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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
3
Washington notices list weekly chapter meetings and events in chronological order. Multiple groups including YWCA VFW Presbyterian circles Masonic and church groups schedule sessions meals desserts and social activities across Tuesday to Friday with specific times and locations.
Sergeant First Class Donald C. Crossett received the Army Commendation Medal at Fort Meade for heroism during the Tet Offensive in Saigon. He aided camp defense by obtaining vital information and establishing liaison with Vietnamese units, after 25 years of service.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Samuelson were held Monday at 9 30 a m in St James Catholic Church with Rev Edward F Collins celebrant of the Requiem Mass. Pallbearers were Ferdinand Marie Donald and Gary Samuelson Donald Gardner Lester Worley and Leland Sheets. Burial was in St Elizabeths Cemetery at Harper. Jones Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Charles Bell received final rites Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M O Smith presiding. Pallbearers included George Dare Robert Howell Roy Carter Donald Lins Dwane Shalla and J Paul Wolfe. Burial followed at Marion Iowa. Bethlehem Commandery provided an honor guard.
Yesterday Admitted include Gertrude Mc Farland Reginald Howlett Ira Clingman and Charles Nelson all in medical. Births yesterday a son to Duane Chalupa Kalona. Today a daughter to Marvin McClure and a daughter to Dale Christner both in Washington. Dismissed today Mrs George Norman Washington.
The Marion Avenue UP Church invites attendees to a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday family night potluck at the church followed by a program.
Nine members and four children attended the Rural Women s Club meeting with Mrs Ron Goff. Officers elected were Mrs Leo Marie president Mrs Carl Phillips vice president and Mrs Earl Redlinger secretary treasurer. Alice McDaniel led a candles program and refreshments followed. Mrs J Paul Wolfe hosted the Past Worthy High Priestess Club with nine members attending. Cards with prizes went to Mrs Roger Chapman first place, Mrs Don Batterson second and Mrs John Davisson low. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Earl Booth returned from Huron South Dakota where her son in law Duane Johnson was ordained a minister at Huron Bible Baptist Church on October 8. Rev David Hess and Julie of Prairie Flower Baptist Church attended along with Rev Charles Hawkins and his wife now of Algona, formerly of Prairie Flower Church.
Miss Ella Gordon acted as hostess for the Bible department gathering on Monday, coordinating remarks and introducing speakers as attendees discussed ongoing program plans.
Mrs. S. E. Blattamer spoke on Jesus Commandments and Mrs. B. C. Briley presented a David life story. Mrs. Walter Bauer led the business meeting and announced an October 29 anniversary dinner at the Captain's Table with tickets on sale. A Book Fair is planned for November 13 14 at Bridges Store with used books accepted.
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