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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

2

St James and St Anthony Circles Hold Regular Meetings

St James Circle and St Anthony Circle held their regular sessions with prayer, planning discussions, and social activities. Miss Vera Wolfe to have a mass. fourth grade party for Susan Eagle marked by table decor, cake, and gifts. new member Theresa Adam joined St James Circle.

St. Anthony Circle Gale Walker Ed Peiffer Vera Wolfe St. Anthony Bob Marie Leo Vittetoe Charles Snyder Hubert Walker Jesse Moore Richard Giardino Hubert Bruty John Carey Martin Whittaker Marie Woods Bob Stevenson Bertha Orth

Waco band soloists to perform in public programs

More than 89 soloists from Waco grade school and junior high band departments will perform in public concerts on January 20 and 21. Wayland and Crawfordsville programs start at 6:30 p.m. with free admission. Listed Wayland performers include Marjorie Brimhall, Kenneth Burgraff, Jean Widmer, Meredith Miller, Ron Fort, and many others. Crawfordsville participants include Rodney Reschly, Jerry Reschley, Debbie McCall, Tom McAllister, Cheryl Sommer, and more.

Waco Wayland Crawfordsville Marjorie Brimhall Kenneth Burgraff Jean Widmer Meredith Miller Ron Fort Dan Richard Carolyn Gerig Jim Widmer David Goldsmith Rande Stauffer Kathie Boese Keith Boese Robert Meyer Ann Schumaker LaVonne Roth Joan Nebel Beverly Hult Mary Freyenberger Elizabeth Bergstrom David Davison Monat Hildebrand Terry Conrad Sarah Hesseltine Margene Davison Mary Schlatter Ursie Meyer Janice Wyse Wendy Slagel Sandy Troyer Ron Davison Leslie Wagner Pat Wintermeyer Christine Burgraff Mary Anderson Mary Beckler David Rodgers Patty Roth Shirley Roth Nancy Brooks Beth Roth Rodney Reschly Jerry Reschley Debbie McCall Tom McAllister Cheryl Sommer Ricky Morgan Max Graber Roger Lucas LaMarr Widmer Brenda

Professional Directory for Livingston Area Lawyers and Doctors

Listings show attorneys Robert Day Bates George Morrison Edmond Morrison Jr. James Lloyd John Owen Stewart Shearer and Dr P L Etter as osteopathic physician with contact numbers and office locations. Optometrist Dr R Q Eastland located downstairs across from Journal Blog. Office hours noted for Wednesday and Thursday.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St P. L. Etter Osteopathic R. Q. Eastland Journal

Rita Moothart Shower Honoree

A bridal shower for Rita Moothart, Feb. 1 bride elect, was hosted by Mrs. Don Hazen on East Van Buren Street. Fifteen guests celebrated with red and white valentines decor and games with prizes to Mrs. Ron Merz, Mrs. Allen Hunsaker Jr., and the honoree. Rita Moothart to wed Thomas W. Hansen Feb 1 at St James Catholic Church. they will reside in Iowa City.

Don Hazen Rita Moothart Hazen East van Buren Street Valentine Ron Merz Harper Allen Hunsaker Jr G. F. Moothart Lloyd Moothart A. W. Hansen Clinton Miss Moothart Thomas W. Hansen St. James Catholic Church Iowa City

Senior Circle quilting and devotional at St. Paul UCC

Nine members of the Senior Circle met Thursday afternoon at St. Paul United Church of Christ with hostess Mrs. Anna Zieglowsky. Mrs. Emil Burrichter led devotions and each member read a Psalm. Quilting blocks for crib covers were pieced. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Bill Guenther. Rev. Burrichter attended as guest.

St. Paul

Floyds announce Judith Floyd engagement to Thomas Peiffer

Mr and Mrs John R Floyd of Renton Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Judith B Floyd to Thomas Emil Peiffer of Ellensburg Washington son of Mrs Leona Peiffer and the late Emil Peiffer Judith is a secretary at Model Laundry and Cleaners and Peiffer works for Automatic Electric of Chicago at Ellensburg Telephone Company a spring wedding is planned

John R. Floyd Renton Wash Judith B. Floyd Thomas Emil Peiffer Ellensburg Leona Peiffer Washington Emil Peiffer

Cedar Clippers 4 H Club Meets At Mrs Crawford Home

The Cedar Clippers 4 H Club met at the Cedar Crawford home Monday evening with eleven members three leaders and guest Mrs David Norman present. Roll calls answered with items from the Who Am I sheet. Rita Jones spoke on Your Personality and Jackie Knapp demonstrated Bed Making. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Maurice Crawford David Norman

Ivan C. Snyder Dies at Pomona Missouri

Ivan Charles Snyder a route one Pomona Missouri resident retired railroad man and farmer died on New Year's Eve. Funeral services were held in Pomona January 3. He was born July 25 1890 in Lebanon Nebraska son of Harlan Thomas and Sarah Margaret Cummings Snyder. Survivors include his wife Mayme BeVier three sons and a daughter. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad Co in 1955 and later from farming.

Ivan Charles Snyder Route One Pomona Mr. Snyder Lebanon Neb Harlan Thomas Sarah Margaret Cummings Snyder Washington Mayme BeVier Snyder Union Pacific Railroad Co

Social calendar notes early notices for community events

Calendar lists numerous events with times and venues including Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Farm Bureau building YWCA Rainbow Girls Baptist classes VFW Auxiliary Captain's Table and 4-H Fairgrounds with potlucks, luncheons, crafts, and auctions. Reservations and note changes noted throughout.

Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Golden Age Club YWCA Rainbow Girls John Phleger Baptist Friendly West Chester Chiefs Dwight Colliver VFW VFW Hall Garden I William Sitter Baptist Loyal Booster Club Fairgrounds Rosemary Club Donald Brown Ruth Luers First Presbyterian Upw Tom Berdo Ralph Marshall Jaycee Ettes County Home Chapel

Hospital Record Highlights Admits and Dismissals

Admitted yesterday were Mrs. Eva Ruth Foley from Washington for medical care, Mrs. Helen B. Todd of Columbus City for medical services, and Mrs. Larry Griggs of Keota for medical treatment. Births today record a son to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Humphreys of Wyman. Dismissals include Mrs. Leon Meeks and Mr. Pleasant, Mrs. Rex Stout of Washington, Laura Geret of Ainsworth, and Mrs. Luther Crom of Washington.

Eva Ruth Foley Washington Helen B. Todd Columbus City Larry Griggs Keota Dale Humphreys Wyman Leon Meeks Mr. Pleasant Rex Stout Laura Geret Ainsworth Luther Crom

Funeral notes and local visits highlight community page

Relatives and friends attended Miss Vera Wolfe's funeral in town on Wednesday. Other items note transfers, hospital visits, travel for family members, and a Nazarene Church surprise birthday for Rev. E. D. West. Col. Dale Voorhees, visiting from Hawaii, stops by his Iowa parents during a trip.

Vera Wolfe Ruth Wolfe Davenport Ron Phillips Eldon Lee Long Iowa City Margaret Marie Richard Marie Moline David Marie Betty Harding Mark Kritz Des Moines E. D. West Congregation of the Nazarene Church Col Dale Voorhees Hawaii Carl Voorhees St. Louis Washington, D. C

Club Activities Highlight Meetings and Hosts

Mrs. Don Libe led the HH Club with 10 members in a January meeting at the 4-H building, planning a cooperative supper for Jan 29 at the Fairgrounds with Mrs. Ezra Jones serving. Mrs. Blanche Grecian hosted the Double Deck Club with pinochle at two tables. high score went to Mrs. G A Reinert, low to Mrs. Dora Wagner, and travel prize to Mrs. Ralph Martin. new officers elected, next meeting with Mrs. Martin. Chapter 1, PEO hosted Founders Day with program Yesterday Today and Tomorrow, featuring vocal selections by Mrs. Milo Sorden and corsages for two 50 year members, with business led by Mrs. Wallace Kessell. hosts were Mrs. M. M. Schell, with cohosts Mrs. T L Brookhart and Mrs. Max Smith.

Don Libe HH Club Earl Ferrell 4-H Fairgrounds Ezra Jones George Waldron Vernon Roth Blanche Grecian Double Deck Club G. A. Reinert Dora Wagner Ralph Martin Earnest Miller Martin M. M. Schell R. B. Haight George Kerr Raymond Carter Milo Sorden Schell L. E. Helmick H. W. Luers

Iowa Maidens 4-H Club January meeting highlights

The Iowa Maidens 4H Club January meeting led by Mickey Wheelan featured roll call responses with favorite poems. Members spoke on Personality and Character Development, Beauty in Nature, and Key to Personality, with demonstrations on Hobbies and Arranging A Thing of Beauty.

Iowa Maidens 41H Club Mickey Wheelan Virginia Marek Julie Horak Diane Hammen Becky Berdo Margaret Birney

Sorrell Leads Bowling with 2904 in Team Series

Sorrell posts 2904 in the team series while Washington Oil scores 2825. Team game totals show Sorrell 1025 and Washington Oil 975 as Dub and Wagenknecht top individual series with 590 and 582 respectively. Bob Dunbar leads with 235 in the game, closely followed by Howard Coakley 234 as Washington Oil wins the first half.

Sorrell Washington Oil Bob Dunbar Henry Wagenknecht Howard Coakley

Marriage License Issued To Snyder and Wilson in Washington

Richard Curtis Snyder and Barbara Ann Wilson both of Washington obtained a marriage license from the Washington county clerk's office.

Richard Curtis Snyder Barbara Ann Wilson Washington Washington County Clerks Office

Parcel Post Rates Jump As ICC Approves Increases

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved parcel post rate increases averaging 13.1 percent and boosting yearly public costs by about 75.4 million dollars. Catalog mailing charges rise as well, adding 2.3 million. Despite higher rates, the Post Office expects a 68.7 million dollar annual deficit in parcel post and catalog mail. Local two pound packages rise 21 percent while 70 pound local deliveries see no increase.

Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Ice Post Office Department

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St James Circles St. James Circle Victor Peiffer Worley Theresa Adam Agnes Beliel G. J. Nemmers Paul Gebhardt William McCall Marion Cady Kenneth Fenn Peiffer Susan Eagle St. James School Clem Eagle Susan Waco Band Tom Foster Bob Wells Suzette Graber Richard Rodgers Stanley Rodgers Linda Mitchell Elain Thomas Randy Davis Kathy Madden Teri Jewell Phyllis Rodgers Maureen Miller Mildred Rich Becky White Jim Smith Jo Ellen Crawford Mary Jones Christine McAllister Donn Swartzdruber Kathy Whiting Cindy Reschly Linda Baker Ann Davis Kent Widmer Doug Graber Mark Griffith Allen Rodgers Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave John C. Owen West South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Optometrists John W. Lemmon D. D Logan Jewelry Wolf Wolf's Flower Shop Ivan C. Snyder Pomona, Missouri Farm Bureau Building Lucy Jones University Hospitals Putnam Nursing Home Friendship St Iowa Donald Ellingsworth Waterville, Minn Chris Vanderburgh Vanderburgh Mrs. Ellingsworth Lucille Bain Mercy Hospital Malyn_ Ellingsworth Paul Lawton, Okla Don Ellingsworth Clarence Thomas Denver Lydia Montgomery Fairfield Harold Johnson Dale Carstensen West Burlington George Masson Carstensens Kansas City Carstensen Montgomery Montgomery Ward Burlington Peo Hi-Rollers Stewart Pontiac Melody Lanes Steele Lumber A” Watson Cleaners State Cafe Shell Oilers Sorrell Auto Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Washington St State Bank Washington, Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BRAKE DAVIS UPI Chuck Gibson Mgr C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency E. Washington Aliber & Co the Man From Globe Life Washington County Globe America Old Line Legal Reserve Insurance Company Oklahoma City Oklahoma Lowe Pat Patterson
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