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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1962

Page

2

Gidleys Feted by Montgomery Ward Staff in Muscatine

Mr and Mrs Ray Gidley of Davenport were guests of honor at a Sunset Inn dinner hosted by Montgomery Ward employees. Charles Goodell acted as toastmaster with brief messages from Mrs T H Berdo and Cloud Garrett. Garrett presented a gift on behalf of the store force. Traveling bingo provided entertainment. Guests included Mrs Florence Davis Mrs Marcella Vittetoe Mrs Ruth Luers and Mr and Mrs Berdo.

Ray Gidley Davenport Montgomery Ward Sunset Inn Muscatine Gidley Washington Wards Charles Goodell T. H. Berdo Cloud Garrett Faye Knight Florence Davis Marcella Vittetoe Ruth Luers Berdo

Burham Shares U N Tour At WSCS Meeting

Mrs. Everette R. Burham spoke about her tour to the United Nations during the general meeting of the Methodist Women's Society for Christian Service at the church. Mrs. Marsh Atkinson led the session and reminded of the County Home chapel dedication on Sunday.

Everette R. Burham United Nations Methodist Women's Society For Christian Service Marsh Atkinson Ed Kemper Wayne Schichtl U. N Claire Keating One World Richard Paul Kemper

Mrs Connelly Leads Lincoln PTA Meeting

Mrs Dale Connelly presided at the Lincoln School PTA meeting held Thursday evening. Supt John Phleger discussed plans to add to the junior high building to accommodate 9th graders, and 164 members have joined to date. The stay at home carnival fund raiser progresses. next meeting is an open house on Thursday Nov 15.

Dale Connelly Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association Cal Wolf al Bubniak John Phleger Lincoln Robert Logan Robert Ruppert Joe Martin

First Presbyterian UPW Studies Romans in Circle Programs

The First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women Circle I Circle II and Circle III held Friday sessions at members homes. Circle I welcomed Mrs Irv Whitham as host with devotional leadership by Mrs Harry Ramseyer and discussion led by Mrs Dave Elder plus a cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs R J Dawson. Circle II with 18 members met at Mrs Walter Andersons home. devotionals used The Apostles Creed led by Mrs Robert Guy. program by Mrs Fred Moore and business led by Mrs John Witthoft with refreshments by hosts Mrs Anderson and Mrs Dean Cox. Circle III hosted by Mrs Elwood Kleese opened with prayer by Mrs Mervin Grosscup. devotions and calendar prayers led by Mrs John Lemmon. program led by Mrs Charles Wiley followed by a discussion and refreshments by Mrs Wilbur Wright.

Circle I Irv Whitham Mary Berry Harry Ramseyer Dave Elder R. J. Dawson Glenn Coward Laura Darbyshire Elizabeth Moss Walter Anderson Robert Guy Fred Moore John Witthoft Dean Cox Elwood Kleese Mervin Grosscup John Lemmon Charles Wiley Wilbur Wright

TV Highlights Monday Television Schedule Summary

United Press International lists NBC CBS ABC and NBC prime time with programs such as Cyril Ritchard and Martyn Green in Gilbert and Sullivan, Robert Goulet and Barbara Cook singing, Claudio Arrau piano, Carla Fracci Erik Bruhn ballet, plus The Lucy Show Saint and Sinners Stoney Burke Ben Casey and Discovery 62.

Telephone Hour NBC Cyril Ritchard Martyn Green Robert Goulet Barbara Cook Claudio Arrau Carla Fracci Erik Bruhn Discovery ABC U.S Exeter Howie Lucy CBS Tab Hunter Stoney Burke Stoney Ben Casey Casey Steven Hill

Social Calendar for Community Notices Roundup

Social calendar lists upcoming meetings and events across multiple groups from Monday to Wednesday. Notable gatherings include Citizens for Educational Freedom at 7:30 p.m. at Robert Marek home and Baptist Christian Builders Class social and church activities with specific host families and venues.

Citizens For Educational Freedom Robert Marek Baptist Christian Builders Charles Rademaker Ainsworth John Phleger Applied Arts UK Wylie Anderson White Shrine Bridge Winga Cafe

Camp Fire and Blue Birds Begin New Year

Regional representative Miss Frances Cheadle visits Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups this week. Leaders discussed active sponsor and mother involvement, with eleven members at a dinner gathering and further planning at the William Hammer home.

Frances Cheadle Omaha William Perdock Miss Cheadle Winga Cafe William Hammer

Halcyon Notes on Weekend Visitors at Halcyon House

Mrs. Laura Bridenthal returned from Des Moines with family guests including Donald Kinney and the Carter and Guther families. Des Moines affiliations are noted for several visitors and board members. A Norwegian lecture by Linda Campbell entertained, and local tours continued through Thursday with various guests from Iowa and beyond.

Laura Bridenthal Des Moines Donald Kinney Raymond Carter Cathi Carl Guther

School Lunch Program Expands and Teaches Social Graces

The district reports a sizable operation with over $50 000 in expenditures and receipts from the lunch program. Students in grades 1–8 pay 30 cents daily while high school students and staff pay 35 cents. Milk bottles sell for one or two cents. Menus are planned by the head cook and the nurse under the public instruction department. Surplus government commodities supply much of the food. Ed Edison Hotel Homestay: 53 permanent hotel guests are suitcases belonging to out-of-town businessmen who stay without paying rent. They store their belongings and arrange laundry and pressing services through the hotel.

Helen Woodburn Eileen Jeffrey Department of Public Instruction Woodburn Frances Moyer Anna Calkins Mary Harvey Calla Belle Humston Junior High Pauline Blick Gladys Earl Lincoln School Beulah Dusek Mary Baker Virginia Ramsey Stewart School Freda Mayer Dorothy Beliel Martha Nicholson New York UPI Edison

Mrs Bales Hosts Loyal Women's Class at Baptist Church

Mrs Iva Bales hosted 13 members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Baptist Church Friday afternoon with Mrs Charles Smith of Council Bluffs as guest. Bertha Hartman led devotions and presided at the business meeting. Lois Turnipseed and Elva Allbaugh provided entertainment, assisted by hostess Floyd Banks.

Iva Bales Loyal Women's The Baptist Church Charles Smith Council Bluffs Bertha Hartman Lois Turnipseed Elva Allbaugh Floyd Banks

Rural Carriers and Auxiliary Meet in Ainsworth

The Rural Letter Carriers Association and Auxiliary meet at Charles Jenkins home in Ainsworth for barbecued ribs and a potluck supper. Twenty nine members and guests attend as Minard Thomas of West Branch speaks and presents retirement pins to Frank Clark and Melvin Dicks. The Auxiliary is led by Mrs Fletcher. dues and project money are collected. The next meeting is set for January in Brighton.

Rural Letter Carriers Association and Charles Jenkins Ainsworth Minard Thomas West Branch Frank Clark Melvin Dicks Fletcher Brighton

Opposition to De Gaulle Tests Support for Referendum

Paris reports mounting opposition to President Charles de Gaulle as the referendum on presidential elections nears Oct. 28. Newspapers criticise him, state media staff threaten strikes, and factions including loyalists and others push a no vote amid broader political upheaval.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Paris Morning Combat Pompidou Millns Gaullist Union For A New Republic UNR

Crest toothpaste TV ad filmed at Minneapolis home

The Crest toothpaste television commercial was shot in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dene Carney in Minneapolis, with daughter and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bauer of Washington involved. The shoot lasted about two and a half days this week, with actors and equipment occupying the Carney home. The Carneys were paid for the inconvenience and now share a special stake in the forthcoming ad, though the air date is not yet known.

Crest Dene Carney Minneapolis Ralph Bauer Washington Carneys Carney Bauers

Death of C. N. Brodrick noted in Des Moines

Local notice reports the death of C N Brodrick of Des Moines after years with the Farmers Grain Dealers Association. Funeral services and burial are planned in Des Moines Monday for the deceased and his wife is Frances Booth of West Chester.

C. N. Brodrick Des Moines Farmers Grain Dealers Association Frances Booth West Chester

Hawkeye Twin Club Plans Oct 28 Birthday Party

The Hawkeye Twin Club will meet October 28 at the C.S.P.S. Hall 1107 Third Street S. E. Cedar Rapids for a birthday party. Coffee will be provided with the potluck dinner.

Hawkeye Twin Club C.S.P.S Third Street S. E Cedar Rapids

Dismissed Yesterday Names Mrs Leppert and Mrs Rhea

Dismissed yesterday includes Mrs Oliver Leppert of Richland and Mrs Harley Rhea of Crawfordsville. The brief notes their discharge from an unspecified matter.

Oliver Leppert Richland Harley Rhea Crawfordsville

Carrier Boy Terry Bower Honored By Davenport Papers

Terry Bower of Washington is among 43 carrier boys honored by the Davenport Newspapers for outstanding work. He received an award and was a guest at the Augustana Illinois Wesleyan football game in Rock Island, plus the post game dinner. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bower.

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