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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1975

Page

3

Washington High School Class of 1965 Reunion at Captain's Table

The Washington High School class of 1965 held their tenth year reunion at the Captain's Table on Saturday night with 127 attendees, including 67 class members. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. Kelly Schlapkohl and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Soper. a drawing for gay awards and special awards for the two honorees was held, with many attendees listed by name.

Washington High School E. Kelly Schlapkhol Delbert Soper Schlapkohl Soper Joe Marcie Anderson) McConnell Jon Ballou Kathy Berkhoff DeBord Robert Doris Blieu Rittenmeyer Donnie Bond Doug Booth Gary Mary Butler Martin Larry Chalupa John Combs Denny Coon Wes Drayfahl Betty Jo Earnest Connie Emerson Shebeck Stan Fuhr Gary Greene Hank Linda Greiner Stortenbecker Richard Barb Grim Westpfahl Leo Jan Heaton Gordon Ed Humston Dick Humston Don Trudy Hysell Gurnsey Ken Jensen Steve Sandra Johnson Brock Bud Jungbluth Tom Kerr Willard Larsen Lani Leon) Steele Tom Pam Loeffler Franklin Peggy Long Redlinger Stan Carol Lowe Rathmell Doy McAvo

Funeral Services for Alvin Hahn Held at Jones Funeral Home

Alvin Hahn's funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home with Reverend Harlan Winter presiding. Burial followed at Crawfordsville Cemetery. Casketbearers included Larry Fletcher, Chester Cherryholmes, Kenneth Cherryholmes, Glen Hesseltine, Allen Jones, and Kenneth Rhea. Tomato. M. E. DeLashmutt, a noted local tomato grower, delivered a fine specimen to the Journal office. he reported several similar giants in his garden this season weighing about one and a half pounds.

M. E. DeLashmutt Washington Journal

Toastmasters Meet Wednesday Evening at Frontier Cafe

The regular Toastmasters meeting was held Wednesday evening with Doyle Jarrard as Toastmaster, Tom Waters topic chairman, John Ganon master evaluator, and La Rue Thurston grammarian. Luiza Dasilva spoke on Boating Safety is No Accident, evaluated by Dr. George Kerr, and Howard Lanning spoke on Your Vacation, evaluated by Jane Norman. The group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Cafe and invites all interested persons to attend.

Doyle Jarrard Tom Waters John Ganon la Rue Thurston Luiza Dasilva George Kerr Howard Lanning Jane Norman Frontier Cafe

Homecoming Planned at Grace Hill Church

Grace Hill Church southwest of Washington hosts a homecoming on August 24 with services at 10 30 am. The Rev. Lloyd Bauer will speak followed by a noon potluck dinner in the community building.

Grace Hill Church Washington Lloyd Bauer Grace Hill

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Prairie Flower Baptist Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Prairie Flower Church. Friday events include T G S F at 7 p m in the YW room with swimming and volleyball and crafts to bring. Saturday hosts the Annual Vincent reunion with a basket dinner at Robert Vincent residence in Keota.

Prairie Flower Baptist Missionary Society Prairie Flower Church T.g.sf Robert Vincent Keota

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Patients

Hospital notes show admissions yesterday for Mrs. Dessie Earll Mrs. Augusta Westen and Mrs. Hubert Bodkins all in Washington for medical care. Today includes Mrs. Robert Wilson of Crawfordsville for medical care and Mrs. Donald Heisdorfer of Washington for surgery. Discharges today include Frank Kleese of Washington and Mrs. Marguerite Crail of Washington.

Dessie Earll Washington Augusta Westen Hubert Bodkins Robert Wilson Crawfordsville Donald Heisdorfer Frank Kleese Marguerite Crail

Ford restores citizenship for Confederate General Lee

President Ford signs a law restoring U S citizenship posthumously to Robert E. Lee dating from June 13, 1865. The bill passed 407 to 10 in the House after Senate approval, with Lee’s family present at Custis Lee Mansion Arlington. Ford called the move correcting a 110 year oversight of American history.

Lee Senate House Ford

Bailey Returns Home After Visit With Relatives

Rhonda Bailey returned to her Columbus Georgia home Tuesday morning after visiting with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Bailey and other relatives.

Rhonda Bailey Columbus, Ga Mrs Howard Bailey

Sgt Dean Corpman assigned in Alaska

Sgt Dean Corpman and family visit Highland as he is stationed at a military base in Anchorage for three years. He will depart soon and his wife and daughter will follow. Numerous local families hosted visitors and attended a Sunday picnic at Sunset Park.

Sgt Dean Corpman Alaska Jim McCcreedy Highland Clifford Corpman Dean Anchorage Jack Fish Jim McCreedy

Horak reunion attended by Mathes in Solon

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Mathes of Solon attended the Horak reunion Sunday.

Horak Wilbur Mathes of Solon

Ford lifts quotas on Canadian livestock imports

The White House announced President Ford removes quotas on imports of live cattle pork and hogs from Canada. Ottawa had lifted restrictions prompting the action and both nations will move toward an open border in livestock trade. US quotas had capped cattle hogs and pork imports and Canada limited USS slaughter cattle to a yearly headcount.

Ford Canada White House United States U.S

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