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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

2

Local church and area visits noted in week of activity

Ralph Wedeking will direct a church camp at Pilgrim Heights near Grinnell. Several families including the Boykos from Colorado Springs and the Schmitts from Jowlesburg, Colorado, visit relatives here. The Adams and Giddens families greet friends in Philadelphia Atlantic City and Pittsburgh in separate trips. Linda Campbell departs Washington for Kautokeino Norway as part of a foreign student exchange for the summer.

Ralph Wedeking St. Paul Linda Campbell Herb Campbell Washington Kautokeino Norway Iowa City Montreal Rotterdam

Real estate transfers listed for Maplewood Park Riverside and area

Real estate transactions show multiple transfers including J Miller and wife to Huggins in Maplewood Park Wellman. Luckey to Marguerite Luckey in OP Riverside. Harwood to Knebel and Krogman in OL 7 SW Washington. Hasse to Thompson in Dayton. Van Winkle to McBee in Smouse's north side. Bontrager to Ropp. Hostetler to Ropp. Ropp to Solomon C. Ropp in section 12 77 48 and related tracts in 77 8 region.

J. R. Miller Earl Dwight Huggins Maplewood Park Wellman C. A. Luckey Marguerite Luckey OP Riverside Edith Weldin Harwood Elmer J. Knebel Henry Krogman Washington Paul Hasse Wayne T. Thompson Dayton Max van Winkle Edward E. McBee Smouse Tobe Bontrager Emil H. Ropp Sec Clarence A. Hostetler Solomon C. Ropp

Rainbow Girls Potluck to Honor Fathers

Members of the Washington Assembly No. 39 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will honor their fathers at a cooperative supper at the Masonic Temple Monday June 18 at 6 15 p m. The girls bring one dish to pass and table service provided. After supper the Masonic fathers will attend the meeting and observe the opening and closing marches.

Washington Assembly No. 39 Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Walnut Club Salad Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Davis

The Walnut Women's Club held a Thursday salad luncheon hosted by Mrs Glenn Davis with Mrs Harlan Neuhart and Mrs Lyle Wilson assisting. Ten members and four guests attended as recipes were shared and a planning committee named for July ice cream social.

Walnut Women’s Club Glenn Davis Harlan Neuhart Lyle Wilson Hal Figgins Glenn Dunbar Roger Roth Ruth Wilson Raymond Sojka Milton Schnicker Bob Redlinger

Antioch Club Hosts Mrs Colliver and Guests

Thirteen members of the Antioch Social Club and children plus guests Mrs Dwight Colliver Chris and Cindy were entertained at the home of Mrs Verne Colliver with Mrs David Bauer as cohostess. The program focused on what the flag means to me and flag facts. Plans were made for a July 8 family picnic at Sunset Park at 6 pm with each family bringing a meat dish another to pass and its own drink.

Antioch Social Club Dwight Colliver Chris Cindy Verne Colliver David Bauer Sunset Park

Social Calendar for Upcoming Week Notices

Notices for social events must be in by 10 a m each day of first publication. Friday Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall Sunday Iowa Texas Picnic noon cooperative dinner at Sunset Park ee Monday Baptist Friendly Bible Class 6 30 p m Potluck at church White Shrine Bridge 1 30 p m Dessert and cards at Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls 6 15 p m cooperative supper honoring fathers Bring one dish to pass and table service VFW Auxiliary 8 p m VFW Hall

Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Iowa Texas Sunset Park White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple

Mrs Shaw Hosts Friendship Club Meeting

The Friendship Club gathered at Mrs. Alvin Shaw's home Thursday with 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Don Brown. Mrs. Henry Soucek led the program with Pass Word, refreshments were served by the hostess and cohostess Mr Ray Nitfenegger.

The Friendship Club Alvin Shaw Don Brown Henry Soucek Ray Nitfenegger

Delta Alpha Class Hears Rev Latta

Rev Latta spoke on a mission trip to England during the Delta Alpha Sunday School luncheon at the Methodist Church. Guests included Rev and Mrs Latta, Rev and Mrs Smith, and Mrs Lindner. Mrs Hyde presided. Mrs Zaring led devotions. Edna Miksch introduced the speaker.

Lloyd Latta England Delta Alpha Methodist Church Latta Walter Smith Violet Lindner Marie Hyde Edith Zaring Joe McGraw C. V. Crull Edna Miksch

Rebekah Club Meets At Hall Thursday

The Rebekah Club met at the I O O F Hall Thursday with 11 members present. Bingo provided entertainment led by Mrs. Zelma Dum Krieger and Mrs. Iva Simpson. Members reported include Mrs. W. P. Moriarty, Mrs. Dan Rohrer and Mrs. Grace Stewart. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roy Nelson and Mrs. Mary Horning.

Rebekah Club Zelma Dum. Krieger Iva Simpson W. P. Moriarty Dan Rohrer Grace Stewart Roy Nelson Mary Horning

Marion Avenue UPW Group II Holds Potluck Supper

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Group II met at the church for a potluck supper. Nine members and a guest from San Gabriel California attended, with Mrs. Harley Cole leading devotions and Mrs. Rex Ray presenting the Bible study. The Lord's Prayer closed the meeting.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Group Bessie Sievert San Gabriel Calif Harley Cole Rex Ray

Vows Planned July 14 at First Baptist Church

The vows will be spoken July 14 in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Wingate officiating.

First Baptist Church Roy Wingate First English Lutheran Church

OES Pinochle Potluck At Temple Thursday

Three tables of pinochle played at the OES party after a noon potluck at the Temple. Everyone received prizes in the form of white elephants brought by members. This was the group’s last meeting until fall.

OES

Mrs. James Miksch Honored at Shower

Mrs. James Miksch received many lovely gifts at a pink and blue shower held Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Bill Patterson with Mrs. Irv White as cohostess. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Miksch and pink and blue decorations marked the occasion. Refreshments were served to conclude the evening.

James Miksch Bill Patterson Irv White Miksch

Pleasant Hill CWE Hosts Tea with Doll Talk Guests

The Pleasant Hill Christian Woman's Fellowship welcomed 16 guests for a Thursday tea at Pleasant Hill Christian Church. President Mrs. Howard Caldwell introduced speaker Mrs. Carlton Wilson of Washington, who discussed dolls and shared part of her collection before a Q and A. Mrs. Frank Sutton presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Dale Darbyshire poured coffee. The dining room featured garden flower bouquets and, as the year’s last meeting ends, new officers will be elected at the July 12 gathering.

Christian Women's Fellowship Pleasant Hill

Linda Wagner Feted At Kitchen Shower

Miss Linda Wagner was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Karen Crawford and Mrs. Maurice Crawford. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Larry Yoder on July 8 at the Wayland Mennonite Church with aqua and white decorations and kitchen themed games. Attending were the brides mothers Mrs. Larry Yoder and Mrs. Lucille Wagner, plus two grandmothers Mrs. Ira Coon and Mrs. John Wagner.

Karen Crawford Maurice Crawford Linda Wagner Larry Yoder Wayland Mennonite Church Lucille Wagner Ira Coon John Wagner

Just Us Club Meets With Mrs G A White

Mrs G A White hosted the Just Us Club on a Wednesday afternoon with thirteen members present. Eva Robertson, president, opened with a Drovers Journal clipping and jokes were shared for roll call. Members voted for a vacation through July and August. Floyd Murdock and L L Loveless provided readings games and bingo. D O Butler assisted with refreshments. Next meeting planned with Mrs Pearl Parcell with Murray Smylie and George Jarrard in charge of entertainment.

Eva Robertson Floyd Murdock L. L. Loveless D. O. Butler Pearl Parcell Murray Smylie George Jarrard

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Hosts Study Meeting

Mrs. Maurice Crawford and Mrs. Roland Benson hosted a Prairie Flower Missionary Society study in the Crawford home. Guests included Mrs. Sam Turkington and Miss Karen Crawford. The group discussed religious differences, read scripture from Thessalonians, and heard a poem. A letter from Doris Benson Chase announced a Japan furlough plans for August 2.

Maurice Crawford Roland Benson Crawford Prairie Flower Missionary Society Sam Turkington Karen Crawford Charles Hawkins Hawkins James Frier Orva Scott Thessalonians Two Seas Palestine Eva Mouser Glenn Fuhr

Eastern Star meeting honors Fathers and plans summer picnic

Mrs Harold Strum and Hal Dunham presided at the Temple as 35 members attended the Order of Eastern Star. Judy Kirkpatrick Rainbow Girl gave a Father’s Day themed talk, and poems and a song paid tribute to fathers. July and August meetings are canceled for a Sunset Park family picnic. September honors Adah. Nutritionists report whole grains and enriched products provide B vitamins iron and small protein amounts.

Harold Strum Hal Dunham Order of Eastern Star Temple Judy Kirkpatrick Rainbow Girl Rainbow Paul Snakenberg Merle Turnipseed Edgar Stewart Sunset Park New York UPI

Hoile Reunion Held in Sunset Park Washington

Westchester report of the Hoile family reunion in Sunset Park on Sunday June 10 with 85 relatives attending a noon picnic. Officers were elected for 1962 63 and a WSCS service noted eight births and one marriage since the last gathering.

Westchester W. C. Hoile Hoile Sunset Park Lawrence Baker Lee Mangold Kermit Jenkins Lester Mayer Fairfield Gilbert Hotle Mt. Vernon Bill Gilpin Iowa City Tom Hotle Mr. Pleasant Bill Hotle Rock Island, Ill Ray Wombacker W.C. Hotle Elsie Libe Clarence Fulton Joe Martin George H. Fulton Howard Baker Ted Ross Jeanette Laurence Baker Doyle Brown Kenneth Brown Gerald Graf Howard Hotle Richard Hotle Roger Lance Bill John G.H. Mayer Bill Edgar Jim Edgar Greg Mindi W. C. Hotle Methodist Church WSCS Joe Bauer John Duvall Orville Griggs Don Orr Earl Griggs William Andre

Gormly Hunger Strike Prompts GSA Position Review

Internal revenue officials sought an explanation for the assessment against him but could not provide a satisfactory basis or fraud penalty. District Director Ernest Bacon said Gormly received all the data like others, while GSA officials admitted uncertainty on how to respond to the hunger strike and were consulting the regional office in Kansas City.

Ternal Revenue Ernest Bacon Gormly General Services Administration GSA C.L. Kneale Kansas City

Wa om Evening Journal staff and publication details

The Wa om Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists its editor and business manager David Elder, vice president William Shannon, advertising director Charles Morris, news editor Bruce Cowden, contributing editor Howard Hazen, and production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th, and that it is entered as second class matter under the March 1879 act. It lists press associations and bureaus and the rural subscription rates: 2.9 months 476, 1 year 900.

Om Evening Journal Washi Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Il P Ress Iowa Press Audit Bureau of

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