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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1968

Page

3

Democratic Women hear vice chairman Mrs Vidal speak

Democratic Women meet with vice chairman Mrs Vidal stressing election effort and candidate comparison. She praised Humphrey as progressive and honest, contrasted with opponents. Also cited party leadership, running mates, and cabinet prospects while noting local candidates and upcoming meetings. The Texas Highway Department advertises vast roadside green space.

Lewis Vidal Hampton Democratic Party Democratic Women’s Club Russia Chicago Gertrude McQueen

ARC Members Plan Workshop in Washington County

ARC members discussed plans for a sheltered workshop for the handicapped in Washington County at a meeting in the Nurses Home. They scheduled a special meeting at Prairie Flower School on November 12 to prepare fund drive letters for mailing and invited all interested Washington County residents to assist.

Washington County Association For Retarded Children Nurses Home Prairie Flower School

Mission Society entertains guests at church gathering

The Mission Society of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosted women from Immanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. Pastors Rev. Carl Gutekunst and Rev. Einar Fetterman led devotions and prayer, with Mrs. Lester Grim welcoming guests. A group discussion compared Lutheran doctrine and practice. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Earl Martin and Mrs. Grim. The next meeting is November 19.

Mission Society of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Church Carl Gutekunst Einar Fetterman Lester Grim Earl Martin Grim The Mission Society

Washington social calendar notices listings

All notices must reach by 10 am for the column to appear three days before publication. Wednesday events include West Chester Pythian Sisters at the hall Crawfordsville C ES 8 pm Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters 7 45 pm St James meeting room Jolly Nine Club Pauline Hite Saddle Club 7 30 pm bring dessert. Thursday schedules feature Rebekah Club Prairie Flower Missionary Society guest speaker Wyla Weekley at church with guest allowed Pleasant Hill CWF clean church bring sandwiches and dish to pass Women of Moose enrollment HJ Club Friendship Club dessert luncheon at Captain's Table etc. The roster continues Friday with multiple circle meetings at churches and clubs across Washington town.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Crawfordsville Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters St. James Jolly Nine Club Pauline Hite Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rebekah Club IOOF Prairie Flower Missionary Society Wyla Weekley Africa Pleasant Hill Cwf Women of Moose Moose Rural Women’s Club Ron Goff Bob Marek Friendship Club Christian C W F Martha Group Harold Beenblossom Priscilla Group Carl Chalupa Walnut Women's Club Mary Petratz Highland Social Club Guy Gerot St. James Home Thomasita Ross B. M. O’beirn Warren McFate Florence Baird Russell Davison Neal Burton Elmer Steele G. W. Manassier B. B. Bordwell Christian

Mrs. Marlin Peiffer Undergoes Back Surgery In Iowa City

Mrs. Marlin Peiffer of Washington underwent back surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday and would appreciate hearing from friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lee of Washington were in Iowa City Tuesday to visit their daughter. The Knights of Columbus will meet Thursday at 9 p.m. at the KC Hall, with the hour set later so members may attend the St. James Home and School meeting first at the school gym.

Marlin Peiffer Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Clarence Lee Mrs. Peiffer Knights of Columbus KC Hall St. James Home

YWCA Council Meeting Plans Events and Observances

Mrs. Phil Kneen chaired the YWCA Council meeting at the Y. Reports and announcements were shared. Upcoming events include the Y Teen Every Member Conference on Oct 26, Public Affairs potluck on Oct 28, and a Book Fair at Bridges Store Nov 13-14. A World Fellowship observance is planned Nov 15 at the YWCA.

Ywca Council Phil Kneen Y. Committee Bridges National World Fellowship YWCA

Newsletter mailings planned for early November

Mrs Grover Rosenkild unit director reported that 1,299 persons used the VW facilities during the past month. Sixteen Legion Auxiliary members and two guests met Tuesday with Mrs Mary O Conner presiding at the Legion Hall. Becky Berdo reported on Girls State. Veterans Day plans were discussed. Mrs Thora Pease sang How Great Thou Art. Refreshments were served. Becky and her mother Mrs T J Berdo were guests. American Home III held a dessert at the Captain's Table with 29 members. Hostesses were Mrs Don Paul, Mrs Charlie Wiley and Mrs Walter Anderson. Mrs George Kerr gave the Senior Citizens program, introduced by Mrs Glenn Holden. Mrs William Putman presided. mention made of Mrs Harry Ramseyer and Mrs Phil Weldin as honor members. Tickets for the anniversary dinner were sold. Guests included Mrs Kerr and Mrs Daisy Maxson of Des Moines. The group voted $10 to the VW Rotary Christmas party. A card was signed for Ms Newton Davis, a hospital patient. Mrs Ralph Viner, state president, was a special guest and spoke briefly.

Legion Auxiliary Mary O'Conner Legion Hall Becky Berdo Thora Pease Becky T. J. Berdo American Home III Don Paul Charlie Wiley Walter Anderson George Kerr Glenn Holden William Putman Harry Ramseyer Federated Clubs Phil Weldin Tick Kerr Daisy Maxson Des Moines VW - Rotary Newton Davis Ralph Viner

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