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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1963

Page

2

Eastern Star Chapter Hosts School and Inspection

The Washington Chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star held a school of instruction at the Masonic Temple and an 8 o'clock inspection attended by about 200 members and guests. Mrs Edna Muntz of Keokuk led the afternoon session with 57 attendees from Keokuk West Branch Fairfield Burlington and Malvern. A dinner at the Captain's Table catered to 40 attendees followed by a formal evening inspection.

Washington Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Edna Muntz Keokuk West Branch Fairfield Burlington Malvern

Club Activities and Women of the Moose Meet

Thirteen Sun shine Community Club members answered roll call. New officers were elected: president Mrs. Dale Richards, vice president Mrs. Lyle Paisley, secretary treasurer Mrs. Louis Koehler, reporter Mrs. George Koehler. Other clubs and activities noted with upcoming events and demonstrations.

Sunshine Community Club Carl Schneider Dale Richards Lyle Paisley Louis Koehler George Koehler Don Simmering Harold Gerdes Howard Stewart Leslie Beenblossom Paisley Simmering Gerdes Charles Ort Wal Richards Lyle Wilcox

Alice Scranton Shower Honoree Before Wedding

Miss Alice Scranton was honored at multiple bridal showers ahead of her wedding to Lynn Blanchard on April 17. Hostesses included Mrs. Ron Allison and Mrs. Loren Robertson with assistants Mel Wallerick Mary Ann Green and others. Green and white decor complemented a bride cake by Mrs. Dale W. Jones.

Alice Scranton Lynn Blanchard Ron Allison Miss Scranton Mel Wallerick Mary Ann Green Robert Scranton Don Sheetz Loren Robertson Frank Lukavsky Carolyn Jones

Long Range Planning Session for Scouts

B H McCarthy of Washington serves on the Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council long range committee preparing a 10 year plan for council operations and a 20 year plan for Camp Waubeek development The 16 member panel meets 7 30 p m Thursday in the Memorial Union in Iowa City The council area has 8080 boys ages 11 to 13 now and is projected to rise to about 13000 in 10 years and 17900 in 20 years Camp Waubeek attendance last year was 1010 with capacity 1450 and future totals are expected to reach 2225 in 10 years and 3500 in 20 years

B. H. McCarthy Washington Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council Iowa City Ralph Ojemann Waubeek Ojemann

Small kitchen tools and gifts debut in compact form

United Press International notes five reduced size stainless steel utensil sets with wooden handles for wall hanging from Thomas Edlyn Co. A purple velvet pin cushion in a golden egg case sells from Lucerna Co. A space age encyclopedia claims 100000 entries by Encyclopedia International publishers. A new 8 page color cartoon driving safety booklet targets teens and adults from Grey-Rock Mfg. Co.

Thomas Edlyn Co Dept P.O Collingdale Lucerna Co 45Th St New Meee Common Sense Grey-Rock Mfg. Co Manheim, Pa

Local D of A C Office Changes and Social Notes

Daughters of American Colonists names Mrs Kurtz as corresponding secretary and Mrs Wead as recording secretary. Regent is Mrs E E Ward. Go and Let Go Club toured the Journal Office and McCleery Cumming Co. names include Brinning Miksch McKinstry Chalupa Woodford Carr Farrier Carr Hazelett Engel. William Berger family returned from Kissimmee Florida with visits to relatives in Illinois before Washington trip. New phone OL 3-2582 listed for the Bergers. Robert McFarlane attended Iowa Association of Independent Insurance Agents meeting in Cedar Rapids. Shuffleboard season opens at Central Park as weather brings out players. Mrs Jerry Benjamin and daughter Deborah Sue of Houston are visiting in town. Rev and Mrs Richard Peterson and family host house guests including Mrs Petersons mother and Becky Matthew of Council Bluffs. Dr and Mrs L B Eicher returned from Littleton Colorado with Gene Tucker family, Margo and Kathy Tucker. Neal Burton home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City making progress.

Daughters of American Colonists Robert Kurtz Arthur Wead E. E. Ward Journal Office McCleery Cumming Company Leonard Brinning Robi. Miksch Elliott McKinstry Fred Chalupa Nelson Woodford Ferne Carr Illeah Farrier William Carr Paul Hazelett Eugene Engel

HospitalAdmissions And Discharges Listing

On the record hospital notes admit yesterday Edward Clanin Riverside medical Lorenzy Bishop Keota medical Mrs Helen B Todd Columbus City medical dismissed yesterday William Panzer Washington Mike Lord Ainsworth today Craig Edmondson Columbus Junction medical staff listing of admitted and discharged patients.

Edward Clanin Riverside Lorenzy Bishop Keota Helen B Todd Columbus City William Panzer Washington Mike Lord Ainsworth Craig Edmondson Columbus Junction

Priscilla Club Hosts Easter Themed Dessert Luncheon

Priscilla Club met Wednesday at 1 15 p m for a dessert luncheon with Easter table decor. Members shared travel stories and messages from ill members Mrs D J Ross and Mrs H I Ward. April meeting planned by Mrs W B Dupuis.

Mae Davis Priscilla Club D.J. Ross H.I. Ward W.B. Dupuis

Social Calendar of Community Events

The column lists Thursday PTA events with a 7:30 p.m. coffee hour and 8 p.m. speaker Mrs. Carter on Mental Health, plus multiple 8 p.m. meetings from Child Study I and II to Family Living I and the Moose Executive board at 7 p.m. Also notes square dance class, Friday Legion Auxiliary, Saturday Shirts and Skirts at Legion Hall with Dean Hartzell, Sunday Rainbow Girls and Go to Church at First Presbyterian, Monday Golden Age Club with lunch, Afternoon Literature, more Rainbow activities, YWCA council and Farm Bureau DUV meeting, Saddle Club with dessert and service at Fair grounds.

Lincoln Pta Robert Carter James Rossen Max Smith Robert Wiley Women of Moose Moose Home Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Winga Cafe Dean Hartzell Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple First Presbyterian Church Golden Age Club YWCA Ralph Shannon Rainbow Board Ywca Council Farm _ Bureau

Grace Snider to observe 100th birthday in Iowa City

Mrs Grace Snider of Iowa City and former Kalona resident will celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday April 1. She lives at the Mary Corden Home 602 Clark Street and is sister to Mrs Cora Boehme of Pleasantview home in Kalona.

Snider Grace Snider Iowa City Kalona Mary Coldren Clark Street Cora Boehme Pleasantview

Musicians Union To Meet Monday Night

Local No. 551 of the American Federation of Musicians will meet Monday April 1 at the Box Car Ranch at 7 45 p m Dave Warner chairman of the entertainment committee asks all members bring their instruments for a musical session after the business meeting Edward Hank and Walter Whitmer of Macazine provide information CBS star Dick Van Dyke spends spare hours studying Stan Laurel and Cary Grant movies

American Federation of Musicians Box Car Ranch Dave Warner Dick van Dyke Stan Laurel Cary Grant

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