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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1963

Page

2

Iowa City Couple Weds at St James Church Ceremony

Dolores Ann Zager of Iowa City and Frank J Burns Jr. were married at St James Catholic Church in Iowa City this morning. Rev T J Lew officiated a 100 clock double ring ceremony. The bride wore a floor length bouquet taffeta gown with Chantilly lace. veil adorned with aurora borealis crystals. She carried honey gold roses. Best man was James Kelleher. ushers Ronald and Michael Zager. groom’s brother Gene Burns. Reception followed at St James School. The couple will reside at 529 North Dubuque Street Iowa City. she is a staff nurse at Mercy Hospital. he is a police officer with the State University of Iowa police department.

Dolores Ann Zager Iowa City Stanly Zager Washington Frank J. Burns Jr Frank J. Burns Mr. Burns St. James Catholic Church T.J. Lew Bruty Davenport Kristine Kaefring Oxford James Kelleher Ronald and Michael Zager Gene Burns Marie Maie James Grubb Tom Bruty Jim Dougall Towa City North Dubuque Street Mercy Hospital State University of Iowa Police Department Carousel Paul Kaefring Vincent Haman Cosgrove Hall

TV Highlights Monday Highlights By United Press International

United Press International presents Monday TV highlights listing ABCs Crisis Behind a Presidential Commitment on Kennedy era integration, Captain Kangaroo on CBS, The Mating Game with Debbie Reynolds and others on NBC, Lucy Show on CBS, Danny Thomas on CBS, Hollywood and the Stars on NBC, East Side West Side on CBS with George C. Scott, and baseball figure Jose Gonder cameo.

ABC Kennedy George Walace Alabama University of Ala- Atty Robert Kennedy Vivian Malone James Hood CBS NBC Debbie Reynolds Tony Randall Paul Douglas Internal Revenue Bureau Lucy Danny ‘Thomas Kathy Danny Pam Hollywood and the Stars East Side West Side Howard da Silva Jose Gonder New York Mets George C. Scott

Local social notices report moves and visits in Iowa

Mr and Mrs Victor Bowen relocate to Clyde North Carolina route box 51 from Waynesville. Mrs Orr Mapel has hip surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Phil Kneen visits Frigidaire Chicago showroom while Grant and Tom Davis visit Iowa City for a State University of Iowa senior and Iowa Wisconsin game. Guests include Lt and Mrs William Monier and Margaret Scott with others from California to Des Moines and Taylorville Illinois. Families attend football games, birthdays and church events with various relatives touring Cedar Falls Otumwa and Moline.

Grant Davis Cedar Falls Grant Tom Davis Fairfield Grant Davises Iowa City Tom State University of Iowa E. L. Stewart Truman’ Tuttle William Monier Gary and Bob Great Lakes Margaret Scott

Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House Social circle gathers

Mrs. C C Warhorst of Mt Pleasant hosts a Saturday supper for Edna Mercer and her nephew and family Maury Miller Nancy and Scott Des Moines, and Helen Levis. Keota guests Louis Pearl and Margaret Smith visit E C Smith. Homer Jarrard hosts Erma Thomas L Stephen Cedar Rapids and Walter and Carl Jarrard. Mrs Guy Stansbury of Long Beach Calif visits Effie Anderson. Ceramic arts display and Christmas tree gifted by Keola hosts. Cottage prayer service and Bible lesson on the power of prayer. Harvey Meek of San Mateo Calif visits Dr and Mrs Kyle. Helen Tener returns from Iowa City. Dinner for Homer Jarrard hosted by Mrs William Wulf of Ainsworth.

C.C. Warhorst Mt Pleasant Edna Mercer Sephew Maury Miller Nancy and Scott Des Moines Helen Levis Louis Pearl Margaret Smith Keota E.C. Smith Homer Jarrard Erma Thomas L. Stephen Cedar Rapids Walter Carl Jarrards Guy Stansbury Long Beach Cal Ainsworth

Farmerettes 4-H Club Install Officers and Activities

The Farmerettes 4-H Club met Tuesday with Sue Hora. Seven mothers and special guest Mrs. Joe Knotek attended. Barbara Baranek installed new officers: Diane Marek president, Lois Meyer vice president, Charlotte Sojka treasurer, Barbara Beranek secretary, Jean Sojka historian, Janet Beranek reporter, Connie Goodlander music chair, Peggy Chabal recreation chair. Jean Sojka spoke on Ames trip. Lon Meyer discussed salad highlights. A flower arrangement demonstration by Jean Ojka and a Christmas angel by Mrs. Keith Horn followed. Members received blue ratings on record books and checks for tree, poultry, home ground improvements, and gardening work. Mrs. Knotek introduced as long-time leader. township extension program discussed. Next meeting set for Nov 20 with Lois and Mary Meyer.

Farmerettes Sue Hora Joe Knotek Barbara Baranek Diane Marek Lois Meyer Charlotte Sojka Barbara Beranek Jean Sojka Janet Beranek Connie Goodlander Peggy Chabal Ames Lon Meyer Jean ‘Ojka Keith Horn Knotek Joe Goodlander Amily Lois Mary Meyer

WSCS Meeting at Church Friday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held its general meeting Friday with about 59 attendees. Mrs. Marsh Atkinson presided, prayers were read, and Mrs. Jack Nelson reviewed Take My Hands by Dorothy Clarke Wilson. Future events announced include School of Missions Oct 27 to Nov 11 with theme Christian Issues in Southern Asia and the Christmas tea on Dec 1. 1962 63 reading awards were given to fifteen members.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Marsh Atkinson A.S. Smith Jack Nelson Dorothy Clarke Wilson School of Missions Asia Circle NT Walter Smith

Record of admissions and dismissals in Iowa medical listings

Yesterday admitted: George Hiller from Washington and Paul Klotz of Columbus Junction for medical. Dismissed yesterday: Mrs Rex Gingerich of Iowa City, Ralph Witthott of Ainsworth, John Hahn of Washington. Today: Mrs Edward Miller and daughter from Kalona, Dale Herdlicka, Mrs Kenneth Slagle, and Ray Miller, all of Washington.

George Hiller Washington Paul Klotz Columbus Junction Rex Gingerich Iowa City Ralph Witthott Ainsworth John Hahn Edward Miller Kalona Dale Herdlicka Kenneth Slagle Ray Miller

Phil Brown to Wed Wesley Franks

Phil Brown son of Mr and Mrs Artemas Brown of Hastings will marry Wesley Franks. Brown formerly served as YMCA executive secretary in Washington and is finishing studies at Parsons College. The bride elect is a 1963 Colorado Woman's College graduate who teaches at Barnum Elementary in Denver. Engagement dinner was held Oct 4 and a June 1964 wedding is planned.

Mr. Brown Art Artemas Brown Hastings Brown Washington YMCA Phil Parsons College Fairfield Colorado Woman's College Barnum Elementary School Denver Tom Franks Denver, Colo Wesley Ann Philip Jay Brown Hastings, Neb

Stamp Corner Sam Houston Stamp to Be Issued in Houston

Stamp news notes a 5 cent black and white Sam Houston commemorative with full length portrait, signed by the subject at the bottom. First day sales to Houston post office. Santa Claus Indiana hosts a November 1 first day for a Christmas stamp. Canada and San Marino issue new stamps. Nubia Monuments on UNESCO campaign stamps amid UAE additions.

Sam Houston Texas United States Houston U.S Santa Claus Gronouski Mint Indiana Canada San Marino Albania United Arab Republic Egypt Palestine Unesco Nubia Sigantic Nile

Ginkgo Trees Highlight Central Park Scene in Spring

The piece praises two ginkgo trees near the Central Park fountain east of the sidewalk and notes their autumn foliage, tall height, and long shedding period. It references a Sunset Park tree and cites a biology textbook on ginkgo history, noting its Chinese origin and status as a lone surviving species of its order.

Central Park China Sunset Park Moon Otto Towle

Caesarean births and health myths debunked and cautions noted

A medical column reviews the belief that a Caesarean delivery limits family size, citing a ten year Providence Hospital study showing some women had four to eight Caesareans. It argues against hysterectomy after three C-sections and notes the lower surgical risk today. The piece also covers rising syphilis rates, penicillin’s impact, and a tattoo cohort study linking personality deviation to divorce and court martial risk, with Dr Coleman inviting reader questions.

Jean Esquin Providence Hospital Washington Paquin Cali Dr. Coleman

Professional Directory Listing Attorneys and Dentists

A compact directory lists LOUIS J KEHOE JEFFRY BUILDING Attorney LO 33901 LIVINGSTON DAY BATES Attorneys Day Bates Abstract Dept in Office 204 West Main George F Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison Lawyers LO 2602 213 South Marion Ave Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Edmond Morrison Jr James E Lloyd 211 West Washington St Attorneys at Law John C Owen Attorney 119 West Washington Stewart Shearer Attorneys at Law Abstract Dept in office 225 West Main Dentists Dale E Garrell D D S Journal Building Office hours Est 1930s P L Etter Osteopathic Physician Journal Blog John W Lemmon D D Eyes tested at Logan Jewelry OL 32015 R Q Eastland Journal Blog Downstairs Open Wed PM Thu AM Contact Lenses.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main Bt George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd W. Washington St Attorneys At Law John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon D. D Logan Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Journal

Club Activities Detail PEO Delegate Reports and Upcoming Elections

Mrs Homer Mann of Brighton PEO delegate to the Columbus supreme convention Sept 30 Oct 4 presented convention reports at the Chapter 1 PEO meeting Thursday evening. Hostess Mrs J M Lloyd and presiding Mrs Wallace Kessell welcomed guests including Mrs Mann Mrs Very Koch of Brighton and Mrs Ronald Schneider of Davenport. Past Chiefs entertained by Mrs Nelson Woodford and Mrs Charles Ralston with refreshments provided by Mrs John Walker and Mrs Leo Stone. Py thian officers will host the Past Chiefs at a 6 30 dinner soon. Roll call noted members canned or froze items. Election of officers is set for the Nov 19 meeting with Cohostess Mrs Harold Griggs and Mrs Keith Statler.

Peg Homer Mann Brighton PEO Supreme Convention Columbus J M. Lloyd Wallace Kessell Mann Very Koch Ronald Schneider Davenport John Walker Leo Stone Nelson Woodford Charles Ralston West Chester P Pythian Keith Statler Harold Griggs

Colleges in Trouble Spurs Call for Strong Leadership

The piece argues America needs a strong wise leadership from college leaders as colleges face higher costs and crowding. It urges readers to contact HIGHER EDUCATION Box 36 Times Square Station New York 36 to learn how the college crisis affects them.

Box Times Square Station New York

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Dolores Agerts St. James School Delbert Zager Robert Zager Mary Ann Carson Judy Coblentz North Liberty United Press International Victor Bowen Robin 1 Jeffrey Box 51 Clyde N. C Waynesville Bowen James Bowen Kepta Orr Mapel Phil Kneen Chicago Frigidaire Charles Brammitt Sara Buddy Ann Taylorville Frank Miller Dr. Brummitt Albert Simpson Simpson John Simpson Springfield, II Minnie Green Ernest Brown Robert Moss Jane North Second Moss Harold Haller Otumwa Dennis Martens Oak Park Martens Robert Stephens West Chester Walter Martens Cindy Eagle Grove Stephens Indy Marin Tobby Club Sally Smith County Extension Home Marion Avenue Robert Reiste Ocheyedan Reiste Ochey’ Edan Press Tom Stewart Interstate Press Association Sioux City Mr. Stewart Halcyon Notes Halcyon House Legion Hall Bob Lucas Community Room Rainbow Girls Sonic Temple Fred Pfeifer Kilgore Home YWCA White Shrine Masonic Temple Iowa Federation of Women's ‘Clubs Memorial Union Sui Cit Cedar Two Farm Bureau William Gamon Garden II P.F. Whisler Family Living Truman Hysell Bernard. Singleton Dick Bailard Burlington Auxiliary VEW VFW Hall Meryl Steele Sunshine Community Club Harold Gerdes Will Sheet Wesleyan Service Guild Wayne Schichtl Mabel Bain West Chester Pythian Wolf Venin Carson WSCS Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Phil Brown Wesley Franks By Walt Green Eastern Japan US Public Health Service Harry E. Turner 7Th St Washington, Ta ae. a_ HAMILTON Professional Directory Dale E. Garrell Journal Building P. L. Etter Osteopathic Opiomeirisi America College College OF Your Choice Eae
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