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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

2

Capacity Crowd Fills Mother-Daughter Luncheon

WESTCHESTER The Methodist Church social room was at capacity for the one o'clock Mother-Daughter luncheon Wednesday. Toastmistress Mrs. Kenneth Cuddeback introduced speaker Mrs. David Livingston who shared her world trip with husband. Kathryn Bauer sang solo as Mrs. Marion Pence honored daughter Linda and her mother, a quartet performed with Nancy Statler on piano.

Westchester Methodist Church Kenneth Cuddeback David Livingston Kathryn Bauer Marion Pence Linda Linda Timmins Lois Slemmons Linda Pence Phyllis Crone Nancy Statler Eldin Bauer Woman's Society of Christian Service Ivan Niffenegger Clark Bauer Cletus Kaska Marvin Yoder Edna Kleese Clarence Niffenegger Gertrude Stewart

Mrs Loveless Hosts Just Us Club Afternoon

Mrs. L L Loveless acted as hostess for the Just Us Club gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included her daughter Miss Marjorie Loveless and daughter in law Mrs. Earl Loveless. The meeting was led by president Mrs. Lowell Harding with humorous roll call.

L.L. Loveless Just Us Club Marjorie Loveless Earl Loveless Lowell Harding Pearl Parcell Val Fuhr Marion Huston Cy Bush Floyd Murdock

Circle XI Women Share Potluck at Church

The Methodist Women's Circle XI sections one and two gathered for a Wednesday potluck at the church. Four former members attended as guests, including Mrs. Paul Shearer and Mrs. Ralph Reasner, with devotions by Mrs. Kessell and brief business by leaders Mrs. Richard Paul and Mrs. Robert Ferrell. Cohostesses named were Mrs. T. J. Berd0, Mrs. Kelly Schlapkohl, Mrs. Richard Ballard, Mrs. Loren Renoux, and Mrs. Keith Bridson.

Methodist Women's Circle XI Paul Shearer Ralph Reasner Wallace Kessell Carl Jarvis Richard Ballard Loren Renoux Keith Bridson

Ricky Garrett Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Ricky Garrett son of Mr and Mrs Dean Garrett marked his sixth birthday on Tuesday June 14 with a party for friends. His brother Terry and sister Pammy and grandmother Mrs Everette Gardner attended and helped with games and refreshments. Guests included Ronnie Boshart Kim Robertson Jimmie Grubb Steve Chalupa and David Knaack.

Ricky Garrett Dean Garrett Terry Pammy Everette Gardner Ronnie Boshart Kim Robertson Jimmie Grubb Steve Chalupa David Knaack

Mission Study Group Holds Potluck In Sunset Park

Thirteen members of the Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study Group held a potluck supper in Sunset Park Tuesday evening. The Rev. Lloyd Latta was a guest. Miss Marguerite Hering presided over the meeting and led devotions on New Beginnings concluding with a St Francis of Assisi prayer. Miss Emily Bayliss spoke on her recent trip to Europe.

Alma Hearne Holland Mission Sunset Park Lloyd Latta Marguerite Hering Stella Palmer St. Francis of Assisi Emily Bayliss Europe

Wells Win Prizes At Golf Course Thursday

Mr and Mrs Curt Wells won prizes for low score and low putts at a two ball foresome tournament at the Country Club sponsored by the ladies association. Mr and Mrs John Phieger took high score and Mr and Mrs John Copp high putts with 36 players present for golf and dinner. A ladies invitational is set for Tuesday June 21 at Wellman Call Mrs Waller Doak by Friday noon for reservations.

Curt Wells Country Club Ladies Association John Phieger John Copp Wellman Waller Doak

Teachers and Helpers Feted at Vacation Church School Breakfast

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church honored teachers and helpers at a breakfast. General Superintendent Mrs. Wm. McConnell Jr. arranged the event. Names include Mary Stewart Virginia Knupp Ruth Holden Sally Hotle Shir ley Boshart and many others. Also noted the U S Department of Agriculture spends 157.8 million dollars annually on plant and animal disease research.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Wm. McConnell, Jr Mary Stewart Julia Gamon Donna Kleese Sandy Peters Aleta Peters Kathryn Masson Virginia Knupp Roberta Wiley Anne Brock Vaughn Rinner Wilma Steele Kathryn Kleese Ruth Holden Florence George Elna Easter Charlotte Brewer Donna Caldwell Mary McCall Karen MccConnell Helen Owen Lena Pratt Virginia Mallory Elgin Bertha Turner Berta Lapsin

West Chester Alumni Banquet Held Promptly Celebrates Class Reunions

The West Chester alumni banquet drew 107 attendees on Saturday in the high school gym. Kenneth Young welcomed 1960 graduates, with Patricia Dusenbery presiding over a business meeting electing Marion Augustine as president and officers for secretary and treasurer Mary Ann Paul, vice president Jerry Foriash. The event featured a Who's Who program by 1930 40 and 50 classes, tap dancing by Wilson Harley and his daughters, and music by Bob Pearson and his Buddies.

West Chester Larry Thrapp Karl Parcell Walter Lance Frank Kleese Kenneth Young Gilbert Brown Patricia Dusenbery Marion Augustine Jerry Foriash Mary Ann Paul William Dusenbery Marcella Renoux Edith Bauer Janet Palmer Hazel Griggs Marge Rich Clifford Porter Ray Hough Larry Martin Sharon Hahn Janet Bauer Phyllis Ladehoff Edgar Stewart Bill Dusenbery Wilson Harley Davenport

Social Calendar Notices for Local Groups

All notices for this column must be submitted by 10 a.m. on the day of the first item. The schedule includes Thursday PEO events at 6 30 p m potluck supper with Mrs Richard McCleery and a square dance at 811 p m at Legion Hall with Paul Tinsley calling. On Friday Bethlehem Commandery has no polls until September and the Double Deck Club is postponed one week. Baptist Loyal Women 2 p m Mrs Bertha Hartman WSCS general meeting Rose Tea and new member recognition Nursery provided Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall UPW Circle I 2 p m Mrs Harry Turner Circle II 2 p m Mrs John Martin Circle III 1 p m luncheon with Mrs Fred Reid. Saturday square dance 8 30 11 30 p m 4 H Barn Sam Mitchell of Tucson calling.

Bethlehem Commandery Baptist Loyal Women's Class Bertha Hartman WSCS Rebekah Lodge IOOF First Presbyterian Upw Cirele I Harry Turner Cirele II John Martin Cirele III Fred Reid

Ike in Philippines as Tokyo visit postponed over student violence

Eisenhower’s three day Asian tour ends with postponement of his Tokyo trip amid mass protests by Zengakuren students and police fears. Authorities consider security risks as 10 000 union members and 15 000 students assemble, chanting and clashing near the Parliament.

Manila U.S Secret Service A. E. Baughman Japan Eisenhower Tokyo Moscow Philippines Diet Kishi Sign Kishi

Local births and travels of area residents in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs James Ledger of Ollie welcomed a son Gary James born June 14 at University Hospital Iowa City weighing 7 pounds 14 2 ounces. Grandparents Ralph Peiffer Washington Edward Ledger Brighton and Herb Osincup family. Travelers include Osincups visiting Quaker Town Pa and Washington DC for about two weeks. Several residents arrange hospital stays and visits with relatives across Iowa City Denver Bar Harbor and other towns.

James Ledger Ollie University Hospital Iowa City Gary James Ledger Margaret Peiffer Ralph Peiffer Washington Edward Ledger Brighton Herb Osincup Quaker Town Washington, D.C Nancy McFarland Bar Harbor Leona Wehr McFarland Z.F. Sechillig Richmond

Mrs Owen Hosts First Y Wives Coffee Gathering

Twelve Y Wives attended the Tuesday morning coffee at Mrs John Owens home. Guests included Mrs Wayne Goodnight Bartlett Texas Mrs Don Batterson and Mrs Jim Lang. An outdoor cooking demo is planned for June 28 at 9 30 a m with Mrs Robert Ferrell. call cohosts by noon June 27.

Y-Wives John Owen Wayne Goodnight Bartlett Texas Don Batterson Jim Lang Daryl Dodder Robert Ferrell Richard Ballard William Hammer

4 H club meets at Betty Crawford home

A-H Activities Dutch Creek Flyerettes opened the meeting at Betty Crawford’s home with the 4 H pledge. Roll call mentioned fire hazards. Miss Sheetz spoke on fires and a muffin demonstration by Betty Crawford. Ann Van Sickle showed freezing carrots. Mary Temple spoke on Courtesy and Barbara Temple on Care of Nails. A workshop is planned for Wednesday.

Dutch Creek Betty Crawford Miss* Sheetz Ann van Sickle Mary Temple Barbara Temple

Kelsey Reputed Top Recruiter in Phoenix Refuted

The Journal reported by air force that T-Set Ralph W. Kelsey was the top Phoenix recruiter, but locals know him as Bill Kelsey son of Mr and Mrs Randolph Kelsey of Washington. He graduated from the local high school in 1947.

Donald McCormicks Guests in Wayland

Wayland records a weekend arrival for a ten day visit by Mr and Mrs Donald McCormick and son Don Paul of Bell California and Virginia Bower RN of Springfield Missouri. Local gatherings include the Smith Renner reunion at Crapo Park Burlington and multiple family visits across nearby towns.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Donald McCormick Don Paul Bell Calif Virginia Bower R.N Springfield Lyle Bower C. E. Rhum Smith-Renner Crapo Park Burlington Mary Hyde Nora Dixson Nora Calie Tom Hender Chicago Lester Hill Emery McGuire Doug Brenda Harry McGuire Max McGuire Carl Reschly Ann Ray Wyse Timmy Terry Tommy Neff Oskaloosa Grandpa Grandma Elmer Nelts Cottonwood Robert Meyer Charlie Wyse Jerry Hampton Salix Harold Swailes Swailes Olds Harold Ben Widmer George Boozers Dan Charles Frank Eicher Iowa City Pueblo, Colo

Births and dismissals at On The Record Hospital

Today at On The Record Hospital Mr and Mrs Robert Marie of Washington welcomed a daughter. Dismissed: Mrs Anne Keyser of Washington and Mrs Victor Tinnes and her son from Keota.

Robert Marie Washington Anne Keyser Victor Tinnes Keota

Kalona Firemen Hold Annual Picnic

Kalona June 13 the Kalona Volunteer Fire Department held its annual picnic at Iowa City park with a cooperative dinner and many local families attending. The event also noted weddings, visits, and travel plans of residents, and included updates on community members and a statement noting that sixty one percent of blindness is due to disease with unknown causes.

Kalona Billy Hesselschwerdt V.D. Hochstetler Elaine Amos Mellinger Raymond Miller Delmar Schlabaugh Judy Ford Skola Karen Stromler Joyce Spicher Lester Speas H.A. Swartzendruber Gail Swartzendruber J.R. Swartzendruber Floyd Walker H.L. Walker Marvin Yoder Karla Jon Lois Porter Raymond Yotty C.C. Shimon

Illinois Residents Visiting Soukups

Mr and Mrs Francis Messenger of Coal City Illinois visit at John Soukup Sr home this week. Beth Dene Benish from Richardson Texas stays nine days with Carl Luckey family, then flies to Chicago to meet parents returning from Europe.

Riverside Francis Messenger Coal City John Soukup Sr Marilla Luckey Cedar Rapids Beth Dene Benish Richardson Texas Carl Luckey Beth Oyster Bay Charlevoix Mich Bruce Dixon Esther Sharp Lemley Gary Sammons

UN interpreters can serve six meetings at once

The total interpretation staff at the United Nations can service six meetings simultaneously in the five official languages English French Spanish Russian and Chinese.

United Nations, N. Y UPI United Nations

Money Scarcity Defines Valle Agricola Village

Valle Agricola Italy a town of 1300 residents relies on barter not cash. The barber accepts three cauliflowers or a dozen eggs. a share costs one cauliflower. The town near Naples at 2200 feet is considered perhaps the poorest in Italy with a $105 WWI disability pensioner as its richest resident.

Valle Agricola Italy UPI Naples Giuseppe Rissio

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