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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1965
Page
2
Cub Scout Pack 243 met at the fairgrounds for a family picnic where wolf and bear badges and lion badges were awarded to named scouts. Den mothers and leaders were honored with floating rosebuds, and plans for summer activities including a Father Son campout and Memorial Day parade were announced.
Three circles of the First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women met Friday. Circle 1 Mrs Thomas Gerdes entertained UPW Circle 1 assisted by Mrs Henry Lanning. They served dessert before the meeting. Twelve members attended the meeting opened by Mrs Archie Kauffman who read the poem Finest Things. For devotions Mrs Lanning read the hymn O Master Let Me Walk with Thee and Psalm 100. She closed by leading in The Lord's Prayer. Mrs Kauffman told of her recent mission trip to Chicago and closed with the prayer calendar. It was announced members bring articles for Christmas boxes to the June meeting. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. Circle Fourteen members of Circle II met for morning coffee with Mrs Harry Ramsey or Mrs Charles Wiley assisted with serving and Mrs Clarence Dehne was a guest. Mrs Dean Cox led the lesson and devotions were given by Mrs B C Briley. Circle III Thirteen members of Circle III met at the home of Mrs Harry Turner Friday afternoon. Guests were Mrs John Sands, Misses Ethel and Vivian Booth and Mrs Cora White. A dessert luncheon preceded the meeting served by the hostess and cohostess Mrs Bessie Wead. Mrs Fred Moore led the study from Galatians on the study The Freedom of Sonship. A discussion followed. Mrs J E Letts conducted a devotional period and the prayer calendar. Mrs Elsie Conard, leader presiding at a business meeting.
Local notes report visits among families in Washington and nearby towns. Clayton Clapper and E E Shenefelt families visited relatives in Iowa, Minnesota, and Cedar Rapids. James R Boyd recently discharged after major surgery in Iowa City and is at home recovering. Harry Drake stays at Mercy Hospital in Town City. Martha Nicola hosted guests from Sioux City and California. Lane W Jarvis attends Pershing Missile School at Ft Sill. Don Anderson and family from Sioux Falls spent time with Madelon Anderson and relatives in several local towns.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its annual pledge service breakfast in Fellowship Hall at the Methodist Church. About 130 members and guests attended, with past presidents honored and corsages given. Circle leaders for the coming year were announced and a memorial service for deceased members was conducted. Special membership pins were awarded to four women, with $25 sent to missions in their honor.
Mrs Elizabeth McClung testified before the Woman s Christian Temperance Union at the United Presbyterian Home. White Ribbon service tied with vows of abstinence for Peterson and Blair children. Carol McMillan Eddie West read poems Minetta Wilson sang. Ed die, Mrs Richard Colby and others attended. The group voted to loan films and flannelgraph materials to churches for vacation Bible school.
Yesterday's entries list Miss Bonnie Cassady and Mrs Burdelle Martin in Washington as medics and surgeons. Today's notices name Mrs Franklin Chme Wellman and Mrs Pearl Dwey in Washington as surgical and medical staff. Further today, Mrs Franklin Chme Jar and daughter in Washington and Mrs Doris Bittner in Brighton appear in the record.
DES MOINES UP I The Iowa House spent two hours debating a bill to revise and codify the juvenile code before adjourning for the weekend with only 67 members present. The measure, passed by the Senate 49 0, covers dependent neglected and delinquent children while amendments on public access to hearings drew objections.
Crawfordsville reports the Crooked Creek Cloverettes winning blue ribbons in the County 4 H Good Grooming Contest. Christine Lease Cheryl Hommer and Cindy Jones placed in Junior Intermediate and Senior divisions respectively. Christine was named to the honor group from the juniors.
Public notice details staff roles including editor and business manager. Mentions carrier delivery arrangement and a weekly wire service fee paid by Washington.
The Sip and Sew Club met with Mrs. Gary Crossett on Wednesday. Don Gardner, president, led the business meeting and the roll call drew a joke. The club books were prepared for the coming year and members shared a round table discussion. Hostess provided refreshments. Next meeting is a noon picnic July 21 at Sunset Park.
Heavy rains reach Nebraska and Iowa triggering flash floods in several towns. Mill Creek overflow forces families to flee near Louisville Nebraska as police close a highway to keep motorists from a flooded section. A separate storm dumps snow in other areas.
A series of auction notices lists an auction of 393 acres of farm land, farm equipment, and personal property near South English on May 24 with personal property at 11 am and real estate at 2 pm, attended by Hal L. Huber and Beatrice E. Huber. Additional sales include household goods on May 25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds with Mrs. Clyde Pratt and Mrs. Lloyd Nelswanger, and June 5 at 321 West Second Street conducted by R. B. Haight. Continuous sales are noted at Kalona and the Washae Rear Auction through late May and into June.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Judy Te Bockhorst was hosted Thursday at Mrs. Kenneth Peters home with guests including Mrs Pat Te Bockhorst and Mrs John Sieren. Mint green and white decorations featured a lace covered mint piece and dolls as gifts. The bride to be will marry Gary Sieren on June 1 in Keota with Janet Gardner of Washington among attendees.
St Anthony Circle met with Mrs Everette Tobin Thursday evening at Ainsworth. Twenty members attended the meeting through September. Mrs Edwin Wittetoe opened with prayer. Mrs Pat Tobin gave the final report and projects accomplished. Gail Walker chosen as circle leader. Two new members added Gerry Davis and Scartf. Prizes awarded in pinochle and bridge. Co hosts served refreshments.
West Chester. The third grade class of the West Chester School enjoyed a wiener roast Thursday from 4 to 6 pm hosted by Mrs. Wanda White at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jr. Custer. Assisting were Mrs. Clifford Porter and others. class members listed include Wanda Bodkins, Linda Elshore, Rachael Reschly, and Cindy Colliver among others. Johnny Hauschild was absent due to illness. Guests included Karen Fidler, former member from Iowa City, Chris Colliver, and Terry Custer.
Readers discuss overeating at civic club luncheons and dessert gatherings. A correspondent from Sicily praises concern over serving too much food and asks how guests can avoid overeating without offending the hostess. The piece explores guest versus hostess viewpoints on portion size and social etiquette.
A long list of visits and social calls from Clinton Wisconsin to Muscatine and Nevada include Mrs. Merrill Paynter, Mrs. Ruth Long, Mrs. Janet Brinkman, and others visiting Anna Dawson, Mrs. B. S. Goodenow, and Mrs. Mildred Brinkman. Family dinners feature Ann and Bill Tener and Kay Tener. Also noted are guests at Veda Latta and an Iowa City First Story League gathering. The piece blends social update with a 1960s hostesses’ view on serving portions and guest considerations during gatherings.
The Joyful Blue Birds closed their year with a wiener roast at Sunset Park hosted by leaders Mrs. Verne Knecht and Mrs. Don Wells. They toured a library art show, visited Wolf's Greenhouse, and hosted a Mother Tea on May 13. A Camp Fire talk by Mrs. Wallace Kessell inspired future summer activities and honor beads. The group also took part in the Fly-up ceremony on May 10.
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