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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1967

Page

2

Carlston to Speak on Viet at Washington church

Second in a series of Vietnam study meetings hosted by First and Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Churches, Carlston associate professor at Iowa State University School of Religion will discuss Protest A Right at 7 30 p m in First Presbyterian Church Washington. The session includes plenary and small discussion groups and follows other varying views on Vietnam.

Charles Edwin Carlston School of Religion State University of Iowa First Presbyterian Church Washington First Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Vietnam Carlston Harvard University Fuller Theological Seminary

Horning family notes Davenport trip for surgery update

Carl Cather moved from Extended Care Unit in Iowa City to the sick bay at UP Home. Mr and Mrs Walter Horning visit Davenport with daughter Dorothy recovering after major surgery at St Luke's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Walter Horning Jr and Mrs Lyle Hesseltine also in Davenport with their sister who is listed as fair.

Carl Cather Iowa City Walter Horning Davenport Dorothy St. Luke’s Hospital Walter Horning Jr Lyle Hesseltine

Commandery Holds Annual Inspection in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar held their annual inspection on Wednesday evening with E. E. Harrell of Danville in charge. Work began at 4 p.m. A turkey dinner at Captain's Table followed at 6:30 p.m. The group returned to the Masonic Temple for further lodge work while the women enjoyed a dining room program. Nine grand officers and six past grand commanders were received through the lines. About 50 Sir Knights from 11 Commanderies attended.

Bethlehem Knights Templar E. E. Harrell Danville Masonic Temple

Local school leaders attend area athletic and education talks

Al Kinzler and Tom English led a Pekin High School briefing with Iowa High School Athletic Association officials led by Bernie Saggan. Harold Schmickler discussed transfer rules. music directors including Jesse Knight of Washington attended. Washington educators joined a Mt. Pleasant district meeting on negotiations. Delbert Soper, William Brice and Jerry Flory plan a University of Iowa math seminar Thursday.

al Kinzler Tom English Pekin High School Iowa High School Athletic Association Bernie Saggan Association Harold Schmickler Jesse Knight Washington Leo Greather Mt. Pleasant Delbert Soper William Brice Jerry Flory University of Iowa

Mrs. W. C. Porter Dies in Clarksville

News arrives of the September 18 death of Mrs. W. C. Porter of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Rev. W. C. Porter, and many children and grandchildren. Rev. Porter was longtime pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville in the 1920s.

W. C. Porter Clarksville Rev. Porter United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville

Community club meetings and social events notes

The Merry Makers Club met with Mrs. Elsie Benson and guests including Mrs. Ward Benson and Mrs. Dale Wood burn. The White Way Club gathered at Mrs. Richard Stewart with eight members and a guest. Ling er Longer Club hosted a one o'clock luncheon with Mrs. John Combs, noting roll call and entertainment. Public Affairs In Wednes day featured Don Oxenford speaking on Special Education in Washington County. Fortnightly Handcraft I hosted by Mrs. Otto Sheetz with hand made articles shown. Y Wives held a large regular October dessert luncheon with a fashion show by Osincup and many participating models and local merchants. Numerous guests attended, and new members were welcomed by Mrs. Ewart Scarff.

Merry Makers Club Elsie Benson Ward Benson Dale Woodburn Richard Young Young White Way Club Richard Stewart Ralph Herr Jerry Foriash Laurel Statler Linger Longer John Combs Clyde Dawson Jr John Dawson H. J. Brenneman Della Neal Macreadie Daytona Beach Fla Don Bartholomew Sheryl Helen Lackey Charles McClung Don Oxenford Washington County John Hughes Dwain Tschantz Neil Lampkin Herb Osincup Debra LeAnn Scarff Eward Scarff Joe Rosien Davissons Bridges, Sieferts Essex Montgomery Ward Penneys Made Wayne Knapp Don Mullikin Lyle Edwards Jesse Knight Henrietta Booth Ernest Krantz Robert Schaffer Philip Busley John Owen Grover Thompson Deane Clingman Carl Jungbluth Dave Lansing James Lloyd Pat Tobin Kenneth Hansen Ewart Scarff Milo Steele Jr Walter Messer Kenneth Embree Robert Hammer William Yerrington Jack Moore Clarence Brown Jr Dale Herdlicka Keith Williams Jr

Democratic Women Club Plans October Tea and Speaker

The Washington County Democratic Women’s Club meets to approve Minnette Doderer as October 10 speaker for the quarterly meeting following a 6:30 p.m. potluck. Door prizes include two John Culver dinner tickets. A tea is set for October 10 from 2 30 to 4 30 p.m. at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines. Senator Edward Kennedy is slated to speak at the Jefferson Jackson dinner in the Veterans Auditorium. The club votes to buy a sustaining membership in the Democratic State Central Committee in the name of president Mrs John Elliott. Mrs Paul Adam reports on luncheon card party. Mrs Harry Levy notes first district meeting at Columbus Junction. Gertrude Mac Queen named first district committeewoman replacing Beverly Spector.

Geraldine Schulty Washington County Democratic Women’s Club Robert Quinn Minnette Doderer John Culver Savery Des Moines Veterans Auditorium Edward Kennedy Democratic State Central Committee John Elliott Paul Adam Ways and Means Committee Harry Levy Columbus Junction Gertrude MacQueen Beverly Spector

IOOF Lodge Hosts Kalona Group Tuesday Night

The Washington IOOF lodge will host Kalona lodge next Tuesday Oct. 10 at 7 30 p m Initiatory degree will be presented and Capt Doyle Jarrard urges all degree team members to attend Maurice Libe serves as noble grand of the local lodge.

Ioof Lodge Washington Doyle Jarrard Maurice Libe

Chicago family seeks utopia in the west ends up stranded

A Chicago family of four headed West to escape Windy City belligerence found themselves on a Santa Monica freeway with a rundown car and 16 cents. Nick Amata, 26, a skilled machinist, cannot find a job as brochures promise California riches prove false. Police help with milk for the two boys, Rennie and Bobby, and take them to a mission after successive car breakdowns and failed trades. Amata laments wasted effort and vows to keep searching.

Santa Monica Calif UPI Chicago Windy City Nick Amata Chamber of Commerce California Amata Rennie Bobby Phyllis

X-15 Sets World Speed Record At 4534 MPH

At Edwards Air Force Base California the X-15 rocket plane reached 4534 miles per hour, a world speed record for winged aircraft. Engineers added 13500 pounds of anchorous ammonia and liquid oxygen to extend engine burn time, consuming over 15 tons of fuel in two minutes, with predictions of topping 5000 mph in future tests.

Edwards Afb Calif

Lutheran Women Zone Rally to Be Held in Mt Pleasant

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League rally for Mt Pleasant zone of Iowa district is set for Oct 10 at 10 a.m. Host Rev William Yunk will lead devotions themed Luther's coat of arms marking the Reformation anniversary. Featured speaker is Bea Richards of Hong Kong Lutheran Handicrafts. District representative Verle Francis and Keokuk reporter Mrs Charles Hiserote will participate with zone president Mrs Arthur Dinkheller presiding. zone societies from Burlington Fairfield Ft Madison Iowa City Keokuk Mt Pleasant and Wapello are listed as participants.

The Mission Society and Ladies Aid Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Washington - Wellman Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mt. Pleasant Iowa Bea Richards Hong Kong William Yunk Luther Arthur Dinkheller Washington Verle Francis Cedar Rapids Charles Hiserote Keokuk D. C Burlington Fairfield Ft. Madison Iowa City Wapello

Columbus City group to seek re election

Columbus City officials filed nomination papers and will run again on November 7. The slate includes Mayor Delmore Evans Councilman Richard Hou seal Councilman Arthur Pugh Al Nicola Warren McConahay and Joe Marion.

Columbus City Delmore Evans Richard Houseal Arthur Pugh al Nicola Warren McConahay Joe Marion

Births and Admits in Washington Area Hospitals

Yesterday admitted patients include Mae Jones Washington medical William Slaughter Kalona medical Virgil Smith Washington medical George H Sellers Columbus Junction medical Helen Gevock East Pleasant Plain medical Doris Smith Washington surgical Ruth Courtney Washington medical Today Laurie Sheetz Washington surgical Births recorded for Marion Martin Ainsworth a son Dismissed Harry V Miller Washington

Mae Jones Washington William Slaughter Kalona Virgil Smith George H. Sellers Columbus Junction Helen Gevock East Pleasant Plain Doris Smith Ruth Courtney Laurie Sheetz Surgical Marion Martin Ainsworth

Missionary Ruth Peterson to Speak at Christian Church

Ruth Peterson, ordained in 1953 and current Congo missionary with the United Christian Missionary Society, will speak at the Christian church on Sunday. A potluck dinner will follow the service in the fellowship hall where she will answer questions about her mission work.

Ruth Peterson The Christian Churches Disciples of Christ Republic of the Congo Christian Church Miss Peterson Iowa Belgium Congo United Christian Missionary Society United States Fellowship Hall

Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma meets at Captain's Table

The Alpha Chi chapter held a Wednesday evening meeting at Captain's Table hosted by Mrs. Charles Jenkins and Mrs. Eugene Morgan. Mrs. Kenneth Rhea presided as president, with program chairwoman Mrs. J B Clyde distributing new year programs. The group outlined a three year focus on The Critical Analysis of Values as a basis for action, starting with A Study of Personal Values. Plans were set for the second anniversary observance on Nov 1 at Captain's Table with Miss Lillian Holmes as speaker, and guests from Fairfield Muscatine Mt Pleasant and Iowa City chapters.

Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Charles Jenkins Eugene Morgan Kenneth Rhea J. B. Clyde Alphahi Chapter Lillian Holmes Fairfield Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Iowa City

October Auction Listings For Kalona And Surrounding Areas

Public sale of personal property in Kalona at 307 E Ave starts 10 am. Household goods sale at 701 C Ave Kalona 1 pm. Skubal York shire sale at Columbus Junction fairgrounds 7:30 pm. Furniture and miscellaneous sale in Keota 1 pm. Washington County Fairgrounds closing out sale 6:30 pm. Ed T. Zook. Closing out sale 12 miles east of Kalona on highway 22 at 11 am. Neva M. Jones owner conservator. Public auction of real estate and furniture P A Lyman residence Winfield 1 pm. Lyman Estate. Closing out sale north and east of Ainsworth 1 pm. Homer Baird. Closing out farm sale 1% miles south of Wayland 11 am. Ronnie G. Roth. Public auction of household goods antiques in Haskins 1 pm. Mrs Bessie Murphy. Closing out sale northwest of Ainsworth or northeast of Washington 11 am. Maurice Alvine. Muscatine Co Angus Assn club calf sale at Smylies Livestock Co Columbus Junction 7 pm DST. National Guard Armory Washington 6:30 pm. Oral Jay Brown. Friday sales at Washington Livestock Sales Co. Hog sale Wednesdays at Katona, veal/sheep/cattle Thursdays. Katona. Weekly sales at Wapello, Ollie, Columbus Junction, Wayland noon on Mondays.

E. Ave Kalona Iowa Sol C. Ropp C Avenue Lloyd Stagner Skubal Yorkshire Fairgrounds Columbus Junction Keota Dick Hagist Auction Service Washington County Fairgrounds Marion Bailey T. Zook Lake Darling Brighton Neva M. Jones Marion S. George P. A. Lyman Winfield Ainsworth Homer Baird Wayland Ronnie G. Roth Haskins Bessie Murphy Washington Maurice Alvine Muscatine Co Smylies Livestock Co National Guard Armory West Edge Oral Jay Brown Washington Livestock Sales Co Katona Wapello Highway 61 Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Smylie’s Livestock Market

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