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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1963

Page

2

Martin Jewelers at Ambassador Hotel Draws Noted Clients

The Martin pair run a small two person operation in the Ambassador Hotel complex in Los Angeles. They sell 18K gold eye glass frames emerald and diamond necklaces and other items to a clientele that includes foreign dignitaries and celebrities. The shop relies on choice U.S. and foreign pieces with a focus on quality emeralds diamonds and opals. Their approach centers on personal service with no advertising no credit and no wedding rings.

American Gem Society Robert Martin John Martin North Sixth Washington Colorado J. Herbert H&ll Pasadena Martin Martin Jewelers Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles Calif Martins Mrs. Martin Nehru Tokyo Gold Coast U.S Coconut Grove Paramont Germany Italy Martin’s

Social Round of Visits and Homecomings Across Town

Mrs Walter Bray of Veo spent Thursday with her mother Mrs Maud Statler. Several callers including Mr and Mrs Prevo of Batavia visited and joined Mrs Statler’s daughter Mrs Chester Eatinger in Washington. Kay Ellen Kerr returns from Ames to spend Thanksgiving with her parents. Urbana guests Mr and Mrs Lyle Durham visit Miss Maud Hamilton, with Margaret Beveridge accompanying to Urbana for a visit. Carol McMillan returns from University Hospitals after eye surgery. Local families share weekend stops and church dedication notes as Mrs Laura Moffett hosts relatives. Rev John Baird visits his daughters in Kansas City.

Walter Bray Veo Maud Statler Lyle Durham Urbana Illinois Maud Hamilton Margaret Beveridge Miss Beveridge Chicago

Boysen and Anderson Tie The Knot In Cairo

Hazel Marie Boysen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Boysen of Cairo and Ivan Gene Anderson were married Saturday November 23 at 2 p.m. in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cairo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried T. Anderson of Guilford Missouri and works at the Bath Packing Company plant in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Hazel Marie Boysen Albert C. Boysen Cairo Ivan Gene Anderson Evangelical United Brethren Church Bath Packing Company Gotfried T. Anderson Guilford

Senator Stephens keynote at WCTU institute in Nazarene Church

The WCTU Institute held an evening session at the Nazarene Church with Senator Richard Stephens of Ainsworth speaking on Christians and their Responsibility in Government. Rev S Ray Blair introduced him as others led devotions and music, and department reports and benediction followed.

Wctu Institute Richard Stephens Ainsworth Nazarene Rep. Stephens Ray Blair Hugh Milne Eddie West David Gravvat West Manuel McKune Elizabeth McClung Aurora McIntyre Gravvat Nayadley Blair

Prairie Flower Church Plans Christmas Cantata and Program

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces two Christmas programs next month. The choir will perform the cantata Love Transcending at 7 30 p m on December 2 directed by Mrs Jim Rossen. The church Sunday school presents The Gleam of the Star at 7 30 p m on December 8 directed by Rev and Mrs Charles Hawkins.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Jim Rossen Charles Hawkins

Thanksgiving Service Planned by Ainsworth Churches

The union Thanksgiving service for the Ainsworth Community will be held at the Ainsworth Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Combined choirs from the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches will sing. Rev Dale Brehmer will preach. A brief service of Thankgiving for Harvest Land and Freedom will be presented by laymen. The public is cordially invited.

Ainsworth Union Ainsworth Methodist Church Methodist United Presbyterian Churches Methodist Church Dale Brehmer United Presbyterian Church

Social calendar notices for early publication

Notices for social events include White Shrine meeting at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple and Family Living II at 8 p m with Mrs Wayne Brown 215 West Jefferson. Others cover Applied Arts I Handcraft III Veterans groups fund bids for Veterans Hospital Mixers Progres sive supper Just Us Club West Chester Pythian Sisters OES Pinochle days and times with Thanksgiving adjustment and Friday family living moved to Friday.

Masonic Temple Family Living Wayne Brown West Jefferson Applied Arts Richard Young Handcraft III Norman Schoonover Veterans Hospital Seatons Just Us Club W.B. Edwards West Chester

Thanksgiving Union Service in Kalona November 27

The Kalona Inter-Church Council holds the annual Union Thanksgiving service at Kalona Mennonite church on Wednesday evening November 27 at 8. Rev George Gibson of the Methodist church will speak and music will be by the United Christian and Baptist church choir. The offering funds CROP. contributions can be sent to Inter-Church Council secretary Mrs Bill Clark Kalona before December 6.

Kalona

4-H Activities at Farmerettes Club Meeting

The regular Farmers 4-H Club meeting at Mary and Lois Meyer homes drew 18 members and 6 guests. Diane Marek led the business session while Mrs. Joe Goodlander outlined new record books and goals for the year. Officers were assigned training for December 7. Barbara Beranek spoke on Beauty in Nature. Craft activity featured Christmas Angels by Mrs. Keith Horn. Members made angels for decorations. A gift exchange is planned for December 9.

Farmerettes 4-H Mary and Lois Meyer Diane Marek Presidnt Joe Goodlander Barbara Beranek Keith Horn

Iowa Soldier Joins 31st Field Hospital in Thailand

Army Pvt. Alfred O. Boone son of Mr and Mrs Marvin G Boone Wellman Iowa was assigned to the 9th Logistical Command in Thailand late in October He is a medical aidman in the 31st Field Hospital Boone entered the Army in March 1963 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri The 19 year old attended Mid Prairie High School.

U. S Thailand Alfred O. Boone Marvin G. Boone Wellman Iowa 9Th Boone 31St Field Army Fort Leonard Wood Mid Prairie High School

Television Highlights Tuesday on NBC CBS ABC and More

UPI lists Tuesday TV highlights with Richard Boone in Capt Al Sanchez on NBC 8 p.m. CST and The Fugitive on ABC 9 p.m. CST. Red Skelton and George Gobel guests fill CBS slots, while Nina Foch in Leaves In The Wind headlines ABC color special. Other entries include Andy Williams with Welk and Harris, Garry Moore with Leonard and Castle, and Steve Allen syndicated with Buckley. Check local times.

United Press International Richard Boone NBC al Sanchez Boone Tijuana Red Skelton CBS George Gobel Jules Munshin ABC Nina Foch Andy Williams Lawrence Welk Phil Harris Garry Moore Jack E. Leon Ard Roy Castle Dorothy Loudon Northoak Kimble Steve Allen William Buckley National Review Magazine

Anniversary Honors For Pence And Norman Couples

The Comrade Sunday School Class at West Chester Methodist Church honored Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pence for their 25th wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norman for their 40th. A salad set was presented, refreshments were served, prayers led, and officers were appointed for a Christmas party. The group voted to prepare a holiday box for a needy family.

West Chester Methodist Church Frank Kleese Wallace Kinzler Kevin Karen Lloyd Bauer Marion Pence Clark Bauer Wayne Norman Orville Griggs Clyde Crile Kleese Griggs Walter Duvall Crile Norman Walter Bauer Pence Robert Stephens Kinzler

Keota churches plan Thanksgiving services

The Keota Council of Churches schedules a Thanksgiving service at Wesley Methodist Church on Wednesday November 27 at 7 30 p.m with Rev Donald Manwarren of the Christian Church to deliver the service St Marys Catholic Church plans an eve of Thanksgiving service at 7 30 followed by the Sacrament of Penance A High Mass will be offered on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m.

Johnson pledges bipartisan support after Kennedy death

President Johnson addresses 35 state governors after Kennedy funeral urging unity and backing for federal education programs and a planned 11 billion dollar tax cut. Governors hail his call as a sign of national resolve as Johnson meets with Dil lon and Gordon to review the economy and upcoming budget.

I. Mikoyan Alec Douglas-Home Ludwig Erhard Congress Johnson Kennedy New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Senate Finance Committee Rockefeller Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Treasury Douglas Dillon Kermit Gordon Walter W. Heller Council of Economic Advisers

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Seweramers chemical blend promises fast acting root, grease, paper, and organic blockage removal. No tools needed. pour into floor drain for quick results. Sold in 5 and 10 lb cans at $2.29 and $3.95 by Carson Plumbing & Heating.

Local social notes from Cedar Rapids area

Harold A Durst undergoes major surgery at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Kenneth Bailey family returns home to Hialeah Fla after visiting Cedar Rapids relatives. they plan stopovers in Atlanta en route. Martha Bailey to Thanksgiving break from Marycrest College. Local visits include Berkhoff family pre Thanksgiving dinner and Cannon's weekend visit from Colorado Springs. Mercy Hospital Iowa City care updates and a 89th birthday for Clarence Grosseup at Washington County Home. Eighteen members of YWCA Thirty Niners meet for luncheon and charity work. New baby Kelly Brian born to Mr and Mrs Robert Steele in Des Moines with siblings Angela and Lori.

Kenneth Bailey Rhonda Gaye Dana Lee Cedar Rapids Howard Bailey Atlanta Hialeah Fla C.P. Berkhoff Kathy Jack Babcock Robyn and Kirt Kay Berkhoff Vannard College Oskaloosa Robert Steele Fifteenth West Des Moines Washington Kelly Brian Angela Lori

Moore dies in Chicago with son Richard E. Moore noted

Bertha C. Moore died in Chicago after a life remembered locally. Her obituary notes she was preceded in death by son Richard E. Moore who died in 1955. Public transit in Chicago shows private rail use of CTA lines. The Chicago and North Western Railway rents 2.5 miles of double track right of way from CTA yielding $168,000 annually.

Chicago UPI Chicago and North Western Railway Chicago Transit Authority CTA

Local Medical Figures Noted at Washington Hospital

Admitted yesterday were Gary Meiners of Washington for medical treatment and Leroy Carr of Ainsworth for surgical care. Births today include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Blick of Washington. Mrs Eugene White and her daughter were dismissed in Washington.

Gary Meiners Washington Leroy Carr Ainsworth Surgical William Blick Eugene White

Washington Evening Journal Portrait of a Local News Brand

The Washington Evening Journal details staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bruce Cowden and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and entry as second class matter.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

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