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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

Page

2

Lincoln PTA Hosts Anne Courtney Exchange Student

About 150 parents and teachers attended the Lincoln PTA meeting Monday night. Fourth grade pupils led the pledge. Anne Courtney spoke on life in London as part of the program. Fourth to sixth graders performed tumbling. business session discussed future affiliation with the national PTA. voting planned for February. Refreshments were served by fourth grade mothers.

Lincoln Parent Teachers Association Dale Connelly Anne Courtney London Don Swartzendruber PTA Earl Wolfe Dean Batterson

Shelby J. Dunsmore Shower Honors Bride Elect

Shelby Jean Dunsmore was honored at a Sunday afternoon miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Charles Churchill with Mrs. Howard Bailey assisting. Relatives attended and gifts were given for her future home in blue and white. She will wed Fred Emry February 10 at St. James Church. Out of town guests included Mrs. Alfred Kroymann and daughter Kathleen of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Howard Altenbernd of Keota. Kathleen assisted with entertainment and refreshments.

Shelby Jean Dunsmore Charles Churchill Howard Bailey Miss Dunsmore Fred Emry St. James Alfred K

Local Women of Moose Plan Moosehaven Party

The Washington Chapter of the Women of the Moose will host a Moosehaven birthday party on March 25.

Local Women of Moose Plan Moosehaven Party Washington The Women of the Moose Moosehaven

Four Tables in Play At White Shrine Party

Mrs Kermit Jones and Mrs Russell Goodin hosted four tables of bridge at the White Shrine Bridge party Monday afternoon at the Temple. High score winner was Mrs E. E. Ward and second was Mrs J. F. Larson. The group will meet again in two weeks after a 1:30 dessert.

Kermit Jones Russell Goodin White Shrine The Temple E. E. Ward J. F. Larson

Kennedy asks authority to purchase UN bonds

President Kennedy seeks congressional approval to buy up to 100 million in United Nations bonds to address a funding crisis from nonpayment by Russia and others. He warns failure would aid the Soviet Union and weaken the UN, while successful issuance would require member nations to share costs or risk losing General Assembly votes.

Washington UPI Kennedy United Nations Russia U.N Middle East Congo Congress U.N. General Assembly Soviet Union United States White House John W. McCormack

Social Calendar of Community Clubs and Events

The column lists social notices for Wednesday through Friday including Priscilla Club lunch at Captain's Table, Thirty Niners dessert at VW rooms, book reports by Mrs. Sylvia Wilson, Read Romans study, You Go I Go Club, Mrs. Mayo in Jackson Two, Women groups, Friendly Circle Club, Knights of Columbus card party, CES officer practice, PEO luncheon, St Paul Guild sewing and meeting, HEO Club, Shirts and Skirts Legion Auxiliary, Past Matrons dinner and Rebekah Lodge, VFW Junior Unit activities.

Priscilla Club VW Rooms Sylvia Wilson Lethel Missionary Society Alvin Shaw O. R. Mayo Jackson F. B Henry Soucek David H. Kleese Knights of Columbus KC Hall CES Masonic Temple PEO John Lemmon St. Paul Women’s Guild HEO Club Elwyn Corey Legion Auxiliary Mon- Clarence Heightshoe

Livestock Prices Mixed In Des Moines Hog Market

Des Moines hog market shows steady to 25 cent lower values versus Monday with some 50 cent declines on butchers. Estimated receipts today 65 000 head, with week-ago 68 000 and year-ago 61 000. Butchers 200 220 lbs 16.25 16.90. 220 240 lbs 16.25 16.80. 240 270 lbs 15.65 16.60. 270 300 lbs 15.00 16.10. Sows 270 330 lbs 14.25 15.65. 330 400 lbs 13.75 15.15. 400 450 lbs 12.25 14.40.

Des Moines UPI Minnesota

Ross completes training for Walnut Grove in Atlantic

Richard E. Ross of Washington a sales and service representative for Walnut Grove Products Co. completed two weeks of instruction at the firm's training school in Atlantic He will represent the company in the Washington and Ainsworth areas extending north to the English River.

Hospital Figures and Births Noted in Washington Area

Yesterday at The Record Hospital John Simmering Dr Milton Flickinger and Mrs Raymond Gordon underwent surgical care in Washington. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs William J Edwards of Columbus Junction. Dismissals include Rex McKune Washington Mrs Robert Yoder and son Wellman Mrs Charles Hess and daughter Washington and Mrs Loren Hinshaw Richland.

John Simmering Washington Milton Flickinger Raymond Gordon Keota Robert Garrett William J. Edwards Columbus Junction Rex McKune Robert Yoder Wellman Charles Hess Loren Hinshaw Richland

Keota Couple Weds in Montrose Scotland Church Ceremony

Miss Sara Monaghan daughter of Keota residents and Larry A. Palmer son of Keota residents married in Montrose Scotland on Saturday January 27. Rev Thomas Barron officiated at the 10 o'clock ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Scotland and London and reside in Montrose Scotland.

Sara Monaghan Larry A. Palmer Montrose Scotland John Flynn Keota Allen Palmer Thomas Barron St. Margaret's Catholic Church Palmer Marion Lee Lewis Larry Mallett Edzell Navy Base Edzell Panmuir Edzell Navy Base Club Navy London High St Ottumwa Heights College Ottumwa Coe College Cedar Rapids United

Local News Highlights From Evanston To Washington

Carol Zelinsky, a pharmacist from Evanston, visited relatives this weekend with her mother Mrs Erma Zelinsky. Charles Stafford, recovering from a fall and a broken hip, stays in bed at home after recent treatment in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Delmar Romine of Washington is his daughter. A birthday surprise for Mrs Hazel Rapp occurred at the Merle Statler home with family present and cake by Carla Corpman. Mrs C Patterson plans to move from 310 South Marion to 813 South Second, formerly Harry McCalls’ residence. Moose members attended Midwinter Conference in Ft Madison with Mrs Robert Dunbar receiving the red stole for four years in the College of Regents. Others present included Collegians Mrs Dunbar, Mrs Howard Curl, Mrs Bill McDole, Mrs Ray Stalder, Mrs Lloyd Mouthart, Mrs Melo Horak, and Senor Regent Mrs James Edwards.

Charles Stafford Conesville Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mr. Stafford Delmar Romine Washington Hazel Rapp Merle Statler Carla Corpman Minnie Statler Roy Sowash Jake Seethout Carl Corpman Carla Dale Statler C. Patterson South Marion South Second Harry McCalls The Moose Ft. Madison Robert Dunbar College of Regents Dunbar Howard Curl Bill McDole Ray Stalder Lloyd Moothart Melo Horak James Edwards

Mrs. Burger Returns From Six Week Visit

Mrs. Fred Burger came back Sunday after visiting her daughter Mrs. William G. Dial and family near Nevada la for six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Dial drove Mrs. Burger home and left again Sunday evening. Mrs. Burger resides at 414% West Second in one of Mrs. Robert Reaney's apartments.

Fred Burger William G. Dial Nevada Dial Mrs. Burger West Robert Reaney

Officers Named By WRC Group at Keota

New officers for the Womens Relief Corps for 1962 at Keota include president Tressie Schreckengast sr. vice president Meryl Waller jr. vice president Bess Lantry secretary Florence Sheetz treasurer Mary Aller chaplain Grace Parker conductor Winifred Statler assistant conductor Clara Fleener guard Mary Roberts assistant guard Leila Miller patriotic instructor Stella Flander press correspondent Irene Grisham color bearers Elsie Griener Pauline Romine Clara Flading Ruby Sharp musician Ethel Aller. Mary Aller also councilor and historian. WAC contest announced open to public and St Marys schools with Abraham Lincoln in New Salem theme. Clothing donations and numbers of cards and sick calls noted. Daisy Chambers Dorothy Chambers Dora Carlson Maude Sanders named in list. Youth Center at Keota elected new officers president Rev L Duane Churchman vice president Wilbur Cramer secretary Mrs Fleanor Shafer treasurer Mrs Margaret Lillig. adult advisory Harold Fink Richard Cole Wayne Olson Clarence Smith Mrs Clark Daley Mrs Ron Shafer Mrs Leroy Lillig Mrs Gordon Pearson Rev L Duane Churchman Wilbur Cramer. Youth advisory committee named with Cliff Stoutner as youth chairman. Dorothy Dickinson named chaperone for coming year and thanked for her work.

Florence Sheets St. Marys School Abraham Lincoln New Salem Mary Aller Daisy Chambers Dorothy Chambers Dora Carlson Maude Sanders Youth Center Keota L. Duane Churchman Wilbur Cramer Fleanor Shafer Margaret Lillig Harold Fink Richard Cole Wayne Olson Clarence Smith Clark Daley Ron Shafer Leroy Lillig Gordon Pearson Ray Dowd

Titan I Finale Launch Dazzles Coastline Observers

Cape Canaveral observers watched the Titan I show as a dummy warhead was launched 5 000 miles down the Atlantic ending the Titan I test series with 34 successes 9 partials and 4 failures. Titan II tests expected in March with a 10 million ton TNT payload capability. Atlantic City NJ reports noted observers across the southeast coast and Bristol Virginia heard and saw the display. The United Lutheran Church in America spent over 20 million dollars in 1961 to build 85 sites and 116 churches and 62 parsonages.

Cape Canaveral Atlantic Missile Testing Center Miami Virginia Wilmington N.C Bristol Tezn.Va Atlantic Atlantic City UPIC United Lutheran Church In America Donald L. Houser Board of American Missions

TV Highlights Wednesday Offers News and Entertainment Mix

United Press International reviews NBC CBS and ABC primetime lineup featuring David Brinkley’s Hauptmann trial coverage and public reaction with courthouse scenes. Also includes Wagon Train Perry Como Dick Van Dyke Runaway Road Naked City and Jack Paar Show with guests in color segments.

United Press International David Brinkley Journal NBC Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh Flemington N.J Hauptmann Wagon Train Dr. Denker Theodore Bike Perry Como Lena Horne George Burns Peter Gennaro Dick van Dyke CBS Rob Petrie van Dyke Jack Paar William Buckley Pierre Burton Sally Ann Howes Harry Golden

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Lincoln Pta Shelby J. Dunsmore T. M. Nelson Wolf's Flower Shop U. S Tork Gazette Washington County Hospital Lisa Ann Delbert Soper South 2Nd City Matthew James James Redlinger Patricia Arlene Jane, Marie Dean Hagedon East van Buren Shirley Renee Junior W Furguson Kalona Frank Joseph Franklin Ch Evening Journal Rebekah Lodge LOOF VFW Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympic Kldwin Nouvotty Carol Zelinsky Evanston Erma Zelinsky Carol Bob Lytle R. L. Lytle Delive WRC Group Titan E. M. Bridges & Co. “Fashion Hints Uary Fur Sale Mouton P. S Julius R. Jones Rhomberg Time Loan, Inc Ralph Ward Mgr Paul Horak Insurance
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