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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1962

Page

2

Y Wives Hold First Of Summer Coffees

Fifteen Y Wives met for the first summer coffee led by president Mrs Richard Ballard on Tuesday morning Mrs Leonard Kokes lush guest Cohostesses were Mrs Loren Renoux and Mrs Kelly Schlapkohl The group recalled a member hospitalized in Ward C Children s Hospital Iowa City likely for about two months The next coffee will be hosted by Mrs Robert Ryner at 1014 North Third Cohostesses will be Mrs Max Shrader and Mrs T A Jones V Wives are asked to bring placque photos for the County Home at the next meeting

Richard Ballard Leonard Kokesh Loren Renoux Kelly Schlapkohl Children’s Hospital Iowa City Robert Ryner North Third Max Shrader T. A. Jones

Founders Luncheon Held by Chapter DL at Captain's Table

Chapter DL met Tuesday at the Captain's Table with nineteen members present. A gift was given to Mrs. W B Pollock who is leaving the city. Guest Eda Boshart former national president attended. Luncheon committee included Miss Eileen Jeffrey and Mrs. M J Cruise.

TTT Chapter DL W.B. Pollock Eda Boshart Eileen Jeffrey M.J. Cruise

Mission Group Picnic in Sunset Park

Thirteen members of the Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study Group enjoyed a picnic in Sunset Park Tuesday evening. A short business meeting was held. Miss Ruth Bell gave devotions using excerpts from a sermon by Norman Vincent Peale titled Peace of Mind is Within Your Reach.

Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study Group Sunset Park Ruth Bell Norman Vincent Peale

Boettcher-Pronga Iowan-Nurse and Illinois Teacher to Wed

August wedding announced for Lois Ann Boettcher and Louis Pronga. Lois Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boettcher, will graduate from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in August. Louis Pronga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pronga of Ainsworth Iowa, teaches at Chillicothe High School Illinois. They will marry August 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Washington.

Paul Boettcher Lois Ann Louis Pronga Lester Pronga Ainsworth Iowa Miss Boettcher College of Nursing University of Iowa Iowa City Pronga Monmouth College Monmouth Chillicothe Ill Immanuel Lutheran Church Washington

Golden Age Club Holds Park Picnic

Forty members of the Golden Age Club enjoyed a picnic in Sunset Park on Monday with ideal weather and ample food. A short program was presented by Mrs. Rhua Helmick, Mrs. Nora Ebner, Mrs. Frank Gobble and Mrs. Coralie Briley. The club plans to meet at the YWCA in two weeks.

Golden Age Club Sunset Park Rhua Helmick Nora Ebner Frank Gobble Coralie Briley YWCA

Poppy Sale Report At Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Charles Livingston presided at the Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion Hall Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs Enos Miller and Mrs Oldfield of Wellman. The poppy sale raised 501.80 dollars. Cub Scouts and Camp Fire Girls aided. Rehabilitation chair Mrs Walter Anderson announced a veterans party at the Iowa City hospital Thursday with Auxiliary food and help. County Legion and Auxiliary meet Kalona June 28 at 7 p.m.

Charles Livingston Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Enos Miller Oldfield Wellman Harry Ramseyer Walter Anderson Iowa City Hospital Auxiliary County Legion and Auxiliary Kalona P.m

Breneman Ballard Vows Spoken Sunday

Rita Kay Breneman and Dennis Roy Ballard wed at Cotter Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 10. The ceremony featured vows read by Rev. James Rila with the couple and their families in attendance. The bride, a nursing graduate, plans to live in Iowa City after a Wisconsin honeymoon.

Cotter Rita Kay Breneman Iowa City Gerald Breneman Dennis Roy Ballard M. D. Ballard Red Oak Cotter Presbyterian Church James Rila

Social Calendar Notices For Crawfordsville Area

Social calendar items list weekly gatherings and meetings across churches clubs and organizations in Crawfordsville. Notable entries include WSCS circles at various venues on Wednesday and Thursday sessions by Pinochle groups DAR and Moose activities along with picnics at Sunset Park and Cooperative dinner events.

Temple Methodist Delta Alpha Prairie Flower Missionary Society Maurice Crawford Antioch Club Verne Colliver Pleasant Hill Rebekah Club IOOF CES Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Dar Sunset Park Central Park Rain Legion Hall Larry Gow Walnut Women's Club Glenn Davis Heights Social Club Charles Schiebel Friendship Club Emma Shaw

Bridal Shower Honoring Phyllis Crone Ahead of Wedding

Mrs Eva Robertson hosted a 22 guest bridal shower Tuesday evening for Phyllis Crone who will wed James Young. Vows set for Friday at the Methodist Church in West Chester. Gifts opened after games with items including an ironing board and clothes basket. Connie and Jay Crone presented gifts. Nancy Statler logged them. Ann Roberson arranged a bouquet. Blue and white decor, hostesses assisted by Cloyce Crone Walter Edwards and Connie and Jay Crone.

Eva Robertson Phyllis Crone James Young West Chester Miss Crone Connie Jay Crone Nancy Statler Ann Robertson

Miss Margot Smith Weds Gale Tschantz in Tipton Ceremony

Miss Margot Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald W Smith of Stanwood and Gale Tschantz son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Tschantz of Wayland were married at 4 pm Sunday June 10 at First Presbyterian Church Tipton Iowa Wesleyan College pastor officiated. The bride wore silk organza over taffeta with a chapel train and veil, carried white roses and stephanotis. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Jean Steinbrecker of San Francisco and bridesmaids Miss Barbara Mensing Miss Mary Stivers Miss Julie Vonmuenster. Best man was Roger Campbell with ushers Roger Smith Don Schrell Richard Harbison Marion Smothers. Reception at Tipton Country Club. Bride is a home economics teacher at Columbus Junction. groom teaches instrumental music at Columbus Junction.

Judy Jamison Columbus Junction Diane Abel Iowa City Pam Duncan Dennis Killian Red Oak Ron Sederburg Gerry Breneman Cotter Larry Banford Susan Jones Barbara Troyer Wellman Margot Ann Smith Donald W. Smith Stanwood Gale Tschantz Theodore Tschantz Wayland First Presbyterian Church Tipton Louis Haselmayer Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Marion Smothers Brian Cummings E.H. Littig Mechanicsville Jean Steinbrecker San Francisco Barbara Mensing Cannon Falls Minn Mary Stivers Williametta Ill Julie Vonmuenster Homewood Rhonda Roxanne Hesseltine Roger Campbell Roger Smith Don Schrell Richard Harbison Iowa State University Tschantz State University of Iowa

Kiwanis International Convention Attended by Local Delegates

Mr and Mrs Keith Norton Mr and Mrs Eldon Brake Mr and Mrs William H Smart and Mr and Mrs Wendell Eden of Washington travel to Denver Colorado for the 47th Kiwanis International convention at City Auditorium from June 10 to 14 with about 15000 attendees. Scouts from Washington Troop 242 join 400 Wauhawk District boys at Camp Waubeek July 15 to 21 with Kalona Troop 234. Funeral services for Mrs Mac C DeLong held at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Rev Vernon Elgin and pallbearers Kenneth Rhea Ted Maxwell Triv Jones Floyd Sturgis Neil Trotman Charles Wolf. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Shermans Funeral Home in charge.

Kiwanis Keith Norton Eldon Brake William H. Smart Wendell Eden Washington Denver Colo Kiwanis International City Auditorium

Anniversary Honors J R and Mrs McNeese at Riverview Park

About 56 relatives gathered at Riverview Park in Marshalltown to celebrate the 59th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McNeese of Britt. A noon picnic featured an anniversary cake baked by granddaughter Joyce Miller Irving and served by Royal McNeese. Attendees included multiple families from Britt Rockwell Columbus Junction Washington Wapello Letts Iowa City Des Moines and Woden.

J. R. McNeese Britt Riverview Park Marshalltown Joyce Miller Irving Letts Royal McNeese Lloyd Ames Barbara Rockwell Joe Miller James Miller Pearl Columbus Junction Isaac Kleese Washington Melvin Morrow Wapello Lola Black Mattie Lou Morrow Brighton John Palmer Iowa City Albert Smith

YMCA Dance Club To Meet Friday Evening

Washington YMCA invites adults to a Friday 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. dance in the Y community room. Newcomers join for the year at 12.50 per couple. refreshments provided. Committee members include Mr and Mrs Dennis Stoutner Mr and Mrs Don Fosdick and Mr and Mrs LeRoy Hotle. Instructor Mrs James Laing will lead a refresher session. register at the YMCA office before Friday.

Washington Ymca Dennis Stoutner Don Fosdick LeRoy Hotle James Laing YMCA

Mrs. Brock Hosts Past Noble Grand Circle

Mrs. Harold Brock entertained 14 members of the Past Noble Grand Circle at the IOOF Hall Tuesday. After a business meeting the group played banco with prizes to Mrs. Oral Mayo high and Mrs. D O Butler low.

Harold Brock IOOF Banco Oral Mayo D.O. Butler Willis Bash Wes Lavely Assis Butler

Baptist Circles Meet Here Tuesday

The Ning Gerochi Circle of the Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Donald Foss with Miss Vesper Bennett co hostess. Thirteen members attended along with two guests from LeClaire, Mrs. Warren Anderson and Mrs. Margaret Mohr. Rolls called included verses from the book of Numbers.

Ning Gerochi Circle of the Baptist Church Donald Foss Vesper Bennett Warren Anderson Margaret Mohr LeClaire

On The Record Hospital Admissions And Births

Admitted yesterday Mrs. Leo Stone of Washington. Births today include a son born to Mrs. Richard McCrabb of Keota and a twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bair Jr. of Oskaloosa. Dismissed today are Vernon Fuerhelm of Washington and Mrs. Jerry Patterson with son of Muscatine and Mrs. Tom Rabenold with son of Washington.

Leo Stone Washington Richard McCrabb Keota Paul Bair Jr Oskaloosa Vernon Fuerhelm Jerry Patterson Muscatine Tom Rabenold

Mission group meeting and circle report activities

Miss Lucile Forgey presided over a business meeting with Miss Clara Faulkners directing a program on Greater Love featuring mission work in Okinawa assisted by Carol Forgey and others. A later Rhoda Nielson Circle met with welcome of a new member and discussed Church World Service with a Hong Kong background.

Lucile Forgey Clara Faulkners Okinawa Carol Forgey Howard Hays Richard Weeks Cora Hopping Rhoda Nielson Lyle Relden Jarrard Charles Johnson Daryl Dunbar Richard Peterson Hong Kong Peterson Walt Farrell Mrs. Dunbar

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