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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1976

Page

3

Self service gasoline pitched to women readers nationwide

An era guide praises women motorists using self service at 33 000 U S stations. It explains savings of two to six cents per gallon, outlines simple pump操作, safety tips, and confirms self service is illegal in four states while expanding in others. It notes attendant options, split island stations, and credit card payment remains available.

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Blum Ossman families gather for Marr Park reunion picnic

The Blum and Ossman families held a reunion at Marr Park on Sunday with a long list of attendees. Members included Mrs. William Blum, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sexton and many relatives from Iowa locations such as Riverside Wellman Muscatine Letts Lone Tree Kinross Keota Columbus Junction Corwith Iowa City and Washington. The gathering featured a dinner and hours of visiting.

Blum Ossman Marr Park William Blum Clayton Sexton Rita Renee Tina Sojka Jim Stransky Michael Graf Tyson Clint Allan Sexton Riverside Donald Blum Robert Sexton Wellman Elvin Graf Judy Muscatine Dennis Dunbar Jeff Jeanine Janelle Jacinda Letts Louis Sexton Tom Brian Iowa City Cory Conaway Richard Sexton Stacie Lone Tree Jerry Sexton Rusty Angie Sheilah William Rarick Duane Rarick David Rarick Ed Ossman Ainsworth Mike Pearson Corwith Earl Martin Paul Morgan Shane and Ryan Columbus Junction Otto Ossman Kinross Burl Stoutner Keota Harold Ossman David and Doug Mike Quinn Jim Ossman Washington

Washington newspaper masthead and pricing details

Washington Ia August 11 1976 edition lists staff and agencies including United Press International wires Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn and Iowa Press Assn. The newspaper shows staff roles and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across districts and regions.

Washington Iowa North Marion Ave Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington, Iowa United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder United States

Louisa County Pork Producers Dance Returns This Year

Virgil Chapman president announces the Louisa County Pork Producers Association will host its annual dance with Brass Notes providing music. A barbecue begins at 7 00 p m at the fairgrounds in Columbus Junction followed by the dance. Tickets are on sale from directors banks or the County Extension office and the event is open to the public.

Louisa County Pork Producers Association Virgil Chapman Chapman Fairgrounds Columbus

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed

Admitted yesterday Willard Bell of Wayland for medical care. Dismissals today include Edsell Brown, Washington. Carl Anderson, Wellman. Mrs. Lawrence Day, Marietta, Ga.. Joseph Unterboersch, Washington. Mrs. Maude Koehler, Washington. Mrs. Opal Hahn, Keota. Berton DeWitt, Columbus City.

Edsell Brown Washington Carl Anderson Wellman Lawrence Day Marietta Joseph Unterboersch Maude Koehler Opal Hahn Keota Berton DeWitt Columbus City

Various Local Births Reunions and Travel News

Mrs. Alice Pagitt celebrates 89th birthday on Sunday. Harold and Bertha Kline attend Green and Lancaster reunion in Memphis Missouri and visit relatives in California. Bertha returns from sister-in-law Hermine Moch’s Chicago funeral. Donja and Sonja Rich celebrate 13th birthday. Debbie Ginkens travels Cedar Rapids to Olympia Washington and Lacy Washington. Jerry and family relocate to Warrensburg Missouri with park ranger job at Lake Pomme De Terre. Vincent reunion set for Aug 14 at John and Helen Owen’s home with basket dinner. Justin Michael Eugene Bell born Aug 10 1976 and weighed 6 lb 13 oz. grandparents listed. Nicholas Bell born July 26 1976. siblings noted. Carl and Jarvis families attend UNI graduation in Cedar Falls with J Noel Jarvis earning degree. Open house follows with 55 to 60 relatives. Taylor Jarvis returns to California. Noel stays in Iowa. Mike Wold hosts Noel Jarvis at Fontanelle.

Carl Jarvis Taylor Jarvis Hayward California Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Jon Jarvis Chicago Ill Lane W. Jarvis Decorah J. Noel Jarvis UNI Unidome

Honor Cathy Arbogast With Bridal Shower

Miss Cathy Arbogast was honored with a bridal shower Monday evening at her sister Georgia Fort's home in Washington. Co-hostess Cathy Rich assisted. Special guests included Dorothy Arbogast, Lois Arbogast, and Ione Marshall. She will marry Ron Rich of Brighton on August 28.

Cathy Arbogast Georgia Fort Washington Cathy Rich Brighton Dorothy Arbogast Wayland Lois Arbogast Ione Marshall Miss Arbogast Ron Rich

Briefs Plan Reunion for Class of 1926 Washington High

A planning meeting for the September 11 reunion of Washington High School Class of 1926 is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at city hall. Final plans will be drawn and all class members are urged to attend. Fritz attends UNI leadership school in Evanston Illinois as Sigma Alpha Epsilon Iowa Chi treasurer and scholarship and rush committee member majoring in special and elementary education.

Washington High School City Hall Fritz al Frits Iowa Chi Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Northern Iowa Levere Memorial Temple Evanston Illinois A. J. Fritz West Main Washington

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