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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1963

Page

2

Engagement of Donna Adam to Keith Jones Planned in Kirksville

Mr and Mrs Leo Adam of Richland announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Keith Jones son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Jones of Kirksville MO. Both students at Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville with Donna majoring in elementary education and Keith in zoology and mathematics. He is employed at Myers Shoe Store in Kirksville. An August wedding is planned.

Leo Adam Richland Donna Keith Jones Ellis Jones Kirksville, MO Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Adam Myers Shoe Store

Stephens Hosts to Give and Take Bridge Club

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stephens entertained the Give and Take Bridge Club Saturday evening with three tables in play. High scores were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Trotter. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins.

Ainsworth Gene Stephens Larry Trotter Charles Jenkins

Carnival Plans At St James School Sunday

The three circles St James St Joseph and St Marys completed plans for a carnival this Sunday Feb 3 at St James School from 4 to 8 pm. Refreshments and fun are planned for all ages.

St. James St. Joseph St. Mary’s St. James School

Brooks Family Attends Oklahoma City Wedding

Mr and Mrs James Brooks attended the Saturday January twenty sixth wedding of their grandson Charles James Rothlisberger to Judith Ann Berth at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City The couple will reside in Indianapolis where the groom trains at Ft Benjamin Harrison in a nine week Army adjutant general corps course.

James Brooks Oklahoma Charles James Rothlisberger Judith Ann Berth St. Paul's Lutheran Church Oklahoma City John F. Berth A. C. Rothlisberger Bartlesville Okla Barbara Brooks Carla Nancy Rothlisberger Indianapolis Ind Adjutant General Corps U. S. Army Ft. Benjamin Harrison

American Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected at Luncheon

Past Presidents met for a luncheon at the Captain's Table with ten attendees. New officers elected include President A E Baldrige Vice President Harry Ramseyer and Secretary Treasurer Hazel Eower.

American Legion Auxiliary A. E. Baldrige Harry Ramseyer Hazel Eower

June Nuptials Planned for Miss Kauffman and Mr Harter

Miss Carolyn Marie Kauffman and Harold W. Harter of Ottumwa plan a June wedding. Parents are Mrs. Edward Kauffman of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. J W Harter of Ottumwa 1013 East Mary Street. The bride elect is a 1961 Crawfordsville High School graduate and 1962 Ottumwa Beauty Academy graduate employed at Park-Vue Beauty Salon in Fairfield. The groom is Ottumwa High School class of 1960 and 1961 Kansas City Trade School graduate and presently manager of Harter Mobile Service in Ottumwa.

Carolyn Marie Kauffman Harold W. Harter Ottumwa Edward Kauffman Washington J.W. Harter East Mary Street Kauffman Crawfordsville High School Park - Vue Fairfield Harter Ottumwa High School U.S. Trade School Kansas City Harter Mobile Service

Young couple to attend Iowa farm equipment convention

Mr and Mrs Nate Young of Farmers Implement Co in Washington register to attend the Iowa Retail Farm Equipment Association convention at the Veterans Auditorium Des Moines on February 5 6 and 7.

Social Calendar Notices for Week Ahead

Thursday Pansy Hill Club 6 30 p m family potluck at schoolhouse Fairgrounds Shirts and Skirts 7 30 9 30 p m Beginners class at Legion Hall followed by regular dance business meeting bring sandwiches Stewart PTA 7 30 p m at school Pio Barone Lumage of Italy will speak business meeting HJ Club 1 30 p m Mrs Joe TeBockhorst Friday Past Matrons 5 p m Practice at Temple Initiation 5 30 p m Niner 6 39 p m Highland Social Club 6 30 p m family potluck at John Krotz home Marion Ave UPW Association Meeting 1 30 p m dessert luncheon at church Executive board 12 45 p m Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall First Presbyterian UPW Association Meeting 1 p m dessert at church VFW Junior Unit 4 p m VFW Linger Longer Club 6 30 p m potluck at Franklin Center All members former members and families invited

Pansy Hill Club Fairgrounds Legion Hall Stewart Pio Barone Lumage Italy HJ Club Joe TeBockhorst Temple Highland Social Club John Krotz Marion Ave UPW Association Rebekah Lodge IOOF First Presbyterian VFW Linger Longer Franklin Center

Mrs Reisener Guest Of Honor At Shower

Mrs Ralph Reisener was honored at a baby shower Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs Paul E Vaughn at 1008 North Iowa with Mrs Charles Goodell as assistant hostess. After games gifts were presented in a bassinet and twelve guests enjoyed refreshments.

Mrs. Reisener Shower Ralph Reisener Paul E. Vaughn North Iowa Charles Goodell

Marion Avenue UPW Plans Friday Dessert

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Woman’s Association meets Friday at 1 30 pm with a dessert and a Washington Tea Party theme. Mrs George Kerr chairs the World Service program with staff Mrs Elizabeth McClung Mrs Ray Whisler Mrs John Owen and Mrs Jack Trotman assisting. Mrs Richard Stewart leads the business meeting and Mrs Steve Wiggers hosts devotions. A Least Coin collection and nursery for pre school children are provided. An executive board session is called for 12 45 pm and a prayer gathering is planned at 1 15 pm in the Scout room.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women’s Association Washington George Kerr World Service Department Elizabeth McClung Ray Whisler John Owen Jack Trotman Richard Stewart UPW Steve Wiggers

Medical updates list at local hospital

Yesterday Ralph Gates of Mr. Pleasant underwent surgical procedures. Today Clayde Knupp of Washington had surgery with Miss Helen Levis of Washington involved medically. Gary Connelly of Washington and Rhonda Epperly of Keota are listed in related medical updates.

Ralph Gates Mr. Pleasant Surgical Clayde Knupp Washington Helen Levis Gary Connelly Rhonda Epperly Keota

Engagement of Marjorie Lukavsky to Edward Mineart

Mr and Mrs Ed Lukavsky of Route 1 Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Louise to Edward Leroy Mineart son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Mineart of Brighton. Marjorie is a local high school senior and Edward a 1960 Brighton High School graduate who attended Universal Trade School in Omaha and works at Kneen Refrigeration in Washington. No wedding plans yet.

Edwin Lukavsky Route 1 Washington Marjorie Louise Edward Leroy Mineart Leroy Mineart Brighton

Local VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club and Pentagon News

Mrs. Carl Kelley hosted the VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club with ten attendees. A February 13 meeting is planned at nine o'clock with Mrs. Robert Lowe Sr. Gomer E. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis of Crawfordsville, has been promoted to corporal in the U S Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton California. Davis works with helicopters and his full address appears in the service men’s column. Col. William G. Eldridge of Phoenix civil defense director received a citation for unselfish devotion to civil defense in Region 7. Eldridge met with Sonora Mexico delegates to discuss a shelter in Mexico at 2035 N 52nd Street.

Carl Kelley VFW Robert Lowe Sr Gomer E. Davis Alfred Davis Crawfordsville Davis United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Phoenix Ariz William G. Eldridge Col Eldridge Arizona Utah Nevada California Hawaii Guam Sonora Mexico Maricopa County-Phoenix N. 52Nd Street

Missionary Study at First Presbyterian UPW Meeting

The First Presbyterian Women's Association plans a Friday afternoon program at the church on The Rim of Asia. Mrs. Russell Bannister chairs followed by a dessert from 1 to 1 30. Five chairmen present topics Korea Okinawa Taiwan Hong Kong.

Rim of Asia First Presbyterian Women’s Association Russell Bannister W. W. Nolin Thomas Gerdes Korea Paul Fern Okinawa E. J. Vosika

Military Service Davis Corp. Gomer F. E. Davis

Army personnel file entry notes Cpl. Gomer F. E. Davis, service number 1939351, assigned to Camp Pendleton, California, with unit details recorded for service records.

Cpl Gomer FE. Davis Camp Pendeleton Calif

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