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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1977

Page

2

Creative Arts and Drama Workshop Planned for YWCA Youth

Jana Nieman reports a new club starting September 12 for 4th to 6th graders on the first and third Mondays, with activities in photography drama and art across the year. Enrollment limited to 16, with preregistration at the UW office and fees totaling $11, plus a $5 YWCA membership.

Jana Nieman Creative Arts and VW Room Bob Shepherd King and I Raggedy Ann YWCA Baskin-Robbins Washington Journal Bob Shephard

Packing plant update at Sigourney by Rawhide Ranch Bavarian Meats

Howard Greiner spoke at the Kiwanis A M ers meeting in Captain's Table about his new packing plant near Sigourney named Rawhide Ranch Bavarian Meats. He will vacuum pack all cuts and many specialty meats with a German sausage maker on board.

Kiwanis Howard Greiner Sigourney Rawhide Ranch Greiner Germany Norm Schoonover Everett Meeker Dick Wiley Lloyd Beenblossom Doc Tweeton Tim Leery Burge Hammond Dick Paul Fred Hinsel Ray Carter Bill Steele John Owens Chuck Satterfield Ron Goff Bob Reed al Kinzler Aliqe John Sherman

Engagement of Rosalene Spanier and Roy Lowe Planned

November date set for the engagement and upcoming marriage of Rosalene Marie Spanier of Richland to Roy Edwin Jr. Lowe of Brighton. Spanier, Pekin High School class of 1977 graduate, works as a nurses aid at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. Lowe, Fort Carson class of 1977 graduate, served three years in the Army and now works at Crane Co. A November wedding is planned.

Kenneth Spanier Richland Rosalene Marie Roy Edwin Jr. Lowe Roy Lowe Brighton Miss Spanier Pekin High School Parkview Care Center Fairfield Fort Carson Colo Army Crane Co

Ak-Sar-Ben livestock entries due Friday

The Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show in Omaha runs September 23 to October 1, marking its 50th anniversary. Exhibitors receive gold T-shirts and commemorative ribbons as trophies reflect the milestone. entries must be filed by Friday, August 26 in the Extension Office, with market beeves weighed in March and ID forms on file.

Omaha Julia Gamon

Local Health and Birth Notices and Dismissals

Yesterday reports show Frank Seiler and several others in medical or surgical care across Columbus Junction Ainsworth Wellman and Washington including Mrs Roger Gillis Mrs Jay Sellers and Dan Barnett Today Donald Marie in Washington underwent surgery Births note Mr and Mrs Daniel Byler welcomed a daughter in South English Dismissals list Mrs Rosanne Faughnan yesterday and Kimberly Bowen Mrs Dorothy Burkett and Mrs Don Zwicki today in Washington and Brighton

Frank Seiler Columbus Junction Roger Gillis Ainsworth Dan Barnett Washington Surgical Jay Sellers Keith Horn Hazel Wikoff Brighton Francis Friese Wellman Donald Marie Daniel Byler Rosanne Faughnan Kimberly Bowen Dorothy Burkett Don Zwicki

Local notices from Riverside and surrounding areas

Mrs Laura Stewart of Riverside moves to Washington Care Center for 2 to 3 weeks. Calvin Dorsett injuries from a fall during Colorado vacation will require about three months at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Meleia Sherman of Brighton and Mindi Mangold of West Chester enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College Mason City Brower. Ann Brower of Keota writes Teddy Bear Pattern Built Specialty Gift Shop feature in Farm Wife News with photos by Earl Kayser and Pat Potsander. Dennis and Rachel Potsander welcome Jason Dennis born August 24 1977 in Mt Pleasant weighing 8 lbs 7% oz. Grandparents Orlin Reschly West Chester and Daryl Potsander Wellman. Great grandparents Russell Chorpening Washington Fannie Reschly Wayland Elizabeth Henn Wellman. Ed Whetstine and wife announce daughter Andrea Jane born August 13 1977 with grandparents Lawrence Whetstine Wellman and Faye Smith Emmerson. Mrs Roger Stafford nee Janet White of Ainsworth underwent major surgery at Darnell Army Hospital Ft Hood Texas. Home address 1607 North Gray Street Killeen Texas 76541.

Dennis Potsander Mt. Pleasant Jason Dennis Henry County Memorial Hospital Potsander Rachel Reschly Orlin Reschly West Chester Daryl Potsander Wellman Russell Chorpening Washington Fannie Reschly Wayland Elizabeth Henn Roger Stafford Janet White Ainsworth Darnell Army Hospital Ft. Hood Texas North Gray Street Killeen

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events

Sunday Knights of Columbus bingo at 6 30 p m in the K C Hall. Monday music department meets at 7 p m at U P Home. Tuesday Tops Club weigh in at 7 p m in VW room. Meeting at IOOF Lodge 7 30 p m at IOOF Hall.

Knights of Columbus U. P Ioof Lodge IOOF

Simmering obituary misidentification corrected

The Evening Journal obituary for Robert Simmering misnamed a survivor. Correct surviving brothers are Daniel Simmering of Bremerton Washington and Roger Simmering of Washington.

Simmering Robert Simmering The Evening Journal Daniel Simmering Bremerton, Wash Roger Simmering Washington

Dance class registration and school start reminders

The bulletin lists events for the week including registration for YWCA dance classes at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27, and the first day of classes at most area schools on Monday, August 29. It notes Demon Boosters meeting at Washington High School at 8 p.m., and a Boy Scout newspaper drive from 8 a.m. to noon. On Tuesday, August 30, Highland Boosters meet at the school at 8 p.m.

Amelia Light Vern Goodkin Shirley Garrett Arlene Fenno Peggy Patrick YWCA Don Marcia) Jaspering Phil Kneen McCleery Ywca Board Demon Boosters Washington High School Boy Scout

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