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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
2
KEOTA Mr and Mrs Frank Vogel mark their golden wedding anniversary with a High Mass of Thanksgiving at St Marys Church in Keota followed by a family dinner and open house at St Marys Social Hall. The event honors the long marriage of the Vogels and includes relatives and invited friends.
4-H Activities entertained the Franklin Cubs 4H Club Thursday with John presiding. Twelve members answered roll call. Janey Mangold led group singing. Jerry Combs gave a demonstration on ear anatomy for pigs. Marion Timmins gave a talk on parts of animals. Record book inserts were handed out. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Combs. The next meeting will be Thursday February 14 with Kathy Carr.
Names listed include Cyde M Tucker Rambler Joe A Yegsy Earl or Alice Walker Buick Samuel R Bell Chrysler Cloyce H Dill Ply mouth Everett A Green Buick George F Bixby Ford Willis E Miller Buick
Roslyn Rae Chalupa of Washington has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri, confirmed by secretary Frank Richards. The Keota night school will discuss the 1963 Feed Grain Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday January 16 in the Keota High School building.
A dense social calendar lists weekly meetings and activities across multiple clubs and organizations in Washington Hustlers area, detailing times, venues, and hosts. The item includes a farm and community program, plus a brief agricultural agricultural bulletin about cotton blight and suggested practices by Texas A&M Extension Service.
Most people over age 69 find it hard to secure an adequate hospitalization insurance policy as insurers limit coverage and raise premiums for older applicants.
Ronald Shull of Conesville receives a Sears Roebuck Foundation Scholarship worth $300 at Iowa State University Ames. The award cites scholarship need aptitude for school and community affairs and interest in agriculture. Shull 18 son of Mr and Mrs Gail Shull. He graduated in May 1962 from Columbus Community High School where he was active in band track NHS and Science Club.
Cub Activities at Temple saw winners Mrs. Claude Tucker and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman. Hostesses were Mrs. EE Ward and Mrs. Russell Goodin. Dessert preceded the game. Evening Literature featured Mrs. Maurice Mayer with Ruth Miner assisting. Helen Lackey reviewed The Cactus and the Crown. Miss Frances Patton led business. Sara Meloy guest. Mina Bowers Circle had six members and two guests Carol Forgey and Barbara Lins. devotion led by Mrs. Marion Snodgrass. Forgey read Another Year is Dawning and gave Love Gift prayer. White Cross quota showed $9.37 needed for February. Mrs. Walter Starr spoke on Needs of the Aged. program for Golden Age Club and rest homes discussed. Dessert was served by Mrs. Martin with assistance from Mrs. Starr and Mrs. Wagenknecht.
Minneapolis based Investors Mutual Inc announces its first quarterly dividend of 944 cents per share for the 1963 fiscal year. The payment is due January 2, 1963 to recordholders as of December 31, 1962, drawn entirely from dividend and interest income, matching the prior year’s distribution.
Seventeen members of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Women and five children gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Max White's home. Mrs. John Koehler read Psalm 73 as Mrs. John Skubal led a Bible study from One People of God with references to Genesis Romans and Luke. The session included questions, discussion, and prayer. Invitations were extended to an all day prayer and sewing meeting at Mrs. George Koehler's Feb 5 at 9:30 a.m. Participants should bring a dish and their own table service. cohosts helped serve refreshments.
Elizabeth Crile daughter of Mrs Delmer Crile of Mt Pleasant and Wesley Widmer son of Mr and Mrs Dan G Widmer of Wayland wed at Faith Lutheran Church Mt Pleasant with Rev Al ten Koch officiating. Attendants include Sharon Crile Tammy Widmer and Judy Boecker. Reception held in church social rooms. The couple resides 610 North in Washington.
The Headliners 4H Cup met with Rachel Nicola presiding and 19 members present. Demonstrations included muffins quick breads and yeast breads by Shari Hernan Linda Warner. January Iowa Maidens 4 H Club meeting had 18 members and two leaders with talks on etiquette kitchen beauty aids and choosing and using a recipe.
A historical professional directory listing attorneys at Morrison and Lloyd Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd Edward D Morrison Jr and others with addresses on 211 W Washington St 713 South Marion Ave 225 West Main and 119% West Washington plus osteopathic physician P L Etter and eye care by John W Lemmon D D at Lemmon Jewelry with contact numbers OL 3.2802 OL 3.2874 OL 3.2159 and OL 32015 Note includes services from law firms and medical professionals directed at local clients.
Washington city hosts greet several new residents and families moving to town. Notable arrivals include Havener from Fairfield at Langs Trailer Court, Jones family from Crawfordsville, Tedrow from Tatavia, Negus from Davenport, Priebe from Storm Lake, Gunnarson from Grundy Center, Radike from Minneapolis, and Ratke. Residents join local churches and community groups, with hobbies listed such as cards, bowling, golf, and hunting.
Forty six girls attended the Junior Y Teens meeting at the Junior High School. Routine business was transacted and committee reports read. The Pines Rest Home appreciated Y Teens help at Christmas and invite future monthly visits to entertain patients. Richard George spoke on hair styling and answered questions while cutting and shaping. Prizes from Richard George Beauty Salon and Osin Drug Store were won by four members. February dance planned. March meeting to be at St James School with exchange student Pio Barone Lumaga speaking.
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
Miss Karen O'Brian of Cosgrove, bride-elect of John Davis, was feted at a Sunday shower hosted by Mrs. Flora Spivey with cohostess Mrs. Glenn Widmer. Fourteen attended the social, featuring royal blue and white decor, games, and refreshments. Jan. 19 is the wedding date with out of town guests Mrs. Jim Patterson and Mrs. Clifford Porter listed.
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