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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1966

Page

3

Washington social calendar states events for week

The schedule lists WWI era social functions across Washington including Legion Hall potluck at 6 30 p m Methodist WSCS and Circle XI meetings at 8 15 p m. Several circles, guilds and clubs meet evenings with guest speakers and luncheons noted. Changes noted for certain dates and multiple circles hold 8 p m sessions.

Legion Hall Methodist WSCS Robert Carter Edward Jarrard Tweeton St. Paul Methodist Wscs Rebekah Lodge First Presbyterian Upw Calvin Wolf Charles Schiebel

Kitchen shower honors Rosemary Sheets in Westchester

Mrs Wayne Mangold and Nancy hosted a kitchen shower for Rosemary Sheets with 22 guests. Bride elect received advice and played games as sisters Gloria Barbara and Lu Ann helped with gifts and a scrapbook. A ribbon bouquet, signed rolling pins, blue and white tea setup, and refreshments marked the event as the bride to be plans a November 28 marriage to Gary Incent.

Westchester Wayne Mangold Nancy Rosemary Sheets Gloria Barbara Lu Ann Harold Sheets Robert Vincent Elmer Vincent Miss Sheets

Fairfield Coin Club Two Day Show At Parsons College Field House

The Fairfield Coin Club hosts a two day coin and hobby show at Parsons College Field House October 22 and 23. Fairfield dealers offer antiques guns coins stamps wood carvings handicrafts doll furniture ceramics rocks rock jewelry needlework textiles paintings and collecting supplies. Exhibits will compete for seven coin categories with the Iowa Numismatic Association best of show trophy. Admission is free. under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Snack bus and cafeteria available. show times are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Fairfield Fairfield Coin Club Parsons College Iowa Numismatic Association

UNICEF Party Plans for Chester Youth

West Chester area youths, Grace Hill, will attend UNICEF parties organized by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Junior and Senior High meet 6:30 p.m. Sunday October 30 at the Methodist Church. Kindergarten through sixth grade costume party is Monday October 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church to solicit town area participation. All community youth are welcome.

West Chester Women’s Society of Christian Service Christian Social Relations Committee Grace Hill Unicef Methodist Church

Duncan district agency ranks eleventh in sales for September

Larry Duncan, district agent for Northwestern Mutual Life in Milwaukee, reports his district agency placed eleventh among 269 in sales for September and first in the Midwest region. The achievement stands out given the small population of his territory.

Larry Duncan Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee Midwest

Mrs McGinnis 70 dies in Ainsworth hospital

Mrs William A McGinnis 70 of Ainsworth died Tuesday October 18 1966 at Washington County Hospital after months of illness Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm in Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church with Rev Dale E Brehmer officiating Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Memorials to American Cancer Society Georgia Lewis born February 5 1896 in West Chester married W A McGinnis in 1920 died 1964 Surviving son William L Cameron daughters Martha Drury and Sara Drury seven grandchildren two sisters and a brother-in-law

William A. McGinnis Ainsworth Washington County Hospital Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Dale E. Brehmer Elm Grove American Cancer Society Georgia Lewis West Chester George E Sara Pierson Lewis Washington County W. A McGinnis William L Columbus Junction Martha Cameron Monterey Calif Richard Sara) Drury Ukiah Roy Fisher Washington S. Moothart Napa

Chicago man fined for peeping Tom disturbance

William Koenix of Chicago was apprehended by city police after residents south of the business district complained of a peeping Tom. He was fined for disturbing the peace and left for Chicago today.

William Koenix Chicago Washington

Rodeo Finals At L-Bar-M Grounds This Weekend

The A R I A Top Ten Rodeo final is set for the L Bar M Rodeo Grounds between Columbus Junction and Conesville with two shows Saturday October 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday October 23 at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the A I A Cowboy Crippled Fund.

L-Bar-M Columbus Junction Conesville A. I. A. Cowboy Crippled Fund

Hospital Births and Discharges Report

Yesterday at the hospital Mr and Mrs Robert Vanderlinden Washington welcomed a daughter and Mr and Mrs Walter Rhodes Ainsworth welcomed a son. Discharged today were Mrs Laura J Stewart Riverside and Willard Gray Washington.

Robert Vanderlinden Washington Walter Rhodes Ainsworth Laura J. Stewart Riverside Willard Gray

Fall 4-H club leaders meeting set in Washinton County

The fall organization meeting for the Home Economics 4-H club leaders in Washington County will be held October 20 at 1 30 p m in the Iowa Southern Utilities meeting room Sally Smith a station home economist said

Washington County Iowa Southern Utilities Sally Smith

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