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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1962

Page

2

First Presbyterian Circles Review Romans Study and February Meeting

The three circles of First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women met Friday to study Romans The Revealing of Gods Righteousness Announcement of the February 2 general meeting and a dessert luncheon was made Members were reminded to bring Korea Christmas cards to church in February and to attend Wednesday prayer meetings at 930 am Circle I hosted by Mrs Glenn Wilson with 16 members Circle II hosted by Mrs Cal Wolf with 20 members and a handkerchief shower for Mrs Ernest Jones Circle III met at Mrs George Birneys home led by Mrs William Grassburner and Mrs John Lemmon with Mrs Val Fuhr as hostess

First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Korea Circle I Glenn Wilson Bert Booth R. J. Dawson Hazel Euwer Ella Gordon Cal Wolf Harvey Davis William Petratz Ben Briley Ernest Jones Abendovey North Wales Robert Choate Jean and John Wolf Mervin Grosscup George Birney Val Fuhr William Grassburner John Lemmon

Carris Couple to Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J C Carris will be honored Sunday January 21 for their 60th wedding anniversary. A family dinner will be held at their home with daughter and family Mrs William Glassburner and Barbara hosting. They wed at the Miller home west of Washington. their children Edith Glassburner of Washington and Henry Carris of Vermont. They have four grandchildren.

J. C. Carris William Glassburner Barbara Mr. Carris Edith Miller Henry Miller Washington Edith Glassburner Henry Carris Vermont

Mrs Thatcher to Speak to Franklin Farm Bureau Women

County extension home economist Mrs Marilyn Thatcher will address the Franklin Township Farm Bureau Women on Tuesday January 23 at the Franklin Community Building. Her workshop on Pattern Measurement and Alteration will require attendees to bring a tape measure.

Marilyn Thatcher County Extension Franklin Township Farm Bureau Franklin Community

Home Operators and Cooks to Hear Mrs Thatcher

Washington County nutrition event invites Home Operators and Cooks to a January 24 demonstration at the Iowa Southern Utilities Kitchen in Washington. County health nurse Lorraine Suter will discuss diets for older persons and social welfare director Payne Marshall will lead the recipe sharing.

Marilyn Thatcher Washington County Iowa Southern Utilities Washington Lorraine Suter Payne Marshall

Washington High bands director attends Iowa band clinic

Alan Bergstrom leads the Washington High School bands at the fifth annual Iowa band clinic held at the State University of Iowa. The clinic began Thursday and ends today with other area directors present including Gale Tschantz of Columbus Junction and three students Pat Bright Jill Cecil and Sara Newell.

Alan Bergstrom Washington High School Iowa State University of Iowa Gale Tschantz Columbus Junction Pat Bright Jill Cecil Sara Newell

Nelson Leads Latin America Study At WSCS Meeting

Mrs. T. M. Nelson presented a program on Latin America at the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting. The study course begins Tuesday Jan 23 and runs for four Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. All women of the church invited. Mrs. Dean Luers led devotions using gospel verses about missions. Refreshments followed, hosted by circles, with a fruit centerpiece and lit tapers. Mrs. Paul Shearer, society president, poured.

Latin America T. M. Nelson Woman's Society of Christian Service Dean Luers Paul Shearer

Mrs How ard Timmins Feted At Lullaby Shower

Mrs Don Kiesey and Mrs R B Haight hosted a lullaby shower Friday night at the Kiesey home for Mrs Howard Timmins. Eighteen guests attended and gifts were presented from a cradle guarded by a stork. Refreshments followed the social hour with a center table of candles and pixies.

Don Kiesey R.B. Haight Kiesey Howard Timmins

Jolly Nine Club Meets at Mrs. Lance’s Home

The Jolly Nine Club gathered at Mrs. Walter Lance’s home for their regular monthly social. Members shared poems read by Mrs. Lance and celebrated Mrs. Pauline Hite’s birthday with gifts. The next meeting plans a Valentine party at Mrs. Lawrence Libe’s home.

Jolly Nine Walter Lance

Trinity Walther League Plans Chili Supper

The Trinity Lutheran Walther League finalized plans for a chili supper on January 24 at 5 30 p m in the church basement. Carla Lemke opened the meeting with hymn and scripture. The group agreed to buy a communion set for a Philippines missions project. After the meeting, recreation and refreshments followed. The Soil Bank's land retirement impact on towns noted by Arnold Paulsen of Iowa State University.

Trinity Lutheran . Walther League Carla Lemke Philippines Soil Bank Arnold Paulsen Iowa State University

Social Calendar notices for week ahead in community column

Listings announce events from Saturday to Wednesday across clubs and organizations. Highlights include CES at Masonic Temple open installation, Golden Age Club VW rooms, YW Mixers waffle supper, Garden and club meetings, Y-Wives swimming and bridge, Navajo Club luncheon, Sip and Sew, VFW Auxiliary breakfast, and Moose activities with hostess contacts.

Masonic Temple Golden Age Club Herb Osincup Applied Arts Ethel McCreedy YWCA Nineteenth Century Club Frank Miller Orva Scott White Shrine Family Living Rodney Davisson ISU Richard Ballard VFW Delbert Earl PTG St. Rita's Circle Ted Johnson Claud Tucker Sip Don Gardner West Chester Pythian Sisters Athall Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home

Davis promoted to lance corporal at Camp Pendleton

Gomer E. Davis son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Davis of Crawfordsville has been promoted to lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He is stationed at Camp Pendleton California and has served since November 1960. His full address will appear in the service men's column.

Gomer E. Davis Alfred Davis Crawfordsville United States Marine Corps Camp Pendelton Calif

VFW Junior Unit Crafts for Iowa City Hospital

Ten members of the VFW Auxiliary Junior Unit met at the VFW Hall Friday with leader Mrs. Francis Reed and guest Paula Mabb. They made valentine tray favors for an Iowa City hospital and valentine nut cups for local homes. Bonnie Gray provided treats. The next meeting is a business session on February 2.

VFW Auxiliary VFW Francis Reed Paula Mabb Iowa City Bonnie Gray

Halcyon House Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Halcyon House residents hosted and entertained visitors from Mt. Pleasant Owosso and Des Moines. Mrs. A L Griffith attended WSCS circle amid cold weather while Rev Walter Smith led geology lectures for guests. Sperry Easter Gene Smith and others stopped by through the week.

Dora Steck Mary Sproats Owosso Mich Rose Reid Vera Bailey Herbert Stamants Cedar Rapids Grandma Owens Far Eldridge Indianola A. L. Griffith WSCS Emma Barnett Halcyon House Walter Smith

Loyal Women Class Hosts Meeting at Baptist Church

Six members of the Loyal Women's Class met with Mrs. A. J. Votruba on Friday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs. Elva Allbaugh. Mrs. Bertha Hartman presided over the business session and Mrs. Floyd Banks was elected assistant secretary.

Loyal Women's Class The Baptist Church A. J. Votruba Elva Allbaugh Bertha Hartman Floyd Banks Tom Dowis Hartman Dowis Danny Mark Dawson

Mrs Jones Hosts HH Club Meeting On Thursday

Mrs Clark Baker hosted nine members and two children of the HH Club Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ezra Jones attended and the business meeting led by Mrs Paul Been Blossom included a roll call of recipes. Mrs Walter Horning was named to fill Mrs George Waldron's place on the flower committee for the rest of the club year. The February meeting will be at Mrs John Davis with Mrs Elmer Stalder and Mrs Horning assisting with refreshments.

Clark Baker HH Club Ezra Jones Paul Beenblossom Walter Horning George Waldron John Davis Elmer Stalder Horning

LNO Club Elects Officers At January Meeting

The LNO Club met January 11 with 16 members led by president elect Mrs. Roy Boshart. New officer roles were announced for president Mrs. Boshart vice president Mrs. Ronnie Roth treasurer Mrs. James Roth and secretary Mrs. Claude Goldsmith. Cards were played and refreshments served. Sunday visitors included Betty Donnelly and families. Local moves and job changes affected Kauffman area residents and Harold Kauffman left his seed corn supervision to focus on cattle yards and farming.

Wayland LNO Gene Story Kenneth Clark Roy Boshart Joe Gowey Ronnie Roth James Roth Claude Goldsmith Addie Davison Betty Donnelly Max Owens Jerry Owens Kim Leo Wagner Wm. Williams Kauffman Coppock Zihlman Glen Gisel Merle Albright

Ex Convict Held For Chicago Killing Ex-Convict

Detroit based ex convict William G. Trippett, 37, faces extradition to Illinois for trial in the gangland slaying of a Chicago labor union leader after offering a Detroit police lieutenant information on a Chicago job in exchange for leniency on an armed robbery charge. He denied signing an 18 page state document.

Detroit UPI Chicago Illinois

On The Record Hospital Admits and Births

Admitted today Mrs. Matilda Pringle of Washington for medical care. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kerr of Washington and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sheets of Keota. Dismissed today Mrs. Clarence Newcomb and her son from Columbus Junction.

Matilda Pringle Washington Leonard Kerr Joe Sheets Keota Clarence Newcomb Columbus Junction

Kilpatrick slaying tied to Detroit uncle. Triplett held

Grand jury testimony and a Chicago murder case connect Dana Nash 41 of Detroit to the Oct 20 Kilpatrick shooting. Ex-sailor Triplett, held in Michigan on parole, agreed to extradition proceedings as Illinois seeks charges and FBI-led leads pinpointed the Detroit link.

Ment Dana Nash Detroit John A. Kilpatrick United Industrial Workers of America Kilpatrick Chicago

Mixed Bowling Zig Pots Edge Nuggets In Close Meet

Zig Pots win two matches with team series 1952 and game 704 while Nuggets tally 1950 in team series and 689 in game. Individual standout Cloyce Zieg Lowsky rolls 215 and Clarence Brown posts 549 across series. Marge Sorrell adds 490 with a 182 game.

Nuggets Clarence Brown Marge Sorrell Cloyce Zieglowsky

Swim and Stay Fit Program Promotes Regular YMCA Activity

The program encourages regular swimming as a healthful activity rather than a race or endurance test. Participants may rest during 440 yard segments, with the initial 3 miles requiring 3 mile total and subsequent 440 yard multiples. Co operating facilities include the Washington YMCA and YWCA. monitors record progress on wall charts. certificates issued at milestones. emphasis on physical fitness. Billy Casper Jr. from Apple Valley has won the Portland Open Golf three consecutive years.

Washington Ymca YWCA YMCA Portland, Ore UPI Billy Casper Jr Apple Valley Calif

Youth Fitness Drive Urges School Program Demand

The President's Council on Youth Fitness urges PTA meetings to adopt vigorous physical development programs in schools. The initiative, described as easy to administer and low cost, aims to strengthen America's youth through systematic exercise.

America President's Council On Youth Fitness

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First Presbyterian Upw Mrs. Carris Mrs. Thatcher Franklin Jay Sellers Sellers Insurance Agency Nelson Mrs. Timmins Mrs. Lance Jolly Nine Club Trinity Walther League Wolf's Flower Shop United Press International Ben Casey ABC Lee Marvin Jean Hagen Gerry Lee Bramson British Guiana Danny Thomas CBS Charley Harper Sid Melton Phil Sheldon Leonard Andy Griffith Barbara Eden Mayberry Henesey Karen Balkin Chick's Jackie Cooper Max Bronsky Henry Kulky NBC Nancy Kelly David McLean Boris Karloff Hugh O'Brian Henry Morgan Jack Paar Kay Armen Albert Burke Wally Cox Robert A. Jugenheimer Maloney Avenue Fayetteville N.C Eugene Leroy Leroy Jugenheimer Doyle Gray Veterans Hospital Gerald Szyszkowitz Robert Day West Coast Japan Szyszkowitz Wayne Marston Des Moines Robert Jeffrey Stevie Robert Hoppings Adel Herbert Ferrell Marlene Dick Marshall Lee Ann Richard Allen Russell Marshall Lewis, Ia Robert Steele Lori Wayne Tait Earl Ferrell Melvin Schnicker Marshall Russell Marshalls Ferrell Richard Herbert Ferrells Halcyon Notes Charles Kennedy Paul Kyle Mt. Pleasant W.S. Kyle Clarissa Gibson Sperry Easter Gene Smith Eileen Hammen Winifred Kelly Edith Shields Bob Shields Mrs. Votruba Washington Concrete Co 12Th St Rock Island BY Ernie Bushmiller Mrs. Jones LNO Club Ezra Wittmer William G. Triplett Nash Southern Michigan Jackson Triplett Arthur J. Koscinski Benjamin Mackoff Mackoff Dudley Arnold FBI Arnold Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia R&l 2 &H Joey Red Cross Steele North Side Dial Blondie Chic Young Pan Advertising Council Newspaper Advertising Executives Association Nancy
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