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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1963

Page

2

YWCA Whizzers Host Picnic and Style Show Recap

YWCA Whizzers met at Bob Day home for a picnic supper with guest Herman Klein Helmkamp from Germany. Josephine Janecek presided. June planning committee included Karen Seat on and Frank Smith. Other groups met for casual wear fashion shows and craft meetings with reports on plans and inspiration.

Ywca Whizzers Bob Day Herman Klein Helmkamp Germany Josephine Janecek Karen Seaton Frank Smith Family Living II Tom Duncan Don Kiesey Lillian Lewis Leonard Llewellyn Roy Hoxiges Milo Steele Jr Roy Hodges

Mid-Prairie Play The Birds and Boys Tuesday in Wellman

Mid Prairie High School presents The Birds and Boys a three act comedy Tuesday May 28 at 8 p m in the Wellman school gym. The plot follows newly weds and reform school inmates as bird watchers collide with neighbors and judges from Home and Garden magazine. Cast includes Adam Martin Sally Allen Pete Fiman and many others with Janice Bates Mike Patterson and Miriam Small among the listed performers.

Wellman Mid Prairie High School Adam Martin Home and Garden Youth Ville Cally Sally Allen Pete Fiman Glen Miller Rusty Parcell al Smith Jane House Mary Dunbar Miriam Small Janice Bates Mike Patterson June Kempf Rita Koening Donna Schlabaugh Terry Mangold Charlene Bush Virginia McDowell Diana Rief

On The Record Hospital Admits and Births Summary

Admitted yesterday Anthony Kurtz from Des Moines underwent surgical care. Mrs Elva Allbaugh of Washington admitted for medical treatment. Births yesterday include a daughter to Wilson Miller of Iowa City and a son to Clayton Widmer of Crawfordsville. Today Alva G geringich welcomed a son and Gene Williams of Ottumwa was dismissed.

Anthony Kurtz Des Moines Surgical Elva Allbaugh Washington Wilson Miller Iowa City Clayton Widmer Crawfordsville Alva Guingerich

Special Education Summer Recreation Program Announced

The Trainable Special Education School announces a Summer Recreation schedule with events from June to August. Activities include Sunset Park outings, movies at Lyte’s Grocery, and YMCA swim sessions, each day listing time and a 10 cent treat.

Sunset Park Lytie’s YMCA Lytle's

Kiwanis Families Enjoy Picnic Outing

Kiwanis members entertained their families at a Monday evening picnic at the Issak Walton League Club near Brighton. Max Owens of Captain's Table prepared a fine picnic feast as light showers fell during cleanup, but spirits remained high and everyone enjoyed the outing.

Kiwanis Issak Walton League Club Brighton Max Owens

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Meets At Jacobs Home

The Jackson Boys 4-H Club meets at the Jacobs home with eighteen members. Leaders Larry Marek Art Witthoft and Lloyd Duensing attend. Dave Birney leads Names of Tools debate. Mark Horn demonstrates Making a Weed Mount. A June trip to Moorman Feed Hill Quincy is planned. Dave Birney elected delegate to the Boys 4-H Congress.

Jackson Robert Roger Ronnie Jacobs Larry Marek Art Witthoft Lloyd Duensing Dave Birney Mark Horn Moorman Feedhll Quincy

Thoughts of Bridegroom I Do Loudly in Wedding Reflections

United Press International surveys of grooms from two to 41 years of marriage reveal varied thoughts at saying I do. Some recall happiness and nerves, others worry about pets, tickets, or the future, while one 41 year veteran recalls relief and happiness at securing what he wanted. Women’s take is humorously likened to a steel trap sound as the moment locks in.

New York UPI United Press International Yesteryear

Local News Items Highlight Community Visitors and Births

John Cherry departs for Minot AFB North Dakota after three weeks at home. Whippany Schulty and Davenport connections noted with college ties. Des Moines attendance at General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church. Jay White’s memorial visitation at Powell Funeral Home Wellman. Amrose Gilpin hosts visitors from Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Iowa. Florida and New Orleans trip ends for WH Smart. James R B Steele reports to Fort Belvoir after eight days’ home leave. College Honors Convocation at State College of Iowa features Merwin Swanson award and Pi Gamma Mu induction. Paula Joan Rhodebeck born May 20, first granddaughter for Rhodebeck and Martin families.

Marion Swanson State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Merwin Swanson Furniss and Mary W. Lambert Merwin Pi Gamma Mu

Madam Maria Gifted Palmist and Advisor ad

An Iowa City notice promotes Madam Maria a gifted palmist and advisor offering private confidential readings on life affairs. The ad lists location West Benton and contact phone 86293 with hours daily and Sunday from 9 am to 10 pm.

Maria Ronald Day Daveporter Gwen Harry Gordon William Rhonda Jean West Benton Iowa City

Social Calendar Notices for Upcoming Week

Social calendar items list events from Thursday through Monday including Child Study II at 8 p.m. with Mrs Raymond Carter, Shirts and Skirts at Legion Hall, Dean Hartzell calling, sandwiches to bring. Friday features Family Living 1 at 8 p.m. and Executive Board 2 p.m. plus YWCA trip and sunset park picnic. Other items include West Monday Music at 6:30 p.m. Wing's Cafe dinner and a handerchief shower for Roland Baumgartner.

Raymond Carter Legion Hall Dean Hartzell Family Living Gilbert Mills Christian Women's Fellowship Wing's Cafe Roland Baumgartner YWCA Applied Arts II Roy Bauer

Sigourney DAC Meeting Highlights and New Officers

Mrs E Ward and Mrs Robert Kurtz hosted the Sigourney DAC chapter with two guests present. The Regent announced two new officers Flo Cherry and Kurt. Programs were distributed and a talk on George Washington given by Mrs Statler. Ward reported on a Washington trip and White House tour. A bridal survey notes 31.5 percent of newlyweds take dozens of honeymoon photos.

Sigourney Dac E. Ward Washington Robert Kurtz Brighton Sigurney DAC Charles Ragan Hubert Romine Ward Flo Cherry Kurt Statler

Cubs Get Awards at Year End Pack Meet

Cub Scout pack meeting at the American Legion Hall marked the season end with a potluck. Vern Naggatz awarded Wolf Badges to Pat Higgins and others, Lion and Silver Arrow pins earned by several scouts, and Bob Cat pins to two boys. Twenty-two attendees sold tickets for the scout expo and planning for Memorial Day events was announced.

American Legion Hall Vern Naggatz Mr. Naggatz den VII Higgins Mrs. McCall Vern Naggatt Pat Higgins Dennis Walker Mike Roe Allen Bergstrom Steve Custer Tom Mars Fairgrounds James Hayes Joe Gilmore Billy Tuttle Ronnie Wood David Benson Gary Kueneman Billy Whalen

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