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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
2
The Wa-ka-ma-chick Camp Fire Girls spent an all day outing in Sunset Park. They had breakfast at Cindy McCall’s home with her mother helping cook on hobo stoves, then walked to the park for a tour of the McCleery-Cumming building and enjoyed treats from Chris Lechner.
Fifteen members met at the VFW Hall for a business session led by Anita Weeks. Chairmen named include Mary McCarthy for community service Glenda Miles for Big Sister Janet Wulf for Americanism and Vicki Miles for cleanup. A collection of 7.50 was taken for flowers for Marie Bush of Red Oak. The next meeting will be a craft session June 15 at Mrs Reed's home.
Fifteen members and guests attended a cooperative dinner at the Masonic Temple Friday evening. Cohostesses were Miss Nellie Dodder Ruth Stout and Mrs. Paul Wolfe. Mrs. Dale Connelly president led the business meeting. Pinochle followed and there will be no more meetings until September.
Frank Kos and Donald Redlinger of Washington are admitted to St. Ambrose College Davenport with majors in accounting and pre dentistry. Mark Hensel of Washington among 22 army ROTC cadets to be commissioned June 8 earning a BA from SUI. A Burlington Social Security representative visits Washington Post Office June 6. Rev Harold DeVries of Washington among 105 pastors attending the Omaha School for Presbyterian Pastors July 1 18 at the University of Omaha.
Miss Nancy Pratt was honored at a bridal shower Wednesday evening in the Cloud Room of the Towa City airport. Hostesses were Mrs. Ted Pratt of Riverside and Mrs. Charles Pratt of Iowa City. Lavender and white decor set the theme as guests enjoyed games and opened gifts. A light supper was served to 37 attendees.
The Family Living 1 group held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Paul Horak’s home with 25 members and guests Miss Verda Thompson and Merritt Canady. Canady spoke on Soil Conservation and its county impact while Mrs. Dale Booth and Mrs. William Sitler led programs. Next year’s September meeting is planned as a dinner at Captain's Table.
About 80 attended the Wellman Rebekah Lodge meeting as the traveling emblem visited the Washington Lodge. Mrs. Keith Williams presided and a program honored 25 past officers. An Odd Fellows Rebekahs home picnic is set for July 8 at Mason City. The charter was draped for Sister Nell Crawford who died March 26. Eight sick calls and improved member news noted. Officers to practice June 12 for a June 20 Fairfield trip.Refreshments served by Emma Barnett and committee.
Notices list programs and meetings for Monday through Wednesday with times and hosts. Include Farm Bureau Building DAR officers installation, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters auction dish, LBC Club gathering, Ainsworth CES Masonic meeting, Ladies Day lunch and golf, Harmony and Sunshine clubs events, and talks by Mrs Marilyn Thatcher on color and design.
Neighbor sourced recipes describe Shrimp Salad mold and Mexican Wedding Cake. Ingredients include lemon jello, half and half, mayonnaise, pimento cheese, shrimp, eggs, onion, green pepper, and salt. Baking directions cover chilling, molding, and serving for gatherings in June weddings.
Dorothy Elmore daughter of Mrs. Charles Eyestone is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Education at Drake University commencement Monday June 4 at 9 30 a m in the Drake Field House. She majors in Social Science. Mrs. Robert E. Thomas is hospitalized in Mercy Hospital Iowa City room 434.
Abe Stoner who escaped from Washington County jail last Halloween night has been caught at Alton NL. He was jailed for larceny in a night-time theft at the Brighton laundromat and will be returned Monday. Two people were fined in district court by Judge R G Yoder. Larry Denham paid 100 dollars for driving with a suspended license and Paul C Dickerson paid 300 dollars plus costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Halcyon House residents and friends share a busy week with numerous callers and guests. Fanny Finnen and Ida Conrad of Wayland visited Anna Dawson Tuesday morning, while Friday brought visits from Glenn Thompson and Judy of Anamosa. Several Iowa City and Burlington guests toured the home, and a group from Fern Cliff E R Church led a Sunday devotional. The Rev. Lloyd Latta spoke of his England trip, and Anna Dawson hosted guests Blanche Tedford and Alberta Tedford of Egypt for dinner.
Mr and Mrs C P Hennon of 1913 North 12th adopt a girl named Kerri Jean born May 16 who joined the family May 28. She weighs 5 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Golia Miller and Mr and Mrs C S Hennon of Washington also visit Creston with other relatives from Keota Kansas City and Ft Madison. Pvt Jack Stigers on leave from Kentucky to Virginia visits with siblings and cousins. Logan Heilman family enjoy a ten day Colorado camping trip.
In Keota May 29 members of the 76 Center Improvement Club brought baskets to the home of Mr and Mrs Antone Hotle for a candlelit supper after a sudden storm. They wished the Hotles luck in a new Elmhurst home where Antone will direct a summer school and later serve as principal of a new Eldridge school, with completion set for August 15.
A Keota report details visits and arrivals for Memorial weekend as Verle Sigler and family join relatives in Moline. Jim Sigler arrives on leave from Norfolk, Virginia, and other locals are noted with family gatherings and social events across the area.
A Journal of Marketing note reports cigarette vending machines now appear in many private Australian homes. Stanford's John S. Ewing found heavy smokers use them to avoid running out after shops close.
The column discusses how pride shapes teens and hinders happiness by chasing impressions. It urges recipients to give, listen, and enjoy others, with reader letters about dating, grades, religion, car ownership, and parental rules seeking guidance from the minister and guidance counselor.
Tom Eicher departed Thursday for Memphis Tennessee after a two weeks stay with his parents Dr and Mrs L B Eicher and sister Sarah He had served with the navy in San Diego California and now transfers to Memphis
Yesterday two West Chester parents welcomed a daughter for Mr and Mrs Marion Renoux while Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy of Karona had a daughter. Today Mrs Kenneth Volks of Columbus Junction and Mrs Lorel Garrett of Washington announce a birth.
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