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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
10
KEOTA Mr and Mrs Frank Vogel will mark their golden wedding anniversary with a High Mass of Thanksgiving at St Marys Church Keota at 10 am on Saturday Jan 19 celebrated by Rev CS Kempker followed by a dinner at St Marys social hall for relatives and invited guests An open house is scheduled in the afternoon from to 4 pm at St Marys Social Hall with guests welcome
Franklin Cubs 4 Club met Thursday with John Combs presiding. Twelve members answered roll call as Nancy Mangold led group singing. Jerry Combs demonstrated ear nothing for pigs while Marion Timmins spoke on animal parts. Record book inserts were distributed and refreshments served by Mrs. Combs. The next meeting is Thursday February 14 with Kathy Carr.
Mrs. Robert Reed entertained Chapter TTT Monday evening with Mrs. Don Rinner presiding. Twenty members were present and an initiation was held. Mrs. Hinderman hosted Chapter DL Monday with AE Baldrige among attendees. Mrs. Walter Kyle led the Bible department Monday afternoon with a nominating committee named and a program committee formed. The Fortnightly February meeting was announced and the seat belt project explained. Mrs. Kennedy led the program with Galatians chapter five. Mrs. Kyle reviewed Galatians six. Mrs. Fred Moore delivered a paper on the Ten Commandments and Miss Ethel Henderson offered the closing prayer.
A list of names and car brands appears to note new models or owners including Clyde M. Turner Rambler Joe A Veggy Ford Earl of Alice Walker Buick Samuel R Bell Chrysler Cloyce H Dill Plymouth Everett A Green Buick George F Bixby Ford Willis E Miller Buick.
Rae Cha of Washington has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri, confirmed by secretary Frank Richards. Keota night school will discuss The 1963 Feed Grain Program at a meeting on Wednesday January 16 at 7 p.m. in the Keota High School building.
The blotchy cotton blight threatens crops globally with no chemical answer. Texas A&M extension urges four defenses: rotate cotton with other crops plant disease-free seed grow resistant varieties and fertilize with nitrogen to limit spread and damage.
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Ronald Shull of Conesville aged 18 received a Sears Roebuck Foundation Scholarship of 300 to Iowa State University Ames. Award honors scholarship need aptitude for school and community interest in agriculture. Shull is son of Mr and Mrs Gail Shull and graduates of Columbus County High School where he was active in band track NHS science club.
High score winners at the White Shrine Bridge Club in Temple were Mrs. Claude Tucker and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman. Dessert preceded the card game. Evening Literature notes include Catherine The Cactus and the Crown, with Miss Helen Lackey reviewing. The Women's Crusade for Seat Belts introduced, Nina Bowers Circle and Golden Age Club activities reported.
Minneapolis based Investors Mutual Inc announces a quarterly dividend of 9.44 cents per share for the 1963 fiscal year payable January 2 1963 to holders of record December 31 1962. The payout comes from dividend and interest income and marks the fund's sixth consecutive distribution.
Seventeen members of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Women and five child den met Wednesday at Mrs. Max White Sr. The group studied from One People of God led by Mrs. John Skubal with references to Genesis Romans and Luke. The lesson from On the Rim of East Asia was given by Mrs. Harold Ross. Mrs. Koehler Wilson Woods Gerot and Koehler told of work there. An all day prayer and sewing meeting at Mrs. George Koehler’s Feb 5 at 9:30 a.m. was announced with members bringing a dish and table service.
Elizabeth Crile daughter of Mrs Delmer Crile and the late Mr Crile married Wesley Widmer son of Mr and Mrs Dan Widmer on Friday December 3 at Faith Lutheran Church Mt Pleasant Rev Al tin Koch officiated Mrs Milford Watson played organ and Duane Yoder sang The couple resides 609 North Alton Washington The bride is a beauty operator and the groom is a farmer Attendants included Sharon Crile Judy Boecker and Tammy Widmer best man Robert Yoder two Widmer brothers were groomsmen 159 guests attended the reception
The January Iowa Maidens 4H Club meeting drew 18 members and two leaders. Kathy Horn, president, led talks on Eating, Kitchen Beauty Aids, and How to Choose and Use a Recipe. Demonstrations included A Meat Casserole, The Super Salad, and A Handy Mix by Sue Berdo, Kathy Horn, and Diane Hammen.
A compact directory listing law firms and professionals including Morrison Gibson Morrison Ira Morrison Lloyd Edmund D. Morrison James E. Lloyd Attorneys at Law 211 W Washington St plus Stewart Shearer Abstract Dept 225 West Main and Dale E Garrell D D S Dentist Journal Building with contact phones OL 32802 213 OL 52904 OL 3 3163 and optometrists noted.
Washington welcomes several new families as the U P Home City hostess greets newcomers. Havener from Fairfield, Jones from Crawfordsville, Tedrow from Tavia, Negus from Davenport, Priebe from Storm Lake, Gunnarson from Grundy Center, and Pest Con Radike from Minneapolis join local community life. The arrivals plan activity in bowling, cards, church, and service, with occupations listed including post office contractor, Ford dealer manager, and Farm Service Bureau manager.
Forty six girls attended the Junior Y-Teens meeting at the Junior High School. Routine business and committee reports were given. The Pines Rest Home appreciated Y-Teens Christmas help and will welcome monthly visits. Richard George demonstrated hair styling and cut Margaret Birney's hair. Mrs. Lee Baird spoke on skin care. Prizes from Richard George Beauty Salon were won by four members. February will feature a dance and March will host Pio Barone Lumaga, an Italian exchange student, at St James School.
Admitted Yesterday Miss Grace Stone Ainsworth medical Mrs Vina Manassier Washington medical Richard Stewart West Chester surgical Births Today Mr and Mrs Lester Ledger Keota a son Dismissed Today David Levy Washington Mrs Gary McKune and son Brigh ton
Karen O'Brian of Cosgrove, fiancée of John Davis, was honored at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Flora Spivey with cohostess Mrs. Glenn Widmer. Fourteen attended as gifts were arranged around a bride doll centerpiece, bridal colors royal blue and white, and Jan. 19 set for the wedding. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Jim Patterson and Mrs. Clifford Porter.
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