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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1964

Page

2

New Study Starts for United Presbyterian Women

Three circles of the United Presbyterian Women at First Presbyterian Church begin a new study Be What You Are from Colossians. Circle I, II, and III meet Friday with leaders Mrs. Mervin Grosseup Mrs. Rose Reid and Mrs. Glenn Coward guiding devotions and discussions. A Yolly Nine Club bingo night followed with birthday honors for Pauline Hite and upcoming February meeting plans.

United Presbyterian Women The First Presbyterian Church E.J. Vosika Circle II Rose Reid Kenneth Kron Robert Moss Dean Cox David Gregory Yolly Nine Mrs. Lawrence Pauline Hite John Custer Dwight Murray

Social calendar notices and schedule changes printed in advance

Community groups list meetings and events with times and venues across the week. Notable changes include West Chester Past Chiefs at 8 p.m. and a one week early date note for Rosemary Club events, with multiple potlucks, luncheons, and crafts at local halls and temples.

Golden Age Club YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple John Phleger Baptist Friendly West Chester Chiefs Dwight Colliver

Waco schools receive money after robbery loss

The Waco School District received an 813.88 dollar check from United Fire and Casualty Co of Cedar Rapids to cover damages and stolen funds from the December 26, 1963 Olds robbery. No suspects yet. The senior class plans a four-site bake sale January 25 at 9 a.m. to fund a class trip.

Waco United Fire and Casualty Company of Cedar Rapids Olds Wayland Bill's

Hazen Listed as Production Superintendent in Afternoon Paper

Howard Hazen serves as Production Superintendent for the publication with afternoon editions except Sundays and holiday closures. The paper is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act at Washington Iowa post office and is distributed via United Press Leased Wire. Members include Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa Daily Press Association and Iowa Press Association with Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Prese Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Fifty Attend WSCS General Meeting

The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a regular session in Fellowship Hall on Friday January 17 at 2 pm with about fifty members present. New member Mrs Tom Adler was welcomed. The program titled The Church in the World was presented by Mrs T M Nelson with help from Circle I leaders and other members.

Waco Dascal Hamilton Harry D. Suter Crawfordsville Harold Dodd Edith Roth Wilma McAllister Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Tom Adler Marsh Atkinson Dean Luers Circle I T. M. Nelson Henry Berdo Edith Weidner B. B. Bordwell Sr Altha White W.B. Dupuis Edgar Porter Joan Carey Korea Porter Miss Carey

YWCA Mixers Hold Tuesday Potluck and Craft Session

The Y Mixers gathering at the YWCA had nine members in attendance for a potluck supper and a brief business meeting led by Betty Petratz. Mrs Rex Crandall assisted with crafts while Alice McDaniel, a group leader, also attended the event.

YWCA Betty Petratz Rex Crandall Alice McDaniel

Camp Fire Board and Girls Report Meetings

The Camp Fire Board met at Mrs. Giff Morrison's home with Morrison presiding as newly elected council president. Committees were appointed for the year as talks covered the camp Dad-Daughter supper and Birthday Week. The Busy Blue Birds met with leader Mrs. Paul Shearer for a song fest and friendship circle. Owa-Sa-Ka Camp Fire Girls met guardian Mrs. Gayle Burkum. officers elected include Barbara Warner president Judy Hutchcroft vice president Rhonda Martin secretary Leann Hillman treasurer, with Sue Ann Johnson as host for the next meeting. They visited a local radio station.

Giff ‘Morrison Busy Blue Birds Paul Shearer Mark Shearer The Blue Birds Pam Nicholson Gayle Burkum Barbara Warner Judy Hutchcroft Rhonda Martin Leann Hillman Sue Ann Johnson

Fortnightly Club to Hear Decorate Your Home for Living

Fortnightly Club members will meet February 6 at 1 30 p m at Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs Frank Fleagle announces a program by Jan of Jans Interior titled Decorate Your Home for Living stressing beauty and a relaxing home atmosphere followed by informal discussion. All club women urged to attend.

Frank Fleagle Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church

Halcyon House Social Notes and Pen Testing News

Halcyon House activities include Sunday dinner guests Mrs. Sylvia Wilson and visits by Mrs. James Birney and her daughter. 4 H demonstrations and piano solos showcased home centerpieces. Omaha visitors Phil and Debra Simpson joined local residents. In Fort Madison Iowa UPI reports Sheaffer Pen tests clock the ballpoint tip mechanism at 618000 cycles, about 17 years of therapy.

James’ Birney Mrs. Birney Jane Merchant Margaret Glenn Anderson Effie Anderson Lawrence Simpson Phil and Debra Omaha Fort Madison Iowa UPI

Stamp Corner Announces 1964 Additions and World Fair Tie-In

Postmaster General Gronouski outlines four new stamp issues for 1964. A 5 cent New York World’s Fair commemorative debuts with a maroon embossed envelope. Nevada and New Jersey anniversary stamps follow, plus a Fine Art Series piece honoring Charles Marion Russell. Jamaica Miss World stamps set to release late January. UN stamp calendar lists March and May issues with redesigns and new values.

Gronouski Nevada New Jersey Charles Marion Russell Flushing New York England Nyasaland

Cookin' memories and dessert recipes from Judy Dillon

A collection of home recipes including Macaroni Mousse and Southern Pralines, French Cream Pie, corn cakes, chocolate cake, and notes from family members. The passages share hands on steps, ingredients, and baking guidance from cooks in a domestic kitchen.

School Lunches Menu January 20–24

The menu lists daily meals for January 20 to 24 including chili soup and crackers, cherry applesauce, wheatie cookies, and milk on Monday. creamed chicken with mashed potatoes and brownies on Tuesday. meat loaf, pork and beans, and milk on Wednesday. ham salad sandwiches and baked potatoes on Thursday. tuna and noodles, sauerkraut, jelly sandwiches, ice cream, and milk on Friday.

Wellman Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Fund Drive Progress

Wellman Legion Auxiliary members met January 8 in the Legion Hall with Ce cil Miller presiding. Ray Blair of Washington spoke on Americanism as the group reports 87 members and 2666 coffee strips sent to the Christmas fund. The unit plans a magazine subscription sale to fund hospital equipment for Washington County residents.

Wellman Wellman Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Mae Martin Everette Plecker Harold Gardner Raymond Cortum Cecil Miller Ray Blair Washington Washington County Wellman Auxiliary Oral Norman

State Farm training course concludes for Midwest reps

Wayne Schichtl returned from Lincoln where he completed the final State Farm training course at the west central regional office. Fifteen representatives from Nebraska, the Dakotas and Iowa spent a week at the University of Nebraska campus. Everett Miller received a ten year pin from Standard Oil for his long service. Timmy Brinning, five weeks old, visits grandparents Homer Brinning and Lester Luckenbill with parents Robert and Beth Brinning for a weekend at home.

Wayne Schichtl Lincoln Neb State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance West Central Nebraska Dakotas Iowa University of Nebraska Everette Miller Standard Oil Company Robert Brinning Beth Timmy Clinton Homer Brinnings Lester Luckenbills

Tax measures favor the wealthy on capital gains

The proposal would redefine capital gains taxation, keeping a 50 percent rate for gains on property held at least six months, with a 25 percent cap, and adding a new rule for property held two years or longer. Sellers could pay tax on 40 percent of profit at regular rates or a flat 21 percent.

Miss Ruth Nolin Honored at Coffee Reception

Mrs Vernon Elgin hosted a Friday morning coffee in honor of Miss Ruth E Nolin who recently returned from Egypt. Nolin works as a laboratory X ray technician at a hospital in Tanta Egypt. Circle VI of the United Presbyterian Women attended along with guests including her mother Mrs W W Nolin, Miss Frances Patton, Mrs Giff Morrison and UPW president Mrs Richard Stewart.

Vernon Elgin Ruth E. Nolin Egypt Miss Nolin Tanta Circle VI United Presbyerian Women W.W. Nolin Frances Patton Giff Morrison UPW Richard Stewart

Local Births and Admissions Reported in Washington and Area

Yesterday and today records show multiple admissions and births. Edna Sherriff, John Heck and Mrs James Weller from Washington are noted as admitted for surgical or medical care, with D O Butler also listed as admitted. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Richard T Bockhorst of Washington and a son to Mr and Mrs Dick Schlatter of Wayland. Dismissals include Mrs Camille W Pettet and today Sandy Moore and Mrs Merle Weather man with son Michael Lord of Ainsworth and Donald Avise of Washington.

Edna Sherriff Washington James Weller John Heck D.O. Butler Richard T. Bockhorst Dick Schlatter Wayland Camille W. Pettet Sandy Moore Merle Weatherman and Son Michael Lord Ainsworth Donald Avise

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