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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1962

Page

2

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Thankoffering Program

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women held a Friday meeting at the church with a five part Thankoffering program. Mrs Francis McConnell led worship, a skit in 1800 attire was staged, and a Service of Praise was performed by a quartet and several members. Budget for 1962 63 approved and 75 present at roll call. Thankoffering Service set for Oct 28 with Rev Ernest J Srei guest speaker. Refreshments by Circle VI.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Francis McConnell George Kerr P. F. Whisler Truman Tuttle Clarence Logan Ralph Schoonover Louis Larsen Mike Wheelan World Service Department Dave Livingston William Stewart Livingston Circle II Ducet

HEO Club Hosts Open House Tour and Meeting

The HEO Club met with Mrs. Clem Eagle on Thursday and toured the calendar factory during the open house. Ten members attended and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Eagle and her daughters Susan and Paulette, with Mrs. Elwyn Corey assisting. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Lester Merz. Eleven Past Matrons and guests attended a cooperative dinner Friday night at the Temple hosted by Mrs. Clifford Connelly Mrs. William Manassier and Mrs. Harold Timmins. Merle Turnipseed, vice president, led the business session with entertainment by Mrs. Foster Bagge.

HEO Club Clem Eagle Susan Paulette Elwyn Corey Lester Merz Temple Clifford Connelly William Manassier Harold Timmins Merle Turnipseed Foster Bagge Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Gaylen Widmer Robert Lenninger Lenninger Clyde Thompson Howard Baker Homer Lowry Alvin Shebeck David Schantz Lester Welcher

Rebekah Lodge Plans Potluck and Gavel Night

About thirty members met at IOOF Hall to arrange a lodge potluck for Oct 19 at 6 p.m. and to note an upcoming Nov 2 meeting for 25 year members. Committees include Mrs Wayne Brock Mrs Keith Williams and Mrs Vernon Witting with cake duties assigned to Mrs Emma Barnett and Mrs Keith Williams.

Rebekah IOOF the Hell Wayne Brock Keith Williams Vernon Witting Harold Brock Ruth Luers Emma Barnett Gus Reinert M. D Lee Columbus Junction Myrtle Morgan George Jarrard Don Hazen Lottie Plecker

Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H elects new officers

The Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club held a regular meeting at the school with Dean Henderson in charge as president. Twenty eight members answered roll call as officers John Ham il vice president Mike Suter secretary Don Sommer treasurer and Ken Spangler reporter were elected. Meetings are set for 7 pm the first Wednesday monthly. Mike Suter John Jomil and Galen Howsare tasked to recruit new leaders. Suter Spangler and the Sommer brothers named to the refreshment committee for the next gathering.

Crooked Creek Cyclones Dean Henderson John Hamil Mike Suter Don Sommer Ken Spangler John J Omil Galen Howsare Bob Spangler Don Roger Sommer

Family visits and wedding highlight Falls Church travelers

Mr and Mrs Clarence R El lyson and son Preston of Falls Church Va visit the Choates and attend the Choate Janecek wedding. Fred Andersen attends funeral in Story City for aunt Mrs P O Peterson. Ben Parrott Audubon and Clyde Pratt hosts sisters Mrs Parrott and Mrs Pratt visit. Iowa Soon California game noted. Leonard Lackey Des Moines visits Washington friends. Otto Havel Cottage Hill Ill and family weekend at Frank Kallaus home. American Home Department Fortnightly Club changes meeting venue to Mrs John Winga at two.

Clarence R. Ellyson Preston Falls Church Robert Choates Mrs Fred Andersen Story City Today Mrs. Andersen P. O. Peterson Ben Parrott Audubon Clyde Pratt Parrott Mrs. Pratt Iowa City Otto Havel Danny Susan Cottage Hill, Ill Frank Kallaus John Winga Walter Doak Robert Wiley Alice Brown White Shrine Bridge Temple Art Wiley Suzannah St. James Library Glenn Laffer Baptist Ning Gerochi Circle Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall St. James Home American Home I Ralph Robertson American Home E. B. Hammer Price Roberts YWCA Noble Grand Circle IOOF Clarence Brown Gail Straney Cedar Rapids Leo Dunbar

Giants and Yankees Vie In Fourth World Series Game

NBC anchors a sports heavy lineup with Game Four of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees to decide the championship. The broadcast notes the best of seven format and color telecast.

NBC San Francisco Giants New York Yankees

Dear Abby Hot Weather and Relationship Dilemmas

Dear Abby answers readers on husband hot flashes urging a doctor visit. Other notes cover passing a note in class, choosing loyalty over a younger lover, and a mother cherishing a deaf blind child as a gift of faith. Abby signs off with submission details.

Abby

Halcyon notes neighbor visits and family trips

Cedar Rapids residents and guests share weekends with Mrs. Sara Owens and the Stamats family. Visitors include Bill Carson, Frank Crone, Louis Smith and Margaret Smith, plus many other relatives and friends from Keota Grinnell Wellman Waverly Ana soma Iowa City and Burlington. Mayme Squire begins a vacation touring Boston Cape Cod and Maine.

Mayme Squire William Squire Burlington Boston Cape Cod Maine

Klepfer Anniversary Observed By Family In Seal Beach

Mr and Mrs Clarence C Klepfer formerly of Washington celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday Oct 9 now living in a California retirement village Their daughter Helen resides with them She had recent surgery but is recovering Mr Klepfer worked for Standard Oil during the Washington years. Sheila Chabal and Garda Mc Kune visit with parents. they attend AIC Davenport for homecoming festivities at the high school. Sister Mary Placid vows at Clyde Missouri with Lena Schmitt and relatives nearby. Ann Stewart of Drake University Des Moines visits with her parents. Ron Marek of Iowa State Ames among former Washington students home for homecoming weekend.

Clarence C. Klepfer Washington California St. Andrews Drive Apt. L Seal Beach Calif Helen Klepfer Standard Oil Company Sheila Chabal Garda McKune AIC Davenport Lena Schmitt Nick Buch Harlan Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration Clyde Mary Placid Ann Stewart Drake University Des Moines Mrs Tom Stewart Ron Marek Iowa State University Ames Brighton Ottumwa Lloyd Jones K. P Neva Morse Iowa Leo Irene) Burkey Mesa Arizona Howard Helen) Koch Dale Myra) Hahn Lucy Freak Mercy Hospital Iowa City Betty Erwin Central College Pella Dave Erwin Grace Zorbaugh Tuscon Ocean Irwin Omaha Nebr Bert Dickinson Washington County Hospital

Investors Mutual Declares 10 Cents Dividend Per Share

Directors of Investors Mutual Inc. announce a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share payable to holders of record September 27 1962. This marks the fund’s 88th consecutive dividend.

Investors Mutual Investors Mutual, Inc Devestors Mutual, Inc

VFW Junior Unit crafts caps for Columbus Day event

Ten members gathered for a Friday craft session at the hall making nut caps for Columbus Day and Halloween. A business meeting is set for next Friday. Helen Sheetz of Ollie will visit to inspect the unit and awards will be given for the past year.

VFW Helen Sheetz Ollie

Mortgage Burning Service At Wellman Church

United Brethren Church west of Wellman held a mortgage burning service on Sunday. The church, dedicated in April 1952, is now debt free. It was also rally day and promotion day. Rev. Jay Johnson has served since autumn 1952. Also retiring as janitor after 15 years, Calvin Gibson received a gift.

Wellman United Brethren Church Jay Johnson Calvin Gibson Maxine Bull Davenport Ruth Bull Ida Bull Roy Crossett E. E. Sconce Eldon Iowa Berneice Nickell Loise Wade Mt. Pleasant Williard Swartzendruber Mercy Hospital Iowa City Vera Beck Greeley Colorado Lloyd Durst Elizabeth Henn Josie Yoder

Bomb blast outside Spellman residence near St Patrick's

A homemade dynamite device exploded early today between the sidewalk and the basement of Francis Cardinal Spellman’s Madison Avenue residence beside St Patrick’s Cathedral. No injuries were reported though a maid heard glass shatter while the cardinal and staff awoke.

New York UPI Francis Cardinal Spellman St.Patrick’s Cathedral Elizabeth Gormley Madison Ave 50Th St Spellman Monsignor Timothy Flynn Archdiocese

Washington Pals Plan Hayride After Club Meeting

The Washington Pals met at Meridith Smith's home and planned a hayride for later this month. Maria Simmering spoke on the Basic 7 foods and Rita Sojka discussed Planning a Meal. Refreshments were served.

Washington

Brighton Pupils Enjoy One Day School Break

Brighton schools closed Monday Oct 1 as teachers attended a Ottumwa meeting. The community notes include anniversary plans for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, a list of local visits, hospital news, and a recipe for Fluffy jelly whip topping.

Record of Admittances and Dismissals Featured in Washington

On the record yesterday Harry Wentworth of Brighton admitted for medical care with Miss Roberta Wiley in Washington. Today Mrs Jesse Nicola of Washington admitted. Dismissals yesterday Mrs Mae Quinn of Washington. Today Jaye Deane Horn of Washington Mrs Duane Krotz and daughter of Washington Douglas Booth of Washington Mrs Ernest Lamansky of Washington.

Harry Wentworth Brighton Roberta Wiley Washington Jesse Nicola Mae Quinn Jaye Deane Horn Duane Krotz Douglas Booth Ernest Lamansky

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