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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1973

Page

3

Local Birth and Easter Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs Pat Wieneke of Iowa City welcomed a daughter born this morning April 24. Grandmother is Mrs Dorothy Wieneke of Iowa City and great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clayton Bear. Mrs Raymond Lasek of Ainsworth was dismissed from Mercy Hospital after recent surgery. Easter visitors included the Bernard McCarthy family and relatives Justin McCarthy Bob Ronnie Joe Justina Monica Lichtenberger Joe Jr Martin McCarthy and Sean McCarthy from Quincy Hoffman Estates Bloomington and Iowa City. Justina and Sean celebrated their first birthdays.

Pat Wieneke Iowa City Dorothy Wieneke Towa City Clayton Bear Raymond Lasek Ainsworth Mercy Hospital Bernard McCarthy Justin McCarthy Bob Ronnie Joe Justina Quincy, Ill Joseph Monica) Lichtenberger Joe Jr Hoffman Estates Ill Martin McCarthy Sean Bloomington Minn Keith Vetters

Altons at trap shoot plan for clean up day

Fifteen shooters took part in the Izaak Walton trap shoot Sunday with Jim Hotchkiss hitting 49 of 50 targets. Ed Jones and Pete Crafton tied for second with 48. Chicagua chapter met Monday night with Barb Bartholomew presenting Europe slides. A trap shoot is set for Wednesday and Sunday with April 29 designated as clean up day and a noon fish dinner.

Izaak Walton Jim Hotchkiss Ed Jones Pete Crafton Fairfield Chicagua Barb Bartholomew Europe

4-H Clubs Share April Meeting Highlights

Chicagua 4-H Club presided by Gary Messer with 23 members, Keith Walters guest speaker on weed killers, snacks talk by Byron Roth, livestock ID sheets filed, skating party discussed. Franklin Cubs 4-H Club met at Grace Hill Hall with 13 members led by Ed Augustine, Todd Miller guest, pledges by Lillie and Dusenbery, snacks nutrition talk. Headliners 4-H Club held a Monday meeting with 18 members, talks on sewing, buttonholes, labels, tote bags, zippers, pattern alterations, and foot care, refreshments by Johnine and mother.

Gary Messer Keith Walters Byron Roth Franklin Cubs Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Ed Augustine Todd Miller Grace Hill Community Hall Lloyd Lillie Tom Dusenbery Kevin Flynn Paul Reed Recreation Dave Moeller Lance Bell 4-H Club Johnnie Ramsey Johnnie Kim Walker Joanne Gevock Marcia Frier Wendy Bandy Susan Meeker Cheryl Peiffer Tina Bruty Johnine

Five motorists paid fines in justice court

Five motorists settled fines in the local justice of the peace court. Jane Evans of Fairfield paid $10 for speeding. Walter Griffin paid $5 for using studded tires after April 1. Terry Lee Glandon paid $10 for speeding. Michael Earl Loveless paid $20 for speeding. Robert Leroy Miller of route 2 paid $15 for illegal possession of beer.

Justice of the Peace Court Jane Evans Fairfield Walter Griffin Terry Lee Glandon Michael Earl Loveless Robert Leroy Miller

Prenuptial Shower for Lucetta Hayes

Lucetta Hayes was guest of honor at a Thursday night bridal shower in Iowa City hosted by Mrs. Frank Ehrenberger with Suzanne Yoder as cohostess. Guests were friends of the bride. gifts were opened and refreshments served. Hayes will marry Randy on May 5 at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.

Lucetta Hayes Frank Ehrenberger Iowa City Suzanne Yoder Miss Hayes Randy United Methodist Church

Pre-kindergarten Orientation at Lincoln Elementary

Pre-kindergarteners are invited to an orientation at Lincoln Elementary School on April 26 and 27 for entry into the 1973-74 kindergarten class. Children with last names A–N attend April 26 and N–Z on April 27, with a make-up day for those unable to attend on the designated date.

Lincoln

Hospital Roundup and Birth Announcements

On the Record Hospital notes list patients and procedures including Mrs. Jessie Ellis Washington surgical Terry Gosling Ainsworth surgical Mrs. Cloyd Garrett Washington medical Arthur McKinney Washington medical Mrs Alfred Kirkbride Brighton medical Births today Mr and Mrs Roger Greiner Keota a daughter Mr and Mrs Oswaldo Cruz Columbus Junction a daughter Mr and Mrs Ray Conover Columbus Junction a son dismissals today Mrs Ben Hammer Washington J Leonard Flynn Washington Carmi Crossett West Chester.

Jessie Ellis Washington Surgical Terry Gosling Ainsworth Cloyd Garrett Arthur McKinney Alfred Kirkbride Brighton Roger Greiner Keota Oswaldo Cruz Columbus Junction Ray Conover Ben Hammer J. Leonard Flynn Carmi Crossett West Chester

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A packed schedule lists Tuesday events for Tops Club YWCA events and several societies. Included are White Shrine at Masonic Temple Applied Arts at 1 pm dinners, anniversary luncheons, and member coffees across multiple venues.

Tops YWCA White Shrine Masonic Temple Applied Arts John Elliott Captain’s Table Family Living Conger House Robert Hol Veanesda Bethel Missionary Society Bill Wulf Navajo Club Wingas Good Will Club Elsie Fox Charles Morris Doug Moothart Senior Citizens Ronald Allison

Patti Van Houten Bridal Shower Recalls June 2 Wedding

Mrs John Kleese hosted a bridal shower for Patti Van Houten with ten guests at her home. Attendees included Mrs George Van Houten Mrs Kermit Harden and Mrs Mae Hatten from Illinois. Supplies and games featured recipes advice gifts and a heart pillow keepsake as Pattis engagement with Mark Shearer on June 2 at United Presbyterian Church is announced.

John Kleese Patti van Houten George van Houten Kermit Harden Mae Hatten Illinois Paul Shearer Jane Miss van Houten Miss Shearer

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