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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1966

Page

3

Friendship Forum to Speak at Cedar Rapids Club Meeting

The Friendship Forum of Cedar Rapids will address the Fortniquity Club at St James School on Thursday September 29 at 8 p.m. The forum consists of five women from Catholic Jewish Negro and Protestant backgrounds who speak as individuals. They discuss intergroup understanding and discrimination with audience Q and A. Organized in 1964 the group has appeared over 60 times to more than 5 000 people and is sponsored by the Cedar Rapids YWCA Public Affairs Committee.

Friendship Forum of Cedar Rapids Fortniquity Club St. James School Friendship Forum Iowa Melvin Struthers Larry McGrath Alfred Roy Wilbert Mitchell Donald Johson Cedar Rapids Ywca E. E. Stutsman Delbert Soper

Women of MoUs Meeting Details and Upcoming Moose Events

Mrs. Wilbur Hysell presided at the Women of the Moose gathering with 25 in attendance. Announcements covered the Loyal Order and Women of the Moose picnic October 2 at the McDole cabin with a pot luck at noon. A bake sale is planned October 15 at 6 30 p.m. at Simmer store. A Star Recorders enrollment program is set for October 29 at 8 p.m. at the Moosehome with nearby chapters invited.

MoUs Wilbur Hysell Women of the Moose the Loyal Order and Womens of the Moose McDole Cabin Helen Simmering Moosehaven Simmerstore Ray Stalder Star Recorders Moosehome

First Lincoln PTA Meeting Slated for Sep 27

The Lincoln elementary School Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school next Tuesday September 27 with coffee served at 7 30 p m The business meeting starts at 8 00 p m Richard Textor assistant superintendent will speak on Title One Elementary and Secondary Education Act Officers for the year include President Mrs Richard Hotle Vice President Mrs Robert Fickel Secretary Mrs William Richardson and Treasurer Mrs W Siegrist.

Lincoln Elementary School Parent Teachers Association Richard Textor Lincoln Richard Hotle Robert Fickel William Richardson Wi Siegrist

Local Births and Admissions Reported in Brief

Yesterday admissions include Mrs. Nelle Long of Brighton and Miss Shirley Henry of Keota for medical care. Today, Harm E. Weston of Washington admitted for medical treatment and arms. also Mr and Mrs William Edward Skubal of Ainsworth welcomed a son. Discharges include Baby girl Bryson of Letts and Robert Conrad Hedricl, plus Mrs J C Rhea of Washington.

Nelle Long Brighton Shirley Henry Keota Harm E. Weston Washington William Edward Skubal Ainsworth Bryson Robert Conrad J. C. Rhea

Stewart PTA Opens Fall Meeting With State PTA Guest

Stewart PTA held its first fall meeting with president Mrs William Yerington presiding. Guest speaker was Mrs Glen Linguist of Keokuk State PTA first vice president who discussed state and national PTA functions. Students sang from Sound of Music. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 45 pm Oct 19 with guest speaker Mrs Lavina Fry of the Iowa Children s Home Society after a 4 pm program.

William Yerington Stewart Parent Teacher Association Glen Linguist Keokuk PTA Stewart Sound of Music Anne and Jane Moss Susan Huber Ann Grosscup Linda Rice Beth Berns Kathy Tuttle Marsha Kron Shirley Luers Rolland Taylor Mary Ann Piper Stewart Pta Yerington Kenneth Kron Fred Niece Richard Stalder Kron Leonard Llewellyn Taylor Mervin Gross Cup Robert Huber William Yunk Charles Finnegan Elsie Glassburner Richard Gray Ralph Curl Jack Moore Franklin Sitka Dick Lemberger John Elliott Lavina Fry The Iowa Children’s Home Society

Mary Joan Dugan Weds Norman Merz in Watertown Immaculate Conception

Mary Joan Dugan of Rochester Minnesota daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry W Dugan of Watertown South Dakota married Norman M Merz of Rochester son of Mr and Mrs Lester N Merz of Harper at Immaculate Conception Church Watertown Rev Msgr Roy C Keffer officiated A reception followed at Watertown Country Club Bridal attendants included Mrs Thomas A Marx Jane Dugan and Peggy Oldre Best man Eugene Merz Usher board listed Rochester and Chicago area brothers of the bride attended The bride teaches at College of St Teresa Winona Minn and works at St Marys Hospital Rochester The groom works with Life Investors Management Corp Rochester They reside at 845 2nd St SW Rochester.

Harper Journal News Mary Joan Dugan Rochester Minn Henr W. Dugan Watertown S. D Norman M. Merz Lester N. Merz Immaculate Conception Church Roy C. Keffer New Cumberland Dugans Thomas A. Marx Brookings Jane Dugan Peggy Oldre Eugene Merz Ames Gerald Schindler Milwaukee Richard Horak David Blegen Ernie Bayer Chigo Jim Dugan Joe Dugan St. Louis Watertown Country Club College of St. Teresa Department of Nursing Winona St. Mary's Hospital Rochesser Life Investors Management Corporation 2Nd St. S.W

BPW Dinner and Program Tuesday at Captain's Table

The Business and Professional Women's Club meets for dinner at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday at Captain's Table. Dr Elbert Beaver director of voluntary services at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City will be the speaker.

Business and Professional Peaker Elbert Beaver Directo Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City

Social calendar notices for early publication deadline

All notices must be in by 10 a m on the day of first publication. Friday events include Masons at 8 p m in the Temple for third degree, BPW District 9 Convention with registration at 9 a m and meetings at 10 a m, luncheon at Captain's Table, and reservations to Geraldine Schulty at 653 4967. Other items list YW rooms, Lack lunch, Music Department, Applied Arts II, Women’s Bowling Association at the Fairgrounds in Washington, and BPW Club at Captain’s Table with Dr Elbert Beaver as speaker. Reservations or cancellations to Eva Simmering by Monday noon.

BPW Legion Hall Captain's Table Geraldine Schulty A.S. Smith Paul Horak Women’s Bowling Association Fairgrounds Washington Izaak Walton League Elbert Beaver VA Hospital Iowa City Masonie

Croquet Tournament Plays On at United Presbyterian Home

The Croquet Tournament at United Presbyterian Home opened with a postponed Monday match won by Wicket Wizards over Brown Caps, and a Wednesday contest where Hale and Hearty defeated The Winners Naturally. The event runs through the week as local social ties and visits unfold around the players and guests from Ames, Clinton, and nearby towns.

Wicket Wizards Messrs Copeland Lytle Brown Caps Ernest Brown Edna Sherriff Wiards Hale Hearty Florence Hale Richard Colby Joe Holmes Colby Hearties

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