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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1963

Page

10

Cooking School At Methodist Church Draws 300 Women

A crowd of about 300 local women attended a cooking class at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon. Mary Platt of Chicago led demonstrations for the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service with help from Judy Hunter. Prizes included an umbrella and silver service, while a nursery run by Mrs. Leslie Dunlap and Mrs. Harold Gilmore kept children entertained as mothers enjoyed the program.

Methodist Church Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Kueen Mary Platt Chicago Frigidaire Corporation Judy Hunter Charles Keller Vivian Booth Haskins Vernon Feuerhelm Logan Ahrens Leslie Dunlap Harold Gilmore

Merry Makers Club Hosts Eight Members Meeting

Mrs. Richard Scott entertained eight members of the Merry Makers Club Wednesday with guests Mrs. Wesley Freel Debbie and Cathy Freel. Pillow smocking was demonstrated by Mrs. Freel. Mrs. Richard Youngs led the business meeting and refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Young. The June gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Young. Summer wedding notice follows. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Greiner announce the engagement of Norma Jean to Bill Redlinger for a July 27 marriage. Norma Jean Greiner is a Marycrest College graduate and North Scott High School teacher. Bill Redlinger farms.

Richard Scott The Merry Makers Club Wesley Freel Debbie Cathy Frank W. Greiner Keota Norma Jean Bill Redlinger Earl Redlinger Washington Miss Greiner Marycrest College Davenport North Scott Community Eldrige Redlinger

Washington Social Calendar Notice Summary

Community notices list events for Thursday through Saturday including Brighton Square Dance at Carroll Hall with Larry Gow as caller, UPW Circle VII at the church, Masonic Potluck events, Rebekah Lodge and Presbyterian Association meetings, UPW, Circle II and III gatherings, Shirts and Skirts at Legion Hall with Harold Kermeen, Afternoon Literature, Saddle Club at Fairgrounds, Rainbow Girls and Board at Masonic Temple, YWCA Council, DAV event at Farm Bureau, White Shrine Bridge dessert and cards at Masonic Temple.

Brighton Square Carroll Hall Larry Gow Everryone Marion Ave UPW Matron’s Club Masonic Temple Potluck Rebekah Lodge IOOF First Presbyterian Upw Church VFEW VFW G. M. Wylie Charles Hotle Mau George Masson Sr Fairgrounds Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA Farm Bureau White Shrine Bridge

Garden club gatherings feature reports and plant exchanges

Mrs. Ida Lindenmeyer hosts West Chester Garden Club with nine members as meetings cover memories of Mother and winter in Phoenix along with a plant and bulb sale. Harmony Club at Mrs. Francis McConnell's includes four children and a guest with new member Mrs. Custer welcomed. Linger Longer Club meets at Mrs. David Bartholomew for breakfast and a plant swap. H. J. Brenneman sets June meeting.

Ida Lindenmeyer West Chester Garden Club Harmony Club Francis McConnell Elmer Koopman Richard Custer Darrell Ross Cloyce Stewart William McConnell Sr Linger Longer Club David Bartholomew Esta Fisher Des Moines John Jeffries H.J. Brenneman

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notice

On The Record Hospital lists yesterday admissions including Lyle Schell of Fairfield for medical reasons and yesterday discharges Mrs Pearl Clark of Washington. Today additions include Mrs Frank Lukovsky and daughter of Washington, Mrs William Martin and daughter of Columbus Junction, Gayle Verlee Schneider of Columbus Junction.

Lyle Schell Fairfield Medical Pearl Clark Washington Frank Lukovsky William Martin Columbus Junction Gayle Verlee Schneider

Local YW Members To Attend Chicago Conference

Mrs. Robert Day and Mrs. W. W. Nolin along with Miss Maude Jackson will represent the Iowa Town and Country YWCA at the National YWCA Conference Central Region in Chicago from May 3 to 5. The event expects 1800 women and girls from 12 states, with teenage delegates and five outside speaker forums. All meetings occur at the Palmer House under regional leadership by Mrs. Earl D. Thomas.

Robert Day W. W. Nolin Ywca Council Maude Jackson Iowa Town and Country YWCA Palmer House Earl D. Thomas Kansas City

Nurses Plan Tour of County Home Then Dinner

The Washington County Registered Nurses Association will tour the County Home at 6 15 p m Tuesday May 7. They will later dine at the Captain's Table. Reservations for the dinner must be made with Mrs Ray Glover by Friday afternoon.

Washington County Registered Nurses Association Ray Glover

Two More Families Welcome to Washington City

The city hostess welcomed two newcomer families to Washington. Charles Dennis of 4215 South Second becomes a new announcer for the local radio station, previously from North Lake Illinois, and a Catholic Church member who enjoys hunting and fishing. The Brobst family Danny and Mrs. Brobst of 309 North Avenue B with seven month old Jeff moved from Clarence Iowa, attend the Lutheran Church, and he works as a millwright for Nixon Feeds while she sews and reads and he hunts and fishes.

Washington Charles Dennis Charles 4215 South Second North Lake Danny Brobst North Avenue Jeff Clarence, Ia Lutheran Church Nixon Feeds

Keota Captures Conference Track Crown In Home Meet

Keota surged to the South Iowa Cedar Conference team title with 99.12 points at home, aided by nine firsts and a near mile relay victory. English Valley trailed with 64.5, while Belle Plaine, Iowa Valley, Williamsburg, Montezuma, Sigourney, Brooklyn, and HLV also scored. Greiner set a new mile record of 4:45 and Keota’s runners dominated several events.

Keota Eagles Trier Stouter Flanders Greiner Sigourney Powell Stoutner Dunbar English Valley Belle Plaine Iowa Valley Williamsburg Montezuma Brooklyn H.L.V

Television Highlights: NBC CBS ABC and more on Holland trip

United Press International lists NBC CBS and ABC prime time lineups with interviews at the Anne Frank house in Holland. Highlights include lifelike dramedy segments and a Phyllis Diller appearance, plus coverage of potential presidential candidates on Eyewitness.

NBC Holland Beatrix Anne Frank Dickens Fenster ABC King Archibald the Alexander King John Henry Falk CBS Nelson Rockefeller William Screnton George Romney

Work Day Planned at Riverside Ball Park

A Riverside community work day at the Riverside Ball diamond is set for Sunday May 5 inviting parents of Little League and Babe Ruth players and any interested residents to bring tools and help. Arbor Day observances at Riverside school featured fifth graders John W Price and students planting a Black Hills Spruce tree with Supt Dale E Strotman assisting. The sapling about twelve inches tall is expected to reach fifty feet in height and live about sixty years.

Riverside John W. Price Dale E. Strotman Black Hills Price Faye Cress

Keota Relays Weekend Guests and Local Meetings

Keota residents attended the Drake Relays in Des Moines with several athletes entering the 8 yard relay and posting a 1 36.3 heat time. Local events included birthdays and club meetings with Past Matrons of the C ES and Chapter C M of P E O planning gatherings for May 7 at specified homes.

George Adams Des Moines Doyle Streit Carl Mayer Marlin Romoser Terry Greiner Jim Flanders Tom Stoutner Doug Powell Ronald Shafer Dennis Columbia Missouri Wilbur Shafer Isaac Sprague John Braun John

Abby Advice Columns on Infidelity, Diets, and Food Fights

Abigail Van Buren responds to readers about a nurse suspecting a hospital affair involving a married doctor, a mother with a weight‑pressed child, and a wife frustrated by a husband averse to new foods. She warns against meddling husbands, urges medical help, and suggests patience with dietary resistance.

Abby

Wayne Chamberlin in Des Moines on business visit

Wayne Chamberlin of Des Moines, formerly from Washington, visited town today on business. He is known for past work in community affairs and was seen meeting local officials during his stay.

Wayne Chamberlin Des Moines Washington

Marriage License Issued to Kempf and Donaldson

Marlin Gene Kempf and Linda Lucille Donaldson both of Iowa City were issued a marriage license in the clerk's office at the courthouse on April 30.

Marlin Gene Kempf Linda Lucille Donaldson Iowa City Court House

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