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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1968

Page

3

Camp Reece Becomes Annual Program Of Washington Council

The Washington Council on Religious Affairs met at First Baptist Church with Don Pil cher presiding. A new slate of officers including John Owen as president and Rev Richard Peterson as vice president was elected. The ad hoc committee presented eight recommendations for Camp Reece, notably continuing it annually and adding a weekly religious instructional period. A new contact system will relay newcomers to congregations. Dorothy Vosika chairs. Secretary Chalupa appointed for this outreach. Installation and next meeting set for January 9 1969. opening devotions by Louis Larsen and closing prayer by Rev C W Dehne.

Washington Council On Religious Affairs First Baptist Church Don Pilcher John Owen Richard Peterson Francis Miller Dean Garrett Dorothy Vosika

Weather, World Series, and Politics Nonsense

A reflection on dinner table chatter notes weather sports and presidential candidates as the three hot topics. It mentions Iowa City ads by Helga promising life facts and a simple chocolate strip recipe alongside caramel turtles for rainy nights.

Engaged: Pearl Lea Smith to Ronald Streets of Maquoketa

Plan wedding notices announce Pearl Lea Smith engagement to Ronald Streets of Maquoketa. Pearl Lea is a student at Maquoketa Community High School. Streets works at Collis Company in Clinton.

Gene Smith West Platt Maquoketa Pearl Lea Ronald Eugene Streets Dale Streets Miss Smith Maquoketa Community High School Mr. Streets Collis Company Clinton Merna R. Britten West Chester James B. Miller Greenville S. C Joyce Irene Ronald L. Nolan June Nolan Columbus O James Robert Nolan Houston Texas Greenville High School Advance Ross Electronics Washington

Eastern Star Meeting Led by Mordice Duo at Masonic Temple

Mr and Mrs Mordice Hugh chaired the Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic Temple on Thursday. Masons chaplain and Martha were honored. The matron thanked donors for the rummage sale held September 19. Announcements covered Grand Chapter in Davenport October 22 24 and Rainbow Girls reception for Vicki Bauer on November 4 at 8 p.m. Next meeting November 14 will be Friendship Night with initiation and honors for past patrons.

Mordice Hughson Eastern Star Masonic Temple Martha O ES Davenport Rainbow Girls Vicki Bauer Rainbow

Make It with Wool Contest Entries Urged for District 9

Arrangements are underway for the Make It Yourself With Wool contest at Iowa Wesleyan College on November 23. District director Mrs Merlin Harryman of Douds urges all girls and women age 10 and up to submit entry forms by November 9, obtain forms from district director, fabric shops, or the American Wool Council, and include a fabric sample.

Iowa Wesleyan College Merlin Harryman Douds Iowa American Wool Council Railway Exchange Denver Colorado

Blackhawk 4-H Hosts Meeting with Light Bulb Talk

The Blackhawk Maidens 4-H Club met Monday at Cheryl Talley’s home. Pledge of allegiance said, roll call answered with A Lighting Improvement in the Home. Family night set for Nov 4 at Woolson Church. New year officers elected: Becky Greiner president, Cheryl Talley vice president, Judy Nordyke secretary treasurer, reporters Debbie Hogan and Linda Day. Sallie Hinshaw gave a talk on Know Your Light Bulbs.

Blackhawk Maidens Cheryl Talley Woolson Church Becky Greiner Judy Nordyke Debbie Hogan Linda Day Sallie Hinshaw

YMCA Fall Retreat Planned at Lake Darling Center

The Audit Program Committee of the YMCA announces the return of the fall conference or retreat at Lake Darling Youth Center on October 15. A steak dinner costs $1.75 with reservations due by noon October 14. Harley Van Akkeren will present the community survey and evaluation, followed by breakout discussions and a final report to the YMCA Board.

YMCA Lake Darling Youth Center Bob Huber Jim Harris North Central Area Ymca Harley van Akkeren Y’’ Board Kelly Schlapkohl John Walker M. S. Charlie’ McAvoy Washington United States Canada

Catholic Daughters Hold Evening Meeting and Program

The Catholic Daughters gathered in St. James meeting room for a 6:30 pm potluck and mothers and daughters program. Mary Ellen Reed read a poem about Mother. Joanie Gevock presented Saying Their Prayers. A Halloween song was performed by Dalyne Dahl and others. Religious folk songs followed. Initiation of new members will occur at the next meeting.

St. James Mary Ellen Reed Jeanie Joanie Gevock Dalene Dahl Teresa Dold Stephanie Beliel Michelle Curley Sheryl Curley Kathleen Escher Charleen Gent Glenda Gent Marlene Es

Gingerichs transfer land to Yoder spouses in section 177-8

Rufus Gingerich and his wife transfer land to Dale E. Yoder and his wife in section 177 subdivision 8. The deal records a property transfer between two spouses and notes the exact land parcel. Local registry details confirm the recipients and the property description.

Rufus Gingerich Dale E. Yoder Land

Fortnightly Duty District Meeting Attended by Home Ladies

A group of United Presbyterian Home ladies attended a Fortnightly Duty District Meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday. Attendees included Ruth Nolin driving, with Minnie Knapp Katherine Ramsdale and Laura Rouse. visits from Ray Rukgaber and Mrs. Matilda Ohlwein. Clifford Wilson visiting from Auburn Washington. plans to travel to Mediapolis. Amy McLaughlin returned from Quincy Illinois visiting her daughter Mrs. Donald Busby. Mrs. Nesbit from Indiana visited with sisters Martha Glass Edna Robeson and Mrs. Barnes and husband, with plans to visit Monmouth. Ruth and Ray Anderson returned home from Chicago area. New resident Pearl Strohm joined Hebron Hall. Variety Night and October birthday party featured a guessing contest and songs. ice cream and cake served. Clifford Wilson was introduced to the group. Mrs. Mary Holmes attends a Mental Health Institute meeting in Mt. Pleasant today.

Iowa City Ruth Nolin Minnie Knapp Katherine Ramsdale Laura Rouse Amy McLaughlin Quincy Illinois Donald Busby Mrs. Nesbit Indiana Martha Glass Edna Robeson Mrs. Barnes Monmouth Marjorie Doran Mineva Moon

New Cars Listed By Ballou Oil Co Plymouth Ed ward Brezina

A list of new car purchases includes Ballou Oil Co Plymouth, Ed ward Brezina Pontiac, Clayton Lintz Chevrolet, Francis Sieren Chevrolet, Edith Yoder Ford, Norman Edwards Buick, Edmund Morrison Oldsmobile, Robert Gross Oldsmobile, Mattias Trabert Oldsmobile, Dale Smith Oldsmobile, Everette Miller Buick.

Ballou Oil Co Plymouth Edward Joseph Brezina Pontiac Clayton Mark Lintz Chevrolet Francis Elmer Sieren Edith Virginia Yoder Ford Norman L. Edwards Buick Edmund Dunham Morrison Oldsmobile Robert Or Ellen Gross Mattias Leola Trabert Dale Mary Ellen Smith Everette Dale Miller

Area Television Program Listings Overview Evening Lineup

A dense list of TV listings across several stations detailing shows from Zane Grey at 6:00 to News and late-night programs. Networks include CBS and ABC with programs such as Adam 12 The Lucy show, Gunsmoke, Jeannie Laugh-In and Tonight. Also features sports and game shows, soap operas and children's fare like Captain Kangaroo and Lassie.

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