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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1963

Page

10

Mother of the Year named by Fortnightly Club

Mrs. Glenn Holden is chosen as Mother of the Year by the Fortnightly Club. A three-member club committee and three local professionals support her, praising four sons and three daughters, church work, club service, and community endeavors.

Glenn Holden Republican Women’s Club Community Chest Heart Fund Cancer Drive Holden Towan Cedar Rapids Washington Edgar Charles Birchard Davenport Harvey

Local News Notes On Residents and Visitors

Ethel Vanerus returns home after six weeks with son Dick in Park Forest. Bennie E. Miller to undergo surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Leroy Gunnar family spent weekend in Grundy Center. Duayne Miller and Lisa of Muscatine visited B E Miller. Ferguson guests included Al Ledger Beulah Ferguson and Clare Schully. Lahr family of Solon and Mrs. Gertude Eagle dined with A. J. Lahr. Marion Sheetz and daughter joined James Wertz in Chicago before his posting to Edinburgh Scotland. Wertz to live in Edinburgh for 18 months. In Chicago, Sheetz connected with Ed Ross and Carl Hendrix. Joe Cochran to Rapids City SD for visit with son Jerry Cochran. Marion Hobby Club meets at 1:50 pm with Mrs. William Petratz. bring baby pictures. Joe Evanovich returns from trip to Kansas City and Topeka. weather pleasant 69 in Topeka. one three-inch snowfall this winter. Becky Jo Evanovich stays with grandparents Iowa City while parents away. Larry Barnes visits with parents. Larry attends DeVry Technical School and works for Sun Electric, Chicago. Dr. G. F. Davis of Lafayette, Ind., visits sister-in-law Mrs. W. J. Masson. Davis on a Purdue tour. Other Masson weekend guests include Dave Masson of Winfield and B. B. Bordwell Jr. back from Texas vacation in McAllen and Brownsville. Ruth Dupuis of Mason City weekend guest. visits Des Moines and mother Mrs. W. B. Dupuis. Des Moines home address 660 4th Street. Fred Smith, student at University of Iowa, Iowa City, visits grandmothers Mrs. W. J. Masson and Mrs. E. Smith Sunday.

Ethel Vanerus Park Forest Bennie EB. Miller Veterans Hospital Iowa City Joe Evanovich Kansas City Topeka Becky Jo Evanovich G. F. Davis Lafayette Ind W.J. Masson Davis Purdue Is. Pre Masson Dave Masson Winfield

Local Attorneys Referenced in Lincoln Area Directory Notes

A listing of law firms and attorneys with office addresses in downtown Morrison and nearby towns. Included are Day and Bates Abstract Dept at 208 West Main, George F Morrison and Morrison firm at 213 South Marion, Morrison Lloydmond and Morrison James E Lloyd at 211 West Washington, and Stewart and Shearer at 225 West Main with abstract dept details and phone numbers.

Livington, Day & BarEs Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison Lloydmond D. Morrison, Jr James E. Lloyd Attorneys At Law Washington St OLS John C. Owen Atu West Washington Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Local News Notables Include Dean’s List at Parsons College

Charles D. McKean, son of Lyle McKean of Conesville, named to the dean's list at Parsons College Fairfield for the fall semester 1962 63. He is a nephew of Mrs Delmar Romine of Washington and was referenced among local social visits including Mr ann Clem Eagle and family entertaining the Ryans of Solon and others.

Ann . Clem Eagle Mike Ryan Solon Charles D. McKean Lyle McKean Conesville Parsons College Fairfield Charles Delmar Romine Washington

Retarded Children Association Meeting

The Washington County Association for Retarded Children will meet Wednesday March 6 at 8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. CL Kuszmaul will speak on Vocational Rehabilitation. The public is invited.

Washington County Association For Retarded Children Fairgrounds CL. Kuszmaul Sunshine Club Howard Stewart Kuszmaul Rosemary Club Vince Marek Merry Makers Club John Patterson Mae Davis Diocesan Council of Catholic Women St. James Parish Harmony Club John Wheelan Just Us Ralph Hesseltine John Waters Howard Hoyle

School Calendar Highlights for March

The March calendar lists events including a Parent Teacher Group meeting at 1 pm on March 1, an assembly program at 10 30 am on March 20, and a Science Fair at 1 30 pm on March 25. Additional items include a March 19 event placeholder and other activities.

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On The Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals

Hospital notes list admissions Saturday and Sunday including Mrs Edsall Brown Washington medical Ben Ward Washington medical Mrs Clif ford Leeper Brighton medical Mrs Addie Thompson Washington medical Lyle Wasson Columbus Junction medical and a son for Mr and Mrs William Yerrington Washington Dismissals cover Mrs Leslie Buck Pleasant Larry Plecker Wellman Mrs Billy Loeffler and son Washington Mrs William Wood and daughter Letts today Mrs Larry Griggs and daughter Keota Mrs Robert Murdock and daughter Conesville Mrs Wade Sinn Wayland Mrs Frank Crone Washington

Edsall Brown Washington Ben Ward Clifford Leeper Brighton Addie Thompson Lyle Wasson Columbus Junction William Yerrington Leslie Buck T. Pleasant Larry Plecker Welnan Billy Loeffler William Wood Letts Larry Griggs Keota Robert Murdock Conesville Wade Sinn Wayland Frank Crone

Washington Social Calendar notices posted in advance

Washington social calendar lists multiple clubs and groups with meeting times from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at various venues including Fairgrounds Temple and YWCA. Entries note time changes, potlucks, auctions, lectures, and demonstrations by named hosts and speakers on conservation, interior decorating, vocational rehabilitation, and community events.

Mannes Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rainbow Girls Sonic Temple Rainbow Board Ic Temple Ywca Council YWCA

Club Activities and VFW Groups Hold Meetings and Plans

Fleur de Lis Club members and spouses dined at Captain's Table with thirty two attendees. Mrs. James Birney hosted and a baking demonstration is set for March 21 with Mr Duane Krotz. Members urged to bring baking hints for rolls and yeast breads.

Fleur de Lis Club James Birney Duane Krotz

Engagement of Miss Sheryl Willis and Phillip Wikoff

The engagement of Sheryl Willis of Brighton to Phillip Wikoff of Brighton is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Keith Willis. The bride elect works at Seifert Store in Washington and attended Arizona State University. The fiancé studies at Texas Wesleyan College Mt San and a June wedding is planned.

Sheryl Willis Keith Willis Brighton Phillip Wikoff Charles Wikatt S’ Paents Seifert Washinton Arizona State University Towa Wesleyan College Mt San

Mission Conference At Fern Cliff Church Opens Tonight

WAYLAND The Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church will hold its annual Missionary Conference this week opening tonight and closing Sunday night March 10. Five missionaries will attend Robert Johanson who has served in New Guinea will speak on work in that area Rev Harold Carlson and Rev Willie Turner will discuss mission work in southeastern Kentucky Opel Anderson from Canton China and Rev Manley Chase from Japan will share about missions in the Orient Services run Monday through Sunday at 730 p m with Saturday off and the public is invited.

Wayland Fern Cliff

Miss Kathleen Hoover Weds Roger Messer in Mt Pleasant

Kathleen Kay Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hoover of Mr Pleasant and Roger Lee Messer son of Mrs Velma Messer of Wayland were married Saturday Feb 23 at 2 pm in St Alphonsus Catholic Church Mt Pleasant Rev John J Manning officiated. Bride wore a white Chantilly lace gown with veil and carried white and red roses. Attendants wore red velvet dresses and white hats. Reception followed at St Alphonsus School Hall. The couple will reside in Wayland with Mrs Messer employed at Sylvania Electronics Burlington and Mr Messer with Goodwins House Moving in Wayland.

Wayland Kathleen Kay Hoover Walter Hoover Mr. Pleasant Roger Lee Messer Velma Messer Arthur Messer St. Alphonsus “Catholic Church Mt. Pleasant John J. Manning Hal Dunham Washington Janet Hoover Des Moines Joyce Smyth Lockridge Beverly Lyle Ruth Messer Mary Ann Hoover St Alphonsus School

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