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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1963

Page

2

WSCS Speaker Rev Lotfi Leads Faith Society Meeting

About 125 members and guests attended the WSCS gathering at Beehon Metin 9 es y by House Guild. Rev Seif Sulla Lotfi of Brighton Methodist shared his journey from Islam to Christianity and his ministry in Washington. Announcements covered district seminar, visits to Des Moines center, a rummage sale, and World Federation report with next meeting set for Oct 18 on the theme Our Christian Mission in Southern Asia.

House Guild Marsh Atkinson WSCS Halcyon House Dale Booth Seifsulla Lotfi Brighton England United States Canada Washington Bidwell - Riverside Des Moines Edgar Porter World Federation of Methodist Women Southern Asia

First Presbyterian UPW Circle II Meets for Missions Study

Sixteen members of the First Presbyterian UPW Circle II met with Miss Carrie Davis Friday. Mrs William Petratz opened with prayer and several announcements were given. The program on The Church and Missions was led by Mrs Robert Guy with discussion to follow. Devotions were by Mrs Earl Thomas. The Least Coin collection was taken. Refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs John Witthoff and cohostess Mrs Vernon Witting. Mrs Hazel Wikoff attended as a guest. Circle NT hosted Friday with study on And Sent Forth led by Mrs John Lemmon. Devotions were by Mrs Clarence Goemaat. Gifts for the White Cross Christmas giving project were brought by the members.

First Presbyterian Upw Circle II Carrie Davis William Petratz Robert Guy Earl Thomas John Witthoff Hazel Wikoff Richard Longer Circle NT John Lemmon Clarence Goemaat White Cross Vernon Witting

Rebekah Lodge Plans Meetings and Social Event

Twenty five members of the Rebekah Lodge met at the hall on Friday. They were invited to events in Kalona on September 27 and Mt Pleasant on September 26. Members attended a friendship meeting in Iowa City and Keota sent aid to sick members. A social was planned for tonight with white elephant items to bring. The next meeting is scheduled for October 4.

Rebekans Rebekah Lodge Kalona Mt Pleasant Iowa City Keota

Social Calendar Art Notices Through The Week

Social calendar items list upcoming meetings and events for Monday to Wednesday. Notices include times and venues for clubs, potlucks, luncheons, craft sessions, and group gatherings at temples, parks, churches, and clubs with details on who brings what and dress or service requirements.

Local happenings and family visits in Crawfordsville area

Miss Charlotte Walt attends executive secretarial course in Des Moines while her parents Elmer and Darlene Walt visit. Dares from Evanston arrive for a family gathering in Fairfield as they plan to return to their Illinois home. Wayne Davis family welcomes a daughter Julie Louise born Sept 20 at University Hospitals Iowa City weighing 4 11. Mrs. Walter Bruty recovering after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. The Greens and related families from Seattle, Wellman, and Washington dine at State Cafe, planning to return home today. Mourning notes report the death of Mrs HLH Hart in Denver with funeral planned there. Various local visits, enrollments at the American Institute of Business, and social calls cited.

Charlotte Walt American Institute of Busines Des Moines Elmer J. Walt Warren Dare Evanston, IL Maynard L. Brown George Dare Washington Crawfordsville Dares Fairfield Wayne Davis University Hospitals Towa’ City Julie Louise Walter Bruty Mercy Hospital Towa City Harry Green Seattle Wash Forest Green Wellman Harriet Green State Cafe Harry Greens Ruth Ann Wulf Erwin Wulfs American Institute of Business Phillips Drug Store Virginia Dave Mercado Springfield Ill

Halcyon House Visits and Local Callers Spotlight

Halcyon notes list visitors at Halcyon House including Miss Bonnie Casady, Margaret Turkington, Mr and Mrs William Wulf, John Hughes, Dr M H Sarter, Jr and Mrs Vernon Stagner, and others. A Bethel Mennonite Church group conducted a lounge worship service and a slide night showcased U S scenery. References to local families, pastors, and residents appear with various calls and visits through the week.

William Wulf Ainsworth John Hughes Homer Jarrard Wendell Baker Fairfield M.H. Sarter Maurice Greiser Bethel Mennonite Church

On The Record Hospital Admitted And Births And Dismissals

Admitted Today LD Bishop Keota medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Ralph Unternahrer Waylord a daughter Dismissed Today Jimmy Mover Washington William McMillan Washington Mrs Phianna Messenger Washington

LD. Bishop Keota Ralp Unternahrer Waylord Jimmy Mover Washington William McMillan Phianna Messenger

Ceremon y in Fairfield-Doolin Wolfer nuptials

Mary Kathryn Doolin and Joseph J Wolfer wed at St Marys Church Fairfield on Saturday Sept 14. Attendants included Mrs Gary Wolfe and Arlene Chalupa with Gordon Bell and Horak seating guests. The couple will reside on a farm south of Washington.

Mary Kathryn Doolin Joseph J. Wolfer St. Mary’s Church Fairfield Gordon Bell Gary Wolf Jim Yoder Pekin Community School McLellans Washington Mr. Wolter Washington High School St. Ambrose College Davenport Knights of Columbus The National Guard Washington Lumber Yard Jay C. Rollo Enid Okla Oklahoma Nebraska Ilinois

Waco Board names officers and class trip plan

George Brooks was named president of the Waco Board of Education and Ver non Fletcher elected vice president. The board approved a senior class trip to Chicago for next spring. Black Hawk Conference welcomed Highland district. Eddyville will withdraw this year. Earl Kolosick of Ainsworth attended a World Book Encyclopaedia and Childcraft conference in Chicago. Thelma Long funeral services held with pallbearers listed, burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery.

Waco Board George Brooks Waco Board of Education Vernon Fletcher Chicago Highland Eddyville Waco Keosauqua Kolosick

Dinner honors Judy Crone before Minneapolis study

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rukgaber hosted a Thursday dinner for Judy Crone who departs Monday for school in Minneapolis to study medical technology. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weeks Eva Kay Erma Zelinsky and Merle and Judy. The Guinns from Iorce Neb headed home after a short visit with the Smiths and weekend travels with Hebron and Ind.

Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Scotty Toni Sue St. Louis Kermit Payne Lloyd Turnipseed Harold Jarvis Oren Marianne Gibson Nassaut Jarvis Walter Rukgaber Judy Crone Minneapolis Richard Weeks Eva Kay Erma Zelinsky Judy Claire Guinn Iorce, Neb Merle Smith Hebron Ind Guinns Richard Stout Glen Lord Ainsworth

For Sale Miscellany with Jonathan apples item

Classified snippet notes sale of miscellaneous items including apples and containers. Contact is given by phone OL 32738 for address at 18712.

Jonathan

Stewart School PTA Meeting Next Tuesday Evening

The Stewart School PTA will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the first of three annual sessions. Sharon Cox, Washington County speech and hearing therapist, will discuss her work with slides. A "Meet Your Teachers" segment and PTA Magazine subscriptions are offered. Social hour to follow. Gracehill Moravian services list 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. service with Lawrence Griffiths as guest speaker. Youth fellowship 6:50 p.m. Choir 7:30 p.m. Arthur Peters pastor. West Chester Federated Church lists school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. with Griffitheths as guest speaker and Beth Janecek at organ.

Stewart School Parent Teachers Association Asisssharon Cox Washington County Gracehill Lawrence Griffiths Kalona Max Waterhouse Lawrence Miksch Arthur Peters West Chester

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