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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
2
Iowa City experts urge parents to switch from constant criticism to patient dialogue with teens. Focus on shared interests, ask non confrontational questions, and reinforce positive behavior. Recognize teens seek privacy and independence and adapt by giving space, praise, and occasional guidance.
Accidents officers investigated two crashes within minutes Monday after 5 p.m. on South Iowa Avenue near West Madison Street and East Washington Street at South Second Avenue. Damages totaled about $1,000 in each collision. No charges in the first, while Ronald Vittetoe faces failure to yield after colliding with Roger Loeffler. Deputy Meeks handled the second. Stolen cars recovered near Sockum Ridge Park bridge and county fairgrounds. one badly damaged, possibly total loss, the other undamaged.
The Mullikin Family of Brighton recorded their first gospel album in Nashville with producer Henry Slaughter on piano. Slaughter, named Best Gospel Instrumentalist in 1973 74 75 and 76, joined top musicians for two 3 hour sessions. Album release expected in 8 to 10 weeks. The family also attended the Friday Night Opry and PTL Club taping in Charlotte. They later visited Washington DC before returning home and plan performances at Old Threshers.
Real estate brokers and salesmen from Iowa Keokuk and Washington Counties voted to form a Board of Realtors for the three county area. Forty members of the Iowa Association of Realtors now doing business there voted unanimously. Alan Grimm of South English named temporary chairman. an official board will be named later.
Dale Venzke, agency manager for the Des Moines Register and Tribune and Optimist member, spoke to the group at Winga's Cafe about the second annual RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa. The film showed a biker’s view of the trip from Council Bluffs to Dubuque with hills and rain as notable features. About 2,000 riders participated.
Tuesday tops club weigh-in at YW room 7 p.m. meeting at 7:30 p.m. IOOF Lodge at IOOF Hall 7:30 p.m. Wednesday women board 1:30 p.m. Peggy Patrick introduces plans for September luncheon. Priscilla Club breakfast at Winga's 9 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Duane Dickerson mark their 25th wedding anniversary with a noon buffet on Saturday September 3 at their Green Meadows home west of Washington. The honorees’ sons and daughters host the event and invite friends to call during the afternoon of September 3.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brock were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary Friday evening with a supper at Jack Hamilton's followed by ice cream and cake at the home of Mrs. Harold Brock. Attendees included Everett Meeks Batterson Williams O Connor Harold Brock Max Lee Keith Williams Sr Gardner Hackbarth Sabin Jacobs Brock Day and Airman Pat Brock from Chanute Illinois.
Fortnightly Music Department opened its year with a Monday meeting at the United Presbyterian Home due to Labor Day. Campship winners Jeff Schoonover Joe Adams and John Pearson presented summer camp experiences at Wartburg College and Luther College Decorah.
Yesterday admitted George Masson of Washington for surgery. Today admitted Michael Gosling of Ainsworth for medical care and Dorothy Woodson of Washington for medical care. Today dismissed Mrs. Jay Sellers to long term care, Grace Stone of Washington, Catherine McFarland of Ainsworth, and Charles Keller of Washington transferred to VA Hospital in Iowa City. Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mullikin of Washington a daughter.
Myrtle Bowen remains in St Luke's Hospital in Davenport Iowa in room 414 and will stay several weeks. Mr and Mrs M C Mumford of Sturgis Michigan were recent houseguests of Milburn McKay and wife this past week.
The remodeled Peoples National Bank in Columbus Junction will host a four day grand opening with hours Sept 7 8 9 and 10 including 9 am to 3 pm on the first two days 9 am to 8 30 pm on Sept 9 and 9 am to noon on Sept 10. Clyde Crawford president says the bank doubled customer service and remodeling adds 3000 square feet and six tellers. Treasure chest prizes refreshments and an appreciation gift will accompany the event. A few local visitors are listed with extended family travel and a California and Texas trip mentioned in passing.
The R C Wilcox family held a potluck reunion at Sunset Park noon Sunday. Attendees included Blanche Harvey, Milo and Scott Wilcox, Lyle Wilcox, E W Kleineberg, Ray Wehr and Paula, Chris Canonet of Bordeaux France, Max Lee, James Reschly, Dale Richards, Lee Kleineberg, Duane, and Lovisa Young.
Susan Havel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Havel, marked her sixth birthday Friday night at the Roy Havel home with 10 kindergarten friends and her teacher, Mrs. Reta Beemblossom. Grandparents, great grandmother Tillie Vondrasek, and numerous Harp erarea relatives attended the supper and visit, including the Jaegers, Finders, Kron, LeRoy Havel, and Lukavskys from Washington and Riverside.
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