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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1976

Page

3

Brighton Federated Club Spring Breakfast Enjoyed

Brighton Iowa April 27 Mrs Lathol Guy hosted the Brighton Federated Study club for their annual Spring Breakfast with co hosts Mrs Marion Dunbar and Mrs Kenny Meyer Fourteen members attended roll call and planning for a state Federation of Womens Clubs project was discussed including an IFWC cookbook with four recipes from each of twelve categories The club also arranged quilt related items for sale and noted upcoming events and programs including a May salad luncheon and a Pythian Sisters School of Instruction with gifts presented to officials

Laton Schooley Brighton Lathol Guy Brighton Federated Study Club Marion Dunbar Kenny Meyer Homer Mann Leo Dunbar Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs Des Moines IFWC Burnett Smith Richland Womens Club St. Joseph's Church East Pleasant Plain Brighton United Methodist Church Fairfield Library Old ‘Threshers Mt. Pleasant Lee Schafer Beulah Coffin M.E.C Brighton Temple Max McClintic America Chapter AQ P.E.D Donald Guy

Church women's work circle in session at Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on April 4 the United Church Women's Work Circle met at 10 am in the South Building. Sixteen ladies sewed quilt blocks tied comforters and assembled scrapbooks. A thank-you note from Betty Hamil arrived for Easter nut caps sent to Washington County Hospital Extended Care Unit. Rev Harlan Winter joined the cooperative dinner with Lena Henderson and Vivian Wells in charge. Other attendees included Arlene Fletcher Ferne Canott Ella Fisher Martha Asby Gladys Thomas Hazel Moorhead Linda Henderson Kaye Winter Margaret Davidson Helen Young Aline Hesseltine Alice Edgar Pearl Christner Velta Finke and visiting Vickie Graber who has been staying with Dwight Graber’s family since graduation from Goshen College. Vicki Graber will wed William Lee Kurtz of Salem Ohio in August. Seventeen members of Wednesday Study Club then toured Town City, visited Oakwoll, and enjoyed dessert hosted by Mabel Monson and Lillian Maxwell.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville United Church Women’s Work Circle South Betty Hamil Washington County Hospital Harlan Winter Lena Henderson Vivian Wells Arlene Fletcher Ferne Canott Ella Fisher Martha ‘Asby Gladys Thomas Hazel Moorhead Linda Henderson Kaye Winter Margaret Davidson Helen Young Graber Joanne Greg Graber Tim Doug Graber Waterloo Vicki William Lee Kurtz Salem Ohio Town City Oakwoll Mabel Monson Mabel Lillian Maxwell Sears Foundation For

Area Lunch Menus Across Washington Highland and Mid Prairie

Area lunch menus list daily offerings for Washington Highland and Mid Prairie schools. Items include varied mains such as pizza, tacos, fried chicken, and meatloaf with sides like vegetables, breads, fruits, and milk. Readings show repetitive weekly patterns with dessert options and occasional typographical errors in station names.

Social Calendar General Missionary and club meetings list

A long list of social events at various venues includes General Missionary Meeting at 7 p.m. and an Executive Board meeting at First Church, a 7:30 p.m. regular meeting, Shirts and Skirts at the school gym with caller Larrie Orman, and a guest-friendly refreshments policy. Sunday ceremoni al events feature the Grand Cross of Color at Donnellson Masonic Temple with transportation by Jeanne Erickson.

General Missionary Meeting First Church Ainsworth Larrie Orman Grand Cross of Color Donnellson Masonic Temple Jeanne Erickson

Rotary hears CPR demonstration at Washington meeting

Washington Rotary Club met at the Captain's Table with president Jim Fash presiding. Karl Jones of the Washington County Ambulance Service and attendant Tom Sheetz demonstrated dummy CPR procedures. Jones said they spoke for the Heart Association urging members to take the CPR course being offered by the association. Guests Ed Holden and Russell Thompson were introduced.

Washington Rotary Club Jim Fash Bob Riley Karl Jones Washington County Ambulance Service Jones Tom Sheetz Tom The Heart Association Rotary Association Ed Holden Davenport Russell Thompson Washington

On the Record New Cars

A list of individuals and their associated vehicles and brands appears, noting entries such as Fiat Ford Chevrolet Pontiac Honda Mercury Olds and various vehicle types including trucks motorcycles and travel trailers. The roster includes names like Henrietta Johnson Ronald Schmaltz Richard Hayes and Marvin Sammons among others with multiple car brands and a couple of company names such as Pacemaker Building Inc. and WINN Motor Home.

One Henrietta Johnson Fiat Ronald John Schmaltz Ford Richard L. Hayes Chevrolet Larry J. Rice Pontiac David Dorothy McClellen Marvin L. Sammons CAAM Norman Donald Shalla Ezra R Ezra J.smith Honda Randall Berg Plymouth Evelyn R. Lukovsky Mercury Pacemaker Building Inc Pacemaker Building, Inc Dale Keith Caldwell Pauline Virginia Stewart Olds Kenneth Joe Becker Harold Or Ruth Ahrens Winn Motor Home Sandra Gerot Lewis J Georgia Dempsey Jayco Melvin Wayne Liska Marvin G Adella Boone Milo M. Orr Robert Or Roberta Lenninger

Old Creamery Theatre to offer festival of American theatre

The Old Creamery Theatre in Garrison announces An American Theatre Festival starting May 20 to mark its fifth professional summer season. Nine scripts by American playwrights were chosen by Thomas P. Johnson. Performances run Thursday through Sunday evenings with Sunday matinees at 2 pm. The 21 week season includes Summer Stock eight weeks from May 20 to Aug 15 and Special Repertory from Aug 19 to Oct 10. Tickets: adults 3.50 non-musicals, 0.50 musicals. discounts for students and seniors. group rates available. Box 160, Garrison, Iowa. Stage Door Restaurant offers expanded indoor buffet before performances.

Garrison Old Creamery Theatre OCTC Thomas P. Johnson Iowa

April 3 1976 Almanac Snapshot Friday

United Press International notes April 3 marks Taurus births and Moon phases Sky events include Venus Jupiter morning and Mercury Mars Saturn evening. Historical items mention Thomas Jefferson era land expansion via Louisiana Purchase and 1969 New Hampshire action toward state run lotteries.

United Press International Venus Jupiter Mars Saturn Juliana The Netherlands Tota United States Louisiana Purchase Mississippi River

Vetoes and notices echo in Washington area newspaper

A battered OCR item lists staff roles for a Washington newspaper led by David Elder as president and editor, with Shannon Cane as vice president and ad director. It includes subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, plus governance notes and dates, all reflecting a mid century local press notice.

Inland Daly Pres Assn Twa Daily Presa Ast One Pres Assn Audi Bireauor Creations David Elder Wiliam ‘Shanon Charles Morris Ctof Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn Washington

Fortnightly May Breakfast Planned at Washington Club

The Fortnightly will hold a May breakfast at the Washington Country Club at 9 am on Tuesday May 4. Reservations are due by May 1 via phone 3 5751 or 33650. A report from Mrs. Cal Wolf Mother of the Year will be read and officers installed. Seifert's will present a style show.

Jeannie Gaylan Total Look School of Cosmetology Robert Stumpf Washington D.B Norma Beauchamp YWCA Methodist Church Liu Washington Country Club Cal Wolf Seifert’s

ST JAMES School Menu Week Described

Monday ground beef and spaghetti finger foods fruit and cookie. Tuesday Sloppy Joes french fries apple crisp. Wednesday hot dogs orange juice green beans chocolate pudding. Thursday Lasagna tossed salad garlic bread fruit. Friday macaroni and cheese buttered asparagus Jello salad peanut butter sandwiches.

Washington B.B.Q Mid-Prairie ST. James

Priscilla Club Hosts Breakfast and Plan Cards

Mrs Pearl Kennedy hosted the Priscilla Club for a Wednesday breakfast at Winga's. Mrs Edna Peters, leader, presided over the business meeting and opened with Thank You God for Everything by Helen Steiner Rice. Members signed cards for Mrs Floyd Bagge Mrs Gladys Putman and Mrs Laura Holden. The program was cooperative with each bringing an item of their own selection.

Priscilla Club Pearl Kennedy Winga’s Edna Peters Helen Steiner Floyd Bagge Gladys Putman Laura Holden

4 H Clubs Style Review Chooses Five for County Event

The Headliners 4 H Club held a style review at Brenda and Barb Burt’s home with Mrs Karen Murphy as judge. Five girls Kris Armstrong Mary Jane Meeker Tina Bruty Angie Knight Becky Armstrong were selected to advance to the county style review. Mothers attended the gathering and the group planned upcoming sewing activities. The American Girls met at Julie Davis home with roll call and a sewing demonstration by Rhonda Bruegge. They practiced ring belts and planned a skating party for May 18 at the local rink, with the next meeting set for May 11 at Andrew Zooks home.

Peauliners 4-H Club Brenda Barb Burt Karen Murphy Kris Armstrong Mary Jane Meeker Tina Bruty Angie Knight Becky ‘Armstrong Julie Davis Rhonda Bruegge Andrew Zook Mt. Pleasant Linn Marr YWCA Washington Washington Merchants S.E Keokuk Washington Mennonite Church Country Club Mid-Prairie H.S Armed Forces Mareks

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