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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1973

Page

6

Kalona clubs hold cooperative work day and Easter visits

Alpha and Idris clubs met at Kalona Park for a work day with 27 members painting playground facilities and cleaning around the tennis area after a noon lunch. Business notes included a request to proclaim Clean-up Week and nominations for vice president, with future joint meetings scheduled. Easter weekend visiting extended to many families across Kalona and nearby towns.

Eugene Way Kalona Alpha and Idris Clubs Kalona Park Clyde Griffin Idris Club Ivan Alt James Shalla Alpha Club Keith Yoder Richard Hancock Ford Skola Adams Reese Trusler Richard Scott Griffin Farmers Savings Bank Lando Gingerich Eli Gingerich LuAnn Goshen Ind Lando Gingerich Jr Napersville Duane Yoder Newton Bill McDaniel Iowa City Wyatt Maupin Cedar Rapids Ken Weaver Ames Richard Gingerich Irksville Tim Colbert Riverside Robert Kinsinger Monmouth Ben Hershberger Vernon Kinsinger Tracy Janecek Charles Miller Town City Boni Yoder Anamosa James D. Yoder Monroe D

Bridal Shower for Karen Schneider Held at Yeggy Home

Riverside April 24 bridesmaid Karen Schneider was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Denise Yeggy Janice Schneider Yvonne Colbert and DeAnna Swenson. Forty classmates attended with gifts and a pizza party after opening items. Karen Schmidt will wed John Becker at St Marys Riverside May 19 to celebrate with families including William Schneider Norbert Becker.

Riverside Alvin Yeggy Karen Schneider Denise Yeggy Janice Schneider Yvonne Colbert DeAnna Swenson John Becker St. Marys Church Fountain Iowa City Pat Fountain Todd Mount Pleasant Margaret Burich Cleo Burich John Burich Don Swailes Helen Jamison Burlington Joy Neal Muscatine Mabel McLeond Harry Kleinberg Des Moines Mary Younkin Washington Care Center Leo Mellecker Roy Jordan Huxley Lamont Dann Mike Carol Tom J. F. Mallory James Mallory Carrie Washington Robert Schrieber Christie Mike Roberts Ainsworth Robert Sexton Norbert Thoman Randy Dave Hudson Wisconsin Steven Sampson New Richmond Wis Cletus Mellecker Robert Mellecker Debbie Carl Gladys Richardson Lois Zeman Tim Hills Pokie West West Chester Marcia Mellecker Louis Gase Charlotte Draker John Gase Wade Johnston North English Louis Kasper Zitta Kasper Beverly Manor Justin Burns Robert Dora Ernest Swailes Paul Dennis Lori Kevin Roscoe Ill Opal Stransky Zeno Knebel Boston Mass Harley Knebel Royal Phyllis Sommers Cedar Rapids Dale Southwick Jim Susie) McGrath McGrath Highland High School Sunset Drive Falston Neb Joe Bennett Christine John Hulsin Albert Jans Parkersburg Iowa Ivan Stransky

Easter Gatherings Honor Kalona Families and Guests

Kalona area residents hosted and visited relatives from Iowa and Virginia over Easter weekend. Numerous households welcomed kin from Ames Harrisonburg Washington and Goshen Ind along with friends and lodge members for meals and socializing.

Don Engel Elsa Zinn Rochester N.Y Woldemar Zinn Judy Katharina Willer Willers and Engels Jacob Willer Richard Brubacher Loran Hershberger Iowa City Dwight Bender Parnell Amy Hochstetler Gene Johnson Webster City Fort Dodge Mildred Griffiths Hubert Wilkinson Winterset Carlton Fuller Des Moines Larry Griffiths Logan Reif Roy Pewitt Alvin Smith Lewis Belcher United Christian and Baptist Church Baptist Church Burlington Elam Christner John Christner Henry Muller Kit Schrepter Loran Swartzendruber Kansas City Ezra M. Brenneman Jacob Chuck) Swantz Swantz Brenneman Sheila Wayne Gardner Howard Pewitt

Easter Egg Hunt Moved Indoors At Riverside

The Riverside Chamber of Commerce held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Riverside community building due to week long rainstorms. Girl Scouts distributed 30 dozen colored eggs as happy children gathered baskets and later enjoyed Cokes at Kiene Sundries.

Rivenone Riverside Chamber of Commerce Hall Park Riverside Girl Scouts Arry Wieland Wieland Kiene Elmer Schneider Phyllis Novy Joe Burmhart Dubuque Agnes Bowman Iowa City Dennis Novy Tara Conesville Marge Luckey Washington Merle Blien Clarence Wilson Agnes Mary Des Moines Geneva Schnoebelen Zelda Shebek Gertrude Waldschmidt Edward Shebek Herman Eagle Richard Eagle Robert Eagle Gene Herman Cedar Rapids Art Hoffer Marion Bill Neal Neals Herman Eagle Jr Texas Harold Cress Leroy Hardy David Cress Bob Meyer Bird Cross Robert Slezak

Cancer Crusade ends in Ainsworth as drive raises funds

Mrs. Robert Bruegge reports the Ainsworth cancer drive is complete with 173 households contacted and $255.95 raised by 13 workers. The Mar 23 to Apr 23 effort saw volunteers praised for timely results and local families hosting celebrations and travel news.

C.A Ainsworth Kathryn O’beirn James Thomas Stewart Des Moines Grace Baptist Church Madrid Iowa Thomas Albuquerque CaValley O'Beirn Everette Stewart Columbus Junction Stewart O’beirn Robert Bruegge Bruegge Beverly Donny Manning West Burlington Charles Mike Lord Hawaii David Kleese West of Kington C. A. Thompson Charles Lord Everett Roberts Bryce Lord Mary Lord Coralville Rod Raper Rodney Tom Spencer Mike John P. Jones Jean Jones Y.W.C.A Halcyon House

Thought for the Day: Thackeray Quote on Mother’s Name

A brief feature notes a quote attributing a sentiment about mothers to William Thackeray. It recalls the idea that mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children, reflecting a common sentiment in literary circles.

William ‘Thackera

Honor Hazel Hicks at party in Keota

Community events in Keota include a Sorority meeting hosted by Mrs. Dave Teets and an Art festival at Mid-Prairie High School. Reports, plans for a mother-daughter tea, Founders Day observance, and installation of officers were announced.

Eugene Wat Kalona Dave Teets Mid-Prairie High School Robert Yoder Beta Sigma Phi Coralville

Daig urges U S power to back peaceful Southeast Asia talks

Gen Alexander Haig told a Kansas State University audience that peaceful negotiations on Southeast Asia require credible U S power. He said a consensus for global stability hinges on strength and optimism, though the task will be hard.

Manhattan Kan UPI Southeast Asia U.S Alexander M. Daig Army Haig Kansas State University Jons

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