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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1962

Page

2

Muscatine Herb Pals Visit Munson Farm

Twelve members of the Muscatine Herb Pals toured the Munson farm guesting with Mrs. Sam Munson. They replenished gardens and the hospital plot they maintain. President Mrs Laura Morris led a noon lawn picnic and business session. Secretary Mrs Anne Opel will speak at the Rose Tea on June 13 on Herbs of the Bible.

Muscatine Sam Munson Munson Henry Schenkel Mrs Munson Soekum Ridge Laura Morris Anne Opel

Barracks Auxiliary in Business Session

The Auxiliary to the World War I Barracks met after a pothick supper with the Barracks on Wednesday evening at the Legion rooms. They planned Memorial Day activities and the department convention June 7 to 10 at Vacation Village on Lake Okoboji. Two couples will visit the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City on May 27 at 8:30 a.m. to help veterans attend church services and place flowers on the altar.

Legion Rooms Albert Wehr Department Lake Okoboji Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Mrs Wilson Hosts Federation Board at Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Sylvia Wilson Washington County chairman of the Federated Women's Clubs hosted county board members at a 1 15 p m dessert at Captain's Table. Washington County clubs will host the first district meeting of the Federated Women's Clubs Oct 3 with plans discussed. Members named include Mrs John Reece Kalona vice chairman and others from Washington Kalona Ainsworth and Wellman. Guests included Mrs Phil Weldin district director and Mrs Mable Monson Crawfordsville.

Sylvia Wilson Washington Federated Women's Clubs Washington County John Reece Kalona William Sitler Clarence Jacobs Paul Horak George Colthurst Kenneth Ornduff Ainsworth Leo Dunbar Brighton Howard Anderson Crawfordsville Vernon Stagner Tom Russell Albion Young R. D. Yuder Wellman Phil Weldin Mable Monson

St Rita Circle Plans Project and Elected Officers

Mrs John Knotek hosted 14 St Rita Circle members as they approved a project after prayer and discussed dues. The group set June 20 for a picnic in Sunset Park where new officers will be elected and urged all members to attend.

John Knotek St. Rita Circle Robert Scranton Sunset Park Paul Horak Loren Moore al Chebuhar Robert Kron

Army Field Band concert planned for Burlington

The United States Army Field Band of Washington D C will give a free concert at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington next Sunday at 2 p.m. under Major Robert L Bierly. The public is invited to attend.

Social Calendar notices for community events

Notices for social events and meetings with times and locations. Knights of Columbus meets Thursday at KC Hall at 8 p.m. Women of Moose 8 p.m. Moose Home. executive board 7 p.m. Family Living I. Postponed one week. Watch for announcement. Child Study II 8 p.m. Mrs. Carlton Mangold. guest night. Style Show Friday. CWF general meeting 2 p.m. church. executive 1:30 p.m. West Chester Home Arts Club 2 p.m. Mrs. Fred Coakley. Thirty Niners 9 a.m. meet YWCA for tour. Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8:30–11:30 p.m. Legion Hall. Bob Yerington calling. Monday Music 5:30 p.m. depart from John Phleger home. Applied Arts II 8 p.m. Mrs. Roy Bauer. Golden Age Club 10 a.m. YWCA rooms Sack lunch at noon.

Knights of Columbus KC Hall Women of Moose Moose Home Family Living CWF West Chester John Phleger Applied Arts Roy Bauer Golden Age Club YWCA

Pythian Sisters Plan Alumni Banquet in June

Twenty Pythian Sisters met at KP Hall to organize the Alumni Banquet set for June 9 at the school gymnasium. Chairman Mrs Harold Klopfenstein announced committee members for duties including meat potatoes coffee pies and refreshments with additions from several other sisters and thanks read from Temple Mother Mollie Tierney.

Westchester Pythian Sisters Harold Klopfenstein Eldin Bauer Harold Griggs John Hough Earl Hobbs Charles Ralston Nelson Woodford Howard Moore Ivan Hahn Leonard Brinning Novella Hess Cloyce Statler Keith Statler Marvin Yoder Homer Brinning Don Darbyshire Laurel Statler Gerald DeLong John McDowell Willard Hole Glenn Ladehoff Ray Hough William Reif Temple Mollie Tierney Wilber West Hahn Cloyce Crone Walter Bauer

4 H Activities Honors Mothers at Tea

The Hi Ores 4 H Club hosted a Mother’s Day tea at Mrs. Raymond Lasek home on Monday. The Better Groomed Girl contest named Ruth Ann Wulf and Ellen Knottnerus as seniors and Marilyn Gilliand and Reva Rath as intermediates with Laurie Carson and Jackie Knapp as juniors winning first and second in their divisions. Ruth and Marjorie Wulf performed a skit titled Miss Olive Orlon and Miss Wilma Wool and cookies and punch closed the event.

Raymond Lasek George Stout Jr Ruth Ann Wulf Ellen Knottnerus Marilyn Gilliand Reva Rath Laurie Carson Jackie Knapp Ruth Marjorie Wulf Olive Orlon Wilma Wool

Westen and Kos Families Welcome Newborns

On the record yesterday Mr and Mrs Wilbur Westen of Washington announced a son while Mr and Mrs Leonard E Kos of Washington announced a daughter.

Wilbur Westen Washington Leonard E. Kos

Gilroy Harney Wedding Vows in Riverside Church

Miss Emeline Rose Gilroy Riverside became the bride of Thomas Anthony Harney Iowa City Tuesday May 22 at 9 30 a m in St Mary s church Riverside The Rev Donald Waldschmidt uncle of the bride performed the ceremony They were attended by maid of honor Janet Gilroy and bridesmaids Mrs James Clem en Peosia and Miss Jane Knebel Readings were by Barbara Waldschmidt and altar boys Bernard Gilroy and John Shebek After a two weeks trip to New York the couple will live in Iowa City where both work at Breese Company Inc.

Riverside Emeline Rose Gilroy Thomas Anthony Harney Iowa City St. Mary's Church Donald Waldschmidt Robert Krall Hills Bernadine Veggy Paul Gilroy Ambrose F. Harney Route 2 Janet Gilroy James Clemen Peosia Jane Knebel Barbara Waldschmidt John Gilroy Bernard Gilroy John Shebek Ambrose J. Harney Robert Olney Ronald Waldschmidt Edmund Harney Swisher New York Mottet Breese Company, Inc

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Nancy Pratt

Miss Nancy Pratt was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Wayne Witthoft home hosted by Mrs Witthoft and Mrs Margaretta Giv ens. Sixteen guests attended with lavender and white décor and corsages for guests of honor. Miss Pratt is to marry Donald Anderson on June 3.

Nancy Pratt Wayne Witthoft Madeline Anderson Miss Pratt Donald Anderson

Marriage License Issued for Mirisin and Davis

Mary Jane Mirisin of Oskaloosa and Lyle Davis of Delta were issued a marriage license in the clerk's office at the courthouse this morning.

Mary Jane Mirisin Oskaloosa Lyle Davis Delta

Local News Items From Washington Area Report

Tom Davis returns from St Louis with Grant to fetch Jim Davis from Cedar Falls. Louise Wasson undergoes eye surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City and faces several days recovery. Alice McDaniel returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City to recuperate. Charlotte Ruhl arrives from Harrington Kansas for Washington High School commencement. PEO leader Mrs. Wallace Kessell attends Des Moines convention with governor and Mrs. Erbe. New visitors from Whippany New Jersey include Jim and Margaret Schulty and Bobby Schulty plus Mick Cicero.

Tom Davis St. Louis Grant Cedar Falls Jim Davis Louise Wasson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mathilda Wasson Wayne Davis Louise Wallace Kessell Des Moines Norman Erbe Fort Des Moines Robert Brinton Brighton Lyle Palmer Keota Charlotte Ruhl Harrington Kansas Washington High School John Borsdorf Reid Boyd

Chicago Markets Report On Live Poultry Cheese Butter Eggs

Live poultry receipts too few to report prices. Cheese ranges include longhorns 38 1/2 40 percent and Swiss Grade A 47 52. Butter remains steady with 93 score 57 and 92 score 57. Eggs unsettled with white large extras 26 12, mixed large extras 26 1 2, mediums 22, standards 25.

Navajo Club Hosts Luncheon and Elections at Cedar River

Mrs Blankenhorn hosted a 1 30 p m dessert luncheon for 19 Navajo Club members with Mrs Connelly and Mrs McBride assisting. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Charles Kennedy Vice President Mrs Walter Anderson and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Mae Jones. Quiz contests were led by Mrs Augusta Lester and Mrs Jay Brewer. A June picnic was planned at the Jungbluth cabin on the Cedar River near Cone.

Floyd Blankenhorn Clifford Connelly Howard McBride Charles Kennedy Walter Anderson Mae Jones Augusta Lester Jay Brewer Carl Jungbluth Jungbluth Cedar River Cone

Mothers Tea Highlights Starliners 4-H Club Meeting

The Starliners 4-H Club hosted a Mothers Tea at the Farm Bureau building with 14 mothers present. Charlene Johnson welcomed guests as daughters presented tributes and corsages. Demonstrations included How to Make a Simple Dress and Overcast. A Cinderella Club group and two leaders attended at Kathy Carr’s home, with roll call prompting members to share a photo for their record books.

Starliners Starliners 4-H Club Farm Bureau Charlene Johnson Judy Johnson Marlene Chabal Barbara Messer Linda Campbell Charlene Lori Laing Linda Wertz Cinderella Club Wayne Mangold Ed Hahn Kathy Carr Cheryl Eckels

Seams Topics At Club Meeting With Be Kind Skin Talk

Nancy Mangold Vicki Smith and Diana Reis spoke on different seam topics including Flat Feld Seams French Seams and Bound Seams. Jane Combs discussed Be Kind to Your Skin. A workshop followed with refreshments by Kathy and her mother. Eggs color does not affect quality per USDA experts.

Nancy Mangold Vicki Smith Diana Reis Jane Combs Kathy Ed Hahn

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