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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1962

Page

2

Community Birthday and Local Visits Highlight Society News

William Murphy of 621 East Washington celebrates his 93rd birthday with his family visiting throughout the day. John Bower stayed this week for a brief visit with the Murphys while Daryl Dodder starts as Bridges Store saleslady. The column notes several trips, weddings, and travels including Ray Beauregard's return from leave and Andrea Zeck's senior year relocation.

William Murphy East Washington Daryl Dodder Bridges John Young

Marion Avenue UPW Fellowship Coffee Event

About 70 attended the United Presbyterian Women Association meeting at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church on Friday morning. A Fellowship of the Least Coin coffee preceded the meeting with Circle 1 serving. Mrs. W. W. Caldwell opened in prayer, with business led by Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and worship by Mrs. P. F. Whisler. The offering was explained by Mrs. George Masson. Miss Aurora McIntyre closed with prayer. An UPW workshop was announced for Crawfordsville on Sept. 26 and plans were made for a clothing drive this fall.

United Presbyterian Women Association Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church W. W. Caldwell Cloyce Stewart P. F. Whisler George Masson

Club Activities of VFW Auxiliary Junior Unit

Nine girls met at the VFW Hall after school for a business meeting presided by Anita Weeks. Mrs. Francis Reed attended as leader as members reviewed floor work and the September wnyts to remember. A skating party on Sept. 27 and Pop Py Day on Sept. 29 were announced with ticket sales assigned. small baskets were requested for poppy carrying. A special meeting on Sept. 18 will feature district president Helen Wulf visiting. Kathy Erlenbush was elected chaplain to replace Karla Kneen. Janet Wulf served treats.

VFW Anita Weeks Francis Reed Helen Wulf Muscatine Kathy Erlenbush Karla Kneen Janet Wulf

Hospital Admissions and Birth Announcements

On The Record Hospital admits Mrs Manton Hebner of Washington for medical care and Mrs Walter Bauer of West Chester for surgery. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Nor bert Becker of Ainsworth and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Knerr of Washington. Today a son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Lawless of Washington. Also today Mrs William Carson and daughter of Washington and Mrs Henry H Swailes of Columbus City are noted.

Manton Hebner Washington Medical Walter Bauer West Chester Surgical Norbert Becker Ainsworth Robert Knerr Donald Lawless William Carson Henry H. Swailes Columbus City

Diana Sprague Weds John L Braun in Iowa City Chapel

Keota announces the marriage of Diana Dee Sprague to John L Braun of Iowa City. The ceremony occurred Friday September 7 at 5 p.m. in the Methodist Church chapel in Iowa City. The bride studied at the University of Iowa. the groom holds a masters and teaches at the University. The couple will reside at 711 East Jefferson Iowa City.

Keota Isaac A. Sprague Diana Dee John L. Braun Iowa City John E. Braun Port Clinton Dorothy Braun Methodist Church University of Iowa Braun College of Medicine SUI Lark Supper Club East Jefferson

Rainbow Installation at Temple Tonight

Public invited to attend ceremonies at 7 30 pm as Marianne Jarvis is installed worthy advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple. The event welcomes the community to witness the installation.

Marianne Jarvis Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Meeting and Traveling Emblem Plans

Mrs Keith Williams presided as 45 attended the Rebekah Lodge Friday night at the IOOF Hall. Guests from Lone Tree Columbus Junction and Keota joined for Guest Gavel Night. Earl Nicola reported a dislocated shoulder after 15 sick calls. Traveling emblem to Kalona planned for Sept 21 with committee Myral Smith Leona Kos Madeline Anderson. Refreshments planned by Carl Kelley Don Gardner for Sept 21 and by a long list of October volunteers. Twenty four Baptist Truthseekers and families held a wiener roast at Wayne Wagner farm with Rev Richard Peterson leading devotions and singing.

Keith Williams Noble Grand Rebekah IOOF Lone Tree Lodge Columbus Junction Keota Earl Nicola Kalona Myral Smith Leona Kos Madeline Anderson Lodge Harold Brock Carl Kelley Don Gardner Albert Wehr Henry Wagenknecht Carl Schneider Thelma Horsey Clint Hensel Mabel Bower Loyd Bradshaw Murray Coon Marion Huston Baptist Truthseekers Wayne Wagner Richard Peterson Charles Johnson

Friendship Club Tour Through Amanas Highlights

Eleven members and their husbands of the Friendship Club enjoyed a Thursday tour of the Amanas visiting a woolen factory a furniture factory and an antique house for a day of sightseeing and socializing.

Friendship Club Amanas

Social Security Rep to Meet Washington Post Office

A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Social Security Burlington Social Security Office Washington Post Office

Miss America Crown To Be Decided In Atlantic City

The Miss America pageant ends tonight in Atlantic City with seven finalists still in contention. Maria Beale Fletcher of North Carolina holds the current title as the 1962 winner. the 36th coronation airs at 9 30 p.m. EDT on CBS TV.

Atlantic City UPID the Nation North Carolina Maria Beale Fletcher Midwest South Cbs-Tv Chicago New York City Washington D. C Canada

Social Calendar Notices for Week in Community

Notices list upcoming events for Sunday through Wednesday with times and locations. Virginia Picnic in Iowa City Park Shelterhouse No 1. HJ Club ice cream social at fair grounds. various clubs meet at daytime and evening sessions with bring dishes, dues, and hostess details.

Virginia Iowa City Park Shelterhouse No. 1 HJ Club Fair Grounds

Six representatives attend Cedar Rapids Land Bank conference

Six representatives of the Federal Land Bank Association of Mt. Pleasant returned Thursday from a Cedar Rapids conference. Attending were Clifford Messer president Fairfield LaVerne Muhs Birmingham vice president Knight Hartley Hillsboro Dave Calloway New London Russell Seymour Danville Howard Anderson Crawfordsville W M Boshart manager and Eldon Boswell fieldman of Mt Pleasant.

Social club scenes from October events noted

Mrs. Floyd Olds hosted twelve HEO Club members with guests Mrs. David Bell and Mrs. Lee Baird. a cosmetics demonstration by Mrs. Baird. Past Matrons dinner at the Temple drew fourteen members and eight guests. co chairs were Mrs. Dare Stewart and Bagge. White Way Club met with ten members and two children. Mae DeLong led two contests and gifts were given. October meeting planned with Helen Stewart.

Floyd Olds HEO Club David Bell Lee Baird Bell Baird Allen Griggs Elwyn Corey Corey Don Applegate Temple Dale Connelly George Dare Edgar Stewart Foster Bagge White Way Club Pearl Margaret Smith Maurine Gordon Mae DeLong

Halcyon Notes Reflect Visits and Local News

Halcyon Notes reports multiple weekend and weekday visits to Halcyon House in Davenport and surrounding towns. Guests include Everette Squire family, Herringtons of Ottumwa, Pratt and Jones families, Brinning Sojkas, Harley and Allen, Miltons Webb, John Fosters, and Dr Sartor’s eye surgery recovery. The WSCS group from Pleasant Grove visited, and Shinich Yoshida from Japan stayed with Rev Dimmit. Dr and Mrs Taylor frequently call on Dr Sartor.

Shinich Yoshida Japan Rev Dimmit Mr. Yoshida Simpson College

Dear Abby letters reveal relationship and grief concerns

A reader asks how to dump a possessive girlfriend at office parties. Abby advises to free oneself and enjoy independence. A widow seeks guidance on cruel questions about her future after her husband’s death. Abby urges ignoring such interrogations and moving on. A mother divorcing for the third time discusses children’s issues and a doctor’s diagnosis of emotional disturbance. Abby notes the link to home life and suggests following medical advice.

Abby

Await Reaction On GOP Proposal To Use Force in Cuba

Democratic leaders in Congress await White House reaction to a Republican backed resolution authorizing force against Cuba. Some Democrats view the move as political ahead of the November elections and a way to shift responsibility to President Kennedy. The plan mirrors the 1955 Formosa resolution granting Eisenhower authority to use force if needed.

GOP Cuba Washington UPI Congress White House Kennedy Formosa Dwight D. Eisenhower China Eisenhower Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen House Charles A. Halleck

Local Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Jimmie Lloyd Whetstine of Wellman and Beverly Dawn Tellin of Iowa City received a marriage license in the clerk’s office this morning. A second license went to John Lee Hohl of Donnellson and Mary Elizabeth Young of Washington on Friday afternoon.

Jimmie Lloyd Whetstine Wellman Beverly Dawn Tellin Iowa City Court House John Lee Hohl Donnellson Mary Elizabeth Young Washington

Des Moines Area Newspaper Masthead and pricing

The item lists the Washington Iowa newspaper, staff roles including David Elder as owner and business manager William Shannon as vice president and advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 and mentions second class matter under the 1879 act. Subscription rates appear: outside Iowa three dollars per year, by carrier in Washington likely 3.00 weekly.

Phe Woespingsen Evening Journal Wwave Iown David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Post Office Washington Iowa United Des Inland Daily Press Asa Iowa Daily Presse Ass Iowa Press Aas Audit Bureau of Circulations BURAL

Have A Lovely Wedding Appeal for 50 Cents Donation

A short plea asks readers to send 50 cents to ABBY at Box 3365 Beverly Hills California to support an upcoming wedding related event. The note emphasizes gratitude and solicits contributions from the audience.

Abby Beverly Hills Calif

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