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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1963

Page

2

Camp Fire and Blue Bird Groups Hold Activities

The St James Camp Fire Girls led by guardian Mrs Dick Horak selected E H a Wee La La as their group name and elected officers Mary Ann Marie president Vicky Libe vice president Nancy Horak secretary Carol Cady treasurer Jane Kent memory book with Mrs Don Libe as assistant guardian Busy Blue Birds hosted a Halloween Party at Trudy Griffeths home with orange drinks decorated cupcakes bobbing for apples ghost parts masks and a broom relay Leaders Association met with fourteen leaders and three board members to plan tray favors for rest homes and announce the November 18 candy sale and upcoming Leaders meeting.

St. James Camp Dick Horak Mary Ann Marie Vicky Libe Nancy Horak Carol Cady Jane Kent Seri Henningan Don Libe Busy Blue Birds Trudy Griffeth Harold Griffeth Earl Hiller Carl Dallmeyer Nancy Ellis Camp Fire Leaders’ Association William Perdock Dale Booth Council Lee Mangold Jerry Foriash Perdock Leaders’ Association

Busy Bees 4-H elects officers at Barbara Guy home

Barbara Guy hosted the Busy Bees 4-H Club meeting where officers were elected. Carol Wilson was named president with Donna Wilson as vice president, Debby Baker as secretary treasurer, Jane Vittetoe as reporter, Nancy Vittetoe as historian, and Barbara Vittetoe as photographer. Installation announced for next month with club activities and record books returned.

Busy Bees Barbara Guy Carol Wilson Barbara Gu Donna’ Wilson Treasuer Debby ‘Baker Jane Vittetoe Nancy Vittetoe Carol Donna Wilson

Washington social calendar notices for community events

Notices for all Washington groups list meetings from Friday to Tuesday with times, places, and brief event notes including potlucks, desserts, and special activities. Highlights mention Past Matron's Club, Rebekah Lodge, Shirts and Skirts, Independent Club, White Shrine, Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Farm Bureau, Fortnightly Music, DAR, Wives group, Nurses Association, and Shiloh Sunshine Sisters across Masonic Temple, Legion Hall, United Presbyterian Home, and community rooms.

Masonic Temple T. C. Kaberle Rainbow Girls Ywca Council YWCA Farm Bureau Herb Osincup Temple

Club Activities Honor Anna Dawson and Loyd Berdo

Club activities report a 1 PM luncheon at the Captain s Table hosted by Miss Anna Dawson and Mrs Loyd Berdo for Public Affairs I. Mrs A E Baldrige led a Europe trip program. A YW Rotary Christmas collection was taken and slippers for Mental Health Institute were shown. DES Pinochle at Masonic Temple featured Walter Bauer and Mrs Ernest Salladay hosting. high score went to Emily Watson, second to Roy Bauer. next meeting set for Nov 4.

Anna Dawson Loyd Berdo Public Affairs I A. E. Baldrige Europe Don Maxwell YW - Rotary Mental Health Institute Project Wwrs Walter Bauer Ernest Salladay Masonic Temple Emily Watson Roy Bauer

Atkinson Named Electrical Equipment Engineer at Detroit Edison

John E. Atkinson of Farmington Michigan succeeds the retired Ivan Mendenhall as electrical equipment engineer in Detroit Edison's general engineering department. A former Crawfordsville resident and State University of Iowa and Wayne State alum, Atkinson joined Edison in 1950 and rises after leading in the systems and stations division since 1961. He is a WWII US Marine veteran and active in the Michigan Section of IEEE.

John E. Atkinson Lamar Drive Farmington Mich Detroit Edison Ivan S. Mendenhall Atkinson Carl Atkinson Brighton Crawfordsville State University of Iown Iowa City Wayne State University Detroie Electrical Systems Laboratory General Engineering United States Marines Michigan Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Variety evening hosts cottage Stewardship meeting at U. P. Home

At the U. P. Home on Tuesday evening a cottage Stewardship Commitment meeting led by Arthur Duesing discussed proposed church budgets for the coming year. Miss Mattie Black and Miss Louise Askren returned from Mercy Hospital in 10 wa City with improving health. Abs. W. D. Rogers and Mrs. da Barnes suffered wrist fractures, but are comfortable in casts. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Milne hosted visitors including the Rev. Walter Miller, newly serving Monroe United Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Guy Hamilton. Mrs. Bertha Cheese hosted cousins for her birthday. John Sprole welcomed guests from Garner, while John Strate visited. Mr. Sprole has long resided in Iowa.

Arthur Duesingsing Mattie Black Louise Askren Mercy Hospital Wa City Abs. W. D. Rogers Muss da Barnes Hugh R. Milne Virgil Martin Walter Miller Monroe Mr. Miller Monroe United Presbyterian Church Guy Hamilton Bertha Cheese Jake Kruma van Horn Albert Scheuler Central City

City Council Backs New Position and Growth Plan

The city council endorses continued development toward a more efficient and responsive city government. They acknowledge past citizens lacked access to the new position but urge diligence and progress, noting early positive results and expecting more benefits for all residents. Signatories: Tom Tanner Wayne Davis Dale Fuhr Ralph Marshall Phil Kneen Ray Minick.

Tom Tanner Wayne Davis Dale Fuhr Ralph Marshall Phil Kneen Ray Minick

Local Readers Gather Weekend News and Moves

Recent visitors to Mrs Addie Thompson include Jan Fane of Mercy Nars ang School in Iowa City who will move with her parents to Newton Monday. Aacaron Witthoft returns from Veterans Hospital Iowa City after surgery and recovery. Dale Connelly spent two days in Chicago buying spring merchandise for Connelly Hardware. Harold Kerr relocates to Clinton at 724 13th Avenue North. Marie Bless of Tucson Arizona former local resident celebrates 86th birthday Friday November 8. Bless resides with son Maurice and family at 5751 Santa Clara Avenue Tucson AKn 2 85706 and previously lived south of Washington and later at Brighton.

Jan Fane Mercy Narsang School Iowa City R. E. Fane Newton Marie Bless Tucvon Ariz Bless Maurice Santa Clara Avenue Tucson Washington Brighton

Explosion at Indiana arena Left Dozens Dead

The disaster struck during Family Night in Indianapolis when a gas tank toppled in the concession area under the south stands. Amid the blast at 1 11 pm, 13 victims died in hospital or on arrival, with many others injured as debris and flames swept the arena. Authorities mobilized citywide to treat the wounded and recover victims.

Cloes Shorty Scrum Indianapolis West Lafayette Ind Purdue University

White Shrine party for marathon players

The White Shrine will host a social event for marathon players and contributors at the Masonick Temple on Wednesday November 6 at 7 30 p m.

White Shrine Masonick Temple

Kennedy says Russia still in moon race

President Kennedy says the Soviet Union remains in the race for the moon and that US progress depends on verification. He notes Khrushchev’s cautious statements do not signal Moscow abandoning space efforts and emphasizes US competence to master space. He also addresses German force levels and denies plans to drop Lyndon Johnson from the 1964 ticket.

Washington UPI Kennedy Russia Nikita S. Khrushchev United States Soviet Union Khrushchev Fouties Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Cuba Fidel Castro Central Intelligence Agency

Rainbow Girls plan candy sale Monday at Ma sonic Temple

Rainbow Girls will meet Monday at 4 p.m. at the Ma sonic Temple for a candy sale. After selling candy until 9 p.m., they will return to the temple for a chili supper. Their regular meeting will follow. all Rainbow Girls are expected to attend.

Masonic Temple Andy Candy

Eden Chapel meeting invites Satha Club guests

Club members are reminded they are invited as guests of the Satha Club Tuesday evening November 5 at the Aiden Memorial Chapel in Ainsworth. Wendell Eden will be the speaker.

Aunawurertt Sorosis Club Satha Club Aiden Memorial Ainsworth Wendell Eden

Final Rites Held for Mrs Huston and Mrs Rittenhouse

Final rites were held at Crawfordsville Methodist Church for Mrs J C Huston with Rev Thomas Hotle presiding. Pallbearers included Clarence Moorhead Rob ert Shaffer Granville Lowe Earl Lowe Howard Anderson LeRoy Conrad. Burial followed in Sheffield Iowa. Jones Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. Final rites for Mrs John Rittenhouse took place at the Methodist Church with Rev Lloyd Latta in charge. Pallbearers were Earl Booth Carl Jarrard Gifford Morrison Ira Coon Dr G A White Walter Jarrard. Burial was in Grove Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home managed arrangements.

J.C. Huston Crawfordsville Methodist Church Thomas Hotle Clarence Moorhead Robert Shaffer Granville, Lowe Earl Lowe Howard Anderson LeRoy Conrad Sheffield Iowa Jones Funeral Home

Church Services at Farm Bureau Building Jefferson and Second

The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints holds Sunday services at the Farm Bureau Building located at Jefferson and Second. Sunday school begins at 10 30 a.m and the sacrament meeting follows at 11 30 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Farm Bureau Building Jefferson and Second

Local Social Notices List Honoring Residents Across Washington

A society snippet lists residents including Mrs. Robert Bullard and son Letts Earl White Ainsworth Mrs Lyle Darby shire Washington James De Yarman Olds Harold Grant Wayland Larry Arbogast Washington Mrs John Dawson Washington in a community acknowledgment.

Robert Bullard Letts Earl White Ainsworth Lyle Darbyshire Washington James de Yarman Olds Harold Grant Wayland Larry Arbogast John Dawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ampine Riday Potluck Rebekah Lodge Legion Hall Larry Gow Independent Club Leo Vittetoe Wash. Co. Nurses Association Nurses Home Baptist Rhoda Nielson Circle Robert Vanderlinden Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Howard Baker Professional Directory Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd W. Washington St Attorneys At Law John v P. L. Etter Optometrists John W. Lemmon V. D R. Q. Hastland Rnone Journal Public Affairs Hallowe'en P. O Wolf's Flower Shop John Atkinson Carl Atkinsons New U. P John Sprole Garner John Strate Peoples Party Sirective Myer Barber Shop Berk’s Dutch’s Ken’s Don’s Riefell Addie Thompson Acaron Witthoft Fom Veterans Hospital Dale Connelly Chicago Connelly Hardware Store Harold Kerr Clinton 13Th Avenue North Chase Ro & c Paul Evening Journal Washington, Iowa U. S Germany Per ‘Onnel U.S State Farm Mutual Earle F. Libe West Main Dial Ao ‘State Farm Reece Seen Ra Bank Walton League Orville Harmison Herb Stouse Norman Schoonover Myron Salladay Phillip Kneen Stouse Salladay Kneen Dallas Kinney Eden Chapel Itical Advertising Phianna Messenger Charles Prottsman Jr Brian Davis Columbus Junction Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia As—Toons Wagner Grecian the Citizens Party Rolla Thornton Hubert Walker John Baldrige Citizens’ Party Orin Wallace
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