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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1963

Page

2

Republican Women Implore Liquor Debate At Washington County Meeting

Mrs Edgar Stewart presided at the Thursday session of the Washington County Council of Republican Women held at Mrs J W Helseher home. Mrs Phil Weldin spoke on Liquor by the Drink as discussed by legislators and in related articles. Program chair Mrs A E Baldrige introduced Mrs William Stewart who sang This Is My Country and Let My Song Fill Your Heart with accompaniment by Mrs Richard Paul. Treasurer Mrs William Sitler reported and Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger gave membership news. The year’s program plans were distributed to 35 members as Mrs Baldrige read them. Mrs Stewart poured from a tea table and assistants included Mrs P F Whisler, Mrs Fred Downing, Miss Edna Mercer and Miss Helen Levis.

Edgar Stewart Washington County Council of Republican Women J.W. Helseher Phil Weldin A. E Baldrige William Stewart Richard Paul William Sitler Myr Tle Neiswanger Baldrige Stewart PF. Whisler Fred Downing Edna Mercer Helen Levis

Floor Clinic Planned for March 26 in Washington

A county wide floor clinic is planned by the Family Living Committee of Washington County Extension Service. The event at the Washington Methodist Church will feature June Brown from Iowa State University as the main speaker with afternoon and evening programs. Local merchants and representatives will display floor materials and care equipment.

Family Living Committee of Washington County Extension Service Methodist Church Washington Earl Booth June Brown Towa State University Washington County

Washington Evening Journal Rural Subscription Rates

The notice lists rural subscription rates and terms with references to times and offices in Washington Iowa. It notes dues and pricing by month and year for carrier delivery within Washington area.

Cub Scouts Den Meeting Wraps Up for Four Eagles

Nine clubs attended led by Doug Higgins as Steve Custer opened with America. Kevin Caldwell served treats while Sunday school attendance was recorded and plans for the Blue and Gold Banquet were made. Four Lions completed requirements and advance to Webelos. Next meeting treats promised by Roger Miller. Den VIL highlights preparations for the Blue and Gold Banquet with openings by Mike Cady and Tom Marston. closing by Billy Whalen and David McCall. Treats served by David Meall and Mike Cady. Tom Marston to serve next time.

Ven Doug Higgins Steve Custer Kevin Caldwell Den Lions Mark Shearer Wayne Crim Richard Choate Webel Roger Miller den Vil

Knitting Classes Start Tuesday At YWCA Rooms

Evening knitting classes will begin Tuesday March 5 at 7 30 p m in YWCA rooms with Mrs William Hammer as instructor Sessions run from 7 30 to 9 30 p m each Tuesday for ten weeks Participants are asked to bring their pattern knitting needles and yarn for the sessions

YWCA William Hammer

Social Calendar notices for IMS

Notices must be in by 10 a.m. on the first publication day and printed three days ahead. Monday events include Golden Age Club at 10 a.m. and lunch at noon. Afternoon Literature at 2 30 p.m. Coffey Shington Saddle Club hosts potluck at the Fairgrounds. Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p.m. at Mason ic Temple. YWCA Council at 7 30 p.m. and Farm Bureau Building noon gathering. Bring food and hot drink. Tuesday line lists Handcraft 1 at 1 30 p.m. note time change and Tour of herb farm. DAR 2 p.m. with guest speaker on Conservation. Nurses Association 8 p.m. film Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation and Dr Vosika demonstration. Catholic Daughters 8 p.m. St James room. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p.m. Mrs Howard Baker. Wives 1 30 p.m. dessert luncheon at a community room with Mrs Robert Geuther on Interior Decorating. 9th Century 1 p.m. luncheon with Mrs Manton Hebner.

Golden Age Club VW Rooms Irvin Coffeyshington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Masonic Temple Ywca Council YWCA Farm Bureau L. F. Harding Dar Edgar Stewart Nurses Association Nurses Home I. J. Vosika St James Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Howard Baker Robert Geuther Manton Hebner

On The Record Contracts and Real Estate Transfers

Contracts listed include wren and Yoder to Robert W. Kaalberg and wife lot 16 Morningside addition Katona Rebecca Shebeck Butler to Ronald G. Hughes real estate in N Littler’s subdivision Old College Ground Washington Jesse C. Meeks to Charles E. Irvin real estate in lot 6 Haskins John W. Cherry and wife to Raymond E. Whisler and wife real estate in section 35 767 G George of Rosie A. Pepper Olds mobile Orville S. Flory Chevrolet Iowa Southern Utilities Rambler General Tel Co of Iowa Ford Alonzo B. London Pontiac Thomas Martin Chevrolet Walter Leichty Chevrolet Doris J. Schrock Chevrolet Alvin D. Miller Chevrolet Larry Richard son Ford Dale F. Bain Rambler Washington County Fair Board Rambler.

Wren Yoder and Wie Robert W. Kaalberg Bik Morningside Katona Rebeca Shebeck Butler Ronald G. Hughes N. Littler Old College Ground Washington Jesse C. Meeks Charles E. Irvin Haskins John W. Cherry Raymond E. Whisler G George Rosie A. Pepper Oldsmobile Orville S. Flory Chevrolet Iowa Southern Utilities Co Rambler General Tel. Co Iowa Ford Alonzo B. London Pontiac Thos. Martin Walter Leichty Doris J. Schrock Alvin D. Miller Larry Richard Dale F. Bain Washington County Fair Board

Family Living Committee Reorganized in Washington County

The Family Living Committee of Washington County Extension Service reorganizes for 1963 64 with officers retained. New member Mrs Donald Gowey joins. Mrs P E Skubal reappointed. Martha Gaedelmann and Mary Bodwell provide planning input as meetings continue for upcoming programs.

Washington County Extensionervice Jim Frier Earl Booth Washington Homer Vincent Wellman Harold Gamon Donald Gowey Brighton Washington County Gaedelmann

Family Living T Club Elects New Officers

Fourteen members met Thursday evening with Mrs. Floyd Polis. New officers were elected: leader Mrs. William Sitter, assistant leader Mrs. Randolph Kelsey, secretary treasurer Mrs. Polis. Mrs. John Hedberg gave Words to Live By and Mrs. Joe Kirkpatrick led Apply Your Talent with soap cake party favors.

Floyd Polis Felows William Sitter Randolph Kelsey Polis John Hedberg Joe Kirkpatrick Don, Boyer Howard Hazen Marion Swanson

Deeds Recorded For Several Residents In Riverside Area

On The Record Deeds list multiple transfers including John Swenka and wife selling in sec 1776 to Clayton Sexton, Richard Schnoebelen to Lester L. Kenny and wife in Schnoebelen subdivision, Riverside, and Joe E. Harroun to Sidney Coon in sec 13769. Also transfers from J R Miller to St Joseph’s Church Welland and Wellman, Alfred W. Yordi to Richard Dutler in Riverside, and others in West River areas.

John Swenka Clayton Sexton Richard Schnoebelen Lester L. Kenny Schnoebelen Riverside Joe E. Harroun Sidney Coon J. R. Miller S J. Joseph’s Catholic Wellland Miller St. Joseph’s Church Wellman Maplewood PLC Add Well Irene A. Caviness Raymond E. Carter Keck Western Washington Jeanne Widmer Donald S. Foss City of Washington Alfred W. Yordi Richard F. Dutler Auditor's Plat Elwin P. Wade Exec West and Riverside Charles C. Snyder John A. Swenka Ambrose Bopp John A. Swensa Leo Graf Dennis D. Berger Henry Berger

Hospital News and Births in Local Communities

Hospitals amuted yesterday include Mrs. Mary Maple of Ainsworth and Teresa Lee Griggs of Keota for medical reasons. Births Wednesday report a son to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Loeffler of Washington and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Griggs of Keota. Dismissals today include Mrs. Gary Bausch and daughter of Wapello, Mrs. William G. Hochstedler of Kalona, and Mrs. Wilbur Watson with Forrest Brock, both of Washington.

Mary Mapel Ainsworth Teresa Lee Griggs Keota Billy Loeffler Washington Larry Griggs Gary Bausch Wapello William G. Hochstedler Kalona Wilbur Watson Forrest Brock

Control Weight by Amount of Food Eaten

Advice for hosting a bridge luncheon to manage calories. It urges moderating serving sizes, using lighter desserts and dressings, letting guests choose portions, and planning day meals around gatherings to avoid overeating.

Ronald Crawford Appears Briefly In 40 Pounds of Trouble

Former Ainsworth man Ronald Crawford now a California private helicopter pilot has a brief onscreen helicopter cameo in the film 40 Pounds of Trouble at the State Theatre rere. The craft is visible several times while Tony Curtis and Suzanne Pleshette star. Crawford, son of Mr and Mrs Corbin Crawford and brother of Dr Crawford of Washington, previously flew helicopters as an Air Force officer and now works for a private firm.

Ronald Crawford Ainsworth California Corbin Crawford Dr Crawford Washington State Theatre Rere Crawford Tony Curtis Suzanne Pleshette Air Force

Idris Club Hears Of Grady European Trip

In Kalona on February 27 Mrs. Ed ward Philgreen and Mrs. Steve Brant hosted twenty one members and two guests of the Idris Club for an afternoon program. Mrs J E Grady spoke on her recent European trip with pictures, following a brief business meeting and an exchange with Alpha Club. A social hour and refreshments ended the gathering, with the next meeting planned March 5 at Mrs Clifford Small's home co hosted by Mrs F L Strickler.

Kalona Edward Philgreen Steve Brant Philgreen Idris Club Alpha Club J. E. Grady Grady Clifford Small F. L. Strickler

Local News Highlights From Community Visits and Birthdays

Mrs. Marion Snodgrass entertained the Baptist Church class at home with Miss Beulah Hesselgesser presiding and Mordice Hughson leading devotions. Birthdays of the last three months were observed with a lit cake as twenty members and three guests attended. Mrs. B. C. Briley plans a Cedar Rapids to Daytona Beach jet trip to visit Harold Briley family this weekend. Dean Hasty of Denver left after a week visiting his parents and relatives. Mrs. Knora Pereles, formerly Marilyn Falk, and son Danny visit her parents while Mr Pereles is in New York on business. Mrs. W. W. Taylor and Mrs. J. B. Bingham Estherville left after visiting aunt Mrs. Vina Manassier. Mrs. John Linnenkamp will celebrate her 87th birthday Saturday, March 2.

Marion Snodgrass Christian Builders The Baptist Church Beulah Hesselgesser Mordice Hughson B. C. Briley Cedar Rapids Daytona Beach Fla Harold Brileys Knora Pereles Marilyn Falk Danny Baltimore Joe Falk Mr. Pereles New York Boyd Sanders Keota Lester Smith Mercy Hospital Town City W.H. Barnu Linda Davis Ames Keota High School Sandra Barnum Birch Hall Maxine Baker Strawberry Point Susie Baker Earl Baker

Birthday Honors for Mrs Peter Schneider

Riverside February birthday dinner held at Robert Schneider home in honor of Mrs Peter E Schneider of Riverside. Guests included Mr Schneider, Mr and Mrs Melvin Schneider and family of Mason City, Mr and Mrs Maynard Schneider and family, Charles Alberhaskey family of Iowa City, the Elner and Robert Schneider families of Riverside.

Riverside Robert Schneider Peter E. Schneider Schneide Melvin Schneider Mason City Maynard Schneider Charles Alberhas Key Iowa City el Ner Robert Schneider Famies

Keota area hospital patient and local visit roundup

Keota area notices report Lester Smith admitted to Mercy Hospital for observation after a trip to Illinois with his wife. Friends and relatives visit, including Greg and Debby Barnum, Bud Dempsey, Denny Stoutner, and many others, with social events noted around town. A separate brief notes eight Oregon Douglas fir trees en route to Boston to refurbish the USS Constitution, the famed Old Ironsides.

New York UPI Oregon Boston American Forest Products Industries England

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