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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1972
Page
3
In Riverside Mrs. Marge Luckey writes of spring signs like a garter snake and a white horse out to pasture. She shares rhubarb chives and hyacinths in the kitchen, recalls dead friends from Journal April 26, and notes Centennial plans, Lone Tree Elm plate, and dressmaking reflections.
The General Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church installed new officers in Mrs. Richard Peterson’s home. Officers include president Mrs. Larry DeLong and secretary Mrs. Mike Black with various roles. New circle leaders and the Ruth Circle hosted by Mrs. Peterson. Mother Daughter Banquet announced for May 5.
Marge Carlson of Ogden Utah has been visiting in the home of her cousins Mr and Mrs George Shalla with other relatives this past week.
Florence Waterhouse hosted the J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps as they map a May 21 group trip to decorate soldiers and sons' graves at West Chester New Haven Grace Hill and Washington cemeteries. They meet at West Chester Methodist Church at 1 30 p m Mrs Lloyd Phillips named chaplain for coming year. Fifteen fruit plates delivered to shut ins. refreshments served with help from two cohosts.
Twelve members of the LBC Club met with Mrs. Charles Bartholow Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. John Wheelan cohostess and Mrs. Roger Colthurst as guest. A plant and flower quiz was led by Mrs. Arthur Duensing and Mrs. Mildred Cline. A get well card for Mrs. D. O. Butler was signed during the business meeting led by Mrs. Melville Donaldson. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Colthurst assisting.
The Keota High School Vocal Music Department presents its annual Spring Concert Friday May 5 at 7 30 in the Keota High School gym. The program features Mixed Chorus Girls Glee Club Swing Group and small ensembles with contemporary American pieces and selections from Jesus Christ Superstar Holst Romanoff Tschesnokoff and Brahms. No admission charge.
Ainsworth School gym hosts Saturday square dancing with Dick Reisinger as caller. Week events include Golden Age Club at YWCA noon lunch, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple, DAR meeting, Stewart School PTA election and program, YWCA council potluck, Fortnightly Club breakfast at Country Club, Y-Wives tea, Tops Club at YWCA, West Chester Civic Club luncheon, Shiloh Sisters lunch, Washington County Nurses cookout, and various meetings at Captain's Table, Masonic Temple, and local schools with guest speakers and activities.
Della Little marked her eighty fourth birthday on April 28 with ten friends visiting at her home. Refreshments and many cards and gifts were shared as part of the celebration. Mrs Kermit Klopfenstein has returned home from University Hospitals following spinal surgery and is progressing toward recovery with therapy planned at the local hospital. Mrs and Mrs Keith Crossett returned from a Texas trip to McAllen with visits to Mr and Mrs Everett Curl and a Rio Grande Valley tour including a side trip to Mexico. In Ankara deputy Mehmet Zeki Adiyaman faced opposition to a proposed law banning sideburns and long hair on men, while his son said he would not cut or shave his own hair.
Eleven members of Garden II met with Mrs Edward Roberts Tuesday with Della Humphreys presiding and reading the poem As You Go Through Life. Mrs Richard Fisher showed wild flower slides. A Fortnightly Green Thumb sale on May 11 was announced and reservations for the May Breakfast on May 2 were taken. Mrs Edward Roberts read the 1972 73 program. A silent auction netted $13 for the treasury.
Thirty five Republican women met at the home of Mrs. A C Peterson with cohosts Miss Elsie Glassburner and Mrs. M R Flickinger. Guests Magnus Ahmling Harvey Holden and Joe H Jones spoke as announced candidates for state representative.
The Stewart Parent Teacher Association will meet Monday May 1 at 7 30 p m in the school gym. Officers for 1972 73 will be elected during a short business meeting. The program features Mrs Swailes second grade music class and the Sunrise Singers from Brighton Lincoln and Stewart schools. Extra gym bags are for sale via Stewart School office 653 3244.
The First Baptist Church hosts an open house honoring the Rev. Richard Peterson and family on Sunday May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. A brief program begins at 2 p.m. The farewell event precedes the Petersons' move to Omaha Nebraska and is open to the public.
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