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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1958

Page

2

Local Social Notes Include Travels and Births Across States

Local items record visits by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence French and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde to Hopkinsville Kentucky to see Pfc Wayne Hyde and Jo Ellen. Marilyn Falk near Hiland Park Illinois heads to Montreal then Europe for seven weeks. Several residents observe anniversaries and welcome a baby boy Steven Lee Vanderburg born June 10 in Corydon. Wayne Barnes and his wife plan Navy duty at Key West Florida after Iowa graduation. A 27 day A H Agronomy study tour will cover 17 states with 5500 miles by bus.

Clarence French Robert Hyde Hopkinsville, Ky Pfc Wayne Hyde Jo Ellen Marilyn Falk Joe Falk Hiland Park Ill Nancy Anderson Nancy Montreal Canada Marilyn Europe Washington Gerald Vanderburg Steven Lee Lester Vandenberg Corydon Mike Rodney Lucy Lowe Brighton Wayne Barnes School of Dentistry University of Iowa Joe Barnes Key West Fla Navy Keith Hora George Hora United States Iowa State College Colorado New York

Women of Moose Elect Officers Thursday

The Women of the Moose held formal initiation at Moose Home with 37 members and 5 members elect present. Officers elected include Dorothy Stalder as senior regent Rose Wilson as junior regent Sadie James as chaplain Aileen Shul as treasurer Ann Curl as recorder. Installation set for Friday June 27 at 7 30 p m with practice June 26.

Mildred Letts Dorothy Stalder Rose Wilson Sadie James Aileen Shu 1 Ann Curl Dorthea McDole Rosina Boyd Barbara Banks Academy Or Friendship Committee Gertrude Grubb

Prairie Flower Mission Society Meets Thursday

The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Earl Smith as hostess and Marguerite Hering as co host ess. Sixteen members and one guest Mrs Robert Jones attended. Group three under Mrs Earl Booth handled devotions and shared how bible tracts aid missionaries. A letter from Ralph and Stella Cox in Japan was read and a tape from Dora and Manley Chase in Japan was played. The business meeting led by president Mrs C C Reeves noted upcoming visit by Rev and Mrs Longer in Maine and a $13 offering to the Larry Scripture family in Alaska.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Earl Smith Marguerite Hering Robert Jones Earl Booth C.C. Reeves Davy Longer Jerry Longer Maine Society Larry Scripture Alaska Rolland Benson

WSCS Groups Close Year Final Sessions Friday

The Women's Society of Christian Service held final meetings in members homes and at the church for the year. Circles I to X hosted devotions, programs, and refreshments with lamps of praise, prayers, and new member entries as they plan a September restart.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Groups Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Groups

Missionary Couple Host at Furlough Fundraiser

Rev and Mrs Ron Genheimer and family hosted a gathering during their furlough from Africa as the fundraiser collected 17 dollars.

Bee Liners 4-H Club Skating Party Planned

The Bee Liners 4-H Club schedules a skating party for Washington County 4-H members and friends at Washington Skateway on Monday June 16 from 7 30 to 10 30 p m with refreshments after.

The Bee Liners 4-H Club Washington County Washington Skateway

Mrs. Ed Cady Hosts Friendship Club Meeting

The Friendship Club met Friday afternoon with nine members and two children present. Mrs. Don Zwicki led the business meeting while Mrs. Ray Niffenegger organized entertainment of guessing games. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cady and Miss Mae Gideon.

Friendship Club Ed Cady Don Zwicki Ray Niffenegger Cady Mae Gideon

Friendly Families With Mrs Johnston Hosts Club Meet

Mrs Dale Johnston hosted the Friendly Families Club on Wednesday afternoon with eleven members present and two guests Mrs George Stout Jr and Mrs Louis Marston. Members brought something old and something new to show and refreshments followed the business meeting. The next gathering will be with Mrs Will Roberts.

Small Fry Party Planned at Country Club

The small fry party for children aged 3 to 12 will be held at the Country Club on Tuesday, June 17 from 4 30 to 6 30 p.m. A light supper will be served and supervised play will be provided.

Country Club

Washington High School Class of 1943 Reunion Planned

The class of 1943 at Washington High School plans a 15 year reunion on Sunday June 29 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Country Club. Members not yet contacted may consider this an invitation. Reservations are due by Tuesday June 24 through Mrs Daryl Longer Rural Route 1.

Washington High School Washington Country Club Daryl Longer

Pleasant Hill CWF Installs Officers

The Pleasant Hill Church Women’s Fellowship held a regular meeting with ten members and five children present. In the absence of the president, the vice president led devotions and the business meeting, with reports on the treasury and flower and card work. New officers were installed by Mrs. Howard Benn and Marlene, led by president Mrs. Jacob Earnest and other newly named officers.

Pleasant Hill Church Eugene Chalupa Ed Chalupa Jacob Earnest Howard Benn Marlene Howard Caldwell John Ganon Carl Schneider John Beliel Glenn Pratt Dale Darbyshire

Social Calendar Notices Preview Upcoming Local Events

Notices detail Rainbow Girls events VFW Auxiliary circle meetings Booster Club rescheduled June 24 and various club gatherings at churches and clubs throughout the week including West Chester WSCS Kolah Club Just Us Club Sunshine Community Club Sip and Sew Club Methodist WSCS Circle XI with potluck salad supper and program by Rev and Mrs Gelhaus.

West Chester WSCS Kolah Clarence Goff Just Us Club George Jarrard Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Will Ralph Erlenbush Methodist Wscs Circle XI

CWF Groups End Meetings Friday

Five groups of the Christian Women's Fellowship met for study and fellowship, completing year end business and electing leaders for 1958 59. General installation set for June 27 at 7 30 p.m. at the church with officers and committee chairs.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church Leslie Beenblossom Elwyn Gardner William Putman Roy Randall Virgil Earll Harold Jarvis John Davisson William Beenblossom Olga Rathmell Carl Dallmeyer Christ

United Presbyterian Women Meet in Homes Friday

Several United Presbyterian Women's Church Service Society groups met in members' homes Friday. Reports from Pittsburg church meetings were given. missionary offerings and devotions conducted. lessons presented. Members plan to visit shut-ins and hold September meetings.

United Presbyterian Women's Church Service Society Pittsburgh

Mrs Dodd Hosts Jennie Adams Circle Meeting

Mrs John Beenblossom led devotions and reflected on Jennie Adams life in the Philippines. Mrs Clarence Rathmell ran the business meeting as plans for the year's missionary program formed. Read items numbered at 15 publications, 58 sick calls, and 48 cards. Mrs S J Curry presented an illustrated survey of American Baptist Mission Fields in the Belgian Congo.

John Dodd Jennie Adams John Beenblossom Clarence Rathmell S. J. Curry Belgian Congo

On The Record Hospital Report Names Inpatient Listings

Yesterday Miss Phyllis Boock Washington surgical C R Gallagher Washington medical Today Mrs Dale Garrett and son Wayland Keith Crone Washington Mrs Les Coffman Washington

Phyllis Boock Washington C. R. Gallagher Dale Garrett Wayland Keith Crone Les Coffman

Hagerty Says No Comment On Vicuna Coat Rumor

James C. Hagerty gave a crisp no comment when asked if Adams received the $700 vicuna coat. Hagerty acknowledged he asked Adams about it but refused to reveal what he learned. Adams, 59, again refused to meet newsmen and Hagerty said he had heard no talk of Adams testifying before Congress.

James C. Hagerty Adams Vicuna Hagerty Congress

FHA weighs loan plans amid mortgage debate

FHA officials discussed a plan to set loan interest between five and six percent at a closed door meeting with bankers and insurers. Norman Mason will study the idea while dismissing Levitt’s one half of one percent insurance premium proposal as impractical due to large exposure from 21 billion dollars in insured mortgages.

FHA Norman P. Mason Mason William Levitt Levittowns New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Levitt

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