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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1965

Page

5

School days theme at Chester social circle meeting

The Federated Church Social Circle met in Chester with 13 members. Mrs. Merl McDowell led the business session, cookies for teachers’ reception at Wellman on Sept 30 were requested, and a sunshine box for Mrs. Norma Martin was planned. Margaret Smith was listed as ill. Committees were formed for the annual breakfast at 5:30 am Sept 30 and the program theme led by Mrs. Ruby Sharp and Mrs. Eliz.

West Chester Federated Church Merl McDowell Wellman Norma Martin Margaret Smith Ruby Sharp Eliz

Sunday visitors in McCracken home

Sunday visitors in the McCracken home report a busy week with guests from Eddyville and Moline Illinois. Wick McCracken family hosted Harold Kuene and family as they plan to purchase Meeks Standard Station, sell after harvest. Local groups held meetings including Pinochle and Sewing Circle with guests and prizes.

Ainsworth Worth McCracken Eddyville Willard McCracken Harold Kueneman Meeks Standard Bobe Kurtz Moline Illinois Kenneth Ornduff Mae _ Spessard Sunny Haven Washington Steve Wood National Guard Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Lawrence Wilson Oskaloosa Cleo Orris Don Sim

Keota TIT Plans Card Marathon Involving Couples Bridge

Keota Sept 21 annual Card Marathon organized with events in couples bridge ladies bridge pinochle and pep per Registration closes Oct 9 to finalize pairings and distribute materials Contacts listed: Mrs Clyde Stoutner Jr Mrs Donald Fagen and Mrs Robert Speaker No personal invitations. Local residents Rev David Stout and family returned from vacation. Don Stewart and Don Pedan visit Keota. Vic Vogel and son Jerry travel to Davenport.

TTT Clyde Stoutner Jr Donald Fagen Robert Speaker Pepper David Stout Burlington The Christian Church Don Stewart Lake Benton Minnesota Keota Geo. Mayer Sigourney

Confusion Over 1962 63 School Prayer Rules

United Press International surveys showing about 25 percent of high schools still observe the unconstitutional classroom prayer while many schools have gone beyond the rulings. The piece outlines permissible activities such as Bible reference works, literary study, and patriotic texts, plus the push by administrators to teach religion responsibly.

The Supreme Court Abingdon Schempp American Association of School Administrators AASA

Clarence Martins Visit Amid Floods in Keota Nebraska

Clarence Martin and family guests from Walbach Nebraska visited Keota from Tuesday to Friday. They toured Ainsworth Wayland and Fairfield, while residents faced severe surface water flooding. Arnold Smother’s basement flooded to beds, Gamble Store moved merchandise, pumps operated, and a dog nearly drowned as water rose to neck level in the basement.

Fisher Clarence Martin Wayland T. E. Jackson Arnold Smother Gamble Store Bob Adams Oskaloosa

Houseguests in home of May Marr in Sigourney

Keota items report Mrs. Lorinda Boyd Taylor and Miss Anna Boyd of Carlsbad New Mexico visited May Marr in Keota starting Thursday. Taylor stayed to Monday and joined dinner at Gilberts cafe with Berna Berry and Charles McCampbell.

Elsie Mayer Marlin Romoser Cordelle Singleton Guy Lyle Richard Lyle Donna Lee Yoder Chicago Bill Yoder Merle Waters Barbeton Ohio Mrs. Waters Yoder

Richland Residents Visit in Illinois

Richland news notes Mrs. Jay Cowquill and Curt spent days in Cameron Illinois visiting her mother Mrs. Timkin. Carol Mitchell stays with sister Mrs. Charles Garner while attending high school in Ft. Smith Arkansas. Virgil McCreerys returned from a vacation to McGregor Minnesota. Eddie Wallace home hosts Mr. and Mrs. G W Hunter of Omaha and Dean Pierce of Denver. Lyle and Ronald Keiser families were guests at the Dewey Shelby home in Delta. Arbor Virge to meet with Mrs. Mac Young Wednesday. Mrs. Ted Spray to present program. Woolson WCTU meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. Verle Gardner. F B Schultz hosts Friday for Golden Rule class wiener roast and covered dish supper. Mrs. Howard Pepper to host Center Club Thursday September 23. Frank Wonderlich Keith Wonderlich and sons visit Harlan Wonderlich family in Deerwood Minnesota.

Richland Jay Cowquill Curt Cameron Illinois Timkin Carol Mitchell Charles R. Garner Ft. Smith Arkansas Virgil McCreerys McGregor Minnesota Eddie Wallace G. W. Hunter Omaha Nebraska Dean Pierce Denver Colorado Lyle Keiser Ronald Keiser Dewey Shelby Delta Arbor Virge Mac Young Ted Spray Woolson Wctu Verle Gardner F. B. Shultz Golden Rule Howard Pepper Center Club Frank Wonderlich Keith Wonderlich Harlan Wonderlich Deerwood Minn

Youth Social at Crawfordsville Methodist Church

About 40 young people from Crawfordsville and Olds Churches attended a social evening with games and refreshments. Elaine Thomas Debbie McCall and Bob Wells served. Adult leaders were Mr. and Mrs. John Hamil and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young.

Crawfordsville Union Methodist Olds Elaine Thomas Debbie, McCall Bob Wells John Hamil Jim Young Elon Christner Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wm. Davidson Waterloo Marian Waters Margaret Davidson Burlington Hospital Miss Davidson Chester Cherryholmes Dick Fletcher Wapello Gene Fletcher Tom Harbison Morning Sun Cherry

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