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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1973

Page

3

YWCA Council meeting details and dues increase

The YWCA Council met with 21 members and introduced new secretary Jean Crone. Harriets Rustan announced Junior Y Teen registration after school at the Junior High. Plans for YW Public Affairs include a lunch meeting September 10 at the Captain's Table with a Johnson County Voluntary Action Center speaker. Dues rise to 5 dollars for adults effective September 1. teen dues to remain unchanged. YMCA board president Phil Ahrens discussed hiring an aquatic director to run swim programs and city pool operations, continuing services for about 130 youths with city cooperation.

Ywca Council Jean Crone Harriet’ Rustan Phyllis Carter Johnson County Voluntary Action Center Phil Ahrens Ymca Board Milo Maxine Steele YMCA YWCA

Last Chance to Claim Camp Items at YWCA

Last call for unclaimed items from the girls summer camp in the last and found box at the YWCA office. Claim by Friday this week or items will be disposed of.

YWCA

Susan Havel Celebrates Second Birthday With Family

Little Susan Havel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Havel, turned two on Tuesday August 28 and was feted at a wiener roast at her grandparents Roy and Mary Havel home. She also attended a Sunday noon dinner and family party with multiple grandparents, aunts, and friends from Harper and Washington. De-Men Booster Club president Hackbarth calls board meeting for 8 p.m. today at the Willows to discuss fall activities.

Louie Wagenknecht Columbus Junction Henry Wagenknecht Ainsworth Fred Zieglowsky Archer Augustine Washington Richard Zieglowsky West Branch Albert Wilkins Kelly West Chester Zieglowsky Susan Havel Robert Havel Roy Havel Susan Steve Jaeger Harper Dorothy Welch Mary Jane Judy Geneseo Ill Martin Kron Tillie Vondrasek LeRoy Havel Keith Finders De-Men

Social Calendar for Washington C Parkettes Week

Social Calendar lists meetings and events. Thursday at 9 a.m. coffee with Mrs. Keith Horn to discuss fall activities. Sunday features a Farrier reunion with a noon basket dinner in Sunset Park, Shirts and Skirts dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at Mt Pleasant new armory building. John Mayberry is listed as caller.

Washington C Parkettes Keith Horn Sunset Park Mt. Pleasant New Armory John Mayberry

Wilcox descendants host Sunday potluck gathering

The Wilcox family descendants met at Ray Rathmel’s home for a Sunday noon potluck. Attendees from Washington included Blanche Harvey and many Wilcox relatives plus extended kin from Enid Kremlin Winfield Keota Iowa City Crawfordsville Solon California and Cedar Falls.

R.C. Wilcox Ray Rathmel Washington Blanche Harvey M.W. Steele Sr Scott Wilcox Lyle Wilcox James Reschly Carrie Matt Todd Dale Richards Kathryn Ron Bennett Robbie Tari Lee Kleineberg Duane Max Lee Louisa Young Eva Reim Enid Okla Fred Wilcox Kremlin Ed Kleineberg Winfield Ray Wehr Claire Mary Ann Jean Keota A.D. Rathmell Crawfordsville Ross Carson Solo

Wulf Family Picnic at Sunset Park Reunion Attendees listed

The Wulf family reunion picnic at Sunset Park drew 43 attendees including Jeffrey Lyle Stacy the youngest and Orval Meeks the oldest. Janene Stout was hospitalized. Present were Erwin and Kathy Wulf, Lyle and Stacy family members, Bill Stout, McCallsburg guests, Kirksville visitors, and many Wulfs including Carl Elmer Gayle and Gladys.

Wulf Sunset Park Jeffrey Lyle Stacy Lyle Ruth Wulf Stacy Orval Meeks Janene Stout Erwin Wulf Kathy Lyle Stacy Heather Jeffrey Bill Stout Phil Keith Roger Male McCallsburg William Wulf Kenneth Carl Wulf Aaron Elmer Wulf Gayle Brinning John Tom Roger Marie Boileau Kim Debbie Randy Ronnie Carl Kallaus Ronald Stalder Rhonda Ryan Terry Little Michael Meliss

Wicks Marries Andra Johnson in Los Angeles Wedding

Sidney Wicks, 24, Portland Trail Blazers star, wed Andra Johnson of Los Angeles on Saturday. More than 300 guests attended a reception at the International Hotel, including former UCLA teammate Kareem Abdul Jabbar and coach John Wooden.

Wicks Marrie Los Angeles UPI Sidney Wicks Portland Trail Blazers National Basketall Association Andra Johnson International Hotel Wicks UCLA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar John Wooden

Mildred Patterson Retires After 43 Years With Osceola Telephones

After forty three years of service with the Osceola telephones Mildred Patterson retired recently. General Telephone office staff celebrated her last day with a decorated cake to honor her long tenure.

Osceola Mildred Patterson General Telephone

Square dances at Threshers reunion near Mt Pleasant

Several square dances are planned at the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant from Thursday through Sunday 8 to 11 Pm at the New Armory Building. Callers include Ron Rominger Jerry Story Maurice Garmoe and John Mayberry. The Shirts and Skirts club leads Sunday night. Admission is 250 per couple no food. A separate sponsored square dance by Washington merchants occurs Saturday Oct 6 with Bob Yerington as caller.

Old Threshers Mt. Pleasant Washington Merchants Bob Yerington

Andrea Duwa and Charles Watkinson Tie Sepcial Riverside Wedding

Andrea Jane Duwa and Charles Watkinson married Saturday August twenty fifth nineteen seventy three at two o clock in the United Presbyterian Church Lone Tree. The couple are from Riverside and Lone Tree with families attending. The bride wore satin and nylon organza with lace and a pillbox veil. Attendants included maid of honor Lois Strabala and bridesmaids Judy Berry and Lori Dawn. Best man Paul Krogh with groomsmen Jim Petsel Steve Parizek and Mike Watkinson. Ushers were Ron Dawn and John Goldsberry. A reception followed at the church and the couple will reside on Sycamore Street Riverside. The bride attended Ottumwa Heights and University of Iowa. groom a Lone Tree graduate employed at Dave's Body and Fender.

Riverside Andrea Jane Duwa Charles Watkinson United Presbyterian Church Lone Tree W.H. Notte Edward Duwa Evan Watkinson Lois Strabala Richard Wieland Judy Berry Ely Iowa Lori Dawn Paul Krogh Jim Petsel Steve Parizek West Liberty Mike Watkinson Ron Dawn John Goldsberry Sycamore Street Otumwa Heights University of Iowa Lone Tree High School Dave

On The Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals List

Yesterday admits include Curtis Rogers of Richland in long term care. Dismissals today include Henry Miller and Doug Arbogast among others in Washington and Brighton. Names reflect medical and surgical statuses with several patients listed by city and modality.

Willard Gray Washington Sidney Schooley Surgical Harley Miller Kalona James Graham Wayland Henry Miller Doug Arbogast Brighton Neal Whisler Janene Stout Ainsworth Lyle ‘Moen Curtis Rogers Richland

Iowa egg producers vote on state check off plan

Egg producers of Iowa will vote on September 12 at county extension offices to approve a five cent per case check off for eggs sold in the state. The referendum allows Yes or No votes and guidance on the rate up to five cents per 30 dozen eggs. An Iowa Egg Council would administer funds for consumer information, advertising, and promotions.

Iowa Iowa Egg Council Iowa Department of Agriculture Iowa State University Iowa Development Commission Iowa Poultry Association Des Moines East Lincoln Way Ames

Funeral services for Mrs Roy Ericks held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Roy Ericks were held Monday afternoon at the Jones Home with the Rev William Strickland officiating. Casketbearers were Ike Edwards Bill Edwards Craig Ericks Curtis Ericks Clark Ericks and Kevin Ericks. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Area TV Listings August 29 to August 3 Balance of Week

Television schedule grid listing Channel 2 3 4 6 9 12 shows for Wednesday and Thursday. Programs include News Tell Truth Sonny Cher Last Word The Moon Is Blue English language films and various movies and series such as The Waltons Mission Impossible and The Dan August sequence among others with time blocks and channel assignments.

Channel 2 Sonny Cher D. August Cannon Channel 4 Maude Sonny, Cher Dan Cannon Waltons

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