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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
7
Keota readers note a flurry of family gatherings and visits as Kim Bucher turns two with relatives from Gary and Dyle Van Fleet joining John and Pat Van Fleet plus Joe Myers at the celebration. Weekend guests include Jim Lee, Judith Walker Bodkin wedding party, and many local families enjoying tea and visits.
The Ladies Rural Club met at the home of Mrs. Hazel Enfield with co hosts. Fourteen members and three guests attended the potluck noon meal while Bertha Durst presided over business. The Wellman Garden Club held a program on Flowers of Italy Germany and the Netherlands and discussed houseplants with a focus on continuous bloom. Several members assisted with refreshments as a decorated table was served. Upcoming events include a February 15 potluck gathering. Notable visits include Rev Jerry Beltz returning from Korea and planning meetings in early March at the Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Paul Noffsinger traveled to San Diego for a visit with his brother. Andy Anderson has moved from the north part of Wellman to the Sam Rodgers rental. Mrs Hubert Patterson and Mrs Keith Rowe attended a Christian Workers Reservation Lab School in Fort Madison. The WSCS Evening Circle met at the Methodist church and discussed What Shall We Tell our Children About Race. Mrs Million Wehrle and Mrs Robert Patterson led devotions. Carol Huber was visited in Minneapolis by Mrs Richard Huber and Mrs Verl Davisson. Mrs Raymond Brenneman traveled to Missouri for an observation laboratory teaching. Mrs A Merret Dietterich of Baltimore came to visit Dr Paul Dietterich and family. her husband Dr Diedterich will join later. Mrs Delbert Roberts was surprised on her birthday with rolls and coffee. guests included Mrs Vi Young Mrs Helen Livezey and Mrs Lois Williams, with Miss Livezey also celebrating her birthday. Mr Roberts works as a custodian at Mid Prairie School. Mrs Ida Bull works at Gamble Store and the Noffsingers are away.
Enoch Weston arrives as the new W A C O high school shop teacher preparing for second semester starting January 21. He stays in Harold Miller’s home awaiting furniture from Bartlesville as his wife and two children delay joining due to illness. The Weston family will reside in vacant school property once occupied by the Breisehs, who moved to Shellsburg last June.
Emerald Re bekah Lodge held a regular session in Keota with 19 members present. Mrs. Robert Beck presided as Noble Grand. communications from Martha Pippett and the president were read. Lena Hermanstorfer gave the semiannual report. Dorothy Singleton won the door prize. Marguerite Bond furnished refreshments as pinochle followed.
Dr. Paul Dietterich has been chosen by the General Board of Education of the Methodist Church as one of twelve field representatives for the youth division. He will assist in leadership training in the North Central Jurisdiction across nine states, similar to his prior teaching stint at McMurry College in Jacksonville Illinois before traveling to Nashville Missouri for the board meeting.
In Wayland on January 14 Summers school district members held a farewell for Mrs Mary Haberman who moved away. A basket supper preceded a program with songs poems and gifts including a table lamp for Mrs Haberman. Present were numerous local families and prominent residents.
Mrs. Clayton Nebel hosted an eight birthday party for Nadine Nebel with 17 guests including Melody Conrad Regina Nebel and several Roths and Becklers. Gifts and table favors were shared after refreshments. Page notes a hospital admission for Joe N Reisely with surgery and family visit. A-weather remark closes the item.
A Bethel letter recalls Florida winter frost losses and church budgeting plans. It notes 22 degrees below zero and a proposed Iowa license plate reform with IBM cards, multi year plates, and county treasurer handling costs.
DES MOINES IDPA State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch contemplates streamlining auto license plate distribution by shifting the duty from County Treasurers to the Department of Public Safety, potentially via a computer system.
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