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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1972

Page

3

Weekend in Green Bay and local notices

Mr. and Mrs. Werner Lowry visited their son Rev G Marvin Lowry and family in Green Bay Wis where they attended the Holly Berry Branch and Bazaar at First Baptist Church Rev Lowry serves as minister Allen Pohren of Red Oak and family hosted visiting relatives including Jeff and Mr and Mrs Leonard Pohren A Sunday dinner included Mrs Mark Escher and Michael of Kalona Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Lessons moved to Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Junior High School Berdo family returned from a Florida vacation Stephen Dahlquist and family announce the birth of Brian Stephen on December 1 grandparents Everett Davison Wayland and Harry Dahlquist La Grange Park great grandmothers Andy Sheetz Keota and Roy Davison Wayland.

Werner Lowry Green Bay Wis G. Marvin Lowry Christopher Marcus Holly Berry First Baptist Church Lowry Allen Pohren Red Oak Mr. Pohren Leonard E. Pohren Jeff Mark Escher Michael Kalona Pohren Stephen Dahlquist Millersville Brian Stephen Everett Davison Wayland Harry G. Dahlquist la Grange Park Ill Andy Sheetz Keota Roy Davison Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Singer Clyde Dawson Jr Methodist Wscs Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Senior Citizens Movies Dust Us Club Captain's Table Marion Hobby Club Harry Rader CWE Dorcas Group John Owen

Randal Stalder Celebrates Fourth Birthday Supper

Randal Ray Stalder turned four at a birthday supper hosted by his parents Ronald and (Mrs.) Stalder. The Mickey Mouse theme featured a Mickey cake and ice cream, with Randy opening many gifts. Attendees included his sister Rhonda Kay brother Ryan Jay grandparents Gladys Wulf Ray Stalder and Ray Stalder plus Richard Stalder Connie Mark Matt Harold Brock and Eric Curl.

Randal Ray Stalder Ronald Stalder Randy Rhonda Kay Ryan Jay Gladys Wulf Ray Stalder Richard Stalder Connie Mark Matt Harold Brock Eric Curl

Joahn Vaughn Circle Christmas Program at First Baptist

Nineteen members of the Joahn Vaughn Circle at First Baptist Church met Thursday. Eva Simmering and Mrs Berneice Howell hosted. Mrs Walter Weston opened with a poem Christmas Time Is. Mrs Robert Lund gave love gift devotions. Mrs Harlan Widmer narrated slides and music of The Song and the Star. Members were reminded to bring servicemen box contributions to January. The meeting closed with The Lord's Prayer.

Joahn Vaughn First Baptist Church Eva Simmering Berneice Howell Walter Weston Robert Lund Harlan Widmer

Recent Showers Honor Carolyn Jones Bride-to-be

Carolyn Jones, soon to wed Dale Eyestone, was feted at multiple showers. A Wednesday coffee at Mrs. Ken Peters' home drew about 85 guests from Crown of Beauty, with Mrs. Dale W. Jones assisting. An additional Friday evening shower at Mrs. Newell Bendickson’s featured 23 guests and many gifts. The couple plans to marry Jan. 13 at the First Baptist Church.

Carolyn Jones Dale Dale W. Jones Brighton Miss Jones Newell Bendickson Walter Doak Bill Yoder

Dusenbery Stokes Marriage Announced

The William Dusenbery family of rural West Chester announce the marriage of their son Michael Alvin Dusenbery to Susan Jeanine Stokes of Marion Illinois on Tuesday November 21 The couple resides at 1100 Midway Court Marion and plans to attend the University of Southern Illinois Carbondale for college The newlyweds visited the Dusenbery home near West Chester over Thanksgiving weekend.

William Dusenberys West Chester Michael Alvin Susan Jeanine Stokes Kenneth, Stokes Marion Ill Midway Court University of Southern Illinois Carbondale Dusenbery

County 4-H Clubs Ranked for Year End Certificates

Washington County 4-H clubs are evaluated by leaders at year end using a 4 category system totaling 110 points. Clubs must score 100 to receive a Certificate of Recognition and several clubs earned awards at the 41st banquet, including Boys Clubs Crooked Creek Cyclones Jackson Lime Creek Livewires and Girls Clubs Busy Bees Cedar Clippers Cinderellas Clover Cloverettes Clovertones Crooked Creek Cloverettes Dutchettes Eager Beavers Farmerettes 4-H Maidens Good Luck Headliners Iowa Maidens Pepperettes Peppy Pals Starliners.

Washington County United Fund Crooked Creek Cyclones Jackson Boys Lime Creek Livewires Washington Hustlers Busy Bees Cedar Clippers Cinderellas Clover Cloverettes Clovertones Crooked Creek Cloverettes Dutchettes Eager Beavers Farmerettes Good Luck Iowa Maidens Pepperettes Starliners

Social Calendar Packed Week of Clubs and Meetings

A dense list of community group sessions across Monday to Thursday, detailing Rainbow Girls YWCA DAR Tops Club and more. Events include potlucks, Christmas exchanges, desserts, fundraisers, and notes on time or venue changes with multiple organizations such as Masonic Temple YWCA Captain's Table and Captain's Table venues.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA Theta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Gary Collins Scott Wilcox Dar Charles Hotle Legion Auxiliary Wingas Cafe Washington County Nurses Association Y-Wives Tops Club Aty McCleery Rosemary Club Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Gordon Secrest

Christmas party ties HJ Club members to Kalona

Twenty members and families of the H J Club gathered at the Kalona bank building for a Christmas party. Santa handed out candy and gifts. Mrs Dwane Shalla led children in songs and women received secret sister gifts. Plans were made to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sojka on their golden anniversary with a Jan 9 dinner at Captain's Table. New secret sister names were drawn and the next sewing meeting is Jan 18 hosted by Mrs. Shalla. Funeral services for Patricia Larimer were held Dec 2 at Jones Funeral Home, with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.

HJ. Club Bank Kalona Dwane Shalla Santa Robert Stumpf Ray Sojka Shalla Hubert Malichky Hubert Beranek Harold Prybil Dean Luers

Hospital admissions and dismissals list for Saturday and yesterday

On the record hospital report shows admitted Saturday Daryl Braun Washington surgical Stephen Gault Washington surgical. Yesterday Donald Messenger Keota surgical dismissed Saturday Miss Julie Garrison. Columbus Junction Michael Jamison Columbus Junction Jackie West Wapello Mrs Josephine Helscher Harper Yesterday Walter Griffin Washington Mrs Richard Hesseltine and son Crawfordsville Today Charles Hayes Washington Mrs Leo Peiffer Washington

Daryl Braun Washington Surgical Stephen Gault Donald Messenger Keota Julie Garrison Columbus Junction Michael Jamison Jackie West Wapello Josephine Helscher Harper Walter Griffin Washington Richard Hesseltine and Son Crawfordsville Charles Hayes Leo Peiffer

Closing Out Farm Sales Listed With Dates and Sites

December 16 sale at 7 mile north of Letts and 2 miles west starts 11 am by Lloyd Lee. January 13 sale two miles south of the Drive-In Theater and first place east starts 12 30 by Wilmer Kauffman, owner.

Letts Lloyd Lee Wilmer Kauffman

Thoughtful Washington adage on favors between nations

A quotation from George Washington warns that counting on favors from other nations is a grave error. The remark reflects a realist view of international relations and self reliance.

Subscription rates listed for Washington area

Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent outlines subscription pricing. By carrier in Washington and towns in the retail trade area costs 50 cents per week or 40 cents per week, with mail rates varies by route and distance, including $12 per year, $0.50 month terms, and higher prices for the Washington headquarters route and outside Town.

Leonard Llewellyn Washington Towa

Safer winter driving tips from National Safety Council

The National Safety Council warns that many travelers misjudge winter road hazards as they vacation in snow country. It offers ten safety steps including antifreeze checks, snow clearance, lighting maintenance, tire condition, increased following distance, controlled braking, skidding recovery, seat belt use, and defensive driving to adapt to different state laws.

Chicago Donald Chotka National Safety Council Shotka Council Lhotka

Troop 242 Scouts usher at UI football games

James took the ushering role at University of Iowa football games this fall, directing seating in designated sections and helping fans find seats. Scouters Frank Russell and Mike Herman led adult staff for the program as Scouts from Troop 242 assisted during games and winter basketball events. Nearby property transfers listed include Deeds James R Warren and wife to Wilhelm Seiler and wife Lot 3 Block 5 Margaret M Young's Second Addition to Washington and other transfers in Washington County Iowa.

Scouls James University of Iowa Frank Russell Mike Herman James R. Warren Wilhelm Seiler Margaret M. Young Washin Philip E. Busley Earl Voelker Sr Hotle Washington Washington County Iowa Merle i Conrad — Beg Orig Noble

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