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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1964

Page

2

Easter WSCS Program Notes and Circle Reports

The Woman's Society of Christian Service outlines Easter theme You Are Christ-sent with Rev Dr Lawrence Lacour leading. Circles II through IX hold meetings March 20 to April 9 and later, with devotions programs readings and missions talks.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Lawrence Lacour Methodist Board of Evangelism Lacour WSCS Neal Burton Circle II Marsh Atkinson Milburn McKay Howard McAtlin Lyle Wilson Carl Jarrard Cloid Knupp Atkinson

Mrs Paul presides OES meeting in Washington Chapter

Washington Chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star met for its regular meeting with Mrs Richard Paul as worthy patron and Walter Bauer as worthy patron. An Easter meditation was given by Mrs Walter Bauer, music by Mrs Edgar Stewart, and the obligation was repeated. Announcements included an officers practice March 19 at 7 30 p m School of Instruction a dinner and an inspection on April 2 1964 with reservations by March 30.

Washington Order of the Eastern Star Richard Paul Walter Bauer Edgar Stewart School of Instruction Marshal and Sentinel Stewart Robert Wead Margaret Turkington Mac Roth

Variety Night at United Presbyterian Home Delights Residents

Activities at the United Presbyterian Home included a gala Variety Night performed by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Osincup with Mrs. Lee Baird at the piano. Visitors Rev. Richard Tinklenberg and Miss Marie Tinklenberg attended Wednesday afternoon. Bertha Cheese, musically gifted, died after weeks of illness with memorials held in Lenox, Iowa.

Herb Osincup Lee Baird Richard Tinklenberg Town City Marie Tinklenberg R.N St. Paul Minn Tinklenberg Oakdale Veterans’ Hospital Bertha Cheese

Crooked Creek 4-H Club Meets in Crawfordsville

The Crooked Creek Cyclones gathered at John Hamil’s home on March 23 with sixteen members and one guest. President John Hamil Jr led the meeting. Randy Davis spoke on topsoil importance while Ronnie Meyer discussed mineral and water uptake by plants. Bob Wells demonstrated keeping feed records. Alvin Jones led the World Book Quiz and the club planned a county basketball tournament team for the weekend of March 21. The next meeting will be at Randy and Karen Davis’s home.

Crawfordsville Crooked Creek Cyclones John Hamil John Hamil, Jr Randy Davis Ronnie Meyer Bob Wells Alvin Jones Randy Karen Davis

Y Whizzers Plan St Patrick's Day Gathering

The Y Whizzers invite all members and single young adults to join St Patrick's Day activities. The monthly meeting is Tuesday March 17 at 8 p.m. at the YWCA. Attendees should wear green and enjoy cards and refreshments for 25 cents.

Y Whizzers YWCA

Halcyon Notes Show Social Visits at Local Homes

Halcyon Notes records multiple social visits around Halcyon House with a round of guests and hosts. Iowa City residents Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Braley stopped to see Harry Braley during a Florida vacation. A 94th birthday dinner honors Emma Cherry. Various visits from towns including Fairfield Riverside Victor Grinnell and West Chester accompany a church group program and coffee hours.

A. E. Braley Iowa City Harry Braley Florida

New resilient ceramic for hip joints shown at meeting

At a Chicago meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Dr Lyman Smith of Elgin and Drs Joseph Brown and W R Irwin of Cleveland presented a porous honeycomb ceramic impregnated with epoxy resin. The material reportedly reaches ten times the strength of bone and offers elasticity absent in metal alloys used in prosthetic hips.

Chicago UPI American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Lyman Smith Elgin Joseph E. Brown W.R. Irwin Cleveland Ohio Smith

Workman doubles as skunk catcher

Duncan Oklahoma resident Lloyd Bailey. city water filter plant employee. traps skunks in oversized rabbit cages and relocates them to the city dump. He uses a metal barricade to shield himself. has trapped about 25 skunks plus three possums and other small animals with no incidents so far.

Duncan, Okla UPI Lloyd Bailey Duncan Bailey

Senate opens first Saturday session on civil rights

The Senate convened a Saturday session to advance the civil rights bill with Sen. Richard Russell leading debate and Sen. Olin Johnston and Sen. Sam Ervin Jr. slated to follow if the session continues. Democratic Leader Mansfield stressed the importance of securing a 51 member quorum.

Washington UPI Senate Richard B. Russell Dga Olin D. Johnston D-S.c Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N.c Mike Mansfield Mont

Local Medical Admissions and Dismissals Listed

Yesterday admissions include Mrs Kate Wenger Wayland medical Deanna Funston Keota medical Wanda Simmons Washington surgical Dismissed yesterday Dennis Donaldson Ainsworth Today admissions include Carey Hayes Washington Vicki Carey Washington Norbert Chuck Brighton

Kate Wenger Wayland Deanna Funston Keota Wanda Simmons Washington Dennis Donaldson Ainsworth Carey Hayes Vicki Carey Norbert Chuck Brighton

Washington social calendar listings for the week

Notices list local events from Saturday to Wednesday including Cyrus Chapter 13 RAM at the Masonic Temple Royal Arch work, Snowball Social Club, WRC at Farm Bureau, Public Affairs luncheon, and several club and church activities with times and hosts. The column notes submission deadline of 10 a.m. on first publication day.

Cyrus R.A.M Masonic Temple Royal Arch Delbert Soper Snowball Glenn Fuhr WRC Farm Bureau Building Public Affairs I Herb Campbell

Local motorists fined for speeding and careless driving

Stanley Lloyd McCreedy, Martin Glen White, and Allan Lynn Bohr were charged with excessive speed. fines ranged from 5 to 13.50 dollars. Denis C. Wood faced a careless driving charge with a 15 dollar fine. Alvin J. Horsh was fined 10 dollars for failing to stop at a stop sign. Dr W W Bowers, former Methodist minister in Washington, was honored by the Waterloo Rotary. he turned 93 on March 9. Robins notes robins signs of spring with a flock observed in a yard Friday.

Stanley Lloyd McCreedy Ainsworth Martin Glen White Wellman Allan Lynn Bohr Harper Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden McCreedy White Bohr Denis C. Wood Alvin J. Horsh Glenn Helden

Wellman WSCS notes 1053 pounds of clothing collected

In Wellman on March 12 the Womens Society of Christian Service met at Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs. Glen Williams presided. Rev. Earl Josten spoke on Know Your Church and announced the Pittsburg General Conference in April. Secretary report credited 1053 pounds of clothing collected February 22.

Wellman Womens Society of Christian Service Asbury Methodist Church Glen Williams Earl Josten Josie Yoder Josten The Methodist Church Pittsburg Lloyd Bull Secretary of Christian Social Relations

Miller couple returns from winter trip to Southwest

Dr and Mrs E D Miller of Wellman returned Friday evening to their home after a winter vacation in Arizona and New Mexico. The Highway Patrol stopped nine speeding offenders in a radar check on southbound highway one and eastbound highway 92 Friday evening.

Wellman E.D. Miller Arizona New Mexico Highway Patrol

Local Notes From Mercy Hospital And Community Gatherings

Mrs A R Ledger remains a patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after an automobile accident Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Brinning with Beth and Timmy of Clinton are visiting relatives here this weekend. Emma Barnett returns from Cambria California where she visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Andrew Soto. The Rhoda Nielsen Circle of the Baptist Church meets Tuesday at 730 p.m with Mrs Eva Simmering. members should bring handkerchiefs or used jewelry.

A.R. Ledger Mercy Hospital Iowa City Robert Brinning Beth Timmy Clinton Emma Barnett Cambria Calif Andrew Soto Rhoda Nielson

Camp Fire Girls Activities Include Bead Ceremony

O Ta Kon Ti group meets with guardian Mrs Bakehouse, learning the Law in Indian sign language and an Indian dance. They plan a bead ceremony for March 16 with officers Lisa Bakehouse, Christine Smithberg, Cathi Carter, Julie Bakehouse and others.

Ken Bakehouse Wee Lisa Bakehouse Christine Smithberg Cathi Carter Julie Bakehouse Ben Ella Sanders Shelly Horton Jan Vacha Sally Jo Patterson Karol Jorgenson Catherine Gillesby Terry Goodwin

Nina Bowers Circle Meeting At Baptist Church

Lois Turnipseed hosted the Nina Bowers Circle on Friday with Mrs. Paul Martin presiding and leading devotions. Three books titled Ideals were sent to shut-in members. Mrs. James West discussed Partnership in the Gospel and Why We Become Missionaries. Miss Carol Forgey led the love gift prayer.

William Boshart Sam DeLong Ethel Palmer E.E. Stutsman God Clyde Dawson Sr Secretary of Missions Rhodesia Stutsman John Dawson William Mohland M.J. Cruise Lois Turnipseed Nina Bowers The Baptist Church Paul Martin James ‘West

Teen shooter sent to private social institution in Midwest

Cedar Rapids 16 year old Randolph Schultz who admitted shooting Jefferson High student August Holmquist Jr. in a school shower room is placed in an unidentified privately endowed social institution in a Midwest state outside Iowa. The judge said Schultz will continue education and receive psychiatric treatment under probation supervision until age 21 with potential transfer to the State Training School if the arrangement fails.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa UPI Iowa Training School For Eldora Howard McLaughlin Randolph Schultz August Holmquist Jr Cedar Rapids Jefferson High Deuovl Holmquist Iowa City Schultz McLaughlin Midwest Iowa Linn County Probation Office

Mills Lead In Ys Bridge Marathon After Ten Rounds

Mr and Mrs Mills hold first with 19910 points at the end of round ten in the Ys Men’s bridge marathon. Dr and Mrs Taylor are second with 18460 and Mr and Mrs Eden third with 18320 as the top ten include Campbell Ander son Campbell Robison Falk Hillman Arthur Stanley and Phieger. Arthur and Wendell Eden remain undefeated after ten matches.

Mills Gilbert Mills Roland Taylor Wendell Eden Herbert Campbell Dean Anderson Bruce Campbell Charles Robison Joe Falk Leon Hillman Bob Arthur Dean Stanley John Phieger Arthur

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