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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
2
The Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service completed its final sessions before summer recess. Plans announced for a Rose Tea and general meeting next Friday at 2 p.m. at the church. New members to be recognized.
The Wesleyan Service Guild hosted a cooperative supper with Mrs Don Maxwell. Newly elected president Mrs Harry Crawford led the meeting followed by devotions and a program by Mrs Fred Bartow. This was the final meeting until September.
Christian Women’s Fellowship groups held final meetings before reorganizing for the new church year. Priscilla and Martha, Ruth, Esther, and Dorcas groups met with 6:30 p.m. suppers or 1 p.m. and noon gatherings, guests included Rev and Mrs. Carlyle Smith and Mrs. Edna Tucker. Lessons and worship were led by group members, with a year end “This is Your Life” program for retiring leader Mrs. Hutchcroft.
A weekly list of meetings and events across Marion area groups. Farm Bureau Women Day at 1 30 registration on Monday. Circle and auxiliary meetings plus DAR and V Wives activities. Sunset Park picnics and golf days. multiple clubs meet at Sunset Park and Farm Bureau building with times ranging from 11 a m to 7 30 p m and programs at churches, the log cabin, and country club.
Mrs Ted Meyers entertained twelve members of the Friendship Club and two guests Mrs Wes Meyers and Mrs Erwin Wulf Friday. President Mrs Martin Kron led the meeting with a time saving roll call. Plans for the annual ice cream social were discussed and the date will be announced later. Mrs Maurice Alvine arranged the program and led traveling lotto. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Wes Meyers and Mrs Wulf.
Mrs. Roy Bauer and J. Paul Wolfe presided as past matron and patron at the Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple. Twenty eight past matrons and five past patrons were honored. 87 attended, with guests from Wayland Kalona Keota Columbus Junction and Ainsworth. The Emblem program was presented and a July August vacation approved. Refreshments were provided by a group of chapter members.
The Agnes Anderson Missionary Circle met with Mrs. Charles Carriker hosting eight members. Dessert preceded the meeting. Mrs. Stanley Wallace led prayer, Mrs. Walter Starr gave the devotional, and Mrs. George Norman handled business. Plans included a rain‑canceled visitation and a July meeting led by Miss Irene Yard.
Local volunteer firefighters responded to a Friday night call at the Lytle Food Store but found no fire smoke. A broken gas line on the store’s large compressor leaked gas, then was swiftly repaired with no damage to the store or fixtures.
Admitted yesterday Mrs. Calvin Cooper from Brighton for medical care. Births yesterday include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Sherlock of Columbus Junction. Dismissed today Mrs. Adam Gosieski of Washington.
Local families from Norman and Oklahoma City visit relatives in the Marek, Wagner, and Nordyke households as reunions and visits unfold. Other travelers plan trips to Wellesley Massachusetts Des Moines and Hollywood while a Pythian meeting and university commencements frame a busy regional scene. In New York a UPI report notes mobile home dwellers exceed 3 500 000 nationwide.
Iowa Attorney General Norman Erbe credits his ban on 42 magazines as pivotal to his GOP gubernatorial nomination defeating Sen Jack Schroeder and former Lt. Gov William Nicholas. He notes strong support in major counties and plans early campaign efforts for November.
A simple homemade Chocolate Peanut Loaf pairs with coffee for an informal afternoon. The recipe uses prepared biscuit mix and includes peanut butter orange juice and semi sweet chocolate with chopped peanuts. Bake in a leaf pan at 350 for about an hour and serve with cream cheese jam or marmalade.
Riverside June 7 a surprise potluck dinner at the James Rice home celebrated Mr and Mrs Rice on their fifteenth anniversary. Relatives attended from Riverside Davenport Oxford Columbus Junction Solon Cedar Rapids and Lamont. Other local mentions include garden club plans and family visits.
A semi truck carrying coffee went off Highway 92 about three miles west of Ainsworth and rolled into a ditch. The driver was uninjured. he said a car forced him off the road at about 2 AM. Coffee was unloaded around 10 AM to allow recovery of the vehicle.
The Farmerettes 4-H Club held a meeting led by Linda Knotek with 14 members answering safety in the kitchen. Mrs. Lloyd Marek will host the next cookout on June 28 at 11 30 am CDT and demonstrations on outdoor cookery will be given by Marilyn Schweitzer and Tom Robb.
A Flint Michigan medical group publishes A Happy Solution to the Problem of Alcoholism explaining that alcoholism is a disease and that friends should treat the drinker as an adult. It warns against nagging or shielding the alcoholic and urges supportive, self driven recovery.
United Press International reports top best sellers list featuring fiction by James Michener and Stephen King. Other noted titles include Advise and Consent by Allen Drury and The Constant Image by Marcia Davenport, along with The Leopard by Giuseppe di Lampedusa and The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley. Non fiction highlights include May This House Be Safe From Tigers by Alexander King and The Enemy Within by Robert F Kennedy.
One hundred fifty five children attend Bible School at Sugar Creek with superintendent Mrs. Lloyd Roth and Mrs. Edwin Roth and a large group of teachers listed. Local families share visits, travel to events, and a baby adoption by George Widmer and wife from Iowa City as Brenda Annete. Weekend guests and trips feature relatives visiting for Bible School and local celebrations.
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