth Jones as guest speaker recounting her Ireland farm exchange. Officers named include president Mrs Darrell Ross and treasurer Mrs Scott Wilcox. Highland Social Club elected officers and planned a family night potluck for Jan 31.
An unreadable OCR fragment from the Washington Evening Journal includes editor names, publishing hours, legal notice stamps, and pricing notes. It shows United Press wire service and Inland Daily Press affiliations, with carrier rates and dates garbled.
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