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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1965

Page

5

Mennonite youth enjoy progressive supper in Sugar Creek area

May 3 report notes M Y F members riding by bicycle to four hosts for a four course progressive supper. Sponsors Mr and Mrs Dean Meyer Mr and Mrs Dwight Graber facilitated the tour ending back at Sugar Creek Hall. Other local gatherings include visits and dinners among area families with multiple travels between Wellman Burlington Eldora and Mt Pleasant.

Ezra Wirtmen Wayland M.Y.F Jebuzite Sugar Creek Hall Dean Meyer Dwight Graber John Swartzendruber Edwin Roth Don Boshart Einer Stolzus Noble County Line Road Frank Allred Jeff Gerald Sammons Don Riley Pleasant Edwin Stauffer Kenneth Davison Lee Christner Mike Leyden Mike Washington Dale Davis Crawfordsville Arthur Davison WL. McMickle Burlington Official Associations Lawrence Cornie Arthur Wyse Estella Thurman Howard Hauser Whitten Iowa Max Kauffman Robert Kauffman Winifred Putman Eldora Elmer Roth Janice Ed Wenger Royge Roth Glen Richard Mt. Pleasant Roger Wyse Wellman Daytonville Billy Johnson Cleveland Ohio Dorothy Ensfield Town — City P. F. Wenger Gerald Nebel Crusaders S. S Mennonite Disaster Service Indiana Jake R. Roth Roth Max Roth Cal Eicheberger Joe Freyenberger Harold Miller Eldon Wyse Orlin Eigsti Glen Dean Conrad Mr. Conrad

Stauffer relatives host social and wedding visit in West Liberty

Neighborhood gathering at Nellie Hyde home included many Stauffer and related families. Guests from Albany Oregon attended King Roth wedding. Mennonite Disaster Service members showed tornado cleanup photos from Indiana. Comforter knotting, refreshments, and class updates followed.

Allen Staurfer Joe Gowey and Jim McCrabb West Liberty Lavina Meyer Fairield Miriam Don Kauffmans Fairfield Nellie Hyde Milton M. Miller Donald Rich Joe Unternahrer Allen Clark Noah Unternahrer Dale Clark Kevin Willis Graber Joe Graber Edwin Stauffer JoAnn Stauffer Albany Oregon King Roth Stauffer Ward Stauffer John Stauffer

The Masters' Individual Challenge in Contract Bridge

In the May 8 1985 issue a detailed bridge hand is analyzed where South, facing South West North East bidding, finds a path to six hearts by ruffing clubs and timed heart plays. West's probable ace of diamonds is inferred from club ten lead, guiding declarer to a successful slam despite potential defensive ruffs.

South West North South Hearts King West East Kos South Declarer Ee Bakaicate, Inc

Wayland Marathon Winners and Community Notes

Fifteen couples competed in a winter Bridge Marathon at Legion Hall with prizes for the top four pairs. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bean led with 1 530 points followed by Roy Boshart, Laverne Farmer, and Edwin Wagler. Proceeds supported the Boy Scouts. Several social visits and hospital admissions are noted, including Ellis Kondora and Ruth Cowles visiting, and Rev J J Pritchard entering Henry County Hospital.

Wayland Legion Hall Wm. Bean Roy Boshart Laverne Farmer Edwin Wagler Darlene McCoy Ed Wagler E. R. Meyer Tonni Andrea Kondora Iowa City LJ Zehr Ellis Kondora Zehr Eda Boshart Ruth E Cowles Ames Mae Jones Mary Allen W. C. Boshart Washington Max Kauffman Mt. Pleasant Ivan Wyse Mel Haberman Clair Boshart Harold Kauf Parkview Henry County Hospital Katie Roth Mercy Hospital Burlington W. J. Eicher

Mission Groups Meet at Chester in West Chester

The Mission Study Group of the Methodist Church met Friday afternoon with ten members present. Mrs. Clark Bauer led devotions, discussed the new Study Book, and the group voted $5 to World Service. The session included a quiz, Genesis lessons, refreshments, and planned future meetings. A separate note covers a Neiswanger Cafe gathering by twelve Friendship Class members and local family birthday celebrations for Mr. J. Votruba’s 80th.

West Chester Methodist Church Robert Stephens Clark Bower World Service Wayne Norman Methodist Clark Bauer Wallace Kinzler Keith Stewart Joe Bauer Neiswanger Oskaloosa Smorgasbord Federated Church Charles Votruba William Dor‘ance Keota J. Votruba David Vinton Kalona Marvin Martin, Douglas and Lanette Christine Carl Barr

Scenes From a Kitchen Window and Yesteryear

Reflections on a rainy period with failed spring tulips and fading bulbs. A wren sparrow feud in a red house with a green roof, a child drying Grandma's Kleenex, and rhubarb tart tips highlight memory of hard prices and simple goods from a bygone era.

Professional Directory Firms and Practitioners Listed

A historical professional directory entry lists attorneys including Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Kidg Livingston Day Bates Morrison Morrison and Lloyd John C Owen Stewart and Shearer and M L Tweeton. Medical entries include Dr P L Etter an osteopathic physician and John W Lemmon D D an eye care professional.

Bank Statement Summary From Old Ledger

Jesse Pearson and Cleo C Orris attest to the accuracy of a bank condition report showing total deposits of 1 913 700 64 in demand and 816 510 61 time deposits plus 1 097 190 08 government and other deposits. Capital accounts list 60 000 00 common stock and 83 213 27 surplus with profits. Assets pledged amount to 25 000 00 with other liabilities, noting names of officers endorsing the document.

United States Jesse Pearson Cleo C. Orris Exec. V. P

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