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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1964
Page
2
St James Catholic Church circles met in members homes to discuss plans for the annual turkey dinner and bazaar at the church school on November 1. Reports cover toy party October 8, bake sale October 4, gift bar ideas, prizes, and refreshments.
Lincoln School PTA will hold its first meeting of the new school year Tuesday evening Sept 22. Coffee at 7:30 p m and program at 8 p m Johnson of Des Moines will speak on the new reading series. Teachers to be introduced. Mrs Ray Sojka hosted WCTU meeting. Laura MacLachlan led devotional plans for growth. Elizabeth McClung named Washington Union life patron. Margaret Work and Aurora McIntyre elected delegates to state convention Sept 28 30 in Des Moines. Just Us club hosted by Mrs John Caldwell with four guests. Mrs Ada Van Dyke, Mrs Rolla Gamon, Randy Schlester and Mrs Bryan Swift attended. Mrs Swift joined as a new member. Birthday song for Mrs FE H Messer and Mrs John Caldwell. Entertainment by Mrs Marion Huston and Mrs George Jarrard. Mrs Wilbur Schantz assisted. Next hostess Mrs Emma Campbell.
The United Presbyterian Home board held its September meeting on a Thursday to review kitchen plans. Raymond Anderson was named maintenance director, while various local clergy and guests made visits. Upcoming trips, church pulpit coverage, slides from Miss Lackey and Miss Williamson, and family and staff movements were noted.
Donald Whitlow of Richland a former Washington resident was admitted to Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Missouri on September 10 with pneumonia and improving. Mrs Janetta Du Mont visiting Atkinson home from Evanston Illinois with the Atkinsons and Marsh Atkinson celebrate the M D Atkinson 45th wedding anniversary at Captain's Table. Becky marks her birthday. Mrs Charles Jeffries Sr returns from a west coast three week trip visiting daughter and family in San Francisco with Gary Brown and Marcia from Cedar Rapids. John Knotek attends National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota. YWCA knitting classes planned for advanced and beginner knitters. Einar Jorgensen of Baroda Michigan visiting Jen sen family. Phil Weldin returns from vacation to Wisconsin and northern Michigan. visits Sturgeon Bay area, Sault Ste Marie locks, Mackinaw bridge. visits Des Moines with Gamble family. Palmer Schillings announce birth of daughter Martha Lynn on Sept 15 in Des Moines. sister Ann and brother Doug await arrival.
Notices list events for Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bethlehem Commandery VFW Junior Unit Hill Columbus Junction Belles and Beans Square Dance Club Sunday potlucks Rainbow Girls Bible Study Garden I and II meetings White Shrine YWCA Mixers and more. Dues due reminders and note changes accompany several entries for April through August activities.
Dismissed Today Jack Scheeler Brigh ton after medical evaluation. Mrs Edwin Wittetoe of Washington was admitted for treatment and care. Jack Scheeler was dismissed following medical clearance.
Cecil Reed of Cedar Rapids, a lifetime resident and floor sanding businessman, will speak Sunday evening at 7 15 at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church on the racial situation in Iowa. The program, sponsored by the Marion Avenue UP Youth Fellowship, begins with a 6 p.m. snack supper and welcomes adults from both churches.
Eleven members and a guest Mrs. Ralph Zeck met with Mrs. Don Rohrer. Pinochle at three tables, high score Mrs. Gus Reinert, low Mrs. Ralph Zeck. Mrs. Ralph Martin won the travel prize. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Dora Wenger. VFW Auxiliary Break fast Club had ten members. placemats for the Handicapped Children's School and scuffies for the VA Hospital at Iowa City were made. Next meeting with Mrs. Glen Widmer on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.
Two Washington County residents Mrs. Joe Knotek and Mrs. J E Letts attended a one day orientation conference by the American Cancer Society at the VFW Club in Fairfield. An error in the Journal report on Keota Community School District election showed Robert Vincent as a defeated candidate. he was not running. Clifford Conklin won the post via write in. Workmen from National Tank Maintenance Corp will clean Keota water tower on Monday Sept 21 turning off supply about one and a half hours. exact time unknown. The Washington County Grand Jury report commends the county Home for cleanliness and operation. OMVI charges against David Richard Turninseed were dropped and Harry Miler was indicted on OMVI charges.
A non arid region home endures extreme weather with an average annual rainfall and snowfall totaling about 100 900 pounds, illustrating heavy precipitation impacts on grain market areas and rural infrastructure.
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