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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1971

Page

2

Easter Sunday dinner hosts and local notices

Local social items list guests at a Springfield Easter dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Statler and Grace and Dale. A note reports Mrs. Leona Peiffer of Washington hospitalized in Hillsboro Oregon with bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy at 816 A N Donelson Road 97123. The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets this Saturday at 8 p.m. at Ainsworth school gym with Roger Rice calling and singing calls. refreshments to be provided. Chapter Y TPT members plus cohosts A C Peterson Elsie Glassburner and M L McCreedy held a meeting with rummage sale report, May food sale planned, Founders Day moved to June 7 at Verle Gallagher home. Nels Westermark noted wash lath slippers donated to hospital long term care center. 1971-72 budget approved. work session on camp pillow projects nearly finished.

Leona Peiffer Washington Hillsboro Ore A. N. Donelson Road Ainsworth School Roger Rice A. C. Peterson Elsie Glassburner M. L. McCreedy Charles Morris Verle Gallagher Nels Westermark

Hospital Records Brief Admits And Births

On the record hospital entries show yesterday admissions for Barbara Sayre Washington Mrs Gera ld Chance Washington and Mrs Huber Evans Washington in medical and Mrs LeRoy Mineart Brighton Rex Mc Greight Mr Pleasant medical. Births today to Mr and Mrs Richard Williams Brighton a son. Dismissals today include Mrs Phil Kaufman and daughter Washington.

Barbara Sayreshington Gerald Chance Washington Huber Evans LeRoy Mineart Brighton Rex McGreight Mr. Pleasant Richard Williams Phil Kaufman

Social Calendar Highlights for Crawfordsville Community

Wednesday events include CES at 8 p m and Masonic Temple. Catholic Daughters at St James meeting room. Saddle Club at Far grounds with drinks. White Shrine officer installation practice at Temple. Senior Citizens Crafts 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Independent Club 1 30 p m at Mrs Francis McConnell HH. Club events for Mrs Paul Beenblossom and Mrs Thelma Rohrer. H J Club postponed due to Harry Drake's death. Pinochle cancelled. Friday features Methodist WSCS luncheon at 1 p m. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m at 100 F Hall. Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 p m at Masonic Temple with pot luck. Saturday has Shirts and Skirts dance at Ainsworth gym 8 p m led by Roger Rice. Sunday Rainbow Girls attend Wellman Methodist Church with rides from Masonic Temple at 9 45 a m.

Crawfordsville Masonic Temple St. James Saddle Club White Shrine Temple Y. Independent Club Francis McConnell Paul Beenblossom H. J Harry Drake Thelma Rohrer Methodist WSCS Limcheon Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem ‘Commandery HJ. Club Larry Marek Ainsworth School Roger Rice Rainbow Gs Wellman Methodist Church

County youths clean 18 miles of roads for pay

Twenty three local youths collected litter along 18 miles of County roads last Saturday earning ten dollars each. The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved the fund to hire a Summer Youth Employment Service supervisor. A Wiener roast by Leo Mary Marie and their son Tom boosted the event with volunteers invited for another litter drive next Saturday.

Washington County Board of Supervisors Leo Mary Marie Tom

City Clean-Up Aims for Week Of April 19 In Washington

City cleanup starts Monday April 19 with two donated Army Reserve trucks joining local crews. Mayor Ralph Martin designates April 19 23 as cleanup week in Washington US. Army Reserve Center contributed two trucks and drivers. city trucks continue pickups in south of tracks and west of the business district while residents place debris in alleys or terraces.

Washington Ralph Martin Army Reserve Center

Dinner to Honor Iowa Senator Keith Vetter

Keith Vetter of Washington named chairman for the Jack Miller Appreciation dinner sales. Tickets offered for sale for a Des Moines Veterans Auditorium event on May 18. Attending dignitaries include Senate leaders Robert Dole Robert Griffin Peter Dominic and golfer Arnold Palmer.

Keith Vetter Washington Jack Miller Iown Vetter Des Moines Veterans Auditorium Tp. m Robert Dole Republican Party Robert Griffin United States Senate Peter Dominic Arnold Palmer

Scout-0-Rama Tickets On Sale In Warhawk District

The Warhawk District of Scouting announces a Scout-0-Rama at the National Guard Armory in Towa City on May 15. Washington area Scouts will sell $1 tickets with Troop sellers earning 30 cents plus prizes for top sellers. Public welcome to attend and view troop displays and demonstrations.

Warhawk District of Scouting National Guard Towa City Washington

Local News Briefs From Washington and Mercy Hospital

Mrs Harry Sowden returns from Dana Point California to Washington to live in the Per dock Apartments Verentrene has been released from Mercy Hospital Iowa City and is now at home Mr Pencil injured both kneecaps in a Feb 19 ice fall and has been hospitalized since He now receives therapy at the local hospital and uses a walker to get around

Harry Sowden Dana Point Calif Washington Perdock Apartments Nverentrene Mercy Hospital Towa City Mr. Pencil

Dust storm hits southwest causing injuries in Texas

A dust storm across the southwest shows 45 mph winds. Winnie Redin, 70, was blown from her front porch in Lubbock and fractured her hip as newspapers were carried away. In Amarillo dust filled the air reducing visibility for pedestrians.

Lubbock, Tex UPI Winnie Redin Amarillo

Luncheon Program Covers Svetlana Life Books

Mrs. Robert Patterson hosts nine Nineteenth Century Club members for a one o clock luncheon at the Captain's Table. Guests include Mrs. Frederick Cromwell and Mrs. Ruth Tieman of Burlington. Cromwell reviews Svetlana memoirs and life in the USSR, using photographs from a Europe trip.

Robert Patterson Frederick Cromwell Ruth Tie‘man Burlington Stalin Svetlana Svetlana Sluyeva Cromwell Naw Review

Relays MC Corky Stevens Warns Audience About Larry Duncan

Ottumwa Relays spectators heard Corky Stevens on the mike yesterday. He spotted an old friend in the crowd and warned the audience to watch their wallets as Larry Duncan was present. A floral phone number 653 5457 was offered for urgent arrangements.

Corky Stevens Larry Duncan

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