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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

3

May Dinner at Senta gl features Adopting Siblings program

The May Dinner on Tuesday May 28 hosted by Max Owens offers a chicken dinner and a Dress up Captain's Table atmosphere. A new Adopted Brother or Adopted Sister volunteer program will help seniors in Rest Homes, with proceeds supporting a T V for the Quiet Room and a Fun and Fortune auction of local merchants' goods. A trip to Oskaloosa is planned for June 3 to visit another Senior Citizens group, with driving roles open to volunteers. call YMCA Senior Citizens Headquarters at 3-3706.

Max Owens Bill Sharpe Iowa T. V Oskaloosa YMCA Senior Citizens Headquarters

Quill and Scroll Inducts Three New Members in Ceremony

Sharon Schleif Diane Worley and Cindy McCall were welcomed into the Quill and Scroll high school journalism honor society with a candlelight ceremony at the Robert Anderson home. Diane Marek, president, lit the first candle and the initiates received their membership cards after lighting their own candles.

Sharon Schleif Diane Worley Cindy McCall Robert Anderson Diane Marek

New superintendent named for Halcyon House in Des Moines

Philadelphia born Margaret O Clarkson named Halcyon House superintendent effective May 27 succeeding ill health retirement of Mabel Rehfeldt. Interim leadership by Grace Hebel. Clarkson brings long retirement home experience including Friendship Haven and Methodist Manor with prior posts in New Jersey Michigan and Fort Dodge. Arrival in Washington May 25.

Margaret O. Clarkson Philadelphia Halcyon House Clarkson Methodist Homes For the Aged Mabel Rehfeldt Grace Hebel South Iowa Methodist Homes, Inc Friendship Haven Fort Dodge Methodist Manor Branchville N. J St. Anne's Meade Southfield Michigan Hannah Harrison School Washington, D. C American Institute of Banking New Jersey Washington Mayme Squires Rehfeldt Wesley Acres Des Moines

Rosemary Club hosts bridge night and well attended

Rosemary Club, at three bridge tables, saw Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown host. High scores went to Mrs. Keith Hardy and Tom Walker, with low to Mrs. Charlie Wiley and Tonyn Davis. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Walker. Rainbow Girls plan June activities and bake sale for May 25 while Y Wives schedule safety talk and summer events at the Y and home hosts.

Donald Brown Rosemary Club Keith Hardy Tom Walker Charlie Wiley Tonyn Davis Hardy Walker

Hospital Admit List Indicates Five Patients

On record admitted yesterday at Washington medical units are Fred Chalupa Gale Ar nold and Mrs Max Arbogast in surgical care and Dean Enfield in surgical care. Dismissed today is Mrs Minne Merrick.

Fred Chalupa Washington Gale Arnold Max Arbogast Dean Enfield Minne Merrick

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events and Gatherings

Thursday events include Women of Moose activities at 8 p.m. Moose Home and executive board at 7 p.m. plus various meetings. Friday features May Breakfast at church and a Saddle Club outing with a trail ride and wiener roast. Monday brings postponed Music Department and Tops Club at YWCA, plus White Shrine Bridge gathering.

Women of Moose Moose Executive Board Family Living I Kenneth Peters Creative Living I Carlton Mangold KC Meeting KC Hall Bethlehem Commandery Temple Saddle Club Chuck Hotle Tops Club YWCA Golden Age Club White Shrine Bridge E. L. Rouse Ruth Bridges

May Party Honors Mrs Charles Cowell

An open house at the Christian Church honored Mrs. Charles Cowell who leaves with her husband and family to begin duties at the Christian Church in Glenwood. Guests signed the guest book as Mrs. Llewellyn led a Hats on Parade program with hats for each month. Mrs. Carrell accompanied on piano and Mrs. Morrison sang. A lace tablecloth was presented to Mrs. Cowell followed by tea service.

Christian Church Charles Cowell Glenwood Cowell Leonard Llewellyn Don Gardner

Just Us Club entertains eleven members and guest

Mrs. G. A. White hosted the Just Us Club gathering Wednesday afternoon for eleven members with one guest Mrs. Scott Watts. Games and contests were organized by Mrs. Ralph Hesseltine and Mrs. Eva Robertson, while Mrs. Ralph White and Mrs. Rebecca Butler assisted with serving.

G. A. White Just Us Club Scott Watts Ralph Hesseltine Eva Robertson Ralph White Rebecca Butler

Hinsdale Couple Announce Linda Krattebol Eyestone Engagement

Mr and Mrs A Marshall Krattebol of Hinsdale Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Ann to Richard Eyestone son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Eyestone of Washington Miss Krattebol will graduate in June from Drake University Des Moines where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority She will teach in Des Moines next fall Mr Eyestone is a student at Drake majoring in Education and is a member of Phi Kappa Alpha An August 23 wedding is planned at Hinsdale.

A. Marshall Krattebol Hinsdale Ilinois Linda Ann Richard Eyestone Clifford Eyestone Washington Miss Krattebol Drake University Des Moines Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Mr. Eyestone Drake Phi Kappa Alpha

Children register for swim lessons in Columbus Junction

Forty children from Columbus Junction Columbus City Cotter and Conesville registered on Saturday May 18 for Red Cross swimming lessons at the Muscatine pool starting June 10 for four weeks. Lessons are Monday Wednesday and Friday at 10 45 a.m. Buses depart Second and Maple Streets at 9 45 a.m. Eligibility requires first grade completion. Grandview chair is Mrs Royce Bonnichsen Letts chair is Mrs Harold Krenz with 75 Letts Cranston and Fruitland registrations. Registration for Grandview will be May 28.

Columbus Junction Columbus City Cotter Conesville Red Cross Muscatine Pool Jerry Bell Second Maple Streets Grandview Royce Bonnichsen Harold Krenz Letts Krenz Cranston Fruitland

Speeding Fine Paid by Alden of Ottumwa

David Charles Alden of Ottumwa paid a $10 fine for speeding in the justice of the peace court here.

David Charles Alden Ottumwa Justice of the Peace

Garden care tips for newly planted trees and shrubs

Advice from Extension Horticulturist Ben Vance at Iowa State University on one year after planting care. Emphasizes weekly watering, avoiding overwatering, weed control with mulch, wrapping new deciduous transplants, and staking young trees for years to prevent root loosening. Recommends materials like nursery paper wrap and safe wrapping methods to protect trunks from sunscald and frost cracks.

Ben Vance Iowa State Univerity

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