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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1963

Page

2

Guest Will Show Linens at Wellman Federation Meeting

Mrs. Faye Romano of Des Moines former Marghab Linen Shop manager will present the Story of Marghab views at the Wellman Federated Women's Clubs meeting Tuesday April 2 A coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by a 9 45 a.m. business session led by Mrs Sylvia Wilson Reservations for luncheon at 1 25 must be made by March 27 Tickets are available through Fortnightly Club president Mrs Paul Horak The afternoon speaker will discuss the Marghab collection and its museum status with pieces from Vera Way and Emile Marghab the linens linked to nations including Ireland Switzerland France Madeira Island and the United States Des Moines remains the only local shop in town

Faye Romano Des Moines Marghab Younkers Wunty Federated Women's Clubs Wellman Sylvia Wilson Washington Washington County Federated Clubs Paul Horak Romano Emile Marghab, Inc New York Vera Way

Club Activities and Meetings Highlight Local Groups

Mrs William Stewart hosted the Music Department gathering with 18 members and one guest Mrs T W Har Wood. Officers for the coming year include leader Mrs Osineup assistant leader Mrs Harold Stevens secretary treasurer Mrs Oakley Payne.

Paradox Play by Larry Woods Heads Tarkio College Event

Original play by Larry Woods of Washington will be one of three presented at Tarkio College on March 30 at 5 p.m. The work is titled The Paradox and Woods is the son of Mr. and Mrs Claude Woods of Washington. Washington County Bar Association to meet at Captain's Table Thursday at 6 30 p.m. Election of officers for the coming year to be on the agenda with Mr Shearer as current president.

Tarkio Larry Woods Washiton Tarkio College Larry Claude Woods Washington Bar Association Washington County Bar Assocation Shearer

Bridge games and dances at local clubs feature prizes

Two bridge games were played at the White Shrine Bridge arty at the Masonic Temple Monday with hostesses Mrs. Kermit Jones and Mrs. Winnie Robison. Prizes were won by Mrs. EB Hammer and Mrs. Blanche Foster. Guests from several towns joined the Shirts and Skirts for a square dance at the Legion Hall, with Kenny Anderson of Burlington as caller. Forty four couples attended. coffee and sandwiches were served by local hosts. The Merry Ten Club held a four-table penny ante, with high and low scores awarded to local residents. A Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women meeting followed with a recipe sheet to be distributed. The group discussed a legislative trip to Des Moines on April 4 and other talks on government and art, culminating in plans for the April meeting at Mrs. Herbert Hammen.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Kermit Jones Winnie Robison EB. Hammer Blanche Foster Onwurney Fairfield Brighton Libertyville Packwood Coralville Iowa City West Chester Legion Hall Kenny Anderson Burlington Lee Prin Baird Ken Letha Peters Merl Birdie Leavitt Cnaries Rademak Merry Ten Club Marie Wulf Carl Wulf Kathy Wulf Mac Wallace Rademaker William Wulf Harold Kueneman Grove Letts Robert Stephens Cedar Township Farm Bureau John Witthoft Des Moines Robert Fickel Maurice Crawford Keith Proctor Herbert Hammen

Three Jr High Bands To Play at Wellman Festival

Mid-Prairie Junior High hosts Mt. Pleasant and Washington Junior High bands for an annual festival concert at Mid-Prairie High School. The three groups perform separately then combine for selections starting at 7 30 pm on April 2 with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.

Wellman Mid-Prairie Mt. Pleasant Washington Mid - Prairie High School

Izaak Walton Fish Fry Draws Fifty Attendees

Fifty members attended the Washington County Izaak Walton League meeting at the club house Monday night for a fish fry. The fish were provided by local fishermen from a Missouri trip last year, cooked by Rotenburger, Lemke, and Salladay. Norman Schoonover reported the treasurer’s balance and noted 76 paid members. A break‑in prompted plans to install a pad lock and sell keys for 50 cents. A well will be dug at the club grounds Wednesday. Paul Rotenburger holds all oil rights. Entertainment included an accordion duet and a film Out of the North about nesting ducks and geese shown by Ken Peters.

Washington County Izaak Walton League Washington Missouri John and Paul Rotenburger Alfred Lemke Myron Salladay Norman Schoonover Carl Greiner Leach Lake Minnesota Paul Rotenburger North Ken Peters

Washington Social Calendar Notices Highlight Community Activities

Washington calendar lists multiple club meetings including White Shrine potluck at Masonic Temple, Moose Women's executive board, YWCA Mixers potluck, VEW Auxiliary breakfast, Lip and Sew Club luncheon, OBS School of Instruction, Lincoln PTA evening program on Mental Health, and Homemakers and Square Dance classes. Local organizations like Girl Scouts, Priscilla Club, and Farm Bureau host events with meals, lectures, and social activities through the week.

Local News From Mineral Point and Surrounding Areas

Weekend visitors include Mrs Philip Leynen Tony and Beth at Mineral Point Wisconsin visiting Mr and Mrs Ken Gilmore for the baptism of Benjamin Lee Gilmore born March 10 Mrs William Bruty returned after caring for the baby and Briana Mr and Mrs J Whiting Crawfordsville returned from Florida Ir and Mrs ML Brown visited their son William in West Des Moines where he can walk with a cane He is home and treated as an outpatient at the VA Hospital and received many cards including birthday greetings in February Mrs Martin Mayeau Wheatland Illinois returned after visiting her father John Tucker at Washington County Hospital Mr and Mrs Floyd Eads Albany IL Mr and Mrs L Moore Davenport and Mr and Mrs J L PINTER DeWitt visited Minnie Van Meter home over the weekend Mrs Laura Beth Brinning returned after sixteen days in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for observation and treatment Mrs Camille Pettet Mrs Pred Reid Mrs Arthur Wead and Mrs F E Ward attended the Daughters of American Colonists luncheon in Sigourney Monday Mrs Ralph Zeek returned Saturday from an extended vacation in California They were away about four months The Zeeks new telephone number is 3506 The name of Mrs Walter Messer was omitted from Halcyon House Guild officers list for next year Mrs Messer will be program chairman Her duties include arranging each Tuesday night program at Halcyon House Martha Helfrich is in Mercy Hospital Town City room 336 for observation

Philip Leynen Tony Beth Mineral Point Wis Ken Gilmore Mary Jane Bruty Benjamin Lee Gilmore William Bruty Briana Mrs. ML. Brown William West Des Moines Bill Walter Messer Halcyon House Guild Monday Night

Rainbow Girls Attend Church Sunday Observance Go to Presbyterian

Rainbow Girls are required to attend church services Sunday March 31 in observance of Go to Church Sunday. The girls should meet at the Masonic Temple at 10 15 a m to march as a group to the First Presbyterian Church.

Au Rainbow Masonic Temple First Presbyterian Church

Local Wedding Announcement for Faye tt’s Daughter

Mrs Faye tt of Washington announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Donna May to Larry Lowe Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Cleo C Fletcher of Crawfordsville The wedding will take place April 28 in the Crawfordsville Methodist Church Miss Knight serves at the State Sanatorium Oakdale as secretary to the Director of Social Service her fiancé manages the Fletcher Motor Company Crawfordsville

Mrs Ward Re elected DAC Regent Monday

Mrs Ward was re elected regent of the Daughters of American Colonists at a lunch meeting at the West Side Cafe in Journey Monday. New officers installed included vice regent Mrs John Cherry chaplain Mrs H W Statler secretary Mrs Art Wead registrar Mrs Cherry treasurer Mrs Statler historian Mrs Camille Pettet librarian Mrs Bosd Paulson. Mrs R S Gerard was the installing officer. Ward named committees for the coming year and reported on the State Assembly at the Hotel Kirkwood in Des Moines March 11 12. Miss Helen Marsh was elected delegate to the National Assembly in Washington April 10. Ward will attend as a state officer.

R. &. Wara West Side John Cherry H. W Statler Art Wead Cherry Statler Camille Pettet Bosd Paulson R. S. Gerard

On The Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals

Hospital record lists admissions including David Nardy of Was on and Craig Edmondson in Columbus Junction for surgery with Mike Lord at Ainsworth and others in Washington Wellman. Dismissals include Mrs Vernon Adam and her son, plus Miss Edna Van Auken in Columbus Junction and Mrs Jim Carey and son in Washington.

David Nardy Wason Craig Edmondson Columbus Junction Mike Lord Ainsworth Frank Shepherd Washington Vernon Adam Wellman Lyle Solomon Edna van Auken Columbus Jim Carey Canvud Kae Lyle D. Solomon Jeffery Lynn Rt. 1

SU County Alumni Meet at Y in Washington County

Washington County alumni of the State University of Iowa held their first meeting in years at the YMCA community room Monday evening. A potluck supper followed at 6:30. The Old Gold Singers directed by Kennard Smith gave a 40 minute concert. Loren Hickerson spoke on The Complete Alumni after the concert. James Morrison is a member of the group along with other alumni.

Washington County State University of Iowa Iowa YMCA James Lloyd Richard Peterson University Grace Old Gold Singers Kennard Smith James Morison E. D

Fear Foreign Aid Faces Potential Record Cuts

Congressional supporters warn foreign aid could face a historic cut. The Clay committee says reforms could shave 15 billion, Kennedy plans a modest reduction, and leaders discuss trimming the program while preserving essential funding.

Sitler's Auto Parts hosts dealer training clinic in Washington

About 165 dealers and employees attended a Sitler's Auto Parts and AP Parts Corporation clinic in the new junior high building Monday night. The program included films on testing mules, salesmanship, and a look at the 1962 sports season, plus a luncheon and awards. William Sitler received a silver walnut plaque for 25 years with AP Parts, presented by Kenneth Mitchell. Seventeen attendees earned cash prizes for long service, with amounts of 6.25, 12.50, or 23 dollars. Attendees came from Shar on Center Washington Wellman Keota Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Winfield Sigourney and nearby communities.

Sitler's Auto Parts of Washington AP Parts Corporation William Sitler Sitler Auto Parts AP Parts Kenneth Mitchell Davenport Sharon Center Wellman Keota Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Winfield Sigourney Detroit Sports Ilustrated Sitter Mr. Sitter Honard Ethel Sitter

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Ganon Land United States Faye Rom Applied Arts William Stewart T. W. Har. Wood Herb Osincup Ira. Morrison Osineup Harold Stevens Secetary Oakley Payne A.S. Smith Dickerson Claire Keating John Phleger Heavenly Father Richard Paul Scott Wilcox W. W. Nolin Mr. Pleasant Mental Health Institute Leo Stone Hostes Emily Bayliss Permelia Lay Esther Booth Margaret Applegate Gwyneth Jones Ireland Farm Earl Griggs Della Humphreys Ruth Bell Wallace Fagen Miss Jones Maud McCreedy Norman Jensen June Jensen Esther Whit OWA Southern Utilities Company Washington, Iowa White Shrine Bridge Cedar Twp Izaak Walton Sevitary Pavers Wolf's Flower Shop Esday Mily Lillian Lewis Robert ‘Truax Women of Moose Moose Home Noble Grand Circle Helena Hesseltine Man Schoonover YWCA Potluck George Miller Bethel Missionary Society Carrie Davis Sunshine Community Club Carl Schneider Mae Davis Masonica Temple Don Gardner School of Instruction E. E. Ward Lincoln Pta WRC Pansy Hill Club Roy Kephart Jackson Two F. B LBC Club D. C. Butler Homemakers Club Jack Trotman J. Whiting Homestead, Fla Martin Mayeau Wheaton Ill John Tucker Washington County Hospital Mur Floyd Eads Albany, IL L. Moore JL. Pinter DeWitt Minnie van Meter Laura Beth) Brinning Mercy Hospital Pred Reid Arthur Wead F. E. Ward The Daughters of American Colonists Ralph Zeek California Zeeks Atrs Martha Helfrich Town City Rainbow Girls Olympia Tork Gazette Wwe Unis Charles Kelley Charles F. Harvey Wellman Loriann Roy Rotzinger East 7Th City Rosa Elain Kalona Melvin Leroy Henry W. Miller Kalona Wm. D. Miller Coats OTN Teen Land Aehin James Jorgensen Kington Towa Dale Batterson Charles Twinam Fona W. Monroe Jim Richart Children’s Shoes Une Jensen Clara Barton SU County Washingun Curt Foreign Ad Lucius Clay Kennedy Congress Senate Mike Mansfield Clay Committee White House GOP Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Harry F. Byrd D. Va Senate Finance Committee Otto E. Passman D-La House Foreign Aid Appropriations Subcommittee Scotts Zobbnsky’s Gifts, Housewares Scotts Products
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