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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1966

Page

2

Residents named to lead Chest drive in Ward divisions

Dr William Westphal announced the residential division chairmen for the annual Community Chest appeal and that Red Feather Nights will run October 11 and 12 to boost residential outreach. Ward leaders include Mrs Ray Minnick Ward 1 Mrs Robert Bates Ward 2 Mrs Kathy Lloyd Ward 3A Mrs Helen Smith Ward 3B and Mrs Shirley Garret Ward 4.

William Westphal Westphal The Journal Ray Minnick Robert Bates Kathy Lloyd Helen Smith Shirley Garret Westhal Kathy Krogmei Red Feather Community Chest Appeal Joe Evanovich Washington Evanovich Chest Red Feather Nights Community Chest Red Feather Appeal Horak Insurance Agency Drive YMCA

Hammes funeral scheduled Monday

Funeral services for James Hammes 20 will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Clear Creek with Rev E Loolich presiding Parish prayers and devotions will be Sunday 8 p.m at Powell Funeral Home Keota Hammes was killed in an auto crash north of Keota Thursday night He was born January 8 1946 in Washington son of Leo M and Virginia Eldridge Hammes A Sigourney High School graduate and senior at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Mo He was a member of Sts Peter and Paul church Survivors include his parents three sisters Janis Joyce and Lisa Jo all of Cedar Rapids and at home seven brothers John Jerry Jeff Kevin Vernon Brian and Dennis all at home and a grandmother Mrs Paul Eldridge of Sigourney.

Keota James Hammes Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Clear Creek Francis E. Loolich Powell Hammes Washington Leo M Virginia Eldridge Hammes Sigourney High School Northwest Mis Souri State Teachers College Kirksville Sts. Peter & Paul Church Janis Joyce Cedar Rapids Lisa Jo John Jerry Jeff Kevin Vernon Bryan Dennis Paul Eldridge Sigourney

Troop 237 Prepares for Camporee at Coralville

Boy Scout Troop 237 and Troop 731 meet at Washington Methodist Church for Fall Camporee prep this weekend. Mike Brown demonstrated starting a fire in eight seconds using flint and steel. Patrol events include Flaming Arrows First Aid Panthers Signaling Bat Patrol Campcraft and Antelopes Trail Craft.

Washington Methodist Coralville Flint and Steel Mike Brown

Hunters Code of Ethics Aims for Safe Outdoor Sports

Washington reports a record 14 million licensed hunters this year, 200,000 more than 12 months ago. The NRA supports broad participation if safety rules are followed, and the Association offers a six point Hunters Code of Ethics to promote responsible gun handling, compliance with laws, skill development, conservation, and mentoring of younger hunters.

Washington UPS U.S. Bureau of Sports, Fisheries and Wildlife National Rifle Association America

Missionettes plan future projects at Wellman meeting

Six members of the First Assembly of God Missionettes met with Betty Hudson Friday evening. After opening prayers, recipes were collected for a booklet and planning was set for a Thanksgiving program at Shenks Nursing Home in Wellman by the Missionettes and the Women's Missionary Council.

Assembly of God Missionettes Betty Hudson Louise Albright Missionettes Women's Missionary Council Shenks Nursing Home Wellman Leon Aubuchon Esther Cline Uct

World Service dinner speaker visits U P Home group

Willard F. Collins of the International YMCA Committee spoke at the World Service dinner at Captain's Table, sharing Middle East news from Egypt to Nazareth. Members heard about an October 13 auction, memorial service details for Mrs. Robert MacLachlan, and plans for the 19th anniversary celebration with films and crafts preparations.

Willard F. Collins International Ymca Committee Egypt Jerusalem Nazareth Middle East

Funeral Services for Earl Bidwell Held Friday

Funeral services for Earl Bidwell were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Dehne officiating. Pallbearers included Ed Petratz M D Lee Sr Arthur Witthoft Clarence Witthoft Clifton Armstrong and Milo Eckhart. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

New FDA Label Rules Redefine Low Calorie and Serving Claims

Sep tember changes in nutrition labeling affect foods for special dietary uses. Labels must show calorie per slice and per serving, limit “low calorie” claims to products with not more than 15 calories per serving and 30 calories daily. Sodium labeling changes specify exact serving types. Vitamin mineral supplements require expiration dates. Consumers gain clearer info on sodium content and shelf products. New York report notes these FDA rules after four years of study and a lighter bath time tip from the Cleanliness Bureau.

FDA

Mrs Gerdes reviews UPW book A Decision at Dawn

Presbyterian Women met Friday at the church after coffee hour. Mrs John Lemmon introduced the program. Mrs J M Lloyd led the devotional. Mrs Tom Gerdes gave a book review on A Decision at Dawn by Chulho Awe, detailing a Korean miner who fled north and later worked for Christ. Circle 1 hosted the morning as plans for Presbyterial events and Circle 1 family night were announced.

First Presbyterian United John Lemmon J.M. Lloyd Tom Gerdes Chulho Awe North Korea Sudy South Seoul Presbyterian Church In Africa

Social and Club Notes at Halcyon House

Halcyon House residents enjoyed visits from Mrs. Blanche Foster Mrs. Della McBride Mrs. Mary Salladay and Mrs. Gla dice Cook and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Bahr and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoover. World Wide Communion Sunday featured a service led by Rev. M. O. Smith. Engagement plans announced for Susan Martha Glass and Ella Gor Ann to Stephen W. Booth with December wedding planned. Visitors included Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg and Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Rochester Michigan with Mrs. R. E. Snavely of Wellman calling Monday.

Wiliam Waldschmidt Riverside Susan Martha Glass Ella Gor- Ann Stephen W. Booth Dale E. Booth Washington Miss Waldschimidt College of Cosmetology Town City Josef’s Calon Iowa City Booth Washington High School Air Force University of Iowa City William Kirkpatrick Rochester Mira R. E. Snavely Wellman Kirkpatrick Wyatt Marbourg

Riverside woman in Mercy Hospital gets patient note

Mrs. William L. Spenner of Riverside is a patient in Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 243. The item lists numerous visitors and social calls at the local home, including relatives from Colorado California and Minnesota, attendance at funerals and parties, plus birthday and coffee hour moments.

William L. Spenner Riverside Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Shrine to Host Guest Officer at Damascus Bethlehem

Shrine of Damascus Bethlehem will hold an inspection night at the Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. Reservations for the banquet must be made by Monday Oct 10 with Mrs Kenneth Peters or Mrs Roger Chapman. All members urged to attend.

Damascus Bethlehem Masonic Temple Kenneth Peters Roger Chapman Margaret McWherter Sharpsville Order of the White Shrine of Jerusa Jem

Rebekah Lodge Meets at Odd Fellows Hall

Thirty six members gathered Friday at Odd Fellows Hall with Helen Huston presiding. Guests from Wellman and Fairfield lodges attended. Vernon Witting reported on a Philadelphia trip as Wast Grand Master and Sovereign Grand Lodge Youth Committee member. Six sick calls reported.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Helen Huston Noble Grand Wellman Lodge Fairfield Lodge Vernon Witting Sovereign Grand Lodge Philadelphia Gene Schneider Gus Reinert Clyde Tucker Keith Williams Jr Emma Barnett Madeline Anderson Bernice Sheetz Myral Smith

Kalona Couple Eunice Yoder and James Brenneman Engage

Eunice Lucille Yoder daughter of Mrs Dan M Yoder Kalona and the late Mr Yoder will wed James Al lan Brenneman son of Mrs Henry B Brenneman Kalona and the late Mrs Brenneman The couple reside in Colorado Springs Colorado with no wedding date set The bride elect works for Farmers Insurance Group regional office in Colorado Springs while the groom works for Canteen of America and attends Colorado University

Eunice Yoder James Brenneman Kalona Eunice Lucille Yoder Dan M. Yoder Yoder James Allan Brenneman Henry B. Brenneman Brenneman Miss Yoder Colorado Springs, Colo Farmers Insurance Group Colorado Springs Canteen of America Colorado University

Lipsey-Stockman engagement announced in San Diego

Pamela Rae Lipsey and Donald Wesley Stockman announced their engagement at a family dinner. The bride elect, a Davenport High School and Sioux Falls College alumna and Navy veteran, works as a beautician at Joseph Mare’s. Stockman, connected to the Kuntz and Martin families, is from Davenport and will wed January 7, 1967, marking the Lipsey family’s 30th wedding anniversary.

Pamela Rae Lipsey Donald Wesley ‘Stockman Louis Wesley Stockman Davenport John Parker Lipsey Felton Street San Diego Calif Stockman Harry Kuntz Kuntz Washington West Chester Gene Martin Keota C. E. Schmidt Hoover High School John Hall College of Beauty Joseph Mare’s Point Loma Inn Rainbow Girls Bethlehem White Shrine Normance Davenport High School Sioux Falls College S. D United States Navy Medical Corps San Diego City College Carroll Graphic Arts

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