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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

Page

3

Masson Family Holds Reunion With Park Visit And Dinner

The Masson family gathered Saturday for a reunion with a buffet at the Willows and a social afternoon. They toured the 1840 log cabin in Sunset Park and visited the Robert Brinning farm, sharing ice cream and desserts as relatives from Clinton Hampton Indianapolis and beyond joined Mrs. Masson and the Masson Jr. family.

Mary Masson George Masson The Willows Sunset Park Alexander Young Masson Lewis Whitted Dan Whitted Dana Clinton Jean LaCrosse Tommy Joey Hampton Til George Masson Jr Lester Luckenbill Harles Luckenbill Charles Jr Mararet Christopher Indianapolis Ind

Washington Wins Pony League Final At Green Field

Washington's Pony League baseball team defeated Ainsworth 9 to 2 in the finals at Green Field after earlier 5 to 1 win over Hills to reach the title game. Mike Van Cleave earned the win in the final with 5 hits allowed and 9 strikeouts, while John McCarthy, Doug Ruppert and Tim Johnson contributed two hits each for Washington. Orris and McFarland each had two hits for Ainsworth.

Washington Ainsworth Green Field Iills Mike van Cleave Tim Carson John McCarthy Doug Ruppert Tim Johnson Ruppert Mike Roth Dan Dempsey Kevin Smith Todd Nemmers Ington

Women of the Moose greet Muscatine chapter guests

Washington Chapter Women of the Moose visited Muscatine Chapter for Star Recorder Chapter Night. Helen Laughlin presided as Star Recorder Chairman and welcomed new Star Recorder Marie Pantel. Co workers served as Guide and Assistant Guide. several members attended.

Washington Women of the Moose Muscatine Star Recorder Helen Laughlin Star Marie Pantel Ray Stalder Howard Curl

Marsha Foster Honored At Linen Shower

Friends honored Marsha Foster with a linen shower on Monday August 9 at Loren Robertson’s home. Co hosts were Mrs Jack Trotman Mrs Charles Lynder and Mrs Charles Goodell. Special guests included the groom elects mother Mrs Kenyon Kellogg and Susie Cedar Rapids the bride elects mother Mrs Stanley Foster Washington and the bride elects sister Mrs John Copley and Linda Salina Kan. Foster will wed Chris Kellogg on Saturday August 14.

Marsha Foster Loren Robertson Jack Trotman Charles Lynder Charles Goodell Pride-Elect Kenyon Kellogg Susie Cedar Rapids Stanley Foster Washington John Copley Linda Salina Kan Miss Foster Chris Kellogg

Recording artist Alan McGill to perform at Junction church

Alan McGill, renowned religious music recording artist, will appear at Independent Bible Church on Highway 92 west of Columbus Junction on Tuesday August 17 at 8 p.m. His early hit Each Step of the Way was a best selling sacred record. He and his wife live in Baltimore, Maryland, and travel for many personal appearances. Rev. W LaRoy Anderson urges the public to attend this informal program.

Columbus Junction Alan McGill Independent Bible Church Highway 92 Mr McGill Baltimore W LaRoy Anderson

Calendar Notices for Sunset Park Women Groups and Reunions

Calendar items list events at Sunset Park venues including Pingue at 7 30 p m, bowling Fridays at 5 pm, Brunch Restaurant anonymity, Aroma Reformed Missionary Society at 2 pm, Knights of Columbus at 8 pm K Hall Highland Social Club 7 pm, annual family picnic at Sunset Park, Prairie Flower Missionary Society 7 30 pm at Mrs Reeves home Friendship club ice cream social, Friday Melody Strikers League 7 30 pm Mrs Sitter, Vincent Reunion noon Sunset Park picnic dinner Baptist John Vaughn Circle 6 30 pm family picnic drinks furnished.

Sunset Park Winga’s Melody Strikers League Hazel Sitter Vincent John Vaughn

Arts and Crafts Division Sees Record Entries at County Fair

The Washington County Fair Arts and Crrts Department reported 390 entries displayed by about 90 participants. General superintendent Mrs. Herb Hammen and publicity head Mrs. Bill Norman praised helpers and exhibitors for a successful year.

Arts and Crrts Washington County Fair Herb Hammen Bill Norman

Eight Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local News

Sonja and Sonja Rich celebrate their eighth birthday today. Earl Redlinger returns from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Mrs. Bertha Harvey moves to Lutheran Home in Muscatine. Mrs. Eula Prather hosts birthday gathering for her son Robert F. Kelley with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and others. Clinton Ward family from Riverside, California visits E. E. Ward home as Scott returns home with them.

Earl Redlinger Mercy Hospital Iowa City Charles Bertha) Harvey Muscatine Washington Eula Prather Robert F. Kelley Robert Kelley Finley Mondia Nellie Leathers Sigourney Clinton Ward Riverside California E. E. Ward Scott

Kay Custer Honors Mother With Birthday Cookout

Kay Custer hosted a birthday cookout for her mother Mrs Ruth Engle of Brighton. Guests included Larry and Steve n Custer Harold Engle Fleig Fairfield Mrs Bill Robbins Julie Kington Scott and Roger rey Washington Brighton and others. The Melody Strikers Women Bowling League falls meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of president Mrs Hazel membe r Ali s and invites all women to join and discuss rules fees and Labor Day makeup date. Capt Grover F Thompson and family have returned from Germany and will be stationed at Ft Eustis Virginia for a transportation officers course.

Kay Custer Ruth Engle Brighton Melody Strikers Women’s Bowling L Hazel Alis Grover F Thompson Wendy Christy Robbie Germany Capt Thompson Ivan Jarvis Ft. Eustis, V Transportation Officers

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