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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1962

Page

2

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women meet for Romans study

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women gathered in groups I through V for Romans Bible study and worship led by various members. Reports from the recent Presbyterial meeting in Davenport were shared and a Mother Daughter salad supper was announced for Friday May 11 at the church.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women Davenport Marion George John Owen Clarence Logan Maude MccCreedy S. C. Picken Helen Lackey

Professional Directory Attorneys List Includes Local Firms

Directory item lists attorneys Louis J. Kehoe at Jeffry Building with OL 3-3991, Morrison & Morrison with Edmund P Morrison Jr James FE Lloyd associate, and Sam Washington, providing contact numbers for the local legal firms.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Morrison & Morrison Edmund PD. Morrison Jr James FE. Lloyd Sam Washington

PEO Hostesses At Thursday Meeting

Cohostesses for the PEO meeting at Mrs. J. M. Lloyd home Thursday evening were Mrs Harold Johnson Mrs ML Me Creedy and Mrs Dora Masson The Rev Walter Smith presented a violin making program Mrs Wallace Kessel presided at the business meeting.

PEO J. M Lloyd Harold Johnson ML. Me. Creedy Dora Masson Walter Smith Wallace Kessel

Social Security adviser to visit Washington post office

A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 8 to 10 am on Wednesday, May 9. Shirley Bush of Wellman, a freshman at State University of Iowa, was named student senate representative from Beth Wellman House in Burge Hall.

Social Security Burlington Plymouth

Social Calendar Across Congregations And Clubs

A list of meetings and social events for Monday to Wednesday at churches temples lodges and clubs. Highlights include dessert and cards at White Shrine at 1 30 p m and Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m, plus luncheons and mixed activities at Captain's Table and YWCA venues with reservations urged.

White Shrine Bridge Temple Frank Crone Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA Farm Bureau

Five Tables Play At OES Pinochle Party

Five tables of pinochle were in play at the OES party held Thursday at the Masonic Temple. Hostesses were Mrs. Harry Drake and Mrs. Charles Kennedy. High score went to Mrs. G. W. Manussier with second to Mrs. Stella Thomas after a 1:30 dessert.

OES Masonic Temple Harry Drake Charles Kennedy G. W. Manussier Stella Thomas

Halcyon Notes Activities at Halcyon House

Halcyon notes describe residents and visitors at Halcyon House through the week. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Keith and Myra Sabelstrom from Iowa City plus several other local figures visiting and attending events and birthdays and a May Day basket distribution by the Methodist Church.

First Presbyterian UPW Breakfast Friday Program

Mrs Calvin Wolf presented the program with a film titled Operation Abolition at the First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women meeting. A 9 30 breakfast was served. Mrs M R Flickinger led devotions and Year Book of Prayer. Reports from the Davenport Presbyterial meeting were given.

Calvin Wolf First Presbyterian United Presbyterian M. R. Flickinger Glenn Coward Davenport Dave Elder Earl Steele Hazel Eawer Charles Bartholow

Nuptial Vows Tie Virginia Bontrager and Roger Reighard

Virginia Marlene Bontrager and Roger Faye Reighard united in a Kalona Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Roy Wingate. The couple, both Kalona area residents, now reside in Coralville after a short wedding trip.

Virginia Bontrager Roger Reighard Kalona Kalona Methodist Church Virginia Marlene Bontrager Roger Faye Reighard Roy Wingate First English Lutheran Church Iowa City Moses S. Bontrager Clarence Reighard Keota Nancy Clodfelter Chicago Illinois Ellen Spenner Riverside Linda Sue Glick Mike Reighard Washington Mr. Reighard Richard Bontrager Jim Waterhouse Richard Mangold Richard Burkett Coralville Harley Glick Norman Bontrager Kalona High School The University Hospital Burkett - Rhinehart Company 5Th St

Saddle Club Meets At Franklin Center

The Washington Saddle Club met at the Franklin Center with hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese and Mr and Mrs Chuck Hotle. Howard Marquis led the business meeting and a local trailride was announced for Sunday May 6 from the Washington County Fair grounds with committee including Mr and Mrs Dude Lowe and Mr and Mrs Allen Johnson.

Washington Saddle Club Franklin Center Frank Kleese Chuck Hotle Howard Marquis Washington County Fair Grounds Dude Lowe Allen Johnson Washington Club Southeast Iowa Trailriders Association C. A. Thompson Charles D. Thompson Junior Knottnerus

Lindenmeyer Hosts COC Class in Westchester Gathering

Mrs. Ida Lindenmeyer entertained 10 members of the COC Class with co hostesses Mrs. Lottie Plecker and Mrs. Eva Coffey assisting. Mrs. Mabel Griffith led the meeting with devotions by Mrs. Clarence Neiffenegger and a memorial service for charter member Mrs. Gert rude Stewart.

Westchester Ida Lindenmeyer COC Lottie Plecker Eva Coffey Mabel Griffith Clarence Neiffenegger Hope Luers

Bridal Shower Honors Barbara Shannon Before Her June Wedding

Miss Barbara Shannon received many bridal gifts at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Morris Mrs. Billie Young and Mrs. James Lloyd at the Morris home. She opened gifts with help from Mary Young and Mrs. Lloyd. She will marry Larry Shalla in early June.

Barbara Shannon Charles Morris Billie Young James Lloyd Morris Elect Mary Young Mrs. Lloyd Miss Shannon Larry Shalla

St Paul Women Meet Thursday at Guild Session

The St Paul Women's Guild met Thursday afternoon with devotions on Christian action in Latin American countries led by chairwoman Mrs. Merritt Canady. Announcements included May 11 Mother Daughter program, May 12 dinner for the Synod Christian Education Association, May 13 Family night, May 15 Bible Study, and May 17 Afternoon Circle at Mrs. Guy Stuckman's home. The group planned altar supplies purchase and a $25 contribution to the scholarship fund, noted a $46.33 silent auction, and collected favorite recipes for a recipe book.

Christian Action St. Paul Women’s Guild Merritt Canady Ed Miller Guy Stuckman Arthur Mayer Penney World Service Vernon Feuerhelm George Miller Jr Marion Miller

4-H Bee Liners Club showcases grooming winners

Mrs Harold Gamon judged the Better Grooming Contest for the Bee Liners 4 H Club at Dale Lances home. Senior winner Marcia Hedberg with alternate Diane Miller. Intermediate Connie Lance with Cathy Freel alternate. Junior winner Roberta Miller. May 6 workshop planned in high school home economics room. Pam Robertson demonstrated Hip Alteration followed by recreation.

Harold Gamon Bee Liners Dale Lance Marcia Hedberg Diane Miller Connie Lance Cathy Freel Roberta Miller Pam Robertson

Mrs Marek Hosts Jackson Township Farm Bureau Women

Mrs Marek chaired the May Farm Bureau Women meeting in Jackson Township with Mrs Henry Soucek presiding. Mrs Marilyn Thatcher spoke on Good Grooming and Miss Ruth Gideon on Doing Business with Ourselves. Mrs Truman Tuttle spoke on Insecticides. Virginia Marek helped serve, and the craft of the evening was basket making.

Lloyd Marek Jackson Township Farm Bureau Henry Soucek Marilyn Thatcher Ruth Gideon Truman Tuttle Virginia’ Marek

Merry Mixers Club Holds May Meeting

The Merry Mixer Club held its May meeting with president Patricia Dusenbery presiding. Ten members two children and guests Mrs Leonard Brinning Novella Hess Ruth Carr attended as Ferner and Bernice Carr hosted with seasonal refreshments. The bake sale at the April meeting netted about $8 and roll call sparked garden plans.

Merry Mixer Club Ferner Bernice Carr Leonard Brinning Novella Hess Ruth Carr Patricia Dusenbery Ted Kiesey Callie Thrapp

Mrs Clifford Snyder Hospitalized in Washington County

Mrs Clifford Snyder was admitted to Washington County Hospital on Wednesday and is listed in room 202.

Clifford Snyder Washington County Hospital

Hospital Dismissals Include Vanderlin Brenneman and Others

On The Record notes several discharge cases today. Mrs. Robert Vanderlin and daughter of Washington. Mrs. Lynn Brenneman and daughter of Wellman. Mrs. David Roland of Riverside. Mrs. John Kurtz and Mrs. Edwin Hill, both of Washington.

Robert Vanderlinden Washington Lynn Brenneman Wellman David Roland Riverside John Kurtz Edwin Hill

Local social notes from Davenport and nearby communities

Marycrest College sophomores Sue Bruty Rita Mikrut and Dottie Westfall visit the Bruty home. Dr Wayne Barnes and family from Sioux City expected for several days. Howard Hays discharged after surgery and recovering at home. Tom Cannon travels to Greeley Neb for mother’s death. Beauchamp home hosts birthday gatherings with Kelloggs and McCalls. multiple family celebrations noted through May 15.

Sue Bruty Marycrest College Davenport William Bruty Sue Rita Mikrut Posen, Ill Dottie Westfall Iowa City Marycrest Wayne Barnes Mark Melinda Michael Sioux City Joe Barnes Barnes Des Moines Earl Murphy Ken Courey Bobby

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