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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1962

Page

2

Pamela Putnam and Robert Kauffman Wed in Eldora Church

Miss Pamela Putnam daughter of Mrs. Winifred Putnam of Eldora married Robert Kauffman son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kauffman of Wayland in a 3 PM First Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Walter Demmelick. The couple will honeymoon in Monterey California after a reception for about 200 guests.

Wayland Pamela Putnam Winifred Putnam Eldora Robert Kauffman Max Kauffman Walter Demmelick H. R. Hansen Whitten Richard Meyer James Roth Nancy Harvey Judy Spicer Iowa Monterey Calif Kauffman United States Navy Iowa Wesleyan College Lambda Chi Alpha

Perdocks Attend Indiana Funeral of Mrs Baxter

Mrs William Perdock and her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Hays returned home from Bloomington Indiana after attending the funeral Tuesday for Mrs Peter Baxter, sister of Mr Hays.

William Perdock Elmer Hays Bloomington Ind Mr. Hays Peter Baxter

WSCS Circles Meet Wednesday Evening

The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service Circle X met at Mrs. Jack Welk's home with 14 members and two guests Mrs. Marsh Atkinson WSCS president and Mrs. Pat Spain. Devotions and a business session covered September and October plans including a rummage sale on Sept. 28.

Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Circle X Jack Welk Harold Dickerson Marsh Atkinson WSCS Pat Spain Keith Bridson Circle XI Dick Ballard Robert Fickle Ed Kemper Kelly Schlapkoh Eugene Steele Robert Brinning Circle

Mrs Skubal Pupils Recital At The Skubal Home

The piano pupils of Mrs John Skubal presented a recital at the Skubal home on Tuesday evening. Performers included Cynthia Greene Douglas Graf Marty Miller Jane Trotter Connie Hixson Shirley Hixson Robin Greene Linda Orris Fred Coon Mike Miller Mary Lord Dee Kaufman and Jorjean Colthurst Kay Hubbs was unable to attend. Guest vocalist George Colthurst with daughter Jorjean. Awards for good practise records went to Linda Connie Shirley and Mary. Memory work awards honored Douglas Linda Mary Robin Marty Fred and Jorjean. Douglas Fred and Robin had perfect attendance. Musical Bingo and Go to the Head of the Class were played during the social hour. Plates of homemade candies were shared.

John Skubal Skubal Cynthia Greene Douglas Graf Marty Miller Jane Trotter Connie Hixson Shirley Hixson Robin Greene Linda Orris Fred Coon Mike Miller Mary Lord Dee Kaufman Jorjean Colthurst Kay Hubbs George Colthurst Jorjean Linda Connie Shirley Mary Douglas Robin Marty Fred

Funeral services scheduled for John W. Leinen

John W. Leinen 75 of Keota will be buried after funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday in the Keota Catholic Church. Survivors include children Donald and Arthur of South English, Mrs. Whitney Parrish of Cedar Rapids, the Rev. Jerome Leinen of Burlington, Mrs. Beryl Giltner of Bettendorf, Leon of South English, Miss Katherine Leinen of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Wilbert Adam of Harper.

Social Calendar Notices For Local Activities

The social calendar lists PTA meetings clubs circles and charity events with times from 7 30 p m to 9 30 p m across venues including schools circle meetings Masonic Temple IOOF Hall and VFW Hall. Activities include introductions of teachers dinner dances luncheons and craft sessions with must complete notices by 10 a m on publication day.

Howard Hotle St. Rita Circle Loren Moore St. Joseph Circle James Sheetz St. James Circle Leo Vogel St. Anthony Circle Pat Tobin Ainsworth Legion Hall Bob Yerrington St. Mary's Circle Ivan Greene

Bethel Missionary Society Holds Wednesday Meeting

Fourteen members met with Mrs Rex Crandall on Wednesday with Miss Edith Reed of Keokuk as guest. Mrs Tom Walker presided and led a Romans lesson by Mrs Don Zwiki. The group discussed Concern Magazine topics and shared the Year Book of Prayer. Social hour refreshments were served by Mrs Bill Foster and hostess.

Bethel Missionary Society Rex Crandall Edith Reed Keokuk Tom Walker Don Zwicki Alvin Shaw Bill Foster

Iowa Maidens 4-H Elect Officers After Sunset Park Meeting

The Iowa Maidens 4-H Club elected Kathy Horn president for the coming year. Margaret Birney became vice president and photographer, Lynn Martin secretary treasurer, Karen Soucek historian, and Pam McGuire reporter. New leaders will be Mrs. James Birney and Mrs. T. J. Berdo after a joint potluck with the Jackson Boys at Sunset Park.

Iowa Maidens James Birney T. J. Berdo

Employed Women Luncheon Opens Season At YWCA

Twenty five attendees gathered Wednesday at the YWCA room for the first Employed Women's Luncheon. Mrs. Don Kiesey Miss Cathleen Godfrey and Mrs. Richard Pratt showcased styles and merchandise for the coming season. Committee in charge included Mrs. Walter Doak Miss Ruth Gibson and Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger. Mrs. Emma Barnett prepared the meal.

Ywca Room Don Kiesey Cathleen Godfrey Richard Pratt Duncan Walter Doak Ruth Gibson Lloyd Neiswanger Emma Barnett

Crawfordsville OES Welcomes Wayland Visitors

Crawfordsville Chapter OES held its first meeting after summer recess with about 40 attendees at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Mrs Lyle Paisley and Worthy Patron Mr Guy Mitchell led the session, and visitors from Wayland joined.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Wayland O.E.S Lyle Paisley Guy Mitchell Masonic Temple Lee Lease Eastern Star Organization Temple Carl Atkinson Brighton

Talks in Telegraphers' Strike Continue

Acting Labor Secretary Wirtz met with labor and management in Washington to push talks over the 22 day old Chicago and North Western Railway strike toward arbitration. He met separately with railroad and ORT representatives as progress toward submitting issues to three member arbitration boards was noted.

Wirtz National Mediation Board Francis A. O'neill ORT G.E. Leighty Railway Ben Heineman

Justice Oliver to Quit Iowa Court

Iowa Supreme Court Justice Ralph A. Oliver will retire from the state’s highest bench on Oct. 1, Gov. Norman Erbe said. Oliver, 76, of Sioux City, has served since 1938, longer than any current member. Erbe praised his 24 year tenure and called his departure a severe loss to the court.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Supreme Court Ralph A. Oliver Norman A. Erbe Oliver Sioux City High Tribunal Erbe

TV Highlights and Debuts on CBS NBC and Route 66

TV highlights list several debuts and premieres across CBS NBC and Route 66 including Fair Exchange a family comedy starring Eddie Foy Jr about a year long teenage daughter swap. Other premieres include Rawhide Route 66 and Dont Call Me Charlie with guest stars David Janssen Signe Hasso and Joshua Peine plus Jack Paar Show debut featuring Robert Goulet.

Fair Exchange CBS Network Television New York London Eddie Foy Jr Peine Paris Iowa Jack Paar NBC Robert Goulet Eytwitness

Admitted and Dismissed at Concor Dia Hospital

Admitted today is Wayne Goddard of Concor dia Kansas for medical care. Dismissed today are Mrs Leland Roegner and her son from Keota.

Wayne Goddard Concordia Kan Leland Roegner Keota

Style Show At Keota Features 100 Attendees And Models

Keota September report details a TTT style show at the high school with over 100 attendees. Models included Tress Herr Sean Hermanstorfer Marion Hammes Leola Flynn Deann Martin and others. Door prizes and refreshments were noted along with several local social events and church group activities.

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