LBC Club Holds Morning Meeting Without President
Eleven members of the LBC Club, with Mrs. D O Butler absent, met Thursday as the vice president conducted the business session. Roll call had members naming their favorite quick meals while Mrs George Jarrard organized entertainment. The next gathering will be a 9 am breakfast at Mrs Merle Eckles home with refreshments by Mrs Ruth Burger and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LBC Club
D.O. Butler
Butler
George Jarrard
Merle Eckles
Ruth Burger
Mrs Ward Hosts Double Deck Club Evening
Mrs. Ernest Miller hosted the Double Deck Club at the Roy Rotzinger home on Thursday evening. Mrs. E E Ward attended as a guest while three pinochle tables produced high score for Mrs. Ralph Martin and low for Mrs Ward. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Dan Rohrer. refreshments were served. next hostess will be Mrs. E S Rudolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Miller
Roy Rotzinger
E.E. Ward
Ralph Martin
Ward
Dan Rohrer
Rotzinger
Miller
E. S. Rudolph
Local Youth Attend Golf Day Thursday at Country Club
Teenagers from the area joined a Thursday golf day at the Country Club with 38 of 48 registrants attending free lessons. Instruction covered golf history rules grip stance and swing before a few holes. Lessons led by Mrs. Walter Doak and Russell Bannister will continue weekly for five weeks with putting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Wells
Frank
Don Kos
Walter Doak
Russell Bannister
Country Club
Twenty-Two Attend Ladies' Day Golf at Country Club
Twenty-two attended a Ladies' Day luncheon and golf at the Country Club on Wednesday. Mrs. G. J. Nemmers had the low score while Mrs. Merle Turnipseed posted the high. Mrs. Gifford Morrison won the spot prize. Next Wednesday's Ladies' Invitational will include golf and bridge with neighboring club women as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Nemmers
Merle Turnipseed
Gifford Morrison
Mrs. Grossheim Speaks at UPW Fellowship Tea
Mrs. W J Grossheim shared insights from the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in Cleveland at a Fellowship Tea in the First Presbyterian Church. About 75 attended as the UPW executive board hosted with musical numbers by Mrs. Don Beye and Mrs. Irv Whitham, with guests from multiple nearby UPW groups.
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W.J. Grossheim
General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
First Presbyterian Church
Don Beye
This
Irv Whitham
UPW
Marion Avenue Church
Bethel
Ainsworth
Salem
Cotter
Crawfordsville
Brighton
West Chester
Pythians Past Chiefs Meet in West Chester
Mrs. Dwight Colliver led the Pythian Sisters meeting at K P Hall in West Chester with 28 members present. A future picnic is planned for Sunday June 26 at Sunset Park or KP Hall if rain, and the altruistic report totaled 170.38 with four sick calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Dwight Colliver
K.P. Hall
John Hough
Walter Bauer
Don Orr
Pythian
Sunset Park
Effie van Sickle
Dorothea Peterson
Nelson Woodford
Social Calendar Notices For The Week
Notices list upcoming events in a community calendar including a Friday CWF General meeting at 7 30 p m in a Christian Church a Saturday Country Club Dance at 9 p m with Dick Ballard s Orchestra a Silver Square Dance at Legion Hall and Ed Epper son calling Sunday Coppock Reunion at Fran cis McConnell home with Legion Hall as rain backup Tuesday Diocesan Council of Catholic Women open board Potluck and general meeting at 1 p m Rosemary Club meeting at 8 39 p m Mrs Dell Walker Garden II Cooperative picnic with Mrs Charles Gilbert White Shrine at Masonic Temple.
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Christian Church
Central Park
Legion Hall
Dick Ballard
Ed Epperson
Francis McConnell
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Riverside
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Garden II
Charles Gilbert
Masonic Temple
Vernon Frey
Marvin Widmer
Widmer
Dianne
Maynard Widmer
Kalona
Walter Speas
Walter
Rachelle Barquist
Maleta
Lawrence
Danny
Rachelle
Royce Brunk
Rene
Jodi
Bob Hartzler
Brunks
Crystal
N. Mex
Brunk
University
Lake Darling
Dale Goff
Dale Diers
Ward Stauffer
Grace Hill
Brighton
Buffalo
Maurice Griesers
Glen
Local Marriage Licenses Reported
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse to Francis M. Peiffer and Janet Lee Hysell, both of Washington. Licenses were issued Thursday to Everett Wayne Speas of Kalona and Karen Kay Baker of West Chester, and to John Albert Winga Jr. of Washington and Carol Ann Pretz of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Francis M. Peiffer
Janet Lee Hysell
Washington
Everett Wayne Speas
Kalona
Karen Kay Baker
West Chester
John Albert Winga Jr
Carol Ann Pretz
Columbus Junction
Patriotic Theme Marked WSCS Meeting in Westchester
The Women’s Society of Christian Service Mission Study met in Mrs. Frank Kleese’s home with Mrs. Eldin Bauer opening on patriotism. The group recited the flag pledge, sang God Bless America, and read American quotations. Mrs. Edgar Stewart reviewed three chapters of People, Land, and Churches. July’s meeting is set with Mrs. Walter Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Women's Society of Christian Service Mission
Frank Kleese
Eldin Bauer
Walter Bauer
Kathy Bauer
Local Professional Directory of Attorneys and Doctors
Attorney listings include Henry B. Bailey Louis J. Kehoe Stewart and Shearer Livingston Day Meeker Morrison firm pages with addresses in Main Street Washington and Marion Avenue. Also Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician listed with contact details and specialty rectal diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston, Day & Meeker
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
West Main St
Methodist Homes plan for Halcyon House in Des Moines area
The Wesley Acres corporation in Des Moines oversees Halcyon House under the Methodist conference. Expansion aims to provide dignified retirement with Christian care, funded by gifts and endowments for those unable to pay full costs. Mrs. Edward Squire will continue as superintendent of the Washington home. Hollywood reports Ray Stark says The World of Suzie Wong will be released by Paramount between September and year end to qualify for Academy voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Acres
Iowa
Methodist Conference
Des Moines
Board of Hospitals and Homes
The
Methodist Church
National Board
United States
Halcyon House
Wesley Acres Corporation
Halcyon House Board
Edward Squire
Washington Home
Hollywood
UPI
Ray Stark
Suzie Wong
Paramount
Jim Forts Hosts At Home in Noble
Community notes from Noble detail Father’s Day hosting by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fort and guests including the Reschly and Hunt families from Mt. Pleasant and Portland. Visitors circulated through the Reschly home with relatives from Iowa, Florida, and New Mexico sharing meals and Sunday calls amid local reunions and lake outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Noble
Mt. Pleasant
Hunt
Alice Reschly
State University of Iowa
Betty Duimstra
Larry Duirmstra
Spencer, S. D
Joe N. Reschly
Duimstra
Emerson Krabill
Peter G. Roth
Ed Springers
Henry Yoder
Local Residents Take Weekend Travel And Visits
Local residents plan trips and visits across states and provinces. Oren Jarvis and Keith Proctor depart for Kenora Ontario for two weeks, with Fred Day and family to manage the County Home. many local families report hospital stays funerals and summer social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Jarvis
Keith Proctor
Kenora
Ontario
Canada
Fred Day
Eldon
Proctor
Methodist group expands elder care with Halcyon House move
The South Iowa Methodist Conference approved Halcyon House expansion funds and plans to establish similar retirement homes in Atlantic and other communities. Ground breaks at Cedar Rapids for a 1.5 million Meth Wick Manor as part of a broader Methodist elder care push.
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Washington
Halcyon House
Cedar Rapids
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge
Wesley Acres
Des Moines
South Iowa
Atlantic
Tractor Mishap Fatal To Des Moines Man
Charles Hildreth, 56, died when his tractor overturned while pulling a stuck tractor from a mud hole on his southeast Des Moines farm. His son Carl, 16, called for help after the accident in Warren County. Hildreth died before neighbors freed him. He leaves a widow and eight children.
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Des Moines
UPI
Charles Hildreth
Here
Hildreth
Carl
Warren County
Wenger Family Performs Progam at Bethel Sunday
The Wenger family gave the entire program at Bethel on Sunday evening. A well attended event featured a sizable group in the audience enjoying the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
Bethel
Hospital Dismissals and Property Transfers Reported
On The Record notes a hospital dismissal for Mrs John Rittenhouse of Washington and mentions Mrs Paul Dickerson and son, also of Washington, along with Harry Wentworth and wife to Mary Ellen Wright and husband regarding land in sections 26 and 26 749. Homes of Distinction Inc transfers Lot 3n in South Circle Drive to Warner Pollock. Contracts list Chriss B Miller and wife to Harley Coblentz and wife for land in sec 20-77-7 and John H Simmering and wife to Dale Johnston and wife for land in sec 29-75-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wentworth
Mary Ellen Wright
Homes of Distinction, Inc
Warner Pollock
South Circle Drive
Chriss B. Miller
Harley Coblentz
John H. Simmering
Dale Johnston
Local Auto Listings Highlight Brands and Names
New cars and names appear across listings including Verle I Gallagher Amos M Bontrager and David L Meyer along with Chevrolet GMC trucks Mercury Volkswagen and other brands. Rich ard L Morgan Henry K Willis Mary M Willis and Lindsay Soft Water Co. are also noted among the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle I
Gallagher
Oldsmobile
Amos M. Bontrager
Chevrolet
Lindsay Soft Water Co
GMC
David L. Meyer
Mercury
Kiene Brothers
Richard L. Morgan
Volkswagen
Henry K. Or
Mary M. Willis
Halcyon House Expansion Aims For Wider Methodist Homes Network
The Halcyon House retirement home, opened April 1959, seeks $100000 building drive to expand with new homes at Atlantic and ongoing projects by the South Iowa Methodist Conference. Des Moines Wesley Acres adds a new wing, Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge homes under North Iowa Methodist Conference. The Halcyon finances remain sound with a $22500 reserve, rising occupancy revenue, and full loan reductions under FHA. Membership will broaden while services stay intact and Washington county residents retain consideration. Good character required for membership and the home remains open to all faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcyon House
Atlantic
South Iowa Methodist Conference
Wesley Acres
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
North Iowa Methodist Conference
Washington County
California Infant Killed at Grinnell
A nine month old boy, Bradley Warren Jones, was killed when his car collided with an empty gasoline transport truck on US 6 near Grinnell. Four other family members were hospitalized with injuries. the truck driver escaped with minor injuries. The Joneses were en route to New York to visit a dying grandmother.
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Grinnell
UPI
California
Here
Bradley Warren Jones
Stanford E. Jones
Daly City
Calif
Jones
Marilyn
Terry
Kimberlee
Grinnell Community Hospital
Carl Robert de Moss
Killduff
Iowa
Jerry Phipps
US. 6
Phinns
de Moss
New York State
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Double Deck Club
W. J. Grossheim
Winstop Duzzit
Goodyear
Nuff
Gilmere’s
Shele Shell Service
S. Ave. B
WSCS
Professional Directory
Henry B. Bailey
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart Paul V
George F. Morrison
Ira Morrison
South
Marion Ave
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
West
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic Ey Journal
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
Lemmon Enerry
R. Q. Eastland
Journal Bidg
Dimmitt
Mrs. Henry Yoder
Roy W. Kuntz
University Hospital
Dwane Shalla
Illinois
Edn Clanin
Smithfield
Ill
Terry Utzinger
Bartonville
W. B. Dupuis
Ruth
Mason City
Josephine Howe
Clear Lake
Cobblestone Players
Ivan Hahn
Peggy
Harold Cortum
E. G. Beenblossom
Jesse Nicola
Fred Coakley
Verle Steele
Table Grove
Steele
E.C. Longfield
Anne
Lynne
Eric
Denver
Colo
Spen
George Goetz
Lonefields
St. Louis
Davenport
Minneapolis
Black Hills
C. E. Guther
Raymond Carter
C.E. Story
Delight Killinger
John Cunningham
Betty
Lowell Novak
Calvin and
Dwight
Laporte
Ind
William Berger
Novak
Mr. Berger
Novaks
West Coast
Robert Choate
Edith Ellyson
Whittier
Panama City
Fla
Florala
Ala
Ellyson
Choates
Mrs. Ellyson
Rhoda Klenk
Lester Raim
Twyla
Emma Kulhary
Fairfax
Walter Carpenter
Sarah Eicher
L.B. Eicher
Margo Tucker
Gene Tucker
Lincoln
Margo
J.R. Aldendifer
Halcyon
Tas Natural Gas Pipeline CO OF
Pier
USA
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
Chicago
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Wolf's Flower Shop
John Rittenhouse
Paul Dickerson and Son
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Olympia
MR. Halamka
Washington — Hotel
Hal
Harding Road
U. S
N&h
Nicola & Harmon North Side
Budgetmaster Model
Payne’s
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