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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

2

Monday and Wednesday Night Leagues Banquets At Country Club

The Melody Strikers led a Monday banquet with new officers elected for the league including President Mrs Charles Crull and Vice President Mrs Carl Dallmeyer. Tweeten's Real Estate led as first half champions as Dillon's Rockettes won the second half and the roll off. The Lane Leaders League held a banquet with 39 members. new president Mrs Merritt Canady and officers were announced. Roe's Heating Company was named season winners amid decorative minature paper bowling pins.

Melody Strikers George Birney Charles Crull Carl Dallmeyer Frank Burlingame Ivan Greene Tweeten VFW Tweetens Dillon Rockettes Lane Leaders League Merritt Canady Lou Clarahan Howard Curl G.F. Moothart Myron Burroughs Don Mitchell Duncans Ted Ain

Church Circle Activities And Club Meetings Noted

Mrs. Jack Nelson hosted Circle X of the Methodist Church with nine members and special guest Mrs. Lloyd Latta. The Past Noble Grand Circle met at Mrs. Ellis Bash's home with 14 members. Bunco high score went to Elwyn Gardner and door prize to Mrs. Reinert. St. Rita's Circle coffee discussed church plate sales and wedding gift plates. Just Us Club hosted by Mrs. L L Loveless with 15 members and two guests. bingo and clever clipping roll call noted. next meeting in June with Mrs. George Jarrard.

Jack Nelson Circle X The Methodist Church Lloyd Latta Keith Birdson Max Smith George Peisen Ed Jarrard Noble Grand Circle Ellis Bash Gus Reinert Nellie Bishop Myrtle Morgan Elwyn Gardner Reinert Richard Ross St. Rita’s Circle Don Libe Robert Scranton Loren Moore Edwin Lukavsky James Altenhofen

Mother's Day Gatherings Highlight Wayland Area

Families of Mrs. Jennie Lauderman and Mrs. Fred Spangler shared Mother's Day at the Wayland Cafe and visited the Leslie Been blossom home. Attendees included the Lauderman and Beenblossom families, the Spangler and Coffin households, and others. Dr. Vernon Elgin has been in Des Moines since Tuesday for General Assembly sessions.

Jennie Lauderman Fred Spangler Wayland Cafe Leslie Beenblossom Wilmer Lauderman William Beenblossom Wilma Jean Chester Spangler Ronnie Hervey Coffin Lauderman Spangler Marion Avenue United

History of Alma Hearne Holland Mission Group Meeting

The Alma Hearne Holland Mission Group met at the Methodist Church for a cooperative supper. Fifteen members and four guests attended as the group disbanded after tonight’s final meeting.

Methodist Alma Hearne Holland Methodist Church Edna Smith Ruth Gray Edna Mercer Opal Dutro May Jones Rhea Hoover Rayfeldt Dutro Miss Jones Mrs. Hoover Marguurite Hering Ruth Bell Jessie Klein Rhua Henrick

Social Calendar for OFS Tri Chapter Meeting Series

A sequence of club and circle events around Brighton and Richland with potlucks and meetings at the Masonic Temple St James Circle and other venues. Includes St Joseph Circle St Anthony's Circle PEO Bethlehem Commandery Rebekah Lodge Rainbow Girls and local church groups with times from 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm and notes on dish to pass.

OFS Brighton and Richland Masonic Temple C.G. Picken St. Anthony's Circle Robert Marie Norma Whitham St. James Circle Phil Leyden St. Joseph's Circle George Fora First Presbyterian Harry Turner Jethlehem Commandery Rebekah Lodge Garden I Don Applegate Rainbow Girls

Paul Stinger Speaks on Beer Moderation at Kiwanis

Paul Stinger of Des Moines spoke to the Kiwanis Club during their lunch meeting. As a representative of the United States Brewers Association he outlined the association objectives and defended beer and ale as drinks of moderation with a historic role in American life. He referenced mild fatigue relief and fellowship and presented a film on modern brewing methods. Guests included Darryl Helkhart of Mt. Pleasant and Leo Hoover from Marengo.

Paul Stinger Des Moines United States Brewers Association Kiwanis Club Stinger

Iowa House Reconsiders 3 Percent Flat Tax Plan

The Iowa House, in an abbreviated session, voted 73 to 24 to reconsider its adoption of a 3 percent flat income tax with a withholding system favored by Gov. Harold Hughes. GOP leaders said they would press ahead at a lengthy caucus to strategize against the Senate tax-appropriations bill amid a day of parliamentary confusion.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Harold E. Hughes House GOP John Mowry Marshalltown Senate Hughes Leroy Petersen Ways and Means Elmer Vermeer R-Pella Petersen

Dighton Pythian Sisters Host Annual Mothers Day Tea

Brighton May 13 the Pythian Sisters held their annual Mothers Day tea at the K P Hall with a large turnout. The program featured welcomes readings songs skits and prize awards for honored mothers followed by tea and social hour. A second Willing Workers Club tea at the K P Hall also drew a good crowd with a similar program and tea service.

Dighton Pythian Sisters Brighton Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Laton Schooley Nellie Hagans Nellie Kyle Howard Shaffer Anneta Reighard Hazel Wikoff Allen Lauderdale Kas Custer Doyle Paul Hazel Wikoffs

Warns Presbyterians Of Discrimination

Des Moines UPI reports Dr. Marshal L. Scott, retiring moderator of the United Presbyterian General Assembly, argues racial bias is strongest in all white suburban communities around cities rather than the South or inner cities. He warns continued segregation will worsen national tensions and threaten constitutional and religious foundations.

Des Moines UPI Alabama United Presbyterian General Assembly Marshal L. Scott Chicago America South Scott 175Th United Presbyterian General Assembly

Funeral rites for Mrs Verone Linnenkamp held at St James

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 9 39 a m in St James Cenolie Church with Rev James E Grubb presiding. The deace was buried in St Elizabeth's Cemetery at Harper with Leander Berg Wilfrid Wittetoe Ray Schmid Ralph Peiffer Clem Adams and Alphonse Peiffer present.

State audit checks Washington County Welfare finances

State representative F. E. Quinn completed an examination of Washington County Department of Social Welfare from June 3, 1958, to November 7, 1962. Total benefits paid 1 318 743.38 with 73 503.22 county share. reimbursements 52 473.00. Funds disposition deemed correct.

F.E. Quinn State Department of Social Welfare Washington County Department of Social Welfare Federal Security Administration Washington County Department of Social Welfare Washington County Department

Medical and birth notices from Washington area

On The Record Admitted Yesterday: Thomas Berdo Washington medical Mrs. James Blodgett Morning Sun surgical Alicia May Columbus Junction surgical. Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs James Coon Columbus Junction a son. Dismissed Today Laurence Kafka Ainsworth Daryl Owens Columbus Junction.

Thomas Berdo Washington James Blodgett Morning Sun Surgical Alicia May Columbus Junction James Coon Laurence Kafka Ainsworth Daryl Owens

Abby column snippets and a Cedar Falls student notice

Dear Abby columns cover marriage, diabetes risk, dinner misunderstandings, and personal advice. A Cedar Falls student, Merwin Swanson, is named Lead resident at Hemstead House, excels in honors, and plans to teach history after graduation.

Abby Merwin Swanson Marion Swanson Washington Hemstead House State College of Town Cedar Falls

Watch T-4-L Deliver Quick Skin Relief

If not pleased with strong instant drying T-4-L your 48¢ back at any drug store. Watch infected skin slough off and healthy skin replace it. Itch and burning are gone. TODAY at all drug stores.

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