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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1966

Page

3

Fortnightly Club May breakfast installs officers

About 140 members attended the Fortnightly Club May breakfast at the Captain's Table. Mrs. Harry Ramseyer led the meeting with readings and songs themed May Time. Officers installed included Mrs. William Helscher as vice president and Mrs. Roy Hodges as recording secretary, with Ramseyer and Hensel installing. A memorial service honored several former members and committee posts were announced for the coming year. A board meeting is set for Saturday at 1:15 with dessert at the Captain's Table.

Harry Ramseyer Ira Morrison Claire Keating John Phleger Herb Osincup Keating William Stewart Harold Ganon William Helscher Roy Hodges Gilbert Mills Don Batteson Ramseyer Clint Hensel Hensel Applied Arts Creative Living

Friendly Circle Club meets with fashion note and speaker

The Friendly Circle Club gathered at Mrs. Wilford Greiner’s home for an afternoon of entertainment led by Greiner who introduced Mrs. Robert Day to discuss the Washington Community Action program. New president Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein chaired the business meeting and roll call noted spring fashion trends. Ten members and two guests attended along with several children.

Friendly Circle Club Wilford Greiner Robert Day Washington Harold Klopfenstein Robert Ritz Don Shelangoski

Halcyon Notes from Halcyon House Visitors and Recitals

Halcyon House activities include visits from Mrs Bessie Tucker Mrs Helen Watkins Mrs H F Perry and Helen Breese to Mrs J K Latta Also calls on Helen Tener by Mrs George Havel from Ainsworth Mrs Ernest Salladay and Mrs Leo Sueppel Rev George F Dimmitt of Wesley Acres Des Moines attended a supper Guests Hubert Essley of Providence Ward Essley and Mrs Hazel Harding visited Mrs Roy Stewart Others visited Mrs Murray Smiley and Home Thursday callers include Mrs L M Eicher and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn A piano recital by pupils of Mrs Richard A Paul in the lounge drew many parents and friends Flo Sorstedt of Long Beach Calif visiting Carrie Davis

George Havel Ainsworth Ernest Salladay Leo Sueppel Helen Tener Hubert Essley Providence, R.I Ward Essley Hazel Harding Roy Stewart Vicky Bauer Christian Duvall Amy McCall Nancy Rae Kathy Engle Carol Conklin Marsha Kron Linda Witthoft Richard A. Paul

Iowa Town Jewelry Parlor and a Recipe Book Tale

A kitchen window scene and old favorite recipes spark a long tale about a gypsy jewelry store ploy in an Iowa town, a Florida mail request, and a cook book from Americas Favorite Recipes. The writeup previews odd cookie and cake names, Bible and Scripture cakes, and a wartime How About a War Cake.

Iowa Florida Washington High School Y’s Men American Legion Auxiliary Farmer's Gems Pride of Puddin

Washington social calendar highlights a busy Mothers Day weekend

Sunday features a 12:30 p.m. Mothers Day Buffet at the Country Club with reservations by Saturday noon and Rainbow Girls practice for installation at Temple. Monday lists multiple gatherings including a potluck at VW rooms and various club meetings such as Golden Age Club and TTT chapters. Tuesday through Wednesday cover American Home groups, YWCA mixers, Catholic Daughters, and social luncheons, with note of date changes and reservations. Community events run across churches, temples, and town halls, inviting public participation and potlucks, desserts, and luncheons.

Country Club Rainbow Girls Temple VW Rooms Golden Age Club William Matson Robert Hammer Bible I Carl Jarrard Richard MecCleery Masonic Temple American Home I L. F. Harding E.E. Stutsman A. K. Stoutner Prairie Flowe Legion Auxiliary Legion St. James Home Noble Grand Circle Ralph Zeck YWCA Mary Crandall North Marion Methodist WSCS Church Good Will Club Iva Simpson Just Us Club Murray Smylie Halcyon House West Chester

Mother-Daughter Salad Supper at Marion Ave UPW

A large number of mothers and daughters from Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church attended a salad supper and program Friday evening. Mrs. Charles Hotle presided. two children’s choirs sang. Vera Buchanan spoke on mother-daughter ties in India with Miss Francis Patton assisting. Mrs. Hugh Milne spoke on the prayer calendar. Mary of Bethany was portrayed by Mrs. Richard McCall. UPW president Mrs. Richard McCleery led a brief business meeting as Circle V organized table settings with spring bouquets and pink milk glass candles.

Marion Avenue Richard McCleery UPW Circle V

Moothart Death Survivor Update Clarified

Mrs Minnie Bussert of Phoenix Arizona should be listed among the survivors of Lloyd F Moothart who died here recently. She is a foster sister of the late Mr Moothart.

Engagement announced for Janine Grant and Francis Libe Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Foster L. Grant of Bloomfield announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Janine Ann to Francis Maurice Libe Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Libe of Washington. Miss Grant graduated from Davis County Community High School and attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, now runs a beauty salon promotions service. Libe graduated from Washington High School and will receive a B.S. degree from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College May 20. the couple plans a June 12 wedding at Bloomfield Methodist Church.

Foster L. Grant Bloomfield Janine Ann Francis Maurice Libe Jr Maurice Libe Washington Grant Davis County Community High School Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Libe Washington High School Bloomfield Methodist Church

Professional Directory Listings for Livingston Area

Local professional directory lists attorneys and doctors with offices on Main Street West Washington Street and South Iowa. Notable entries include LOUIS J. KEHOE attorney at Jeffry building, MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD at 211 W Washington St, JOHN C OWEN at 119 1/2 West Washington, STEWART AND SHEARER at 225 West Main, and Dr M L Tweeton at 108 No Marion plus Dr P L Etter with rectal disease focus. Also includes JOHN W LEMMON O D at 527 South Iowa with eye services. Phone numbers provided for each listing.

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Herb Campbell Merle Turnipseed Marietta Workman Floyd Murdock Anna Dawson A. W. Hinderman Roy Schiebel Howard McCleery Charles Willming Ganon Leonard Llewellyn Robert Dimit Wally Horn Don Batterson Clinton Hensel William Sitler Richard Colby Leon Hillman Clarence Deline T. W. Harwood Robert Poorman Alan Bergstrom Carol Forgey Alfred Baldrige R. J. Dawson John Elliott Floyd Blankenhorn Percy Holder Foster Bagge Lloyd Neiswanger Ira Miksch Walter Smith Louis Larsen W. W. Nolin C. Phil Weldin Lester Luckenbill LeNora Taylor Jackson Jackson Township Farm Bureau George Hora Marvin Crile Robert Friese Hubert Beranke Supreme Court Ray Sojka Keith Horn Halcyon Notes Bessie Tucker Helen Watkins H. F. Perry Helen Breese J. K. Latta George Zeck Joe Wolfe George F. Dimmitt Wesley Acres Des Moines Lewis Goodlander Murray Smiley L. M. Eicher Walter A. Smith R.B. DeLa Nate Young Teresa Hunzinger Gladice Cook Mary Booth Flo Sorstedt Long Beach Calif Carrie Davis Clarence Brown S. Walton Blondie Chic Young Nancy Freddie Freddie Floogle Wen Bushaille Burlington Jean Miller Linda Greiner Drey Nash Washington Business and Professional Womens Group Journal Tom Kuncl BY Marge Luckey BY Ernie Bushmiller Floogles Sport Shop Marion Ave Janine Grant Professional Directory Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston Day & Bates Robert Bates West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton Marion P. L. Etter Osteopathic Physician Journal Optometrists John W. Lemmon O. D South Christian Tabernacle L. B. Eicher New Penney
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