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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1963

Page

2

TIT Chapter Sessions Highlight Local Society Activities

Mt Pleasant Iowa society circles gathered as TIT President Isadore Moxley led Chapter DL with seventeen members present at Mrs Jack Nelsons home. Delegates Robert Logan and Maynard Brown were chosen for the Ottumwa convention with alternates Delbert Soper and Floyd Blankenhorn. Earmarked treasurers include Eileen Jeffrey for March of Dimes and Catherine Smith for Easter Seals.

Isadore Moxley Mt Pleasant Iowa Jack Nelson Gerald Bender Crawfordsville Ottumwa Robert Logan Maynard Brown Delbert Soper Floyd Blankenhorn Catherine Smith Eileen Jeffrey Paul Shearer Walter Jungbluth Roy Fields Richard McCleery Don Rinner William Stewart Roger Sherman Joe Jones Lucy Dempsey

Social Calendar Notices and Time Reminders

Social calendar notes the deadline for notices by 10 am on publication day. Alma Hearne Holland hosts 6 15 p m the Lloyd Latta Legion Post and Auxiliary hold potluck and birthday party with meat rolls and dessert. Stewart PTA 7 30 p m meets. YW Mixers 6 30 p m potluck at YWCA with games. Ning Gerochi Circle 7 30 p m with Elizabeth Gingery. Baptist Rhoda Nielson Circle 7 30 p m Mrs Warren Anderson. note change of place at Stewart.

Suesaay Alma Hearne Holland Lloyd Latta Elizabeth Gingery Rhoda Nielson Warren Anderson Stewart Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Christian Cwf Priscilla’ Group Duane Krotz Martha Group Max + Haifley H.J. Club Verne Escher Legion Hall Friendship Club Don Zwicki Antioch Social Club Earl Long St. Patrick's Day Rebekah Club HJ Club Roy Carter Lloyd Marek Pleasant Hill Cwf Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery VEW VFW First Presbyterian Upw Bert Booth Cirle I Robert Choate Clarence Goemaat

Albert Simpsons Celebrate 55th Year at Reception

Albert and Mae Simpson marked their 55th wedding anniversary with a family reception on March 11. Attendees included numerous relatives from Illinois and Indiana, with church and fraternal group announcements interspersed among the guest lists and schedule notes for the West Chester WSCS and Pythian events.

Albert Simpsons

Local News From Iowa City and State University Horticulture Study

Local notes report W L Col Little in Vet hospital Iowa City after surgery. Des Moines and Minneapolis visitors stay with Thompson and Conner families. Penn State horticulturists seek delaying spring blossoms to avoid frost, potentially expanding harvest window. Community events and club meetings fill Friday schedule with numerous groups meeting at churches halls and lodges including Masonic Temple Moose Home and VFW Hall.

Mrs. Morgan Honored At Birthday Breakfast

Myrtle Morgan was honored at a birthday breakfast held March 9 at the home of her daughter in law Mrs Ted Morgan. About thirteen friends gathered for a social hour with games and a pantry shower as they brought groceries or canned goods. Mrs Sam Munson assisted the hostess with refreshments using a St Patrick theme.

Myrtle Morgan Ted Morgan

Local News Roundup of Community Members and Visits

Joe Simmering returns home after two weeks as a medical patient in Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mrs J K Latta attends funeral services for nephew Max Curran at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Ethel Spera undergoes eye surgery at Mercy Hospital Town City and rests in room 304. Martha Chance marks second birthday with family at home. attendees include Sherman Mary Ruth Chance and others. Albert Simpson anniversary dinner in Washington with John K Simpson D C LLD and others. Luckenbill family returns from Indianapolis visit. home at 6124 North Delaware Street. Orley Page discharged from Washington County Hospital and to convalesce at 302 West Jefferson. Patty Gerdes and Joe Jones attend state leadership campers reunion at State 4H Camp Madrid. Joe led Sunday worship and will return as staff after previous camp senator tenure.

Joe Simmering Veterans Hospital Iowa City J. K. Latta Max ©. Curran Ethel Spera Mercy Hospital Town City Patty Gerdes Joe Jones Madrid Joe

Gerot Meyer Nuptials Saturday Morning

Miss Maria Gerot wed William David Meyer in a 10:30 a m ceremony at Holy Trinity rectory Richmond with Rev. William Snell officiating. Attendants were Larry Jirsa and the bride wore a white spring suit. The couple plans a family wedding dinner at the Gerot home with relatives present.

Riverside Maria Gerot Clair Gerot William David Meyer William Snell Holy Trinity Church Richmond Orval Meyer Route 1 Larry Jirsa

White Shrine Bridge prize winners named at Masonic Temple

Mrs Roy Bauer and Mrs Hal Dunham won prizes at White Shrine Bridge Monday at the Masonic Temple. Two tables were in play, the hostess committee included Mrs Wendell Eden and Mrs Maude Schmoeller. Marshall hosted the Evening Literature group, with Miss Margaret Applegate presenting Winter of Our Discontent. Frances Patton led the dessert and business meeting, Maude Jackson reported the board meeting, and the nominating committee proposed officers for the coming year: Patton as leader, Jackson as assistant, and Mrs Marshall as secretary treasurer.

White Shrine Bridge Roy Bauer Hal Dunham Masonic Temple Wendell Eden Maude Schmoeller Ne Marshall Margaret Applegate Steinbeck Frances Patton

Hospital Admissions On Record Today and Yesterday

On The Record notes hospital admissions. Yesterday Claude Dickerson of Washington admitted for medical reasons. Today Mrs Della McBride of Washington admitted for medical care and Mrs Rex Todd of Columbus City not admitted. Also listed are Mrs Herbert Bomber and her son of Keota admitted today.

Claude Dickerson Washington Della McBride Rex Todd Columbus City Herbert Bomber Keota Crystal Dawn Daugher Carl McKean Rt. 3 Columbus Steve John

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Social in Wellman

Legion Auxiliary met March 5 in the American Legion Hall with sixteen members and three male visitors. A cooperative dinner was served at noon by the organizing committee. Mrs. Cecil Miller chaired the short business session and, with Mrs. Mae Martin, was named to attend the Mt Pleasant seven unit meeting on March 20. Other notes include engagements, travels, and hospital news among Wellman residents. Rev Kenneth Good held revival meetings March 7 to 14 at Wellman Mennonite Church with nightly services at 7 30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

B. Godber Wellman Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Norma Gardner Dorothy Lantz Jessie Glider Cecil Miller Mae Martin Mt Pleasant Riverside Raymond Livezey Virginia Ann Robert D. Jacob Robert L. Jacob Jacob Welcona Turkeys Kenneth Good Hyattsville Wellman Mennonite Church Dan J. S. Milter Robert Hershberg Keswick

Arab Unity Drive May Cause Trouble

Damascus reports push for Arab unity after Syria and Iraq revolutions. Iraqi Vice Premier Salah J Saadi discusses plans for a joint military command with Syria linking to the United Arab Republic Yemen and Al-Beria. He hints the move could target Israel, aiming to regain Arab freedom and curb imperialism. The shift increases potential tension for Israel amid regional upheaval.

Damascus Syria UPS Israel Salah Saadi United Arab Republic U.A.R Yemen al- Beria Laci UN London Daily Telegraph Iraq

Churchill To Be Honorary Citizen

Washington (UPI) The House is expected to overwhelmingly approve a joint resolution to offer Sir Winston Churchill honorary U S citizenship He would be the first foreigner so honored and the Senate likely to act this year Churchill has staked no public comment but appears ready to accept The move echoes historic grants to Lafayette without congressional action.

Washington UPI House Sir Winston Churchill United States Senate Congress House Judiciary Committee Churchill Jennie Jerome American Alliance Francis E. Walter D-Pa

Drain cleaner promises quick sewer unclogment

An advertisement touts a chemical drain cleaner that claims to unclog ten open sewers without digging by dissolving roots paper grease and organic matter. It promotes mixing and pouring the product into floor drains, claims fast action and guaranteed results, and lists 5 and 10 pound cans priced at 3.95 with insistence on SEVEREAMER by name.

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