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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1968

Page

3

Republican Women board meets Tuesday

The Republican Women executive board met Tuesday morning with Mrs. James Harris presiding. Reports on the district fall conference at Williamsburg were given by Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Weldin, and Mrs. Jones. The state conference is set for September 20 at Hotel Kirkwood in Des Moines.

Republican Women Board The Republican Women James Harris Robert Stephens Williamsburg Stephens Phil Weldin Joe Jones Kirkwood Des Moines

Bride of Marvin Yaley Weds Janice Grieser at Local Church

Janice Elaine Grieser daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Grieser Washington and Marvin Eugene Yaley son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Yaley New London were married Sunday September 15 at 6 pm at the local Methodist Church. Rev M O Smith read the double ring vows. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace appliques an empire waist and elbow sleeves. A detachable train and French illusion veil complemented a bouquet of white roses and stephanotis. Attendants included Cynthia Grieser maid of honor Barbara Johnson bridesmaid Susie Stoutner bridesmatron all in olive green linen and crepe gowns with matching veils and bronze mums. Flower girl Natalie Anderson wore white satin dress and carried white roses. Best man Peter Kilburn San Francisco. groomsmen David Masser Wayland Gary Conrad Mt. Pleasant. Brothers Merle Yaley Mt. Pleasant George Yaley Danville and others seated guests. Reception followed in church social rooms attended by about 195. The bride nurses at Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. husband works at J I Case in Burlington. They will reside Rural Route 1 Mt. Pleasant.

Janice Elaine Grieser Maurice Grieser Washington Marvin Eugene Yaley Eugene Yaley New London M. O. Smith Natalie Anderson David Smith Salem Peter Kilburn San Francisco Calif David Masser Wayland Gary Conrad Mt. Pleasant Merle Yaley George Yaley Danville Michael Greiner Des Moines Melvin Grieser Dwight Grieser Randy Pickle J. W. Helscher Iola Morrison Clarence Goff Iowa Methodist School of Nursing J. I. Case Company Burlington

Stewart PTA hosts guest speaker and library pilot center

A good crowd at Stewart School for the Stewart Parent Teacher Association meeting with president Mrs. Roger Stout. Guest speaker V I Arney explained the Area 10 library pilot center bringing teaching aids to small districts. Ted Nemzek and Jack Shipman attended. APTA fundraising via school pictures discussed for October 12. Parents toured classrooms and the pilot library. refreshments served.

Stewart Parent Teacher Association Roger Stout V. I. Arney Area 10 Stewart School Ted Nemzek Midwest Jack Shipman Society For Visual Education Inc Elsie Glassburner APTA George Masson

Social calendar notices for Wednesday to Friday events

All notices for this column are due by 10 a.m. on day of first publication and printed three days in advance. Wednesday events include St Rita Circle 8 p.m., St Marys Circle 8 p.m., Methodist Ruth Circle 9:30 p.m., Mary Wesleyan Service Guild 7:30 p.m., Methodist Evening Circle 8:15 p.m., World War I Barracks Auxiliary 6:30 p.m. potluck. Thursday DAR District Meeting 9 a.m. registration, luncheon, and program. Snowball Social Club 6:30 p.m. Wiener roast. Double Deck Club 7 p.m.. WCTU silent until Sept 24. Independent Club 1:30 p.m.. HH Club 1:30 p.m.. OES Pinochle 1:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Friday Methodist W SCS Luncheon and General Meeting 12:30 p.m.. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m.. Bethlehem Commandery 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple with pot luck and meat coffee. bring two dishes and bread and butter.

St. Rita Lynn Blanchard St. Mary's Circle St. James Ruth Circle Don Maxwell Mary Wesleyan Service Guild Harold Griffeth Methodist Evening Circle Kelly Schiapkohl Auxiliary Legion Hall YMCA Ward Liebe Dora Wagner WCTU John Kennedy Paul Beenblossom Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bethlehem Commandery

Kiwanis Club Picnic Moves Indoors At Captain's Table

Kiwanis picnic set for 5 30 this evening but rain drives gathering indoors to the Captain's Table. David Kim Seartzen druber of Kalona fined 10 dollars in JP court for illegal U turn on city street.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club David Kim Seartzendruber Kalona Justice of the Peace Court

Lincoln PTA hears Gary Murphy on child tomorrow citizen

About 150 attended Lincoln High School for the first Lincoln Parent Teachers Association meeting. Gary Murphy principal spoke on Your Child Tomorrow's Citizen stressing family life and early education and the role of teachers. Nomination committee named and a picture taking project discussed with plans for November photos.

Lincoln Parent Teachers Association Gary Murphy Richard Bordwell Murphy

Nurse aide orderly course planned at Area Ten Mercy

A four week nurse aide orderl y training program starts October 7 through Area Ten Community College and Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. It includes 3 hours daily class plus 3 hours daily practical work. Application fee 15 dollars and tuition 30 dollars. Applicants must have a personal interview and a satisfactory physical exam.

Health Occupations Department of Area Ten Community College Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Area Ten Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Y Wives hold regular meeting at YWCA

Thirty three members and guests met at the YWCA for crafts swimming and pool activities. Guests included Mrs Arvin Neuwirth Mrs Robert Lewis and Mrs Bill Steele with new members Mrs Neuwirth and Mrs Ben Turner. Hostesses were Mrs Jack Moore Mrs Dean Edwards and Mrs Robert Jones. An executive board meeting is planned for 1 p m next Tuesday in the VW room preceding the regular meeting.

YWCA Arvin Neuwirth Robert Lewis Bill Steele Neuwirth Ben Turn Jack Moore Dean Edwards Robert Jones

Trampoline Classes Planned for Girls at YWCA

The YWCA will offer six week trampoline classes for grade school girls starting Tuesday September 24 at 4 p.m. Sessions run 4 to 5 30 p.m. each Tuesday. Free for activity ticket holders. $2 25 for others. Instructors are Paula Harvey and Gwen Baumert. Registration via the YW desk.

YWCA Paula Harvey Gwen Baumert YW Desk

Honor Doris Blieu at linen bridal shower

Miss Doris Blieu was honored at a linen bridal shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Loren Robertson. About 20 guests attended. The bride will wed October 12 in Riverside to Robert Rittenmeyer. Ivory and burnt orange decorated the event with mothers of the couple and the bride’s grandmother present.

Doris Blieu Loren Robertson Miss Blieu Riverside Robert Rittenmeyer Merle Blieu Bernard Rittenmeyer Marge Luckey Blien Rittenmeyer Clarence Wilson

Accident near Brighton injures no one. bridge damaged

John Jay Good of Wayland escaped injury when his truck left a county road three miles north and three miles west of Brighton Tuesday at 2 45 p m. The vehicle struck a bridge, causing $975 in bridge damage and $710 in truck damage. Highway patrolmen investigated the scene.

John Jay Goodwin Wayland Brighton

Corn variety trial at Wiggers farm field day

Washington County extension reports a field demonstration on September 30 at 1 30 p m showcasing 26 corn varieties from 14 seed companies. The plot on Steve Wiggers farm in Jackson Township near Riverside pave ment will allow farmers to compare growth maturity ear quality and disease and fertility questions. Vivian Jennings and Jim Frier will discuss insect disease and fertility. Farmers and others may attend or visit the plot marked nearby.

Washington County Jim Frier Steve Wiggers Jackson Township Frier Vivan Jennings Extension Corp

Prisoners protest treatment of Ray in Shelby County Jail

In Memphis inmates in the Shelby County Jail complain of cold meals as guards allegedly shield James Earl Ray with better food and a red light system. Charles Lindquist, jailed on armed robbery charges, warns that tensions may explode as Ray awaits November trial.

Memphis Tenn UPID Shelby County James Earl Ray Charles Lindquist Ray Martin Luther King Jr James E. Ray Lindquist

Presbyterian UPW Circles Meet at First Presbyterian Church

Circle IV gathered at the church for a cooperative dinner and a study led by Mrs. Don Hazen with devotions by Della Humphreys. Circle V, hosted by Mrs. Dean Batterson, featured a program by Mrs. Cal Wolf and devotions by Mrs. Richard Colby.

First Presbyterian Upw Circle IV Don Hazen Della Humphreys Dean Batterson Cal Wolf Richard Colby

HJ Club Hosts Day Event With Prizes and Scrapbooks

Mrs. Jim Altehnofen hosted the HJ Club with Mrs. Ed Chab as co host. Seventeen members answered roll call with What I Do with a Day to My self. Prizes went to Mrs. Leroy Yeggy Mrs. Hubert Malichky and Mrs. Bob Marek. Mrs. George Shalin won the door prize. Members also made scrap books for the Children's Hospital in Iowa City.

Jim Altehnofen HJ Club Ed Chab Leroy Yeggy Hubert Malichky Bob Marek George Shalin The Children’s Hospital Iowa City

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