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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

Page

2

Local News Briefs Include Births Visits and Moves

Mrs Ed Wittetoe returned home Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ted Kaan of Fairfield visited here Wednesday at Grace Stones home. Mrs John D Jones now resides at Washington Care Center East Polk Easter Sunday guests at Golden Buckle Cafe Keota included Mr and Mrs Dean Havel and family from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Louis Havel celebrated a birthday and Scott and Brian stayed for another week. Mr and Mrs Gary McGuire of Cedar Rapids welcomed a daughter born this morning. mother is Janet Talbot. Gene Tucker, former resident and automobile dealer, is in intensive care in Dover Delaware while visiting a daughter. the Tuckers live in Grand Rapids Michigan. Mr and Mrs Dick Anderson are settling in a new home at E 35 Eagle Village Kearney Nebraska. he is assistant manager of Brown Shoe Fit.

Rose Havel Helen Underwood Golden Buckle Cafe Keota Dean Havel Christopher Michael Scott Brian Cedar Rapids Dennis Havel Jill Jeffrey Iowa City Louis Havel Ainsworth Brian Havel Mrs Gary McGuire Brooke Ann Janet Talbot Ed Sorrell Washington Gene Tucker Dover Delaware Tuckers Grand Rapids Mich Dick Anderson Eagle Village Kearney Nebraska Anderson Brown Shoe Fit

Linda Doggett’s prenuptial shower honors bride to be

Linda Doggett was honored at a kitchen shower March 31 hosted by Marsha Knupp and her mother. Thirteen guests attended including the bride-elect’s mother Mrs. Dale Doggett and sister Deborah Doggett of Des Moines, and the bridegroom-elect’s mother Mrs. Felix Dougall and sister Tootie Dougall. Spring colors highlighted refreshments as gifts were presented. Miss Doggett is to marry Denny Dougall on May 6.

Linda Doggett Marsha Knupp Richard Knupp Dale Doggett Deborah Doggett Des Moines Felix Dougall Tootie Dougall

Amateur Art Show at Mt Pleasant Dates and Admission

The Iowa Amateur Art Show for Adults will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Mt Pleasant. Public hours begin Sunday April 9 from 2 to 9 p.m. and weekdays 7 to 9 p.m. Judge Wendell Mohr of Bentonsport will judge on Saturday April 15. Luncheon served with reservations requested.

Iowa Presbyterian Church Mt. Pleasant Wendell Mohr Bentonsport

Trailride rescheduled by Washington Saddle Club

The Washington Saddle Club trailride, postponed earlier, is set for Sunday April 9 at Jim Wilson home in Haskins. Riders should meet at the Wilson home and be ready to ride by 2 p.m.

Washington Saddle Club Jim Wilson Haskins Wilson

Hospital Admits and Births in Washington Area

Admitted yesterday include Mrs. Addie Thompson and Mrs. Ernestine Kiesey in Washington plus Mrs. Messenger in Keota for medical care. Today’s admissions list Walter Messer of Washington. Births reported for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Whisler of Washington a daughter. Diamisse today includes several Washington residents and others in Ainsworth, with names Mrs Eva Simmering Mrs Virgil Davis Mrs Ethel Schultz Mrs Gene Drussing and daughter and Mrs Mae Bentley plus James Herdlicka.

Addie Thompson Washington Ernestine Kiesey David ‘Messenger Keota Walter Messer Stephen Whisler Diamisse Eva Simmering Virgil Davis Ethel Schultz Ainsworth Gene Drussing Mae Bentley James Herdlicka

Bowling Lane Leaders League Results and High Scores

Bowling results show Jack and Jill beat Shamrock 1 to 3, Squire Shoppe 1, Pepsi 3, Roe 4, Ainsworth 0, Bryn Mawr 1, Carson 3. High team series Roe 2532 and Pepsi 2526 with Roe 925 and Shamrock 877 in team games. Individual leaders include Betty Ward 506 and Lela Hysell 501 with Hysell 209. In Corn King League Twinks lead Farm Bureau 4, Payne TV 9, Pete Lowe Trucking 3, Farm Service 1. Team Twink 2722 and Lowe Trucking 2707, Farm Bureau 168 and 944 for Farm Bureau in team games. Bob Randall 574 and Don Neff 572 lead individual series. Don Neff 211 tops individual games.

Tack & Jill Roe Heating Carson Plumbing Pepsi Cola Bryn Mawr Shamrock Inn Squire Shoppe Ainsworth Bank Jack & Jill Shamrock Pepsi Roe Ainsworth Carson Betty Ward Lela Hysell Bernie Hutchison Corn King League Twinks Farm Bureau Mellinger Furnace Pete Lowe Farm Service Ved Payne T Mellingers Payne T V Farm Service Drug Fair Twink Lowe Trucking Bob Randall Don Neff

DAR Members Gather for Ties to United States History

The Daughters of the American Revolution met on Tuesday April 4 with 17 members and a guest. Mrs Lawrence Whisler hosted as chapter regent Mrs Robert Kurtz presided. DAR officials including Mrs Donald Spicer spoke on national goals and Bicentennial plans. The chapter earned a Gold Award on Iowa’s Honor Roll for 1971 72 and a Certificate of Appreciation for new National DAR Magazine subscribers.

Daughters of the American Revolution Lawrence Whisler Blair Haymes Stephen Wiggers Donald Spicer National Society Florida Washington Betty Washington Marine Corps Navy DAR Hazel Euwer Robert Kurtz Des Moines Iowa Lawrence Zuelhke Maurice Meyer National Dar Harold Durst

Social Calendar Highlights Week Activities

Social Calendar lists OES Officer Practice at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple Friday night events include Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m 100F Hall Friendship Night Lodge 25 supper at Masonic Temple and a regular meeting at 8 p m Past Matrons gathering at 1 pm with dessert at Captain's Table YWCA Public Affairs led by Paul Shearer Saddle Club trailride at Jim Wilson's in Haskins Monday brings TTT Chapter Y and DL meetings with notes on dress and dessert hosting two chapters at various homes and venues including West Chester and UP Home plus Monday Nighters in YW room

Rebekah Lodge Friendship Night Masonic Temple YWCA Paul Shearer John ‘Owen James Peterson Gilbert Mills Worthy High Priestess Club Roy Bauer West Chester Don Batterson Ken Peters

Hazen funeral services held at United Presbyterian Church

Don Hazen funeral services were conducted Wednesday at United Presbyterian Church with Rev. William H. Kettlitz and Rev. Thomas Giuntoli presiding. Casketbearers included Robert Coon, Dave Krantz, Myron Salladay, Albert Hazelett, Nate Young, Walter Carr. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. Military rites at the graveside were provided by the American Legion with the VFW in attendance under M. L. Whittaker, with color guard, firing squad, and buglers listed among participants.

William Tweeten Jay Brewer Ben Hammer Charles Kennedy Maynard Brown Harold Jarvis Norman Schoonover George Rudiger Leo Nardy Walter Anderson Roy Steele Stanley Chabal Jesse Radda Mike Tschantz Buglers

Two Masses Friday at St James Church Here

Rev Edward Collins announced two Masses Friday at St James church here to observe the First Friday in April. The Masses will be at 8 a m and 7 30 p m with no 11 a m service.

St. James Church Edward Collins

Mid-Prairie Board Sets April Meeting Time and Place

The Mid-Prairie Board of Education will hold its regular April meeting at 7 30 p m on April 10 in the board room. Meetings are open to the public.

Mid-Prairie Mid-Prairie Board of Education

State printing bids questioned for liquor price lists

General Services Director Stanley L. McCausland exposes that the old state liquor commission did not seek annual bids for printing the numerical price lists and strips used at 199 liquor stores. He notes 1966 was the last bid year and Wallace-Homestead Co. of Des Moines held recent contracts with limited bidding, while 1971 printing cost reached 23838 dollars and Wallace-Homestead accounting for substantial share of state printing. McCausland plans to solicit future bids and questions whether a five color driver manual was produced within or outside Iowa.

Liquor Commission McCausland Rolland Gallagher General Services Old State Printing Board Wallace - Homestead Company Wallace - Homestead Des Moines State Department of Public Safety Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ed Wittetoe Ted Kaan Fairfield Grace Stone John D. Jones Washington Care Center East Polk Waco Drive-in Waco Drive - In Marty Robbins Connie Smith Gigi Perreau John Ashley Paul Mrs. Whisler Lawrence Swift Donna Lynn Carol Donna Wesley Marvin Rinner Marvin Rinner Wayland Dayton Ronald Wehr Louise Wehr Harold Wehr The National Bank of Washington Wehr Wana Lyne Incup Drug Store Wolf's Flower Shop Osincup Elaine C. Young Daytons Don, Ethel Jim Kci Perdock Inc Willows Gowa Gam H&r H & R Block H&r Block
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