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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1964

Page

2

WSCS Elects Officers at Friday General Meeting

Mrs Lyle Wilcox was elected president of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service at a WSCS meeting in the church. Forty eight members attended and an Easter program was presented by several members. New officers include president vice president recording secretary and treasurer along with multiple secretaries and circle leaders. Spring activities include district meeting April 9 and a spring rummage sale on April 3 with World Bank offerings and a winner among circles. April general meeting date moved to April 24 with Circle II hosting.

Lyle Wilcox Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service WSCS Glen Gordon Paul Snakenberg Harold Mangold Neal Burton Carl Jarrard Wilcox Edgar Porter William Holden Milo Steele Jr Jack Nelson Walter Jarrard Ralph Robertson Emma Barnett Lloyd Neiswanger Reading T. M. Nelson Maynard Brown Blanche Harvey Robert Ross Paul Shearer Joe Jones Circle I Dean Luers Marsh Atkinson Burlington Marian Parcell William Sitler World Bank Cecil Long Circle VI Circle II

Washington social calendar shows weekend gatherings

Saturday events include Shirts and Skirts at 8:30 p.m. Legion Hall with Ken Anderson caller and a snack bring. IOOF and Rebekahs host 6:30 p.m. potluck family night with entertainment. Weekday notes list numerous club meetings, luncheons, and programs across churches halls and schools with varied times, locations, and topics.

Legion Hall Ken Anderson Ioof Rebekahs Hall

Admitted and Dismissed Patients List

Yesterday admitted patients include Mrs Anna Am long Washington medical and Mrs Tietje Temple Washington medical and Jerome Becker Ainsworth surgical. Dismissed yesterday include Donald Ball Muscatine and today include Herbert Everett Washington Newton Whetstine Ainsworth Marvin Howsare Crawfordsville Miss Dixie Smith Ainsworth and Dale Lee Carroll Washington.

Anna Amlong Washington Tietje Temple Jerome Becker Ainsworth Surgical Donald Ball Muscatine Herbert Everett Newton Whetstine Marvin Howsare Crawfordsville Dixie Smith Dale Lee Carroll

Rebekah Lodge Plans Convention Invite at IOOF Hall

Twenty five members met at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Raymond Kephart presiding. An invitation from Mt. Pleasant Crystal Lodge invites a convention on April 8. The charter was draped for Leo Washburn Jess Wheeler and Roy Foster. A family social with potluck and cards follows at 6 30 p.m. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Archer Augustine and Mrs. Fred Zieglowsky.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Raymond Kephart Mt. Pleasant Crystal Lodge Leo Washburn Jess Wheeler Roy Foster Archer Augustine Fred Zieglowsky

WCTU and clubs meet in Wellman and area updates

WCTU held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Tillie Millie’s home with 11 members and three guests. Other Wellman groups met in Maplewood Park and with Mrs. Margaret Whetstine, sharing programs, reports, and a salad luncheon. Local residents attend funerals, hospital stays, and trips to Hot Springs while several families relocate and guests visit.

Bobby Brian Romine Brighton L.J. Kehoe L. J. Kehoe Leo Lockwood North Washington Iowa Elmer Weers Mason City WQV Dwight Huggins Maplewood Park Doris Lewis Weisman Ezra Shenk Shenk Lewis Belcher Welkona Marie van Dorn Ladies Rural Club Margaret Whetstine Lela Steiner Eva Wagamon Bertha Durst

Surgical patient in Bloomfield hospital

Ed Schantz of near Coppock is a surgical patient at Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield.

Ed Schantz Near Coppock Davis County Hospital Bloomfield

Junior High PIG to stage plays and music night

The Junior High Parent Teacher Group sets a Thursday March 24 meeting at 7 39 p m at the school to present two eighth grade one act plays directed by Mrs Lester Pronga and Mrs John Elliott along with a girls triple trio and instrumental numbers. Cast lists include Beth Stevenson Eric Leyden Suzie Boshart and others with Mrs Pronga and Mrs Elliott directing. Performances feature Roughly Speaking Make Room for Rodney Great Mountains Concerto for the Timpani and more.

Lester Pronga John Elliott Beth Stevenson Eric Leyden Suzie Boshart Karen Wagner Mark Glover Steve Lowry Eldon Luers Kay Turnipseed John Miller Carol Knutson Ronnie Green Suzie Knupp Patty Butler Barbara Humston Linda Miller Meredith Smith Miriam Jones Jeannie Pribyl Martha Marie Beverly Davisson Karen Vosika Brass Choir Jim Ballard Dave Gregory Larry Warner Doug English Bill Lance Eldon Lyers Carl Hays Arthur Petratz

Temperature Tips for Tracking a Child's Illness

County Extension Assistant Sally J. Smith explains when to use a thermometer and how to read a fever. Normal is 98.6 F with possible variation, and fever signals a problem prompting a doctor’s advice. Check at waking and roughly every four hours during illness.

Sally J. Smith Nature

First Presbyterian Circles Hold Friday Meetings

Three circles of the First Presbyterian Church met in members’ homes on Friday for lesson studies titled The First Born Head and Easter poems. Circle I led by Mrs. Conard and Circle II hosted by Mrs. Moss each held devotions, business portions, and desserts with eleven attendees in one group.

First Presbyterian Church Ter Conard Ivan Rehmel Circle I M.R. Flickinger Max Owens Archie Kaufman Calvin Wolf Robert Guy Robert Moss Harold Johnson David Gregory Moss Charles Schiebel

Newcomers Welcomed to City Spotlight New Residents

Mr and Mrs Paul Hoyle greeted by city hostess Mrs Robert Swift. They live at 609 East Main and came from Fairfield. Their church is Baptist and hobbies include skating bowling cards and square dancing. He drives a truck for River Products. David Skerik new Montgomery Wards automotive manager from Norfolk Neb Catholic joins American Legion Elks K C Moose Jaycees YMCA. James Vodraska moved from La Kotala to 712 South Iowa Catholic operates as a student operator for Rock Island Railroad lines. he lists mechanics and Car Club membership as hobbies.

Paul Hoyle Robert Swift Hoyles East Main Fairfield Baptist Church David Skerik Washington Montgomery Wards Norfolk Neb American Legion Elks, K.C Moose Jaycees YMCA James Vodraska Iowa la Kotala Rock Island Railroad

Hazelett couple welcome eight pound Krista Kay in Muscatine

Mr and Mrs John Hazelett of Muscatine formerly of Ainsworth are the parents of Krista Kay an eight pound baby girl born at Muscatine General Hospital. The Hazeletts live at 313 East Mississippi Drive Muscatine. Mr Hazelett works at the Case Factory in Davenport. Mrs C F Pescetto and Greg of Independence Mo visiting in Miles Stout home. she is the former Janice Stout. The Washington Woman's Bowling Association plans to bowl in the state tourney at Fort Dodge this weekend with teams Tweeten Real Estate Coast to Coast Marges of Washington Bell Ready Mix Satellite Mills and Hamilton Repair of Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs Lyle Nicola and Mr and Mrs Charles Durland of Norfolk Neb have visited here during several days in Washington and Crawfordsville. The family was hosted at Winga's Cafe Friday. The Fortnightly Club Applied Arts postponed their meeting to March 31. Ann Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Stewart of Washington was elected treasurer of the Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter at Drake University and is a sophomore in the Drake college of education.

John Hazelett Muscatine Ainsworth Krista Kay Muscatine General Hospital Hazeletts East Mississippi Drive Hazelett Case Factory Davenport Washington Woman’s Bowling Association Fort Dodge Tweeten Real Estate Coast To Coast Marges Washington Bell Ready Mix Satellite Mills Hamilton Repair Columbus Junction Lyle B. Nicola Charles Durland Norfolk Neb Howard McCleery Sam McCleery Nicola Earl Monson Crawfordsville Nicolas Winga’s Ann Stewart John T. Stewart Drake University Ann Drake College of Education Lula Wagamon Gary Wagamon Monty Paul Hagist Johnny Bobby Donny Walter Schneider Steve David Bruce Brighton Dean Wilkins Josie Yoder Laura Crow West Liberty Wellman Rebekah Lodge Ida Bull Noble Grand Schyler Colfax Rebekah Order J. F. Litwiller Oral Norman Mabelle Wagaman Rollie Williams Riverside Reldin Jarrard Mike Gary Bennet Kitty Larry Cheney Connie Bennett Keota Burlington Troy Allen Wellman Wellman Mennonite Ivelowaski United States Wayland Iowa Weisman Fire Ment Duane Tadlock Everette Plecker Karen Charles Morland George Gutch Eddyville Myron Johnson Wellman Mother Club Welden Miller Pattie Patterson Eve Wilson Royce Buckwalter Heart Drive Fund

Reservations due for County Federated Women's Clubs Convention

The County Convention of Federated Women's Clubs will be at United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth on March 31 with registration at 11:30 and luncheon at noon. A 25 cent registration fee and a $1.25 luncheon will be charged. Reservations are to be made by Monday, March 23 by telephoning Mrs. Harold Gamon or Mrs. Paul Horak.

Federated Women's Clubs United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Harold Gamon Paul Horak

Washington County Bar Association Host Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart and Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer entertained 48 members of the Washington County Bar Association and their wives at a 630 PM buffet in office rooms. Special guests included Judges Fleck Yoder and Carson. Guests viewed the decorated law offices and abstracting department and a 27 year old photo of Schuyler Livingston.

Richard Stewart Paul Shearer Washington County Bar Association Harold J. Fleck Oskaloosa R. G. Yoder Sigourney L.R. Carson Schuyler Livingston Charles Eyestone Stewart Shearer Mildred Davis Lois Putnam Phyllis Hazelett Pat Stout Mark Jane Shearer

Voice Recital Presented By Mrs Milo Sorden

Mrs Milo Sorden presented 18 voice pupils in recital Friday evening at the YMCA community room. A responsive audience of parents and friends enjoyed the program. Pupils included DiAnne Kiesey Jo Ellen Dodder Jean Morrison Janet Osincup Barbara Robertson Ann Gregory Candice Statler Jana Flcorrect?nger Jean Wolf Kent Kiesey Linda Owens Susan Knupp Marsha Kron Kary Jaeger Susie Stoutner Shirley Goemaat Shirley Sparrow Sue Pepper Accompanists were Marlene McAllister Mollie Kneen Mrs Pepper Peggy Grimes Calvin Wolf Sara Knupp Marianne Kron Judy Mayer Mrs Boyd Stoutner Kristine Wagner Sue Pepper and Linda Smith.

Milo Sorden YMCA Dianne Kiesey Jo Ellen Dodder Jean Morrison Janet Osincup Barbara Robertson Ann Gregory Candice Statler Jana Flickinger Jean Wolf Kent Kiesey Linda Owens Susan Knupp Marsha Kron Kary Jaeger Susie Stoutner Shirley Goemaat Shirley Sparrow Sue Pepper Marlene McAllister Mollie Kneen Mrs. Pepper Peggy Grimes Calvin Wolf Sara Knupp Marianne Kron Judy Mayer Boyd Stoutner Kristine Wagner Linda Smith

Cyprus turmoil widens as Cyprus fighting continues

Reports say Turkish warships fired on the southern Turkish coast amid UN peace force talks in Ankara. Turkey objects to conditions while Ireland considers delaying troops. Fighting near Nicosia escalates with Turkish Cypriots reinforcing the Kyrenia road and a Greek Cypriot attack blamed for arson at Ayios Epiphanios.

Iskenderun Ankara U.N Britain Greece Turkey Cyprus Nicosia-Kyrenia Kato Chikomo Nicosia Ayios Epiphanios Ghaziveran

York Rite grand lodge officers hosted at Washington Masonic Temple

A reception is set for Monday at 8 p.m. in the Washington Masonic Temple honoring grand lodge officers of the York Rite bodies. All Masons and their wives are invited to attend.

Washington Masonic Temple Grand Lodge

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