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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

3

Social and club news moves residents

Mr. and Mrs. William Boileau relocate to Santa Ana California where he will be stationed with the Marines. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beau regard return from a two week Wiesbaden Germany visit with their son and daughter in law S Sgt Ray Beauregard and their grandchildren Kathy and Stephen. The Beauregards enjoyed scenery trips and met their new grandson.

William Boileau Santa Ana Calif Leonard Beauregard Wiesbaden Germany S - Sgt Ray Beauregard Kathy Stephen Beauregards

Just Us Club Holds Meeting with Birthday Highlights

Twelve members met with Mrs. Ralph White and guest Mrs. Scott Watts. Summer birthdays observed for Mrs. Messer, Loveless, White, and Caldwell. Caldwell and Huston led games. refreshments by Mrs. Butler and G W White. Loveless to host next meeting. Bertha Henry hosted Good Will Club. Mae Stokes and Golia Miller joined. Ethel Palmer read a poem My Daily Creed. Edith Zook and Bernice Downing provided entertainment. Palmer helped serve refreshments. Thirty eight Y Wives held crafts with members making decorations and enjoying tennis, pool, and swimming. Guests included Mrs. Stalnaker, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Turner, and Mrs. Horton. Hostesses were Mrs. Horak, Curtis, and Fenno.

Just Us Club Ralph White Scott Watts E. H. Messer L. L. Loveless G. W. White John Caldwell Caldwell Marion Huston White Butler Loveless Bertha Henry Good Will Club Darrel Stalnaker Robert Johnson Ben Turner Bill Horton Richard Horak Gene Curtis Don Fenno

Record of Admitted and Dismissed Patients

Yesterday admitted James Heilman Washington surgical Mrs Virginia Johnson Keota surgical Mrs Stella Foriash Packwood surgical Lloyd Humston Washington medical Mrs Ronald Kleineberg Washington medical Mrs Nita Henss Washington medical Today Everett Pohren Conesville medical Dismissed Mrs Rex Todd Columbus City Mrs Kenneth McAtee Columbus Junction

James Heilman Washington Sugical Virginia Johnson Keota Surgical Stella Foriash Packwood Lloyd Humston Medical Ronald Kleineberg Nita Henss Everett Pohren Conesville Rex Todd Columbus City Kenneth McAtee Columbus Junction

YMCA Fall Gym Program Starts September 20

The YMCA announces a six week fall gym program beginning Friday September 20 with a women's volleyball class led by Mrs Jane Lambertson. Sessions run 7 to 8 p.m. in the Y gym each Friday through October 25. The fee is 2.25 per member and registration is at the VW desk by September 20.

YMCA Jane Lambertson VW Desk

Circle group tour at St Paul UCC with church and Y visits

The Afternoon Circle toured the Y with Mrs George Kerr guiding and Richard Colby showing UP Home services. They visited a resident, enjoyed dessert at State Cafe, and a group of hosts Transported members. October meeting lead by Mrs Albert Zieglowsky. Catholic Daughters planned district workshop and Mother Daughter banquet set for October 9.

St. Paul United Church of Christ George Kerr Richard Colby State Cafe

Lutheran Mission Society meets here

The September meeting of the Mission Society of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was held Tuesday evening at the church. Guest speaker Mrs. Linda Johannas, a Prairie Flower School teacher, spoke on the problems and abilities of the retarded child. Rev. Gutekunst led a discussion on Christian unity. Mrs. Lester Grim presided. Mrs. Arthur Dinkheller was elected president and Mrs. Earl Martin secretary to begin January terms. Reservations for the Lutheran Women's zone rally in Fairfield on October 2 are due by September 22 with Mrs. Lemke. Guest Mrs. Alvin Jording of Jacksonville, Ill., attended. refreshments were served by Mrs. Carrie Sump.

Mission Society of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Linda Johannas Prairie Flower School Gutekunst Lester Grim Arthur Dinkheller Earl Martin Fairfield Lemke Alvin Jording Jacksonville Ill Carrie Sump

American Home III Meets at Captain's Table for Dessert

Thirty-one members gathered at the Captain's Table on Tuesday at 1 30 for dessert hosted by Mrs. William Sitter Mrs. Clarence Jacobs and Mrs. Byron Snyder. Guest Mrs. H W Ramsdell of Texas. Leader Mrs. William Putman opened with a prayer for peace.

American Home III William Sitter Clarence Jacobs Byron Snyder H. W. Ramsdell Texas William Putman Clint Hensel Glenn Holden E. E. Ward Court House Washington Square

Keota woman celebrates 90th birthday with large party

Mrs Bertha Dunbar, a Rest Haven Nursing Home resident in Sigourney, marked her 90th birthday on September 10 with a cooperative dinner at VF W Hall Keota. Attended by 106 guests from Des Moines Burlington Washington Anchorage and Keota among others, the event featured a book shaped cake by Mrs Waldo Miller. Dunbar, in good health, received numerous gifts and cards and was visited by many relatives including all ten of her children.

VF W Keota Bertha Dunbar Waldo Miller Dunbar Rest Haven Nursing Home E. Ringold Sigourney Iowa Washington Lloyd Gladys) Glant Des Moines Cloyce Dunbar West Chester Glen Cecille) Watson Burlington Harold Verne) McConnell Cloyce Bernice) Dill Evelyn Wade Boyd Dunbar Raymond Mildred

Women’s clubs plan district convention Iowa City

The first district convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs will meet Tuesday October 8 at the Memorial Union ballroom in Iowa City. Registration starts 8:15 a.m. with the call to order at 9:30. Speakers include Mrs Ralph Viner state president and Loren Hickerson University of Iowa mayor of Iowa City on Patriotism A New Appraisal. Music and workshops are planned.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Iowa City Memorial Union H. W. Ramseyer Ralph Viner Loren Hickerson University of Iowa

Family gathering honors Lester Hole

A Washington County Fairgrounds event celebrated Lester Hole of Long Beach California with a noon pot luck. The gathering honored two September birthdays Ralph Hole and Frank Rathmel while attendees shared photos and stories before Hole rode a bus home to Long Beach. Hole served 20 years in the navy and 10 in reserves.

Washington County Fairgrounds Lester Hole Long Beach Calif Ralph Hole Frank Rathmel Marion Dunbar Lyndon Kirk Brighton Dora Walker Judy Bodkins Wesley Joanne Barbara Washington Lakin Hole John and Leonard Crawfordsville Rosemary Pratt Jimmy Wellman Barnie Hole Donald Evelyn Cerny Lone Tree Neva Chiafos Marshall Faber Margaret Niles Steven Bob Richard Enfield Ricky and Tina

Families reunite for potluck at Farm Service social hall

A reunion of the Rich, Redlinger and Libe families gathered Sunday evening at the Farm Service social hall with about fifty people. A potluck meal was served and barbecued chicken was prepared by the Jim Rich family. Attendees included Lawrence Libe and family, Hubert Redlinger and family, Ed Rich and family, and Don and Bob Libe and Redlinger children, plus Jim and Don Rich.

Rich Redlinger Libe Farm Service Jim Rich Lawrence Libe Don Bob Libe Hubert Redlinger Jim Bob Redlinger Ed Rich Don Rich

Bender Kaufman Engagement Announced

Kalona couple Mr and Mrs Ivan Bender announce engagement of daughter Serena Sue to Ronald Kaufman son of Mr and Mrs Archie Kaufman Washington The wedding is planned for October.

Kalona Ivan Bender Serena Sue Ronald Kaufman Archie Kaufman Washington

Parent-Teacher Group to Meet at Jr High Auditorium

The Parent-Teacher group invites parents to attend the Junior High Open House and the first group meeting on Monday September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High School auditorium. Parents may visit the same classes their children attend. eight minute class sessions allow meeting teachers and asking questions. Refreshments follow the schedule.

Washington Evening Journal masthead and editors

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as editor and business manager William Shannon as vice president advertising director Charles Morris as news editor Bob Shaffer as local advertising and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. The paper prints afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4. It is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act and connected with wire services and press associations.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass‘n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

American Home meeting notes and guests

Members of American Home met with Mrs Peiffer Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Mrs Howard Ho tle attended as a guest. Dinner tables featured garden flowers. Mrs William McConnell led the business meeting in the absence of leader Mrs Henry Rees. Towels were ordered and dues paid. Mrs D O Butler was cohostess.

American Home Peiffer Howard Hotle William McConnell Henry Rees D. O. Butler

Professional Directory for Livingston Area Attorneys and Doctors

Listing of law firms and physicians with offices on West Washington West Main and North Marion. Includes Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South Ave B Morrison Morrison and Lloyd 211 West Washington Owen 119 West Washington Stewart Shearer 225 West Main Dr M L Tweeton 108 North Marion closed Wed and Sat afternoons Dr P L Etter Osteopathic Physician contact 653 3303.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion

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