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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

2

Shower honors Wayland area brides to be in double shower

Pamela Niebuher bride elect of Kent Widmer and Becky Widmer were feted in a double miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Warren Slagel's home with open house from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Guests enjoyed pastel decor, gifts, refreshments, and notices list many attending relatives. Other events mention Susie Alliman bridal shower and local visits by Rev Swatsky and family.

Waynita Magdefray Wayland Pamela Niebuher Kent Widmer Becky Eigsti) Widmer Jon Widmer Warren Slagel George Willard, Dale Wesley Stanley Widmer Brenda Widmer Tammi Widmer Pam Clayton Widmer Galen Widmer Peter Swatsky Steven John Paul Debbie Saol Paula Brazil Kendra Wyse Willis Alliman Kathy Annie John L. Alliman Rebecca Kenneth Kaufman Bonnie Wolfe Amanda Krabill Minnie Wyse Barbara Mahlon Wyse Lyle Zehr Laurence Henss Freida Reininger W.J Gladays Mayhew Cecil Riley Washington Max Roth Bryan Brian Nebel Northwestern College Roseville Minnesota Melba Widmer

Keota social notes highlight extended visits and anniversaries

Keota residents and guests share family gatherings and travels. Leo Yoder of Millersburg and Ann Miller host relatives. Patty Parker and Bruce Scott wed in Burlington. The piece records multiple dinners, visits, and a 50th anniversary for William and Mrs. Soukup of Iowa City, with diverse Keota connections noted among local families.

Paul Sievert Keota Leo Yoder Millersburg Ind Ann Miller Keith Wells Robyn Patty Parker Burlington Bruce Scott St. Louis Chris Moore Dunfries Jo Ellen Zickefoose Lori Carol Teresa Brighton Gilbert Brown Susie Cheryl Pearl Richardson Helen Wolfe Maurice Conrad Jerry Powell Jim Finucane Shana Lake Okoboji Elmer Peiffer Darlene Dennis Peiffer Wolford Cedar Rapids Wellman Conrads Darlene Peiffer Brainard Neb Marvin Sprague Tamara Elizabeth Ann Katheryn Rockaway N.J Keota Eunice Sprague Peabody University of Iowa At Iowa City Sprague William Soukup Lutheran Lutheran Church On East Court In Iowa City Soukup Gertrude White Charley White Adam H. Brower Liberty Township Brower George Brower Charles H. Brower Keith Ann Brower Benford Thompson Dee Potsander Shawn Angela Leona Eichelberger J.D. Brower Doris Comerford Pennsylvania McCrabb, Graf Zehr Ruby Helscher

Iowa Republicans Far Ahead in Fundraising

Iowa Republicans report a sharp fundraising rise with about 375000 to 400000 raised so far, 30 to 40 percent above last year. State Finance Chairman W H Goodrich notes most gifts are under 25 dollars and says funds support electing Republicans regardless of candidate. He expects grass roots participation to grow despite the Ford Reagan nomination battle.

Kansas City ICPA Iowa W.H. Goodrich Gilmore City Goodrich Gerald Ford Ford Ronald Reagan

Capt. Birney speaks at Kiwanis on 872nd Maintenance Company

Captain David J. Birney detailed the 872nd Maintenance Company in Washington at a Wednesday noon Kiwanis meeting. The unit, with 103 enlisted men, includes mechanics, radio specialists and two dozen more trades. A new training center 109 by 117 feet will house the company, with a rifle range. Construction is partly sublet to Washington firms, led by an Iowa City general contract, aiming for completion in 450 working days by about June 1, 1977.

David J. Birney 872Nd Washington Iowa City AMSA

Ruchotzke Honored by FS Services at Iowa City Event

Everett J. Ruchotzke, manager of L-W Service Co in Columbus Junction, was cited for management excellence at the FS regional director development conference in Iowa City. He ranked among the top 25 in sales performance and return on capital in use, as FS developed composite standards from member audits. The FS cooperative serves Columbus Junction, Washington, Winfield, Olds, and Wapello, with 45 full-time employees.

Everette J. Ruchotzke L-W Columbus Junction Iowa City FS Services, Inc Ruchotzke Illinois Iowa Washington Winfield, Olds and Wapello E. V. Stevenson Everett Ruchotzke L-W Service Company Myers Rossiter Melvin Sims FS Services Charles Buser Harvey Holden Keith Horn

Mid-Prairie Earliest start date for 1976 77 school year

Mid-Prairie pupils report on August 25 to begin the 1976 77 school year with a full day. Key dates include Labor Day no school September 6 Thanksgiving break November 25 26 Christmas vacation and Easter break dates in April and the last day May 27.

Mid-Prairie

Interdenominational Bible Study Begins at Washington Mennonite

All women in the community are invited to join a series of interdenominational Bible studies at Washington Mennonite Church on Thursday mornings. The first session is Thursday Sept 2 at 9 am at the church and will cover First Corinthians. Books may be obtained at Krabill Christian Book Store in the area.

Washington Mennonite Church Krabill Christian Book Store Washington

First Women's Bank faces sex discrimination suit

The First Women's Bank, formed to curb gender bias in banking, is accused after firing pregnant bookkeeper Susan Salvia. Her lawyer plans EEOC and city human rights charges, while the bank says she refused a move back to a teller post and was terminated for unsatisfactory performance. Salvia, 23, had previously left a teller job at European American Bank.

New York UPI Susan Salvia First Women’s Bank Ms. Salvia

Increase funds for Iowa foster parents

Foster parents in Iowa will receive a 30 percent increase in reimbursements from a 920000 appropriation approved by the Iowa State Legislature. New monthly rates are 130 for infants to 5, 170 for 6 to 11, 210 for 12 to 15, and 220 for 16 to 20. County Social Services should be contacted to become a foster parent.

Iowa U.S Social Services Department

Huge tomatoes from May Gideon win local acclaim

May Gideon brought in two giant tomatoes Tuesday evening. One tomato weighed a pound and a half and was shaped like a three leaf clover. The second weighed a pound and three fourths. Both came from Big Boy plants.

Gideon

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