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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1962

Page

2

Cub Scouts Honor New Members and Leaders at VFW Hall

Thirteen new cubs and six den mothers were welcomed at a Pack meeting at the VFW Hall. Den II, VI and VII led activities. awards for Bear, Arrow, pins were given to multiple scouts. Bob Cat ceremony set for Nov. 15.

Den VFW den I Herb Svenksen den II Richard Higgins den IV Ivan West den VII William McCall den VIII Robert Robertson Gilbert Wood den VI Doug Higgins Wayne Crim Mark Hearer Larry Mabb Roger Miller James Hayes Mark Shearer Richard Choate Jimmy Tuttle Robert Wood James Davis James Carlton Mangold Rodney Davisson Eugene Chalupa Marion Cady John Whittaker Roland Underwood

Local News Items from Veterans Hospital and Texas Trip

Sam Warren remains a patient at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. Ronald J. Krotz has joined Graves Inc. in Dallas to manage inventory for the women’s ready to wear chain. Emmett Hayes had major surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Friday morning. Ray­ mond Kerr returned home to Long Beach New York after being summoned by his father Howard Kerr’s death. funeral was Thursday. Dale Atkinson and Carl Brownie Vorhees plan winter stays in Pharr Texas with visits en route to St. Louis. Joe Simmering returned home from Veterans Hospital after an eleven day stay. Harold Kerrs have new Rhode Island address for Harold Jr and his wife. he attends Naval Officers Candidate School in Newport.

Ronald J. Krotz Graves Inc Dallas Texas Ron American Institute of Business Des Moines Phi Theta Pi Raymond B. Kerr Long Beach N. Y Howard Kerr Carl “Brownie” Vorhees Pharr St. Louis Harold Kerrs Harold Jr Rhode Island Butch Naval Officers Candidate School School Street Newport R. 1

Halcyon Notes At Halcyon House Visitors and visits enrich weekend

Residents and friends gather for weekend calls and church events at Halcyon House. Notables include Dr. E. E. Stutsman, Rev. Richards Peterson, Mrs. Blanche Foster, and guests from Des Moines and California. A film program on Alaska and a Quiz Kids program are noted along with hospital recoveries and a church dinner meeting.

VFW Junior Unit crafts for local rest homes

Twelve girls of the VFW Junior Unit gathered at the VFW Hall for a Halloween nut cups craft session to aid two VA hospitals and turkey tray favors. They plan to meet again Friday November 2 for a business meeting led by Pamela Underwood.

VFW Pamela Underwood

TV Highlights and Tonight's Network Lineup

TV highlights list NBC CBS and ABC primetime schedule with shows including It's a Man's World The Beavers and the Otters Election Special Lucy Show Danny Thomas Andy Griffith David Brinkley’s Journal and Ben Casey. Debates and features cover a range from comedy to public affairs with colorful notes.

NBC The Beavers Otters Wes Irene Hubert Humphrey Hugh Scott Lucy CBS Viv Danny Thomas Bill Jose Jiminez Dana Charley Andy Griffith Andy David Brinkley Journal Colombia Monaco Ben Casey ABC Casey

Social Calendar for Local Clubs and Events

Notices for the social calendar must be in by 10 a.m. on the first publication day. Saturday events include Shirts and Skirts 8 30 to 11 30 p.m. at Legion Hall with Larry Gow calling. Country Club Dinner Dance 7 to 9 p.m. and dance 9 30 to 12 30 with Sky Larks of Muscatine. Reservations by Thursday. Monday Highland Social Club Halloween party at Ben Harrison home potluck and own table service. Golden Age Club 10 a.m. YWCA rooms lunch at noon. Tuesday Stewart School PTA 7 30 p.m. at the school. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p.m. Mrs David Schantz bring scrap material and sewing equipment and cookies. Cedar Two Farm Bureau Women 1 30 p.m. Mrs Glenn Knupp. Y Wives 1 30 p.m. YWCA fig ure painting aluminum trays and Christmas crafts. Executive board at 1 p.m. Wednesday Sunshine Community Club 2 p.m. Mrs Glenn Witt. Ainsworth OES 8 p.m. Friendship Halloween party come in costume or informal dress all OES members invited. VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club 9 a.m. Mrs John Custer.

Country Club Sky Larks of David Schantz Cedar Two Farm Bureau Glenn Knupp YWCA Sunshine Community Club Glenn Witt Ainsworth Oes OES VFW John Custer

Local News Item: Al Ledger Retires Home From Mercy Hospital

Al Ledger has retired home from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City where he was treated as a pneumonia patient for several days.

al Ledger Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Divorce Granted to Karen Greiner from Terry Greiner

Judge Harold J. Fleck signed a district court decree granting a divorce to Karen J. Greiner from Terry A. Greiner. In a separate action, the judge ruled for defendants in John W Miller vs. R J McDowall and Dale Vincent, finding no liability for damages to Miller's car after a collision with a steer kept by Vincent on land rented from McDowall. The steer wandered onto a highway 10 miles west of Washington.

Harold J. Fleck Karen J. Greiner Terry A. Greiner John W Miller R.J. McDowall Dale Vincent Miller Vincent McDowall Washington

Man Ross Moves From Japan to Philippine Islands

Ronald R. Ross AF 17504549 has been moved from Japan to the Philippine Islands, with orders directing reassignment. The notice lists his APO address in San Francisco and notes the relocation details for military service records.

APO San Francisco Calif Ross Japan Philippine Islands

Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls Explain Beliefs and Purposes

Three groups report on Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls candy sales and creed. The article outlines core values readiness to adapt, age group programs from seven through seventeen, and new Junior Hi activities with Torch Bearer ranks and insignia.

Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Blue Bird Camp Fire Board Camp Fire Camp Fire Movement Wishing Blue Birds Marilyn Ward Laura Little Beth Cheyney Susan Gray Jean Williams Susan Swailes

Quadruplets Born Shocked by New Family Size

In Coldwater Michigan Mrs Phyllis Stickney 26 gave birth to quadruplet sons after a 23 minute span starting 10 22 a m EDT in Branch County Community Health Center All four babies weigh four to five pounds six ounces and are in incubators The couple already has three children and the father a 30 year old gas station operator says finding names is the current challenge

Coldwater Mich UPI Harry Stickney Girard Stickney Marilyn Patty Ann Wayne

Low Flying Planes Take Cuban Photos

UPI reports U S reconnaissance planes fly under 2,500 feet over Cuba to monitor Soviet missile buildup. Weather is cloudy but photos show clear images of bases. radar or infrared may be used if weather worsens. Also notes two destroyers, USS Kennedy Jr and USS Pierce, linked to Kennedy and Carpenter missions.

Washington UPI Cuba U.S Defense Department Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Kennedy Pierce Scott Carpenter Caribbean Earth

On The Record Admitted and Dismissed Names Listed

Today in records: admitted Mrs Albert Simpson of Washington for medical. Dismissed include Mrs Janice Chalupa of Richland Mrs Jonas D Miller and daughter of Kalona Michael Grieser of Washington Mrs Ed win Hill of Washington Mrs William Johnson of Winfield Mrs Ada Lewis of Columbus Junction Mark Crile of West Chester Mrs Oscar Miller of Mt Pleasant.

Albert Simpson Washington Janice Chalupa Richland Jonas D. Miller Kalona Michael Grieser Edwin Hill William Johnson Winfield Ada Lewis Columbus Junction Mark Crile West Chester Oscar Miller Mt. Pleasant

Fortnightly Dinner on Nov 8 at St James School Gym

The Fortnightly anniversary dinner will be held at the St James School gym on Thursday November 8 at 6 30 p m Tickets are 1 50. The program theme is Talent Show Case Mrs Harry Ramseyer ticket committee chairman is accepting reservations now All reservations should be made by November 6.

St. James School Harry Ramseyer

Washington IA Journal Ad Rates and Staff Listing

The Washington Iowa Journal lists staff including David Elder editor and manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes afternoon publication with certain holiday exceptions and post office filing as second class matter. Rural subscription rates are 2.50 for two months, 4.76 for four months, and 9.00 for a year.

Neweshington Tews Journal Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ase.n Audit Bureau of

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