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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1962

Page

2

Stewart PTA hears Dr Merlin Millett on space exploration

Dr Merlin L Millett of Iowa State University spoke to the Stewart School PTA on The Practical Value of Space Exploration. He traced rocket history, noted public items from space research, and compared space spending to Civil War costs. A Q&A followed and a books and models exhibit was shown.

Merlin Millett Stewart Pta Merlin L. Millett Iowa State University Ames Stewart School Parent Teachers Association Millett United States Lincoln

Past Chiefs Receive New Program Booklets

Mrs. Leonard Brinning hosted thirteen Past Chiefs on Tuesday afternoon in the Westchester club. New program booklets prepared by officers were handed out. A letter from former member Mrs. Fred Ladehoff of Aiken Minnesota was read. Refreshments followed. Cloyce Statler will host February 13 when two new members are initiated.

Westchester Leonard Brinning Eldin Bauer Fred Ladehoff Aiken Minn Earl Hobbs Cloyce Statler

St James Hosts Annual Open House

The St James Home and School held its annual open house on Tuesday evening at the school. The event was led by committee head Mr and Mrs N E Hansen with several couples assisting including Mr and Mrs Paul Adam Mr and Mrs Bob Scranton Mr and Mrs Howard Greiner Mr and Mrs Remne Claeys Mr and Mrs Grant Humston Jr Mr and Mrs Marion Cady Mr and Mrs Donald Heisdorffer Mr and Mrs Ralph Peiffer and Mr and Mrs Ivan Green.

St. James N. E. Hansen Paul Adam Bob Scranton Howard Greiner Remne Claeys Grant Humston Jr Marion Cady Donald Heisdorffer Ralph Peiffer Ivan Green

Iowa State Hosts Christian Rural Institute For Church Leaders

The Iowa Christian Rural Institute at Iowa State University opens Monday with 9 a.m. registration at Memorial Union. Henry McCanna of the National Council of Churches speaks on The Evolution and Emergence of Wholeness in American Community Life. Wallace Ogg of ISU discusses The Challenge of Change with a panel on rural urban church relations and membership in a changing environment.

Iowa Christian Rural Institute Iowa State University Marilyn S. Thatcher Washington County Extension Home Memorial Union Henry McCanna Department of Town and Country National Council of Churches New York Wallace Ogg ISU

Don Browns Entertain Rosemary Club Tuesday

The Rosemary Club was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Brown Tuesday evening. Four bridge tables were in play with Mrs George Horn and Charles Rothlisberger high scorers and Mrs Harry Drake and Charlie Wiley low scorers. The travel prize went to Mrs Towny Davies. Hostess and serving aide was Mrs Drake.

Rosemary Club Don Brown George Horn Charles Rothlisberger Harry Drake Charlie Wiley Towny Davies

Frances Pratt Plans February Wedding

Announcement of Frances Ann Pratt of Washington and K Eugene Rees of Columbus Junction plans a February 18 wedding. Pratt is employed at the Fareway Store. Rees is a farmer.

Frances Pratt Frances Ann Pratt Washington Frank F. Pratt K. Eugene Rees Howell A. Rees Columbus Junction

Y Wives Plan New Aprons At Tuesday Meeting

Twenty attended the Y Wives meeting at the YW rooms Tuesday. Members worked on a new apron pattern and plan to continue next Tuesday. Bridge swimming and gym exercise available. serving committee was Mrs Walter Messer Mrs George Colthurst and Mrs Al Coles.

Walter Messer George Colthurst al Coles

Local News Items From West Chester To Kincheloe Air Base

Larry Hough son of John and Mrs Hough of West Chester has completed an inventory management specialist course in Amarillo Texas and is now stationed at Kincheloe Air Force Base Michigan His address will appear in the service men column. Mr and Mrs Robert Hopping of Adel are parents of a second son born Tuesday weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Her room is 508 Steve has visited since Christmas with grandparents and other relatives in Columbus Junction Olds and Eldon Mrs Bernard Wolf of Eldon visited her mother Lena Schmitt Willard Hegewald and family visited with her mother over the weekend C L Goodell and Kenneth Crone of Montgomery Ward attend a sales meeting in Kansas City.

Larry Hough John Hough West Chester Amarillo Texas Kincheloe Air Force Base Mich Robert Hopping Adel

Princess Grace Shampoos Own Hair in Monaco

Princess Grace of Monaco enjoys washing her famous blond hair between visits to her hairdresser. The piece notes practical motherhood tips, baby gear, washable nurseries, and fabric care for infants.

Princess Grace Shampoos Grace Monaco

Hunter praises owning a dog for better game and pride

Henry P. Davis argues that owning a dog improves hunting by increasing retrieves and shots and by enhancing the thrill of a well-trained pup. The piece spotlights Bill behind a year-old pointer named Speck, whose perfect point draws praise even as coveys flush, with the owner preferring the moment over shooting.

Henry P. Davis Sports Afield Magazine Bull Wingo Bill

Rhoda Nielson Circle Meets at Vanderlinden

Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden entertained the Rhoda Nielson Circle of the Baptist Church Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Graf as cohostess. After a devotional period led by Mrs. Harold Messenger, the ladies did White Cross sewing and heard announcements of the general missionary meeting January 26 and the church spiritual renewal January 16 to 18.

Robert Vanderlinden Rhoda Nielson The Baptist Church William Graf Harold Messenger

Births Today and Yesterday Recorded at Local Hospitals

On The Record lists births today for Mr and Mrs Ronald Ornduff of Ainsworth a son and Mr and Mrs Clarence Newcomb of Columbus Junction a son. Yesterday entries include Mrs Allie Mowry of Washington and Mrs Lillian Livezey of Wellman. Today also notes Mrs Kendall Neil and her son in Wellman.

Ronald Ornduff Ainsworth Clarence Newcomb Columbus Junction Allie Mowry Washington Lillian Livezey Wellman Kendall Neil and Son

Knight quits race leaving Brown opponents three

Los Angeles UPI reports former Governor Goodwin J. Knight withdrew from the California governor’s race. That leaves three Republican challengers to incumbent Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in the contest.

Los Angeles UPI Goodwin J. Knight Edmund G. Brown

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Merle Allison PTA Elsie Glassburner Donald Smith J. Berdo Lincoln and St. James Pta St. James School Iowa State Don Browns Mrs. Drake Nestles Osi Primrose House Evening Journal Iowa Bernard Wolf of Eldon Lena Schmitt Willard Hegewald Willus Greiner C. L. Goodell Kenneth Crone Montgomery Ward Kansas City Chicago By Ted Kesting Savannah Speck Vanderlinden St. Eugene Ont Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Knight Nixon Pour Tamer Famous Atchison & Paul Shoe Store North Side
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