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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

2

Dior 1962 Line Emphasizes Knee Skirts In Battle of the Knees

Paris report describes Dior designer Marc Bohan presenting a 1962 collection with skirts just covering the knees and a straight box skirt style. Daywear features square-shouldered suits with hip belts, while evenings showcase frills and chiffons, all in spring grey navy and floral tones.

Nora Martin United Press International Paris UPI House of Dior Dior Marc Bohan Bohan

Mrs Thatcher Demonstrates Pattern Alteration For Franklin Women

The Franklin Township Farm Bureau Women met at Franklin School with eight members. Mrs Marilyn Thatcher demonstrated pattern alteration while participants measured each other and modeled dresses. Mrs Robert Stout read What Is a Farmer and urged suggestions for dead end roads marking. Franklin Township served ice cream at the Farm Service meeting January 23 at the Armory.

Franklin Township Farm Bureau Franklin School Marilyn Thatcher Franklin Farm Service Armory Clyde Crile Australia Stout Statler

Engagement announced for Karla Twedt and Jerry Alt

Kalona announces the engagement of Karla Fay Twedt of Bettendorf daughter of Mrs Mred Twedt and the late Allison Twedt to Jerry P Alt son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Alt of Kalona The couple plan a fall wedding Karla attended Bettendorf High School and Iowa State University with Alpha Chi Omega and Horstmann Business Service employment Jerry is Kalona High School graduate and SUI senior with Lambda Chi Alpha affiliation

Kalona Karla Fay Twedt Mildred Twedt Bettendorf Allison L. Twedt Jerry P. Alt Ivan Alt Miss Twedt Bettendorf High School State University of

TV Highlights Friday

TV listings from United Press International overviewing NBC CBS and ABC programs. Dinah Shore Show features Yves Montand Steve Allen Peter Lind Hayes and cast in sketches with songs on a riverboat and popular numbers Misty and Once in a Lifetime. Other highlights include International Showtime Don Ameche Soupy Sales Flintstones Route 66 77 Sunset Strip Twilight Zone Target: The Corruptors and more scheduled at 6:30 to 9 p.m. CST.

United Press International Dinah Shore NBC Yves Montand Steve Allen Peter Lind Hayes Dinah Mary Healy Audrey Meadows Mississippi Yves Steve Peter Audrey Mary Misty Showtime Don Ameche Soupy ABC White Fang Black Tooth Pookie the Lion Flintstones Wilma Fred Ted Martin Milner Buz George Maharis Texas Sunset Strip U.N Twilight Zone CBS Arthur Hunnicutt

Navajo Club Luncheon Hosts and Guests Listed

Mrs. Edna Tucker entertained sixteen members of the Navajo Club at a one o'clock cooperative luncheon at the Captain's Table. Guests included Mrs. Lillian Gobble, Mrs. Ira Morrison, Mrs. A. E. Atchison, and Mrs. William Putman. Mrs. John Winga as president opened with a year opening poem.

Edna Tucker Lillian Gobble Ira Morrison A. E. Atchison Wiliam Putman John Winga Myrtle Neiswanger Floyd Blankenhorn Winga Will

Sip and Sew Club Meeting Led by Mrs Gamon

Mrs John Gamon chaired the Sip and Sew Club business meeting at Mrs Don Gardner's home on Wednesday. Members shared hobbies to try in roll call and Mrs George Sojka received a secret sister gift. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs John Gamon and refreshments were served by cohostess Mrs Harold Gamon and Mrs Gardner.

John Gamon Sip and Sew Club Don Gardner George Sojka Gardner Harold Gamon

Mrs Wead Accepted as Member of DAC Chapter

Mrs Wead was accepted as a member of the local Daughters of American Colonists chapter at a Sigourney meeting Wednesday afternoon led by regent Mrs E E Ward. Mrs J E Willcockson hosted, a national defense report was given, and a paper titled First First Ladies Also Served was read by Mrs John Cherry. refreshments followed with attendees Mrs Wead Mrs Ward and Mrs Camille Pettet from Washington.

Bessie Wead The Daughters of American Colonists J. E. Willcockson Sigourney E. E. Ward John Cherry Wead Ward Camille Pettet Washington

Hodges Guest Of Handcraft III Meeting

Mrs Hodges attended Handcraft II meeting held Tuesday evening at Mrs Richard Ballards home. Ten members were present. Miss Louise Wasson spoke on Adventures in Styling. Mrs Ballard chaired the business meeting in Mrs Schoonover’s absence. Thank you notes from Mrs Schoonover and the YWCA were read. Mrs Dale Caldwell helped host.

Mrs. Hodges Roy Hodges Richard Ballard Louise Wasson Ballard Norman Schoonover

Just Us Club Hosts Mrs Fuhr Meeting at Birney Home

Mrs Fuhr hosted 14 Just Us Club members at her daughter Mrs George Birneys home Wednesday afternoon. L F Harding led the session with The Old Town Clock as the opening poem. Prizes were awarded for contests and poems were read. The next meeting will be February 7 with Mrs Goodlander assisting.

Mrs. Fuhr Val Fuhr Just Us Club George Birney Floyd Murdock Lewis Goodlander Goodlander Howard Messer Birney

Social Calendar Dates For County Activities

Thursday 4 H Skating Party 7 10 p m Skateway rink Knights of Columbus 6 p m Annual game supper St James School Cafeteria Wives and women friends invited Child Study I 8 p m Mrs George Chambers Child Study II 8 p m Mrs Rob ert Koehler Note change of place Family Living I 8 p m Mrs William Sitter Women of Moose 8 p m Moose Home Executive Board 7 p m Friday CWF General Meeting 7 30 p m At church Executive board 7 p m Thirty niners 1 15 p m YWCA rooms Note change of place Baptist Missionary Society 7 30 p m General meeting at church Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 30 11 30 p m Legion Hall Bob McDonald caller Word Weavers 1 30 p m Mrs P L Fenn Sunday St Mary Circle 5 30 p m Family potluck with Mrs Mary Reister Coffee and rolls furnished Bring two dishes to pass and table service Monday White Shrine Bridge 1 30 p m Masonic Temple

Knights of Columbus St. James School George Chambers Robert Koehler William Sitter Women of Moose Moose Home YWCA Baptist Missionary Society Legion Hall Bob McDonald Word Weavers P. L. Fenn St. Mary Circle Mary Reister

U P Youth to Present Sunday Program at Marion Ave Church

U P Youth at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church host a parent night Sunday January 28 at 7 p.m. as part of Youth Week. A play The Most Beautiful Night opens the theme Called to Responsible Freedom The Meaning of Sex in Christian Life with students Gene Zeck Jim Mallory Robert McFar lane Dennis Day Jana McConnell Tanya Trotman Sheila Chabal Kay Berkhoff and Mrs Dwane Shalla.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Gene Zeck Jim Mallory Robert McFarlane Dennis Day Jana McConnell Tanya Tr Lorene Holden Bill Boileau David Temple Betty McConnell Joe Kerr Willard Larsen Jim Koehler Delores Martin Mary Ellen Luckenbill

Four in Family Admit Embezzling $1 Million

Four members of a family pled guilty to embezzling up to $1 million from the Liberty Savings and Loan Association in Whiting Indiana. Joseph Chilla 53 as former board chairman Benedict 45 former secretary treasurer and sisters Clara Greskovich and Helen Yancich worked there. Investigators said the loss occurred over 22 years via a secret ledger and inactive deposits. The brothers were arrested December 1. sisters’ indictments surprised.

Hammond, Ind UPI Savings and Loan Association Joseph Chilla Liberty Savings and Loan Association of Whiting Ind Benedict Clara Greskovich Helen Yancich Financial Institution FBI

Cub Scout Pack 243 Sees February Meeting Postponed

Cub Scout Pack 243 postponed its regular January pack meeting due to illness. Blue and Gold banquet on Feb 22 will award boys who were set to receive in January. Den activities across Dens I to VII include knights theme crafts, skits, and Knight's Code study with many improvements and refreshments.

Eugene Chalupa Paul Shearer den II Larry Mabb Rich Higgins Webelos Dennis Gwin

Continue Search For Two Boys in Mine

Rescue teams pressed on in a clay mine near Philipsburg Pennsylvania seeking Wesley Lowe thirteen and Larry Husted ten missing since January fourteen. Miners worked to clear a rock barrier while state inspectors warned the boulder could have buried the boys.

Philipsburg UPI Wesley Lowe Larry Husted Osceola Mills David Millward Young Lowe

4 H Club Meets With Nine Members In Attendance

Cinderella 4 H Club held its Tuesday meeting with nine members present. President Deanna Statler called the meeting to order, with three guests Denise Smith Diane Smith and Mrs Don Smith attending along with leader Mrs Ed Hahn.

Vicki Smith Deanna Statler Denise Diane Smith Don Smith Ed Hahn Nancy Statler Jane Combs Susan Kiesey Fred Andersen Washington

On The Record Hospital Admits and Births

Admitted yesterday in Washington: Mrs. Mary Soukup medical, John Heck medical, Mrs. Milo Heisdorffer surgical from Keota. Births yesterday: Mr and Mrs Dean Hagedon Washington welcomed a daughter. Dismissed today: Mrs Donald Lee and son Washington, Ronald Tolle Brighton.

Mary Soukup Washington John Heck Milo Heisdorffer Keota Dean Hagedon Donald Lee and Son Ronald Tolle Brighton

Kennesaw Officer Charged In Fatal Beating

Pat Moss, a Kennesaw police officer, is charged with murder in the death of 36 year old Harry L. Duncan after an arrest at a filling station. Duncan, a 100 pound arthritic father of three, died Wednesday night at Kennestone Hospital. Duncan's widow alleges Moss beat him with fists and a flashlight during the arrest. Moss was held without bond.

Marietta, Ga UPI Kennesaw Pat Moss Harry L. Duncan Moss Georgia Duncan Kennestone Hospital

Dear Abby Parents and Teen Puzzles Highlighted

A reader asks how to cope with miserable children and failing parenting while others boast about their kids. Abby suggests seeking local guidance, then offers blunt tips for handling teenage fashion and family pressure, including how to respond to freeloading relatives and a note about Abby's booklet offer.

Abby

Local News Notes From Duarte California

Mrs Ed Aston formerly of Washington recovers from surgery at her home 1859 Bradbury Duarte California and would appreciate hearing from friends. Mrs L A Meridith observes her 81st birthday today. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Oberman of Iowa City visit with their daughter and family the Wendell Edens. Ralph Moothart returns home after three weeks in Veterans Hospital Iowa City and is much improved.

Ed Aston Washington Bradbury, Duarte, Calif Wilbur Oberman Iowa City Wendell Edens Ralph Moothart Veterans Hospital

Mrs. Larry Griggs Shower Honoree

Sixteen guests attended a baby shower for Mrs. Larry Griggs at the home of Mrs. Allen Griggs Monday evening. A bassinet centerpiece with a hovering stork set the scene for opening gifts. Games were played and refreshments served with Mrs. Orville Griggs as co host.

Larry Griggs Allen Griggs Orville Griggs

Whisler Named Garden I Leader in Local Meeting

Mrs. P. F. Whisler was named leader of Garden I at a Tuesday session with Mrs. Orva Scott. Other officers include Mrs. R. J. Dawson as assistant leader and Mrs. Charles Gilbert as secretary.

P. F. Whisler Garden I Orva Scott R.J. Dawson Charles Gilbert H. L. Walker Dawson George Johnson Foster Bickel Rock Garden S. M. Fishburmn

IOOF initiatory degree awarded at county meeting

Leroy Reber of Wellman and Wendell Eden of Washington received the initiatory degree of Odd Fellows at the county meeting. First degree work is planned, and the drill team will practice next Tuesday evening.

Leroy Reber Wellman Wendell Eden Washington

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Thatcher Franklin Wolf's Flower Shop Karla Twedt Marino Stephen McNally Red West Side Square Navajo Club Mrs. Gamon 2 Evening Journal Washingtowa W. B. Edwards Emma Campbell Marion Huston Ralph Robertson West Madison White Shrine Masonic Temple U. P Washington Concrete Co North 12Th St Rock Island Cub Scouts Den William Hammer Mark Underwood Stanley Murray Mark Mangold Denil den Il den III Robert Eastland Larry Donaldson Vince Cook Denner Bill Moothart den IV M. R. Flickinger Terry Cox Mark Flickinger Lron Bill Ross Steve Weeks John Clingman Duane Hayes Robert Scranton den V den VI Gilbert Wood A. P. Fitzgerald VFW Hall Robert Wood King Arthur Round Table Craig Swift Craig Stanley den VII Ray van Zile Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Kennesaw Mountain Atlanta Moss’ Home Child Guidance Clinic Beverly Hills Calif Hahn Montgomery Ward Ward's Service Dept Mrs. Whisler New Garden Leader E. M. Bridges & Co. “Fashion P. S
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