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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1962

Page

2

Missionary year opens in Christian Women’s Fellowship

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church begins its 1962 63 missionary year with group meetings in members homes. The study Concern That Makes a Difference is used with The Church a Serving Community presented by Miss Laurene Knopp. July 27 general meeting planned.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Laurene Knopp Fellowship Hall Martha Group CWF Edward Hutchcroft Dayton Crim Carl Dallmeyer Ralph Smith Helen Watkins Everette Miller Dallmeyer Miss Knapp Oren Jarvis Clarence Brown, Jr

Birth of grandson noted for Mayer family in Brighton

Mr and Mrs G H Mayer of rural Brighton announce the birth of grandson David Ross to Roger Mayer and his wife on Friday July 6 at Hiawatha. Grandmother Mrs J L Rutledge of Memphis Tennessee also shares in the kinship.

G. H. Mayer Brighton David Ross Hiawatha Roger Mayer J. L Rutledge Memphis, Tenn

Social Security and lecture notices across city

A Burlington Social Security representative will be at Wellman City Hall from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday and at Washington Post Office from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Beniamino Bufano, renowned sculptor, will lecture at Parsons College Barhydt chapel Monday at 8:30 p.m. as part of the fine arts series. The Mental Health Institute Mt. Pleasant east wing dedication is set for 2 p.m. Sunday July 22 with Rep. David Stanley as main speaker and an open house to follow.

Social Security Burlington Parsons Beniamino Bufano Parsons College Barhydt Chapel Mental Health Institute Mt. Pleasant David Stanley Muscatine

West Chester Social Calendar Highlights Community Events

The West Chester social calendar lists family picnics and picnics at Sunset Park with themes honoring families, reunions at Iowa City Park, and meetings for Word Weavers and Ladies Day golf at the Country Club. Regulars include VFW Auxiliary, Booster Club ice cream social, Snowball Social Club gatherings, and Sip and Sew Club activities, with notices due by 10 a.m. on publication day.

Word Weavers R.A. Baumgartner Sunset Park Gary Crossett VFW VFW Hall Sunshine Community Club Leslie Beenblossom

Allen Cuffel marriage announced in Washington

Mr. and Mrs Wayne Allen of Oxford announce the marriage of their daughter Sharon Kay to Dan Cuffel son of Mr and Mrs Emerit Cuffel of Washington. The ceremony took place July 8 in the chapel of the First Methodist Church Washington with Rev William H Morehouse officiating. The bride wore a crystal blue three piece ensemble and a white hat with jewelry. They reside at 502 North Iowa Washington.

Wayne Allen Oxford Sharon Kay Dan Cuffel Emerit Cuffel Washington First Methodist Church William H. Morehouse North Iowa

Miss Alice Hunter Honored With Coffee In Home Event

Miss Alice Hunter was honored with a coffee at the home of her niece Mrs. Myron Shields to announce forthcoming marriage plans with Scott Wilcox. The table was centered with white wedding belles and sweet peas and guests came from Mt. Pleasant Chicago and Washington.

Alice Hunter Myron Shields Miss Hunter Scott Wilcox Mt. Pleasant Chicago Washington

Local residents share greetings and visits at area homes

Leon Lintz patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City requests cards. guests attended a cooperative dinner at the Fred Shalla home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Thureanos. Sara Schoonover marked eighth birthday with a picnic for 16 at the Norman Schoonover residence. Jerry Barkalow and family visited Stalder and Higgins households. Mrs. Wayne Marston recovers from surgery and may receive visitors as room 208.

Leon Lintz Virgil Lintz Mercy Hospital Iowa City Everette Shalla Teddy Brighton Fred Shalla John Thureanos Sara Schoonover Norman Schoonover Jacki Martha Wayne Marston Earl Pearson Jack Pearson Scott Nancy Robert Pearson Billy John Gordon Pearson Linda Susie St. Louis Pearsons Cedar Rapids

Variety Allows Fall and Winter Fashion at Press Week

New York couture week showcases Norman Norell with sailor boy looks and slim suity jackets, Dior with V panel skirts and short jackets, and Jane Derby unembellished chic including bold V-neck velvet and leopard textures. Designers present day silhouettes, pencil skirts, and varied jacket lengths for women.

New York UPI New York Couture Group Norman Norell Norell Jersey Christian Dior Guy Douvier Dior Jane Derby

Tent Meetings Continue Into Third Week in Washington

Evangelist Joseph De Grado and Pastor Charles Tipton announced the revival will extend beyond two weeks. Daily services run 7 30 p m from July 17 to July 29 at the Gospel Tent at North 15th and East Main with Eveline and Camie De Grado performing nightly. A youth rally is set for Saturday evening and Sundays feature De Grado sermons on juvenile delinquency and a prophetic theme. Rest night is Monday July 16.

Washington Joseph de Grado Charles Tipton Eveline Camie de Grado North 15Th and East Main

Rural Women Club and Related Groups Meeting Notes

Ten Rural Women members met with Mrs. Lester Luckenbill on Wednesday afternoon with roll call about July 4 memories. Invitations went to a Snowball Club meeting on October 17 and baby showers were held for Mrs. Keith Proctor and Mrs. Duane Redlinger. The Nina Bower Circle met at the Baptist Church for a picnic with several guests and a love gift prayer. Marion Avenue Unit Presbyterian Women held a Friday breakfast with Bible study and missions prayer. Highland Social Club elected new officers and planned the August 9 meeting with a note of July 4 activities by members.

Rural Women's Club Lester Luckenbill Myron Shields Keith Proctor Duane Redlinger Grant Humston Leo Marie Mary Ellen Luckenbill Mary Ellen Landau Robert Brinning Beth George Masson, Sr Nina Bower Baptist Church Fellowship Marion Ave UPW Pearl Whister Marion Avenue United Presbyterian William McConnell, Sr Eugene Martin Sara Christianson Lloyd Walker Aurora McIntyre Dave Livingston Martha Lynn Canott Highland Social Club Milford McCreedy Donald Swailes Will Raick Charles Chalupa Roy Steele Burke McCreedy

West Chester MYF Ice Cream Social Planned

The Senior MYF of West Chester Methodist Church will host an Ice Cream Social on Thursday July 19 from 6 30 to 8 00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend this annual event.

West Chester Verne Miller W. C. Robertson Keota Eldin Bauer Tom Clark Bauer Stan Kenneth Bauer Robert Gillaspie Batavia Sunset Park William Andre John Johnson Keith Stewart Kenneth Cuddeback Ted Griffith Bob Stout John Duvall Marion Timmins Abbie Arthur Peters Betty Beth Janecek Joe E. Brown Parsons College Peters Janecek Joe K. Brown Walter Bauer Jim Stancer Edgar Stewart Merle McDowell Ed Sorrell Middletown Ohio Margaret Beveridge Washington Lowell Griffin Knoxville Tennessee Russell Dugan Reynoldsburg Laurel Statlers Larry Martin

Washington man fined for reckless driving by local court

Jerry Sayre of Washington appeared before Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving after being apprehended by city police Thursday night.

Jerry Sayre Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

Wayland Jaycees Name New Officers

Wayland Junior Chamber of Commerce announces new officers including Dale Widmer as president Ronald Calloway as first vice president Daniel Leichty as second vice president Roger McGuire as secretary Donald Roth as treasurer Duane Yoder on a two year board term Stanley Widmer on a one year term plus existing board members Donnie Hertig and John Swartzendruber Royden Boshart to the state board New members Carl Reschly and Willard Sweitzer attended the last meeting.

Wayland Wayland Junior Chamber of Commerce Dale Widmer Ronald Calloway Daniel Leichty Roger McGuire Donald Roth Duane Yoder Stanley Widmer Donnie Hertig John Swartzendruber Royden Boshart Carl Reschly Willard Sweitzzer

Painter Falls 120 Feet While Painting Prison Smoke Stack

Harry Dale Smith a 36 year old painter from Lebanon Tennessee employed by a St. Louis firm died instantly when scaffolding on a 250 foot smokestack at the Iowa men's penitentiary broke early today. A guard and inmate witnessed the fall around 5 am as the wooden scaffold twisted loose after the cable failed.

Fort Madison UPI Iown Men's Penitentiary Harry Dale Smith Lebanon, Tenn St. Louis John Bennett Smith Bennett

Lightning Fire Destroys Bettendorf Plaza Bowling Alley

A downtown Bettendorf blaze sparked by a lightning bolt destroyed the Plaza Bowling Alley and damaged a restaurant above it. The first floor houses the Bettendorf bank and other firms with substantial water damage as the fire department responded to thick smoke seen by Patrolman Jim Freund.

Bettendorf UPI Plaza Bowling Alley Bettendorf Bank Jim Freund Fire Department

Patio Prattle Night at U P Home Ends With Recital and Visits

At The U. P. Home Variety Night on the east patio the planning committee's Patio Prattle theme led to a largely voluntary and competitive recital of hot weather records and personal experiences. Visitors included Rev. Todd Macdonald and Mrs. Macdonald of Hoxie Kansas and Mrs. Edward Ohlwein with grandson Richard Webb.

Edward Ohlwein W.S. Webb West Liberty Richard Webb

Hospital Admits And Births In Local Notices

On The Record lists admissions for Mrs. Carrie Brinton of Brighton Mrs. Elmer Graber of Pleasant and Mrs. C G Riley of Wayland. Births today to Mr and Mrs Dennis Hill of Winfield a daughter. Dismissals today include Mrs. Paul Havist and son Brighton Mrs Lola Lambert Columbus City and Mr Roy Happs Keokuk.

Carrie Brinton Brighton Elmer Graber Pleasant C. G. Riley Wayland Dennis Hill Winfield Paul Havist Lola Lambert Columbus City Roy Happs Keokuk

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