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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1966

Page

3

Pre marital conferences for couples sponsored by Washington Ministerial Association

A series of three pre marriage conferences invites young couples planning to wed this summer. Sessions run 7 p.m. each Saturday at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church lounge, May 21, 28 and June 4. Resource speakers include Dr Edward Vosika, Rev Vernon Elgin, Rev Dennis Stutrud, Russell Bannister, and Rev Simon Salter.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Washington Ministerial Association Edward J. Vosika Vernon G. Elgin Dennis A. Stutrud Christian Home Russell Bannister Washington High School Elgin and Stutrud Simon Salter Mt. Pleasant

Admitted and Dismissed Names in Local Records

Yesterday ad the record shows Ada Crossett from Washington medical Henry Wade Wellman medical Shari Ann Geil Keota medical Dismissed yesterday Joe Wenger Ainsworth Today Magda Admsing Washington Donna Eden Columbus Junction

Ada Crossett Washington Henry Wade Wellman Shari Ann Geil Keota Joe Wenger Ainsworth Magda _ Admsing Donna Eden Columbus Junction

Social calendar notices for upcoming week

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on publication day and appear three days ahead. Thursday events include PEO 8 p.m. Bethlehem Commandery 7 30 p.m. Knight Templar degree, Double Deck Club 7 30 p.m. Mrs Oral Mayo, St Anthony Circle 8 p.m. Mrs Robert Marie, FOE ladies auxiliary 8 p.m. at FOE hall, Family living 8 p.m. Mrs Gilbert Mills, and a special musical program by Mrs William Stewart and Mrs Lester Luckenbill. Friday Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p.m. IOOF Hall, Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 p.m. Masonic Temple pot luck supper. First Presbyterian UPW Circle I 9 15 a.m. Mrs Richard Carey Circle II 1 30 p.m. UP Home with Lora Darbyshire and Ella Gordon hostesses. First Christian CWF 9 30 a.m. May breakfast at church. Twilight league and men's stay 8 p.m. Country Club. Dinner reservations or cancellations by noon Thursday. Rebekah lodge 8 p.m. bring pie Kalona traveling emblem IOOF hall. WSCS 9 15 a.m. Annual May breakfast at Methodist church. Saturday Dance 9 30 p.m. Washington Country Club. Sunday Christian Church noon Congregational basket dinner and meeting at church.

Leo Stone Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Oral Mayo St. Anthony Circle Robert Marie FOE Ladies Auxiliary Foe Hall Family Living Gilbert Mills William Stewart Lester Luckenbill Rebekah Lodge 1St Presbyterian Richard Carey Lora Darbyshire Ella_Gordon Twilight League Country Club Kalona WSCS Methodist Church

Washington Jaycee-Ettes plan service projects

Seventeen members and one guest of the Washington Jaycee-Ettes met at Marleen Andersons home Tuesday evening. They voted to send gift packages to Viet Nam servicemen and to buy books for Prairie Flower school library. A campership for YWCA camp and a bake sale on June 4 were also approved.

Washington. Jaycee-Ettes Marleen Anderson Viet Nam Prairie Flower School YWCA

Bridal Shower for Ellen Bruty Attended by 30 at Home

Ellen Bruty was guest of honor at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Alex Gevock. About 30 attended. pink and white decor featured on the gift table. Sisters Betts Cherry Holmes and Rita Bruty helped the bride open gifts as Cathy Hackett supervised games. Mrs. Walter Bruty and grandmother Mrs. Orin Wallace poured refreshments. Ellen will wed Ernest Osborne of Davenport May 28 at St James Catholic Church. guests came from Cedar Rapids Burlington and Marion.

Ellen Bruty Alex Gevock Cathy Hackett Betts Cherryholmes Rita Bruty Walter Bruty Orin Wallace Cathy Barb West Cedar Rapids Burlington Marion Ellen Ernest Osborne Davenport St. James Catholic Church

Fathers and sons plan Indian Guide picnic

Fathers and sons of the Washington area are invited to attend a YMCA sponsored Indian Guide picnic in Sunset Park at 6 15 p m this evening for kindergarten and first grade boys. Each father and son should bring their own picnic food. Games will be played in the park with dismissal at 8 p m.

Fathers and Sons Washington Area Sunset Park

Richland couple honored at dinner

Richland Mr. and Mrs. James Harter celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home May 15 with a dinner planned and served by their three children Charles Jimmy and Better. Guests from West Chester Fort Madison Winfield Washington Fairfield attended and gifts were opened after ice cream and cake.

Richland James Harter Charles Jimmy Better Ernest Johnson John Johnson Ralph Johnson West Chester Robert Reed Fort Madison Dirk Weerman Winfield Wilbur Harter Washington Walter Hill Fairfield Mrs. Weerman

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Holds Meeting At Knupp Home

The Cedar Clippers 4-H club met at Jackie and Marsha Knupp’s home with ten members and two guests. Ruth Knerr and Barb Knerr joined as new members. A supper was planned for the next meeting, and Julie Johnson spoke on nutritious snack ideas while Abbie Timmins demonstrated healthy fruit and vegetable snacks. Susan Kapp discussed selecting table appointments and centerpieces with some girls bringing table settings.

Cedar Clippers Jackie Marsha Knupp Ruth Barb Knerr Julie Johnson Abbie Timmins

Snowball Social Club Holds Annual May Co f Fee Meeting

All but one member attended at the home of Mrs. Richard Knupp for the annual May coffee. Guests included Mrs. Robert Knerr and Mrs. Eugene Knerr. eleven children were present. Mrs. Robert Knerr joined as a new member. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs. Robert Fickel president, Mrs. Wayne Knupp vice president, and Mrs. Larry Griggs secretary treasurer with Mrs. Neal Hall as assistant. Dues paid and roll call shared grandmother’s kitchen items. Next year’s program planned, with the annual ice cream supper set for June 14. Seven Sip and Sew Club members met with Mrs. John Gamon, roll call with new recipes. Mrs. Gamon presided. Mrs. Howard Caldwell discussed a trip to Louisiana, Georgia and Florida, with photos and souvenirs. Next meeting to be with Mrs. Gary Crossett.

Richard Knupp Robert Knerr Eugene Knerr Robert Fickel Wayne Knupp Larry Griggs Neal Hall Gamon Howard Caldwell Louisiana Georgia Florida Gary Crossett

Engineer group plans reunion for 109th Battalion in Rapid City

Rapid City hosts the first reunion of the 109th Engineer Battalion since World War I on July 2 3 and 4, 1966. The unit, part of the 34th Infantry Division, drew members from South Dakota Minnesota and Iowa. Attendees will gather at the Armed Forces Reserve Center with letters from known addresses indicating interest and attendance.

Rapid City 109Th Engineer 34Th Infantry Division South Dakota H&h Co Madison Brookings Huron Hot Springs Sturgis Minnesota Iowa Camp Claiborne Louisiana Fort Dix New Jersey Ireland England North Africa Italy Armed Forces Reserve Center Carl D. Jansen Kansas _ City St

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