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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

2

First Presbyterian Women Association Meets at Church

The United Presbyterian Women Association gathered at First Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Russell Bannister introduced the program on The Church Ecumenical Its Oneness Its Mission and Its Ministries. Mrs. John Lemmon spoke on Oneness and unity among churches emphasizing the inclusive concept and essential oneness with God. Mrs. Harold Johnson presented Mission focusing on a shrinking world and the missionary movement in transition. Vernon Witting spoke on Ministries urging steadfast commitment to Christ and ongoing church work. Mrs. William Glassburner led devotions and prayer calendar. plans for summer Bible school and sewing projects were reviewed. Mizpah benediction closed the meeting with hostesses from Circle II.

United Presbyterian Women Association First Presbyterian Church Russell Bannister John Lemmon God Harold Johnson William Glassburner Calvin Wolf

Camp Fire Girls Cookie Sale Success Reported

Camp Fire Girls posted a successful last week cookie sale. Stewart sixth grade member Nancy Bakehouse sold 100 boxes. The Wi-ka-ma Chicks and Busy Blue Birds groups organized by Mrs Paul Shearer and Mrs William Zickefoose held meetings and guided the girls in making May baskets.

Camp Fire Nancy Bakehouse Stewart Busy Blue Birds Paul Shearer Pam Nicholson Bonnie Zickefoose William Zickefoose

Cubs Earn Wolf Achievements at Den IL Meeting

Eight Cub Scouts of Den IL met after school with Mrs. Richard Higgins. Roger Miller led the pledge and Patrick Higgins conducted the Living Circle. Alan Bergstrom served treats as the boys earned Wolf achievements including stories by Steve Custer Ralph Miller Alan Bergstrom and Mike Roe. Doug Higgins presented a skit using two puppets. The Cubs practiced circus acts for the Scout exposition. Dues are due at the next meeting.

den IL Richard Higgins Roger Miller Patrick Higgins Alan Bergstrom Steve Custer Ralph Miller Mike Roe Doug Higgins Ozzie and Rick

Letter Club members dine before junior senior prom

Members of the high school Letter Club will dine at the Captain's Table this evening before attending the junior senior prom at the high school.

Plans Set for Annual Y Mother-Daughter Program

Plans are completed for the annual Mother-Daughter program at the YWCA on Friday evening May 10. Mrs. Herb Osincup says an interesting program is planned for this city event with no admission or reservations. Churches are arranging cooperative dinners before the general program which begins at 8 o'clock. Other committee members include Mrs. Claire Keating Mrs. Gifford Morrison Mrs. Robert L. Robertson Mrs. Gerald Ridley and Mrs. William Stewart.

Herb Osincup Ywca Council Claire Keating Gifford Morrison Robert L. Roberton Gerald Ridley William Stewart

Washington Social Calendar Notes And Meetings

Notices list numerous clubs and events with times and venues across Washington, including Legion Hall, Masonic Temple, Farm Bureau building, YWCA, and various church and school activities. Readers are urged to submit by 10 a.m. for the first publication, with three days advance printing.

Legion Hall Harold Kermeen

Halcyon Notes on Shoes and Sinus Care

A collage of health notes discusses ill fitting shoes and fashion driven foot problems, sinus health and sinusitis, slipped discs, and workplace health benefits. It lists names and visits, mentions Dr. and hospital topics, and records social visits and a honeymoon slide show.

May 4 marriage licenses and notices in court house

Mrs. Joe Bauer and daughters delivered May 4 baskets to Blanche Foster. Two couples and Stella Palmer received marriage licenses in the clerk’s office. Phillip K. Downs and Genevieve Cook of Wapello also issued licenses along with Merle Edward Pacha of Brighton and Mary Ann Green of Washington DeLong. Afternoon meetings include Mrs. Charles Mayer West Chester WSCS at 2 pm and West Chester Pythian hall events. Crawfordsville OES at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple. Ladies Day at 12:30 pm with golf and bridge reservations requested. Sisters 9.

Joe Bauer Vicky Judy Jane Blanche Foster Stella Palmer Rose Reid Court House Phillip K. Downs Genevieve Cook Wapello Merle Edward Pacha Brighton Mary Ann Green Washington

Local Legion Bowlers Enter State Tournament in Algona

Several local Legionaires plan to attend the State Legion Bowling Tournament at Algona this weekend with events in singles doubles and a team match Saturday afternoon. Participants include Tom Tanner Bill Patterson Harold Wolf Bob Roe Bill Steele Jack Weik Bert Powers Veryl Mitchell and M. L. Whittaker. Mrs George C Stewart arrived Friday from University Hospitals Iowa City for treatment.

Algona Tom Tanner Bill Paterson Harold Wolf Bob Roe Bill Steele Jack Weik Bert Powers Veryl Mitchell M. L. Whittaker

Past Matrons Club Dinner and Picnic Plans

Mrs. Paul Snakenberg Mrs. William Sheetz and Mrs. Merle Turnupseed hosted the Past Matrons and guests at a dinner Friday evening at the Masonic Temple. A business meeting led by Mrs. Roy Bauer arranged an upcoming picnic in the park and a brief Mothers Day program was presented.

Paul Snakenberg Wiliam Sheetz Merle Turnupseed Masonic Temple Roy Bauer

Social Roundup in Rome and Nearby Thurssday

Mrs J C Holbert toured Rome Thursday. Miss Anna Dawson and Mrs Mayme Squire called on friends Thursday. Miss Levis and Miss Mercer called Thursday on Stella Palmer. Mrs A W Hinderman took Mrs Atmore and Mrs Bailey and Mrs Dalen to the Fortnightly luncheon Thursday.

J.C. Holbert Rome Anna Dawson Mayme Squire Miss Levis Miss Mercer Stella Palmer A.W. Hinderman Atmore Bailey Mrs. Dalen

No Chinese Flag Atop Mt Everest

The American Everest expedition reported that the two climbers reaching the summit found no evidence that a Chinese team had scaled Everest before them. Red China had claimed a 1960 northern ascent with a flag and Mao bust, but no photos or credible proof appeared. The two climbers were an American and a Sherpa guide, with another team attempting the west route. The expedition also aims to conquer Lhotse and Nuptse.

Katmandu Nepal UPI Red China Mao Tse-tung Peking China Mao Everest U.S Lhotse Nuptse

Senate restores postal funds to preserve Saturday mail

Senate Appropriations Committee restored 50 million of 69.8 million requested for the Post Office for the new fiscal year. If approved, Saturday deliveries and other services may continue. House cuts prompted hiring bans through June and staff shortages threaten deliveries to new buildings until occupancy rises.

Washington UPI Senate Appropriations Committee House Post Office Congress Senate House-Senate Appropriations Committee Post Office Department Department

VEW Junior Unit Seventeen Members Meet for VFW Auxiliary

Sixteen members of the VFW Auxiliary Junior Unit met at the hall for a Friday evening business meeting. Mrs. Francis Reed led the session with parent guests present. Helen Sheetz installed officers and Cynthia Booth became a new member. The group discussed the Memorial Day parade and the upcoming Junior Unit convention in Newton in June. Refreshments were served by Anita Weeks Susan West Vicki Miles Barbara Reed assisted by Mrs. Miller.

VEW VFW Francis Reed Helen Sheetz Ollie Department Cynthia Booth Newton Anita Weeks Susan West Vicki Miles Barbara Reed Mrs. Miller

Koslov Stricken as Khrushchev Succession Uncertain

MOSCOW UPI A brain hemorrhage left Frol Kozlov partially paralyzed and likely out of the race to succeed Khrushchev as Russia’s premier. Kozlov, 51, was absent from May Day events and remains hospitalized in Moscow with a recovery potential of up to six months. Diplomatic sources say the field to succeed Khrushchev is wide open, with no clear favorite among the eight party secretaries.

Moscow UPI Frol Kozlov Russia Nikita S. Khrushchev Communist Central Committee Khrushchev Kozlov Red Square W. Averell Harriman Communist Party Soviet Union Mikhail Suslov

Mindszenty May Leave Hungary Soon

Vatican sources say Josef Cardinal Mindszenty, 71, prisoner of Freedom Square in Budapest since 1956, may depart Hungary by month’s end. He has lived in the U.S. legation behind locked doors. departure expected to be inconspicuous with a drive to Budapest to transport him out.

Vatican City UPI Hungary Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Vatican U.S Legation Budapest Cardinal Mindszenty

Hungarian Primate May Leave Hungary After Release

The Hungarian primate is expected to exit Hungary after his release, with no clear plan for church posts. Vatican sources say his successor will likely not be a cardinal. He found refuge at the legation in Freedom Square on Nov 4 1956, amid police siege, becoming a symbol to Hungarians and a diplomatic headache for the United States.

Enna Rome Hungary Vatican 12 Freedom Square United States

Plot to Kill Union Leader Shocks Minneapolis

Police hunted a buyer of an assassination kit after nine local union leaders learned of a plot to kill a union chief. Police chief E Walling disclosed the plan and a tip led to a cache of dynamite sticks and fuses intended to booby trap a union boss’s car. Union leader Antonio G Felicetta, 51, had been the target of a similar conspiracy seven years earlier.

Minneapolis UPL E. 1 Walling Elect Rical Walling Antonio G. Felicetta Teamsters Local 692

On The Record Hospital list of patients and dismissals

Yesterday in Washington William G. Thomas a medical patient Myron Surtz of Brighton a medical patient and today dismissed Mrs Jerry Smith and laughter and Mrs Clif ford Snyder both of Washington as discharged from hospital care

William G. Thomas Washington Medical Myron Surtz Brighton Jerry Smith Clifford Snyder

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