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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1965
Page
2
Dress a pillowcase into a witch costume with felt, black wool, and marker for a playful Halloween. Include a witch face, hair, hat, and accessories then try a sandwich-board trick or treat sign with a clown face and pasted lettering.
Nine members of the Sunshine Community Club met with Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom and Wilma Wednesday afternoon. Evert Westen led business, a cookie swap followed, and boxes were packed for ill George T Koehler and Mrs George E Koehler. The Jolly Nine met with Mrs Lawrence Libe for a bed spreads and draperies discussion with refreshments served.
Mrs. Robert Baker entertained Wednesday evening at a baby shower for Mrs. David Kuntz. Relatives and friends of the honoree attended as guests. Appropriate games were played with prizes for the honored guest. Mrs. Kuntz received many lovely gifts and refreshments were served at the close.
National Business Women’s Week Oct 17 23 is proclaimed by the Federation of BPW Clubs to honor a better business woman for a better business world. Washington BPW selects Eileen Jeffrey health nurse as the week’s featured speaker and guest of honor at the October 26 dinner meeting at Captain’s Table.
Yesterday Willis Mitchell of Detroit Michigan admitted for medical care. Today Grace Churchill of Ollie Michigan admitted for medical care. Discharges include Pamela Edwards of Washington and several others: Milo Arthur of Ainsworth, Mary Schirman of Crawfordsville, Kay Hammen of Washington, Eli Knepp of Washington, Sylvia Nicholson of Washington, Ernest Hostetler and son Kalona, Washington.
Mrs Boyd Stoutner of Keota is elected president of the National TTT Society at the 33rd national convention in Minneapolis October 15 16. She has served on the national executive board since 1958 and previously led the Iowa State chapter. She is active in Phi Kappa Psi Mothers Club PTA and DAR and plans to visit TTT chapters nationwide while advancing the organization’s camp program for needy girls.
WCTU members met Thursday with Mrs. Alice Brown presiding. Grace Vincent led devotions as Mrs. David Gravvat reviewed education leaflets. Mrs. Walton outlined a toy bag project for the November meeting. Mrs. Roy Sojka announced a library memorial for Miss Jessie Stewart with Pioneer Girl added. The local institute is set for November 18 with details to follow.
Charles Stouse 86 father of Herb Stouse of Brigh ton died in St Louis Missouri early Friday in failing health. Rites are pending.
Geraldyn Oakes of Des Moines and Dewey Conrad of Crawfordsville wed in Princeton Missouri on October 14. The bride previously worked in Des Moines. the couple plan to reside in Crawfordsville.
The Shirts and Skirts will begin gin lessons again Thursday evening October 28 at 8 pm in the Legion Hall. Ken Crow of Iowa City will instruct the series with no charge for the first lesson. Couples may join a refresher course and dances are set for November 6 and 20 with Deb Stater and Bob Lucas calling.
Friday features the Baptist Women's General Missionary Society at 7 30 p m at church and a country club masquerade dance 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m with costume optional. Saturday includes Shirts and Skirts at 8 p m and a snack table by Ken Wandt rall er. Monday lists Golden Age Club at 10 a m with a sack lunch at noon and Wash-away Tops meeting at 7 p m at YWCA. Tuesday offers multiple gatherings including Y Wives executive board at 1 p m at YW Cedar Two, Farm Bureau Women at 1 30 p m, 19th Century Club luncheon at 1 p m, and BPW Club dinner at 6 30 p m with Eileen Jeffrey as guest speaker.
Dr and Mrs E E Stutsman depart Mt Pleasant by train for Omaha to visit her brother Joe Shaver then Denver to see Court ney Klines family. They will winter in Oregon with son Don. Grant Davis of Cedar Falls visits his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Davis. Mrs Willard Glaze of Houston and Grace Stone of Ainsworth join. Mrs W Arthmann of Winter Park Fla former Esther Gilbert visits D L Rohrer and plans Des Moines trip to see her mother H F Gilbert at Wesley Acres. Mrs Gilbert turned 93 on Oct 17 and Arthmann will return to Washington early November. Mrs Mabel Knopp of 820 South Marion had surgery at Mercy Iowa City and will stay ten to twelve days. Relatives report the death of Mrs George B Simmons formerly Betty Titterington 44 in Moline Illinois. She was daughter of Mrs Kathryn Godfrey of Ottumwa.
Modern girls seek four spinning wheels and a spare as a desired set. The note playfully contrasts fashion and whimsy with practical extras, reflecting a light social mood.
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