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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1964

Page

2

Garden club lunch meetings share tips and tales

The Fortnightly Club Garden I held a one o clock luncheon at the Captain's Table with guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Crumley newcomers to Washington He spoke on planting shrubs and trees drawing on 37 years as head gardener at Iowa City University Hospital grounds Other guests included Mrs Ralph Boyd Mrs Clint Else Mrs Emma Tinnes Mrs Lloyd Marek Mrs Hayden Davis and Mrs Homer Porter Garden II Twenty one members met for a cooperative luncheon with Mrs Ruth Luers Also present were Mrs E H Messer The meeting featured a rose theme with an estimated roll call on favorite birds and a birthday honor for Mrs Leo Sueppel

Garden F1 Garden I Joe Crumley Washington Crumley University Hospital Grounds Iowa City Ralph Boyd Clint “Else Emma Tinnes Lloyd Marek Hayden Davis Homer Porter West Chester

YWCA Whizzers Elect Officers at Tuesday Meeting

Nineteen members met at the YW Tuesday evening for a club session. Officers chosen include Karen Pohren as president, Ben Leeper as vice president, and Jo Janecek as secretary treasurer. Gary Peterson led a group discussion during social hour and games followed. February committee members will be Ben Leeper and Betty Petratz. Guests were Rosalie Peck Dean Randall Bill Cooper and Jean Ramsay.

Ywca Whizzers Karen Pohren Ben Leeper Jo Janecek Gary Peterson

Local social notes from Davenport area

Mr and Mrs Homer Brinning spend about two weeks in Phoenix Arizona. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gunnarson and family hosted Gunnarson's mother Mrs Edna Gunnarson of Grundy Center who returned home Monday. Erwin Miesbach and family of Davenport join Robert Kurtz and Michael of Pleasant Plain at Charlie Ragan home Sunday. Southeast Iowa Red Cross meeting at Hotel Ottumwa discussed fundraising. Benford Hall and family visited Dorothy Aston for birthday and delayed Christmas. Harold Griffeth of Western Auto Store spent Tuesday in Davenport. Rev and Mrs Fred Miller of Waterloo overnight with Ralph Bauer. Howard Bailey reports son A 2c Robert Dean Bailey touring Rome and St Peters Square on leave. he turns 21 on Jan 18 and hopes to be home soon.

Erwin Miesbach Davenport Robert Kurtz Michael Pleasant Plain Charlie Ragan Howard Bailey Robert Dean Bailey Azores Rome St. Peters Square Robert

Social calendar notices for early week meetings

Community notices list meetings and events for Wednesday to Friday across West Chester including Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Pythian Sisters WRC Fleur de Lis Club and Republican Women. Activities include card games pinochle square dancing and dinner meetings with guest speakers and fundraisers.

Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Stan Kiesey West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Winga Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Kelly Schlapkohl William Sitler Les Eicher West Chester Wrc KP Hall Fleur de Lis Club Stephen Viggers Legion Hall OES Homemakers Club Virgil Lintz Edgar Stewart LBC Club

Booster Club Potluck and Jarrards Photo Trip

Booster Club members and families met at the school house on the Fairgrounds for a Tuesday potluck dinner. Mr and Mrs Doyle Jarrard shared California trip photos from the Rose Parade followed by a food auction. Mrs William Sitler hosted Handcraft II members. Sally Smith county extension home economist led a Fabric and Drapery program with sample materials and a thank you note read from the department.

Booster Club Fairgrounds Doyle Jarrard California William Sitler Handcraft Il Sally Smith County Extension Home

First Presbyterian UPW Begins Study Session

First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women groups started a study of Be What You Are from Paul’s letters to the Colossians. Circle IV met for a potluck with devotions led by Hazel Euwer and Glenn Conrad reviewing chapter one. Circle V welcomed 20 members and guest Roland Dunbar as a new member.

Paul United Presbyterian Women First Presbyterian Church Tom Berdo Leland Carris Circle IV Hazel Euwer Glenn Conard Circle V Ralph Marshall Roland Dunbar Gene Booth Lawrence Zuehlke George Tripp

Women of Moose Hold Friday Ritual Practice

The Women of Moose plan a ritual practice Friday evening after the regular meeting with Mrs. James Edwards directing.

James Edwards

Cancer Society Board Meeting Held Here

The Rev William Simbro chairman of Washington County American Cancer Society presided over the board gathering. Mrs Mac Wallace said funds cover transportation for treatment and some home help. Films on smoking dangers were shown in 37 county school programs attracting 250 women to two Time and Two Women showings at Stats Theater. Since Oct 15 Cancer Society films reached 41 programs with 1655 attendees. Plans were made for April fundraising crusade and a crusade chairmen training session in Fairfield on Friday Jan 24.

William Simbro Washington County American Cancer Society Mac Wallace Cancer Crusade M.M. Schell Stats Washington Te Cancer Society Fairfield

Mrs Horak to head Easter Seal drive in Washington County

Mrs P Richard Horak of Washington named chairman of the 1964 Easter Seal Campaign running March 1 to 31 in Washington County. She announced volunteers for key roles and said 90 percent of funds stay in Iowa for Camp Sunnyside therapy equipment and related services.

Iowa Camp Sunnyside

Keota St Mary's Altar and Rosary elects officers

At the Keota Keota St Mary’s parish Altar and Rosary Society annual meeting Mrs James Bell was chosen president for the coming year Thirty three members and Father Kempker attended in the new school hall New officers include vice president Mrs Betty Aller secretary Mrs James Sieren and treasurer Mrs Walter Sieren Mrs Cyril Osweiler reported on the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women The meeting closed with a prayer by Father Kempker A social hour with coffee and cookies followed At a Monday gathering new officers and chairmen met at Mrs Bells home The chairmen are Mrs Maurine Peiffer Mrs Dennis Stoutner Mrs Dennis Conrad Miss Walburga Heisdorfer Mrs Dennis Sieren and Mrs Den Bermel The ham supper is set for April 12 in the new school hall

Keota Altar and Rosary Society St. Mary’s James Bell Father Kempker Betty Aller James Sieren Walter Sieren Cyril Osweiler Council of Catholic Women Chaimen Bell Maurine Peiffer Dennis Stoutner Dennis Conrad Walburga Heisdorffer Dennis Sieren den Bermel

Kiwanis Club Hold Marengo Installation Ceremony

Washington Kiwanis members and wives attended the Marengo Kiwanis Club installation Monday night. Robert Koch was installed as Lt. Governor of Division 2 by Kermit Buntrock. Seven clubs represented. Washington attendees named.

Washington Kiwanis Club Marengo Kiwanis Club Robert Koch Marengo Club Nebraska - Iowa Kiwanis International Kermit Buntrock Koch Washington E.J. Vosika Eldon Brake Wendell Eden Gene Grecian William Smart William Day T.M. Nelson

Wedding Planned for March 15 at Fairfield Church

A March 15 wedding is planned for 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. All friends and relatives of the couple are welcome to attend.

First Baptist Church Fairfield

Lars Sjoberg speaks to Y's Men Club

AFS exchange student Lars Sjoberg from Sweden spoke to the Washington Y's Men Tuesday evening. He shared details about Sweden's government, people, history, and life in his hometown. The student is staying with Harvey Holden's family and was introduced by Mr. Holden.

Lars Sjoberg AFS Washington High School Washington Y Lars Sweden Harvey Holden Holden

Mid-Prairie farmer class meets Thursday

The Mid-Prairie Adult Farmers class will meet January 23, 1964 at 7 30 p m in the Vocational Agriculture room at Mid Prairie High School. Gene Stadel of Farm Service Marketing Service will speak on marketing with slides. All farmers in the Mid Prairie School district and surrounding areas are invited.

Mid-Prairie Farmer Mid - Prairie Mid- Prairie High School Vocational Agriculture Room Gene Stadel Farm Service Marketing Service Mr. Stadel Mid-Prairie

Final rites for Peter K Jungbluth held at Jones Funeral Home

Final rites for Peter K Jungbluth were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Theodore Schwartz presiding. Pallbearers included Dwane Shalla, Sam Mcleery, Lester Jones, Sam Batterson, Ellis Negus and Glenn Castle. burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Record of Admitted and Dismissed Patients

Yesterday admitted list includes Mrs Lucy Rehmel Washington medical Mrs Mae Spessard Ainsworth medical Mrs Julia Elmore Richland medical Mrs William J Putman Washington surgical Paul Rebling Mr Pleasant surgical Dismissed today includes Mrs Wilfrid Wiltetoe Washington Baby boy Loeffler Washington

Lucy Rehmel Washington Medical Mae Spessard Ainsworth Julia Elmore Richland William J Putman Surgical Paul Rebling Mr. Pleasant Wilfrid Wiltetoe Boy Loeffler

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