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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1973

Page

2

Weekend visits across Illinois and beyond feature family gatherings

Arlington Heights and nearby communities host family weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Mervin H. Thomas and relatives James Steven Christine and Anna Marie. Others visit Kansas City with trips to Worlds of Fun and the Royals Yankees game. Cadet Mark Redlinger returns to West Point after a visit with relatives.

Mervin H. Thomas James Steven Christine Anna Marie Arlington Heights, Ill Richard Thomas Evan Rees Don Lukovsky Mike Michele Melissa Dave Wackner Kansas City Kan Kansas City Zoo Royals Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Melanie Kristine Lukovsky Norbert Besser Harper Mark Redlinger West Point Military Academy New York Academy Mr. Redlinger San Diego Calif Julie Redlinger M.J. Redlinger Jr Washington

Notices From Magistrate Court Fines Imposed

On The Record details fines levied in a magistrate's court. Nancy Lynn Horak Route 1 Riverside fined 10 for striking an unattended vehicle. Marsha Lynn Knapp Route 3 Washington fined 20 for failure to stop. Raymond Marti Porter Eldridge fined 25 for speeding. Walter Ross Livingston Iowa City fined 10 for improper right turn. John Frank Johnson U P Home fined 15 for disobeying a stop sign. Opal Mary Fisher Route 1 Wellman fined 10 for improper left turn. Leonard Dwain Mahan Route 2 Brighton fined 21 for speeding. Ray Beam Washington faced two counts of assault and battery with a 50 dollar fine on one count and a suspended 30 day jail term on the other.

Nancy Lynn Horak Riverside Marsha Lynn Knapp Washington Raymond Marti Porter Eldridge Walter Ross Livingston Iowa City John Frank Johnson U.P Opal Mary Fisher Wellman Leonard Dwain Mahan Brighton

Accident Report Near Brighton Involving Two Cars

Two cars driven by Raymond W. Wiand of Ottumwa and Lula Belle Leeper of route one Brighton collided at highways 78 and 1 two miles west of Brighton at 2 45 p m Saturday. Damage was about 450 dollars. Break in and vandalism reported to city and sheriff offices with no losses recorded.

Raymond W. Wiand Ottumwa Lula Belle Leeper Route One Brighton McCreedy Steele Lumber Co Washington

Professional Directory for Stewart and Shearer Attorneys at Law

Washington Iowa professional directory lists Stewart and Shearer Attorneys at Law with Richard A. Stewart Paul V Shearer office 225 West Main Washington IA 5235 111 North Marion Ave contact Elder Shannon Co Inc staffing includes David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president Charles Morris managing editor Robert Shaffer local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production supervisor and rates for subscription by carrier and mail in and around Washington with weekly and yearly options including special routes and prices

Stewart & Shearer — Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V North Marion Ave Washington Twa Elder Shannon 4.Co., Inc Washington, Iowa United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Owa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

Rolland D Benson honored for 40th wedding anniversary

Rolland D Benson and his wife were celebrated Saturday at his sister’s home for forty years of marriage August 25. Miss Mildred W Benson of Chicago cohosted with lifelong friends. a poem by Stanley Mouser highlighted memories of the couple. The Benson farm near Prairie Flower Church marks forty years of residence.

Rolland D. Benson John Wagner Mildred W. Benson Chicago Stanley Mouser Don Cave Roll David Benson Gladys Vernice McCreedy Washington Benson Farm Prairie Flower Church

Local women return from WRC convention

Mrs. Paul Hazelett Mrs. Olive Chalupa and Mrs. Florance Waterhouse returned Saturday from San Francisco where they attended the National Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic convention at the Hotel Sheraton Palace. Waterhouse served as a national aide for national president Josephine Kuba Cedar Rapids and as a delegate from Iowa. All three served as hostesses at national headquarters and aided in various capacities. There were 33 Iowa delegates presented from the platform. The trip left Des Moines August 16 by chartered bus, reached San Francisco August 18, and they returned home Saturday after a 44 hour journey.

Paul Hazelett Olive Chalupa Florance Waterhouse San Francisco Calif National Women’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Hotel Sheraton Palace Iowa Des Moines

4-H Records Due for Washington County Members

Washington County 4-Hers are reminded their records must be turned in to leaders by September 1 or earlier if their club specifies. 4-H leaders will meet at the Farm Bureau Building tonight at 8 p.m. to receive awards information, evaluate the fair, and plan upcoming club programs.

Washington County Farm Bureau

Social Calendar for DeMolay and Friends

Social calendar lists DeMolay and DeMolay Mothers Club meetings at the Masonic Temple on Monday at 7 30 p m Tops Club weigh in VW room Tuesday Wiener roast at Marian Schiebel home BPW Club dinner at Captain s Table Walf Reunion noon Sunset Park Wednesday Priscilla Club breakfast at Wingas Restaurant

VW Room Marian Schiebel Sunset Park

Washington County 4-H Livestock Team Finishes 10th at Iowa State Fair

Washington County 4-H judging team finished 10th among about 65 county teams in the 4-H FFA livestock judging contest at the Iowa State Fair. Individual top 22 includes Sam Berg 18th with 576 and Mark Hotchkiss 22nd with 571. team score 1671, top team 1762. Teammates were Tom Horn and Ron Thomann. alternate Jim Schneider. coach Terry Kroemer.

Washington County Iowa Kathy Marek Extension 4-H Aide Sam Berg Wellman Mark Hotchkiss Washington Tom Horn Ron Thomann Riverside Jim Schneider Terry Kroemer

Collision at West Madison and South Iowa Avenue

Police investigated a Saturday crash at West Madison and South Iowa Avenue. John Henry Whelan of Washington was charged with failure to observe a stop sign after striking Ansel K. Brooks of St. Louis. Damage totaled 350 dollars. In Brighton district court two men pled guilty to breaking city ordinances, Jeffrey Alan Mahan and Michal John McGuire, with fines of 34 dollars and costs.

West Madison South Iowa Avenue John Henry Whelan Washington Iowa Ansel K. Brooks St. Louis Brighton Jeffrey Alan Mahan Michal John McGuire LR. Carson

Hospital Admits and Transfers in Iowa Communities

On The Record notes admits and transfers across Washington Ainsworth Kalona Letts and Columbus Junction. Janene Stout and Earl Ferrell admitted for surgical and medical care. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lester Worley. Discharges include William Neff dismissed yesterday.

Janene Stout Ainsworth Earl Ferrell Washington Berdie Guthrie Washington Lester Worley Grant Wimpsett Richland Melvin Bontrager Clara Ann Bontrager Kalona Angel Zamot Columbus Junction George Grosjean Letts Joseph Christner Mercy Hospital Iowa City Emma Gage Cranston Harold Gerdes Jeffrey Moore Brighton University Hospitals William Neff Wayland

Y Wives luncheon opens 1973-74 season Sept 4

The first 1973 74 Y Wives meeting will be Tuesday afternoon Sept 4 with a program on Creative Floral Arranging by Mrs Miller of Kalona and an hors d oeuvres luncheon at 1 30 p m Reservations are necessary Call Bess Llewellyn for seating and information The group meets weekly at the Y with a sitter provided for children 2 and older for a small fee Area women are invited to call for details or reservations

Bess Llewellyn Lillian Tindal Sue Golden

Harness racing slated for West Liberty two day meet

West Liberty Fairgrounds hosts two afternoons of harness racing on Sunday and Monday September 2 and 3 starting at 2 p.m. The program features trotting and pacing events with two heats each day, including non-winner and free-for-all divisions, plus pony races on Sunday. The track upholds United States Trotting Association rules and officials expect a large field as the season winds down on the Midwest Racing Circuit.

West Liberty West Liberty Fairgrounds Midwest Hawkeye United States Trotting Association

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Fred Wilcox Eva Reim Enid, Okla Max Lee Mrs. Reim Mrs. Lee Mrs. Wilcox Jim Leet Michael McCandless Kirkwood College Prairie Flower Baptist Church Jerry Cherry Mark Matt Jack Cherry Keith Vetter Tom Tammy Kracaw Six Flags Mid-America Silver Dollar City Branson The Ozarks Arkansas Vetters Professional Directory Livingston John C. Owen East Main Street Earl C. Wright M.L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Town Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota P.l.etter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Washington Evening 1-H DeMolay Masonic Temple DeMolay Mothers Club Priscilla Club Wingas Restaurant England Wolf's Flower Shop Dick Paul Joe Namath N.Y. Jets James Nicholas North Side Square Benjamin Moore Osincup's Auto World Jim Schulze America Om Dbo FORD North
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