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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1962

Page

2

Club Activities and Meetings Report Across Local Societies

Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Women held a luncheon at Mrs. Orville Griggs home with twelve present. A skit was read and future meeting set for Nov 13 at Mrs Glen Gordon’s home. Sunshine Community Club plus guests shared an afternoon with Mrs George Koehler. Delineated travel bingo, prizes, and refreshments. Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at the community building. windows cleaned, quilts made, business session led by Mrs Richard Hayes. Next Grace Hill meeting will be the first Wednesday in November with a silent auction the second Wednesday. Five dollars was voted to the County Home chapel fund. Christmas card donations for University Hospital may be brought to Mrs Max Waterhouse by Dec 2. Mrs Marion Robertson gave the lesson and Mrs Carl Corpman served refreshments.

Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Orville Griggs Griggs Glen Gordon Roger Pepper Grace Hill Ladies Aid Richard Hayes County Home Chapel University Hospital Max Waterhouse Marion Robertson Carl Corpman

Marion Men change meeting date and welcome new members

Eleven members of the Marion Men met Tuesday at Shiloh School and responded to the roll call with their favorite subject in school. Dick Sojka presided as president, and the group voted to move the meeting date to the first Tuesday of the month. New members Craig Gardner Jim and Marcus McCarthy and Gay Widmer were welcomed. Refreshments were served by Tim and Gay Widmer.

Marion Shiloh Dick Sojka Craig Gardner Jim Marcus McCarthy Gay Widmer Tim

On The Record Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted yesterday in Washington were Jeanette Woodburn medical Fred Byers medical and Mrs Lucin da Snider. Dismissed today at Columbus City Mrs Ralph Bell and son and Mrs Eddie West and son in Washington.

Jeanette Woodburn Washington Fred Byers Lucinda Snider Ralph Bell Columbus City Eddie West

Social Calendar Notices for Local Clubs and Groups

Notices list weekly Christian CWF groups, clubs, circles, and meetings with times and hosts. Events include Martha Group Priscilla Group Friendship Club Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid CBS Women of Moose UPW Circle Marion Ave Brighton Square Dance Club Knights of Columbus VFW Auxiliary circles Methodist groups Baptist circles and programs Rainbow Girls and Junior PTG with venues such as churches, Masonic Temple, YWCA, and Marion Ave. Five days show varied events from Thursday to Monday with note times and transportation details.

Christian Cwf Martha Group Helen Watkins Priscilla Group Lloyd Dwight Bode CBS Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Marion Ave UPW VFW VFW Hall Methodist Wscs Harold Kerr Country Club Allen Griggs Frank Patterson Glenn Knupp John Walker Margaret Turkington Henry Berdo BE. B. Stutsman E. B. Ward Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Agnes Anderson Joe Cochran White Cross Harvey Holden Courty Ethel McCreedy William McConnell Marion George Ruth Group Lauren Chalupa Dorcas Group Leslie Beenblossom Esther Group Bessie Tucker Brighton Cbs YWCA Rainbow Girls Baptist Friendly Bible

Marion Avenue UPW Seeks Children’s Christmas Gifts

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women ask members to bring the children’s gifts requested for their circle meeting.

Marion Ave Marion Avenue United Presbyterian

Patricia Berry and Vernon Kalvestrand Wed in Minneapolis

Miss Patricia Berry daughter of Mrs Mary Berry of Washington and Vernon Kalvestrand of Brigham Utah were married in a 430 pm ceremony Saturday Oct 6 at Andrew Presbyterian Church Minneapolis. Attendants were Miss Charlotte Berry and Marion Kalvestrand. A reception followed at Lowell Inn Stillwater. They will reside at 586 South Main Brigham Utah.

Patricia Berry Mary Berry Washington Vernon Kalvestrand Brigham, Utah M. Kalvestrand la Farge Wis Andrew Presbyterian Church Minneapolis Minn Charlotte Berry Rochester N. Y Marion Kalvestrand Mukwonago Lowell Inn Stillwater Kalvestrand South Main Street Brigham Utah Heart Hospital University of Minnesota Thikol Chemical Corporation

Mrs Ruth Bull and Wade Page Wed in Wellman Home

Mrs Ruth Bull of Wellman and Wade Page of Brighton were married Wednesday at the bride’s Wellman home. The Rev Dr Paul Dietterich officiated the double ring ceremony with garden flowers and a reception for close friends. They will reside east of Brighton.

Brighton Ruth Bull Wellman Wade Page Paul Dietterich Leo Gislain

Camp Fire Field Advisor to Visit Washington Council

Frances Cheadle, Camp Fire Girls Region VII field advisor, will visit Washington Council October 15 and 16. She advises on long-range plans, program, public relations, training and camping, under the Region VII director, and has worked in Kansas Oklahoma Louisiana councils.

Frances Cheadle Camp Fire Girls, Inc Washington Council Miss Cheadle Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado Miss Cheadlers Shawnee Okla

Comrades Class Elects Officers At West Chester Church

West Chester Methodist Church Comrades Sunday School class met with Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens. Officers elected for the year include President Marion Pence Vice President Orville Griggs and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Robert Stephens. Teachers named Mrs Clark Bauer Mrs Orville Griggs and Mrs Eldin Bauer. Entertainment by Mrs Clark Bauer and Mrs Clyde Crile. Refreshments by hosts.

West Chester Comrades

Local Social Roundup From Norfolk Area

Local residents visit relatives and attend events across Iowa and Nebraska. The piece notes Mr. and Mrs. Lyle B. Nicola return to Norfolk after visits with family in Crawfordsville and Washington. Tom Patterson of Seattle visits friends, with Mrs. Russell Frink returning from Omaha. Lynette Lee Reber is born to C E Reber and Linda Loveless in Des Moines. VFW Auxiliary hosts breakfast. Diocesan Council attendees include Rev T J Lew and several local members.

Lyle B. Nicola Norfolk, Neb Henry Crooks Mable Monson Crawfordsville Howard L. McCleery Washington Tom Patterson Seattle Washington Hotel Mr. Patterson Hiram Scofield This County Russell Frink Omaha Neb Robert Frink C.E. Reber Caulder Avenue Des Moines Lynette Lee Linda Loveless Maynard Reber Kalona Earl Loveless Diocesan Council of Catholic Women District 11 Keswick T.J. Lew Grant Humble Frank Casey Martin Whittaker Frank Kerker William Marie Sr Earl Redlinger Leo Marie Clem Eagle Casey

VFW Auxiliary Junior Unit Inspection Friday

The VFW Auxiliary Junior Unit will meet Friday at 4 p.m. for a business meeting and inspection. Helen Sheetz of Ollie, department chairman, will be present and will present awards for the past year. All girls are asked to be present and in uniform.

VFW Helen Sheetz Ollie

Employed Women Plan Luncheon at YWCA

Employed women will meet next Wednesday October 17 at noon in the YWCA room. Mrs Richard McCleery will display pictures of Norway. All employed and retired working women are invited. Reservations are requested but not required. The meal costs 75 cents. Mrs Walter Doak and Mrs Ralph Kleese lead the committee.

YWCA Richard McCleery Norway Walter Doak Ralph Kleese

Republicans Attend District Women’s Convention in Davenport

About 100 attendees from 12 counties gathered for the Biennial Convention of the First District Iowa Council of Republican Women at the Blackhawk Hotel in Davenport. Officers were elected, Miss Ethel Henderson named district historian, and Mrs. John Camp named first national vice president. Washington participants included Mrs. Phil Weldin and three others. Wellman delegates were Mrs. E D Miller and Mrs. Wayne Norman.

First District Iowa Council of Republican Women Blackhawk Davenport Maizie Stokes Ethel Henderson Washington John Camp Phoenix Fred Schwengel Schwengel Evan Hultman Charles Wittenmeyer Loren Hickerson State University of Iowa Phil Weldin Robert Day Mae Davis P. F. Whisler Wellman E. D. Miller Wayne

Name Co Editors Of Keota Klipper Staff

Keota October 1 co editors of the Klipper staff are Ron Greiner and Mary Lou Seiren. Advisor is Mrs Marjorie Bywaters. staff members include Gary Vincent Cliff Stoutner Nancy Huber Karen Hotchkiss Betsey Sondag Bob Mayer and Janice Weber. Denny Walton has returned home from Ft Leonard Wood and reopened his radio and TV shop.

Keota Klipper Ron Greiner Mary Lou Seiren Marjorie Bywaters Gary Vincent Cliff Stoutner Nancy Huber Karen Hotchkiss Betsey Sondag Bob Mayer Janice Weber Denny Walton Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Wayne Zehr Freddie Walter Bower Carl Walton Patty Bower Kinross Boyd Sanders Larry Gene Donald Long Ronnie Rubio Donna Sanders Cedar Rapids Eugene Redlinger Harper Tom Stoutner Jeannie McCrabb Keota Fagles Linn-Marr Betsey Sonday Peggy

Iowa Corn Yield May Set Record

Iowa's 1962 corn crop is estimated at 76 bushels per acre, totaling about 744.42 million bushels despite early frost in northern counties. The forecast, unchanged from September, marks the fourth largest crop in history, with Illinois reporting 77 bushels per acre on fewer acres.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Agriculture Department Hawkeye Illinois

Nations fail to secure pact on nuclear test ban

At the United Nations Adlai E. Stevenson and Valerian Zorin argued over a global test ban. The United States rejects a voluntary unverifiable moratorium and pushes for either a comprehensive treaty with international inspections or a ban limited to underground tests.

United Nations N.Y UPI Soviet Union West U. S Adlai E. Stevenson United States Britain Moscow Valerian A. Zorin Russia India Italy Brazil Ireland Yugoslavia Austria General Assembly Dominican Republic Saudi Arabia Madagascar Somalia Central African Republic Tanganyika Iraq Stevenson U.S Ussr

Grain market summary from Chicago futures quotes

UPI reports mixed grain futures in Chicago with declines and small gains across December through August positions for corn oats soybeans and nearby months, noting percentage changes and off figures as traders weigh supply demand and seasonal factors. Specific lines show Dec corn at around 105% with variations, soybeans near 239-245% range, and oats near 63-65% amid shifting values.

Chicago UPI

Period of Equilibrium Seen in Arms Race Says Official

A spokesman notes a rare equilibrium in the arms race and urges firm General Assembly insistence to forestall another cycle of nuclear tests. He calls for making the most of this decisive moment before it passes.

General Assembly

Methodist Men hear Rev Jonah G Chitombo in Washington

Rev Jonah G Chitombo of Southern Rhodesia Africa spoke at the Washington Methodist Men dinner meeting on Wednesday evening. He briefly addressed the group then invited them to a service in the church sanctuary.

Jonah G. Chitombo Southern Rhodesia Africa Washington Chitombo

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