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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

3

Beal to Speak at Fortnightly Club Meeting Title Subject

Attorney Beal of Davenport will speak on America and Americans at the Fortnightly Club’s first general meeting of the year. The September 30 program at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church is open to members husbands and guests.Mr. Beal is a Mississippi native and Korean War navy veteran with a 1962 Illinois Law degree and has practiced since 1962.

Methodist Church Ralph D. Beal Davenport America Beal Mississippi University of Illinois College of Law Scott

Social notes from United Presbyterian Home guests

At the United Presbyterian Home Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crane and Terry of Silvis Illinois called on their aunt Mrs Winnie Robison Sunday. Dr and Mrs Ralph Case from Maryville Tennessee were weekend guests in the Dales Buchanan cottage. Dr Case attended special services at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Grace Wade had multiple callers on September 19 21 20 from Gedar Rapids rural Washington Keota and others. Dick Colby led Evensong with Martha Glass and Rev Willming. House guests of the Dales Buchanan and Lois Fergus were introduced. Saturday visitors to John Mitchell included Mr and Mrs E G Mitchell of Bettendorf and their son and family. Vera Buchanan returns after visiting the East. Blanche Stephens hosted callers from Chicago and Galesburg with Richard and his wife visiting from Ainsworth. Mrs Stella Thomas spent Sunday in Iowa City with sister Clay Johnson. Edna Sheriff returns to Mercy Hospital Iowa City for further treatment. Mrs Clara Rankin celebrated 98th birthday with visitors including James Sanderson Monmouth group and Wisconsin visitors. Gwen Lowe arrived from Iowa City with a special birthday cake planned by David and Joyce Allison. A group from Monmouth joined the celebration. Mrs Rankin wished many more. Mrs Willa Ramsey hosted Marjorie Fought Ethiopian nurse missionary on furlough. Six local residents joined a visit with her in the Home. Niece and nephew Glenn Holme visited their aunt Lulu Randolph.

Grace Wade Hurley Long Gedar Rapids David Livingston Washington C. D. Kirkpatrick Tressie Schreckengast Ellen Krause Keota Kirkpatrick Lulu Randolph Clara Rankin James Sanderson Stronghurst Illinois Monmouth Palmberg Tinsman Dorothy Bowden Gladys Smith Elizabeth Wilbar Madison Wisconsin Iowa City Gwen Lowe Mrs. Rankin David Joyce Allison Costa Rica Mrs. Lowe Willa Ramsey Marjorie Fought United Presbyterian Ethiopia Rock Island

WSCS Luncheon Highlights Senior Citizens Project

The United Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service held a Friday luncheon at the church with 78 attendees. Mrs. Burge Hammond presided as Mrs. Margaret Clarkson led devotions. George Kerr spoke on the Senior Citizens program and Halcyon House plans were outlined by Clarkson with an invitation to help. Circles II and IV organized the event, with luncheon proceeds benefiting the Halcyon House Guild.

United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Burge Hammond Margaret Clarkson George Kerr Senior Citizens Council the Y Circles Halcyon House Guild

Visitors from Lisle Hinckley and Topeka Stay Fordham Mission

The Albert Simpsons’ daughter Mrs Vince Tellin of Lisle Illinois and Mrs Stanley Jones of Hinckley Illinois visited last Thursday and Friday. Mrs Katheryn Douglas cousin of Lois Fergus from Topeka Kansas sister of William H Douglas and Margaret on our mission field and Lula Mae Quick from Topeka are spending a few days here staying at Margaret Work’s cottage with us.

Albert Simpson Vince Tellin Lisle Illinois Stanley Jones Hinckley Katheryn Douglas Lois Fergus Topeka Kansas William H. Douglas Margaret Lula Mae Quick Margaret Work

Social calendar notices for the week ahead

The social calendar lists club and group meetings from Tuesday to Friday with times and venues. Highlights include Tuesday Tops Club at 7:30 p.m. YWCA room and Masonic Temple event, BPW dinner at Captain's Table, Art Guild at 7:30 p.m., and several daytime gatherings including World War I Auxiliary and Navajo Club. Wednesday features Rainbow Girls practice and multiple daytime sessions at Captain's Table. Thursday covers Women of Moose and Creative Living sessions. Friday hosts CWF General Meeting with installation and board meeting.

Masonic Temple Walter Anderson Bethel Missionary Society Erwin Wulf John Elliott Will Sheetz Moose Family Living Creative Living Dickey’ S Prairie Home Leon Hillman Sunset Park Bill Crandall Crandall Joe Knotek WCTU Homemakers Club Harry Munson LBC Club Grace Stewart

Women of Moose to Meet Thursday Enrollment Night

Women of the Moose will hold enrollment of officers at the Moose Home on Thursday September 26 at 8 p.m. Co workers are reminded to bring articles for the Star Recorder white elephant and bake sale silent auction.

Women of the Moose Moose Star Recorder White Elephant

Dear Abby advice column letters on marriage and boundaries

A series of Dear Abby exchanges covers delicate issues from marital trust and sharing a husband to age gaps and propriety with a 17 year old daughter attending a state fair with a 35 year old father. Readers seek guidance on consent, boundaries, and disputes about weight and lifestyle within marriage. Abby urges caution, suggests involving spouses, and warns against risky arrangements.

Abby

Frame brothers enlist in Army basic training at Ft Polk

Pvt. John W. Frame US 54932210 Pvt. No. 4 Co. C 1st Bn 1st BCT Bde Ft Polk La 71459 Pvt Bill Frame son of Mr and Mrs John Frame of Uns worth is completing his fourth week of basic training at Ft Polk. He graduated from Iowa State University at the end of the summer session.

John W. Frame No. 4 Co. C Ft. Polk Bill’ Frame John Frame Unsworth Iowa State University

Doris Blieu Shower Honoree for October Bride-Elect

Mrs Frank Lukavsky hosted a Tupperware shower Monday evening in honor of Doris Blieu the October bride elect of Robert Rittenmeyer. Fifteen attended with prizes won by Doris and Miss Blieu. Special guests included the bride’s mother Mrs Merle Blieu sister Janie and grandmother Mrs Marge Luckey Riverside plus Mrs B A Rittenmeyer mother of the bridegroom. Burnt orange and ivory colored refreshments complemented the theme. Assisting were Mrs Loren Robertson and Janie Bleu.

Frank Lukavsky Theresa Carole Doris Blieu Robert Rittenmeyer Jerry Fisher Merle Blieu Janie Marge Luckey Riverside B. A. Rittenmeyer Maurice Meyer Miss Blieu Loren Robertson Janie Bleu

West Chester WRC to Hold District Convention

The J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps will hold a district convention at KP Hall in West Chester on Thursday. Registration will begin at an unspecified time.

J. W. Baker Women’s Relief Corps KP Hall West Chester

Republican Women Plan Coffee Meeting Thursday

The Washington County Council of Republican Women will hold a 9:30 morning coffee Thursday at the Captain's Table. All interested people are welcome. County Attorney Ira Morrison and Sheriff Charles Snyder will discuss the topic Law and Order.

Washington County Council of Republican Women Ira Morrison Charles Snyder

Latta and Sons Plans Riverside Wedding at St Marys Church

Miss Latta employed by Latta and sons Inc at Riverside. Mr Bush attends Cedar Rapids Barber College. Both are graduates of Highland Community School. A November 23 wedding is planned at St Marys Church in Riverside.

Latta Latta and Sons, Inc Riverside Mr. Bush Cedar Rapids Highland Community School St. Mary’s Church

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