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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
3
A reader recounts a close call with a man carrying groceries and asks how to reconnect. Abby advises returning to the supermarket at a similar time if interest exists, urging caution and lighthearted persistence.
Mrs. H. B. Waddell spoke at the first luncheon of Employed Women at the YWCA, sharing experiences from travel and study in Mexico. She described living conditions and displayed Mexican items including clothing, jewelry, art, and glassware, with tables and crafts enhancing the theme. Chairmen were Mrs. Nels Westermark and Mrs. Gilbert Mills. next luncheon set for Oct. 21 at the YWCA.
Mrs. Larry Griggs and ten members plus families attend a wiener roast Tuesday. Mrs. Hall and Craig attended. Mrs. Hall joined the club during the business meeting. Members shared summer highlights and enjoyed a short program led by Mrs. Hall.
Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts evening worship Sunday to Wednesday in September 7 30 p m as part of the eastern Iowa Mission of the American Lutheran Church Rev W A Fiskerbeck of Ruthven will be guest speaker Youth of Immanuel and guests will join an informal dinner Monday with Fiskerbeck addressing them before the service Cottage meetings have been held in member homes during the campaign.
Sixteen members of Circle 11 of the Methodist WSCS met with Mrs Earl Rae. Mrs Ray Enfield co hosted. Guests included Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Wayne Hyde and Mrs Robert Dimit. Presiding, Mrs Robert Fickel opened with Marks of a Methodist. Program presented by Mrs James Munn titled A New Age Opens New Doors followed by discussion. WSCS events announced include today s style show Friday s meeting at 12 30 p m and Oct 2 rummage sale at 9 a m. Past week Bible study and prayer led by Pastor Dennis A Stutrud. The Rev Fiskerbeck born in 1905 in Brooten Minnesota. Seminary training in Decorah and St Paul. Mission aims cited. Public invited.
A reception Saturday evening at First Presbyterian Church honored Mr and Mrs James Nicholson. The wedding occurred August 7 at the church with Debbie Schantz, in attendance were numerous relatives and friends from Richland Marion Wayland What Cheer Fairfield Brighton Ainsworth Wellman and Washington.
The Washington Pals 4-H club met Tuesday evening in Sunset Park with seven members and leaders Mrs Ray Sojka and Mrs Bollman present. Guest Kathy Miller attended. A picnic preceded the meeting. Mrs Sojka spoke on How to be a better 4-H member and Mrs Bollman demonstrated a Christmas idea, Pretty as a Picture. Plans for a Halloween party were discussed for early next month. The next meeting is set for Oct 6 with Nancy Adam.
A dense listing of sales and auction dates across Missouri and Iowa. Events include the 19th Annual Cooperative Feeder Cal tle Sales at Salem. estate closings in Letts and Washington. antiques and household goods sales in Washington. farm auctions near Lone Tree Wayland and Kalona. and recurring livestock markets in Kalona Columbus Junction Ollie and Wayland. Dates span September to October with start times mainly late morning or early afternoon. Organizers include Dent County Livestock Improvement Association and estate executors Corinne Hargrafen and Elmer Coal Estate.
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