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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1962

Page

2

OES Pinochle Club Meets At Masonic Temple

Four tables played pinochle as the OES Pinochle Club met at the Masonic Temple. High score won by Mrs. Mary Salladay, second by Mrs. E. E. Stutsman. Hostesses included Mrs. Myrtle Neiswanger and Mrs. Blanche Foster. Plans discussed for a bake sale in November and new year books distributed. Refreshments followed a social hour.

OES Masonic Temple Mary Salladay Hick E. E. Stutsman Myrtle Neiswanger Blanche Foster

New Car Purchases Listed in On The Record

Donald E. Teets Chevrolet Norma Jean Greiner Chevrolet James or Mary J. Custer Rambler Emery D. Gingerich Pontiac Donald and Audrey Hiemstra Pontiac Robert or Janet Spenner Ford Fannie A. Miller Chevrolet Martin J. Vorhies Chevrolet Ralph E. Bringman Ford Elior Marcella Cook Champion Mobile Home

Donald E. Teets Chevrolet Norma Jean Greiner James Or Mary J. Custer Rambler Emery D. Gingerich Pontiac Donald and Audrey Hiemstra Robert Or Janet Spenner Ford Fannie A. Miller Martin J. Vorhies Ralph E. Bringman Elior Marcella Cook Champion Mobile Home

Professional Directory Listings Feature Local Attorneys and Dentists

A compiled page lists multiple local professionals including Louis J. Kehoe, Stewart & Shearer, Livingston Day & Bates, George F. Morrison, Morrison & Morrison, John C. Owen, Dale E. Garrell, D D S, and John W. Lemmon O D. It provides office addresses and phone numbers for each, noting abstract departments, visual services at Lemmon Jewelry, and appointment details.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Livingston, Day & Bates Attorneys Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St

Mr and Mrs Gerald Ross to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Gerald Ross of Columbus Junction celebrate their 25th anniversary on Oct 23. A dance in their honor will be held Oct 26 at Highland Palace, inviting friends and relatives. The couple married in 19— at the Keokuk Methodist parsonage. They farmed in Winfield area before running the Corner Cafe in Columbus Junction. They have two daughters Dan Peters of Monticello and Claudia, a local high school junior.

Columbus Junction Gerald Ross Highland Palace Ross Keokuk Myron EE. Hayes Winfield Dan Peters Monticello Claudia

Tindalls to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Tindall of the Cairo community will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Oct 24. An open house is set for Sunday Oct 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Lucile Mae Martin and Johan Eben Tindall wed Oct 24 1912 in Morning Sun. They live near Cairo and have two daughters Geneva Crossley and Evelyn Gipple and six grandchildren.

Columbus Junction John Tindall Cairo Lucile Mae Martin Johan Eben Tindall Morning Sun

Chatter Box Club Organizes First Meeting at Afternoon Session

Mrs Charles H A Thompson hosted the Chatter Box Club as fourteen members registered at the founding. Guests Sally Jo Patterson attended after school while two members were absent. Mrs James McQuaid led St Marys Circle business with nineteen present. Mrs Margaret Payne opened with prayer and a social project was discussed. The serving committee for November was announced and includes Mrs Ed Rich and other members. EMPLOYED WOMEN Luncheon program featured Mrs Richard H McCleery describing a summer trip to Scandinavian countries with needlework and art pieces. The Employed Women Luncheon committee included Mrs Ralph Kleese and Mrs Walter Doak with catering by Mrs Emma Barnett. All employed women and retired members are invited each third Wednesday.

Charles H. A. Thompson Chatter Box Club Harold Moore Willis Richards Sally Jo Patterson Irvin White Judy Columbus Junction James McQuaid St. Mary's Circle William Steele Ivan Greene Margaret Payne Payne Chris Earnest Earl Redlinger Keith Crossett George Sojka William Prebyl Ed Rich Jim Rich Don Rich Gordon Secrest Ross Secrest Ronald Escher Richard H. McCleery Mr. MecCleery McCleery Ralph Kleese Walter Doak

Social Calendar Notes for Friday to Tuesday Events

Notices list church meetings lodge gatherings and club activities with times and locations. Highlights include Friday 7:30 p.m. Methodist WSCS General Meeting at the church and Rebekah Lodge 6 p.m. IOOF Hall. Bethlehem Commandery potluck 6:30 p.m. Masonic Temple with two dishes to pass. Monday 7:30 p.m. Citizens for Educational Freedom at Robert Marek home. various classes social events and demonstrations spread through churches Masonic Temple and civic spaces on Tuesday including 1 p.m. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. sessions and Spooks and Goblins Night with activities at Y-Wives and Rock and Marble jewelry demos.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Citizens For Educational Freedom Robert Marek Baptist Christian Builders Charles Rademaker Ainsworth John Phleger Applied Arts Wylie Anderson White Shrine Bridge Winga Cafe Winga Cate White Shrine Melva Pickel L. L. Loveless Family Living Walter Lance Applied Arts I Tom English

Local notes on family visits and medical news

Mrs. John Walker returned home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after ear surgery. Dr. M. H. Sartor had cataract surgery at Mercy Hospital. Dr. Vernon Elgin attended a Synod Camp in Boone. Mrs. Glen Jones plans to return to Lime Springs after visiting the Walkers during Mrs. Walker's ear surgery. Mrs. Harold Kline and Mrs. Cecil Long received wrist watches for salesmanship. Mrs. Duane Redlinger and newborn Mary Frances came home. sisters visiting relatives. The TeBockhorst and Simpson families, Offutt AFB visitors, and Lonsdale family guests from Florida and Daytona Beach are noted among gatherings.

John Walker Mercy Hospital Iowa City Harold Kline Cecil Long Luziers Washington County Duane Redlinger Mary Frances Carol Marsha J. W. Fields Patty Cletus Kaska Nancy Earl Redlinger Larry Simpson Phil Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Paul TeBockhorst Washington Laird Simpson Ainsworth Simpson Janet TeBockhorst Mr. Simpson Andy Simpson Mark Plattsmouth Neb Homer Godwin Richard Lonsdale Daytona Beach Fla Robert Godwin Bryan Richard J. D. Lonsdale Lance Army Richard Lonsdales Florida Max Smith Glen Jones Lime Springs John Walkers

Moody Bible Course At Fern Cliff Near Wayland

Moody Bible Institute correspondence course titled Apostasy Unmasked A Study in Jude will be held Thursday nights at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church northeast of Wayland. Pastor E C Schumacher leads. enrollment costs three dollars and ends October 28.

Moody Bible Institute Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Wayland E.C. Schumacher BE. C. Schumacher John Dill Hulme

Klopfenstein Completes 20 Years at Washington General

Kermit Klopfenstein, an employee of Washington General Telephone Co., has completed twenty years of service. He received a pin in recognition of the milestone, noting the anniversary occurred today.

Klopfenstein Kermit K. Klopfenstein Washington General Telephone Co

Dutchettes 4 H Club Elects New Officers

Gretchen Miksch presided over the Dutchettes 4 H Club meeting at Mary Engel home. Mary Engel was elected president with Vivian Renoux as vice president Janet Wolf secretary Julia Miksch treasurer Florence Augustine reporter Gretchen Miksch activity chairman and leaders Mrs Griggs and Mrs Engel. Next meeting with Julia Miksch on Nov 12.

Gretchen Miksch Dutchettes Mary Engel Mary Vivian Renoux Janet Wolf Julia Miksch Florence Augustine Griggs Engel

St James Circle plans baby contest and hamburger supper

Twenty two members met at Mrs. Marvin McClure’s home for a business and social evening. They finalized plans for a baby contest and hamburger supper on November 11 at 4 p.m. Advance tickets were handed out, with Mrs. N. E. Hansen and Mrs. Roy Moriarty in charge of entertainment and Mrs. William Barth as refreshment chair. The November meeting will be with Mrs. L. S. Baker.

St. James Circle Marvin McClure N. E. Hansen Roy Moriarty William Barth L.S. Baker

Education Key to Progress in Iowa Says Education Leader

Dr. William A. Anderson, Cedar Falls schools superintendent, told about 16 000 teachers at a Des Moines convention that Iowa must invest in education to revive its economy. He warned of population loss and declining per capita income and urged education to be treated as capital goods for future growth.

Des Moines UPI Iowa State Education Association Hawkeye William A. Anderson Cedar Falls Iowa Anderson Plains

Indicted Lawmaker Boykin Is Named Mobile Citizen of Year

In Mobile Alabama Congressmen Frank Boykin and Thomas F Johnson faced federal charges over alleged bribery and influence. Boykin received the Citizen of the Year honor at a $10 plate banquet hours after his indictment. He declared innocence and posted $10,000 bond after arraignment in Mobile.

Mobile Ala UPI Frank Boykin Washington George Wallace Boykin Alabama Justice Department Maryland Savings and Loan

Marriage License Issued to Ronald White and Elizabeth Albert

Ronald Eugene White and Elizabeth Albert, both of Washington, received a marriage license in the clerk's office at the courthouse here on Thursday, October 18. A New York UPI brief notes a new frozen food carton with tear tab and inner flap, designed for easy pouring and resealing, aimed at peas, corn, lima beans and mixed vegetables.

Ronald Eugene White Elizabeth Albert Washington Court House New York UPI Emery Board Dulany

PEO Chapter 1 Plans Mt. Pleasant Visit

PEO Chapter 1 hosted by Mrs J W Helscher meets with Mrs Wallace Kessell presiding. Plans set for Nov 1 visit to Mt Pleasant to tour the PEO Memorial Library and Sarah Porter Beckwith Home. Mrs Carl Guther discusses Winona Reeves life and PEO leadership. A rummage sale is planned for Nov 9 at City Hall with music by Mrs Leo Stone.

PEO J.W. Helscher Wallace Kessell Mt. Pleasant PEO Memorial Sarah Porter Beckwith Carl Guther Winona Reeves PEO Record Leo Stone

Polish Leader Presses Berlin Talks With West Powers

Wladyslaw Gomulka told the East German parliament Western powers must negotiate Berlin to avoid worsening the situation. He said the Soviets favor an agreement and blamed Allied controls as no longer tolerable. He warned of a Communist peace treaty with East Germany soon. Meanwhile East German guards fired at escape attempts along the border, but three young men slipped into West Berlin.

Berlin UPI Communist Party Wladyslaw Gomulka Gomulka United States West Berlin German Democratic Republic

Hurricane Ella Edges Off Coast as Winds Rise

Hurricane Ella strengthened to 100 mph and moved away from the U S coast. At 11 a m CDT the center was about 315 miles south southeast of Cape Hatteras with waves up to 12 feet. An air sea search was launched for two South Carolina men missing after a fishing trip.

Wilmington N.C UPI Ella Seaboard Cape Hatteras Weather Bureau Hatteras North Carolina Islands South Carolina Atlantic

Local Socials List Families in Community Notices

Ronald Marsh of Washington appears with Mrs. Daryl Richardson and daughter in Keota along with Mrs. Daniel Mast and daughter in Kalona for a local social round up.

Ronald Marsh Washington Daryl Richardson Keota Daniel Mast Kalona

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LeRoy McGraw Little Flower Circle Leo Marie William Marie Sr Leo Nardy Ed Nardy Irene Ofelt Herbert Hammen HJ Club James Altenhofen Dean Luers Preston Edmondson Ed Chabal Adolph Shalla Harry Drake Dwane Shalla Joe Knotek Dora Wagner D. L. Rohrer Ralph Martin O. R. Mayo I. O. Butler Mella Picken Frank Shepherd Edna Miksch The Kolah Club Glenn Zaring Neill Trotman Clayde Knapp Professional Directory Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison & Morrison Edmund DD. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd West John C. Owen West Washington South — Side Square Dale E. Garrell Journal Building P. L. Etter Journal Bidg Optometrists John W. Lemmon Lemmon Jewelry R. Q. Eastland John Tindalls ST. Mary Circle Wolf's Flower Shop Evening Journal Erma Zelinsky Chicago Highland Park M. H. Sartor Vernon Elgin Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Boone Moody Bible Fern Cliff TOR State Bank Washington, Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Red Soviet Union East Germany Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Interstate 29 Council Bluge Towa Lawa Paving Portland Cement Association Hubbell Lowe National Organization
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