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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1963

Page

2

Sed marries in Keota Christian Church vows

Roberta Jane Hess daughter of Mrs Meeker Hess of Washington and the late Mr Hess wed Stanley Skinner son of Mr and Mrs Russell Skinner of West Chester in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Church Keota with Rev Donald Marren officiating. The couple reside in Washington after a reception in the church parlors and will live at 5 Prospect Place Washington.

Christian Church Keota United Roberta Jane Hess Meeker Hess Washington Mr. Hess Stanley ‘Skinner Russell’ Skinner West Chester Donald Man Ren Boyd Stoutner Robert Adams

Washington social clubs fill week with meetings and events

Calendar lists Rainbow Girls and many church and civic group meetings from Monday to Thursday in Washington. Activities include Bible class, art demonstrations, auxiliary gatherings, circles, clubs, lunch events, Lions and Jolly Nine social hours, and a Thanksgiving program with food drives and crafts.

Local notes on visits and hospital stay from Leon De Meyer

Leon De Meyer returned from the Veterans hospital in Iowa City after several days of observation. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bauer and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Vogel of 76 Center visited Sunday to see friend Tom Carris. Mrs. Iva Stewart came back from Peoria and Lewiston Illinois where she visited her ill sister Rose Lindsay. Mrs. Ernie Brown of Peoria, Iva Stewart’s niece, drove her home. Mary Ann Kneen spent the weekend with her grandparents Karl and Mary Kneen near Winfield.

James Hess Charles Corpman Town City J Waterhouse Keota D. Hahn Myrtle Robertson Bernard Hahn Laura Pedrick Mark Statler Roslie Dunbar Washington Tom, Hahn Dean Hobbs Wilson Guengerich West Chester Kenny Hough James Waterhouse Leon Chuck) de Meyer Veterans Hospital Iowa City Walter Bauer Victor Vogel 76 Center Tom Carris Iva Stewart Peoria Lewiston Ill Rose Lindsay Ernie Brown Stewart Mary Ann Kneen Mrs Karl Kneen Winfield

VFW Auxiliary to Inspect Local Unit Tuesday

Mrs. Eugene Moore of Tipton, VEW Auxiliary first district president, will inspect the Washington unit Tuesday evening November 19. President Mrs. Francis Reed urges all officers to attend in uniform.

Eugene Moore Tipton VEW Auxiliary Washington Francis Reed

Pleasant Hill CWF Meeting Led by Mrs Gamon

Mrs Gamon led the Pleasant Hill CWF lesson on Gratitude for Challenge of Missions as Naomi Kephart hosted and eight members attended on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Darbyshire conducted business and the roll call queried What Is Repentance while World Call questions were discussed. Refreshments were served.

Naomi Kephart Pleasant Hill Thursda Dale Darbyshire John Gamon

Social Security Rep To Visit Washington Post Office

A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday to assist patrons with benefits questions and applications.

Social Security Burlington Washington Post Office

Prof Smith to Speak for Washington County Democratic Women

Prof E B Smith of Ames, a history faculty member at Iowa State University and 1962 Democratic senatorial candidate, will address the Washington County Democratic Women at Captain's Table on Wednesday November 20 at 2 30 p m. He will discuss Why Women are Important in Politics. Mrs John Elliott, club president, will preside. the public is invited.

E. B. Smith Ames Iowa State University Democratic Women's Club Washington County Smith John Elliott

Republican Women to Meet Thursday in Washington County

Washington County Council of Republican Women will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday November 21 with Mrs Ira Morrison leading. Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Keith Vetter of the Iowa State legislature will discuss important questions of the day. Mrs Keith Norton chairs the serving committee.

Washington County Council of Republican Women Ira Morrison Richard Stephens Keith Vetter Iowa Keith Norton

Anniversary dinner honors Mottets in 48th year

A six o clock dinner Sunday at the Captain s Table celebrated the 48th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mottet. Attending were their children and spouses except Mr and Mrs Richard Mottet of Tucson Arizona and a social gathering followed at the honorees home with numerous relatives listed from Richland Brighton Mt Pleasant Cedar Rapids Iowa City Paola and beyond.

Lawrence Mottet Richard Mottet Tucson Ariz Francis Mottet Bernard Mottet Richland Duane Mo

Birthday for Carol Ann Marek

Carol Ann Marek celebrated her 12th birthday with a party for seven girls at her parents home. Attendees included her sisters Diane Karen and Cindy and her brother John, plus grandparents Mr and Mrs Charley Marek and evening callers Mrs Ruth and Ronnie Ruth. Cake ice cream and games were enjoyed after school on Friday.

Carol Ann Marek Dale Marek Arol Carol Wa Patri Ga Marek Marsha Kleese Donita Beye Judy Baker Michelle Kruse Shirley Luers Anita Hammen Carol Diane Karen Cindy John Charley Marek Paul Ruth Ronnie

Local Births and Dismissals Reported

On the record Admitted Saturday Mrs Frank Dittmer Washington medical Washington medical Jon Ballou Washington medical Cloyce Crone Washington medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Duain Osborn Richland a son Dismissed Yesterday Mrs Eugene Sieren and son Harper Mrs Wallace Swartzendruber and son Wellman William Sheetz Washington

Frank Dittmer Washington Medical Washington Jon Ballou Cloyce Crone Eugene Sieren Harper Wallace Swartzendruber Wellman William Sheetz

Small Appliance Care and Repair Program Planned

Washington County Family Living program to discuss safe care of small electrical appliances and time management for home use. Sally J Smith will present at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday November 20 at the Washington County Fairgrounds with a demonstration on cleaning small appliances and a home toolkit.

Sally Smith County Extension Home Economist U Go George Jarrard Suzannah YWCA Judy Rolland Roger Sherman Farm Bureau Washington County Washington County Fairgrounds County Extension Home Sally J Smith

Stop sign violation lands Washington resident a fine

Miss Mary J. Lance of Washington was arrested by city police and fined $10 by Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden for failing to stop at a stop sign. Laurece L. Jack Jr of Des Moines was arrested and fined $10 for excessive speed. A marriage license was issued to Orville Ramberg of Traer and Gladys Cherwinker.

Mary J. Lance Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Laurece L. Jack, Jr Des Moines Orville Ramberg Traer Gladys Cherwinker

Prenuptial Shower for Carolyn Gable in Richland

Miss Carolyn Gable of Packwood was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted by Richland Altar and Rosary Society officers. About 35 guests attended with fall green and bronze decorations. Mrs. Harold Gabel presided at tea as plans for a November 29, in Richland Mother Cabrini Church wedding were announced.

Richland Carolyn Gable Packwood Vernon Harras Richland Altar and Rosary Society Keith Leppert Howard Horras Ollie Herman Kurtz Neal Bot

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