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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1973

Page

3

Local Spurgeon Store Sparty and Civic Notices

Mr and Mrs Dave Bell entertained the Spurgeon Store force and spouses at their 422 South Fourth home with a cooperative meal and games. State Senator Frosty Schwengels of Fairfield plans to attend a Thursday 7 pm Washington County Republican Central Committee meeting at the county courthouse. Kirkwood Community College enrolled 3130 for winter quarter, up 4.4 percent from last year. 1626 in vocational tech and 1504 in arts and sciences. Leo Mangold was discharged from the local hospital to his home. Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones announce the birth of a granddaughter Ariella in Augusta General Hospital Maine on Monday Dec 10, weighing 7 lb 13 oz. parents are Mr and Mrs Allen Zinn of Gardiner Maine. Washington Ys Men Christmas party featured Santa and films. Several individuals were fined 20 dollars plus costs in magistrate court for speeding.

Dave Bell Spurgeon South Fourth Frosty Schwengels Fairfield Washington County Republican Central Committee Herbert Jones Ariella Augusta General Hospital Augusta Maine Allen Zinn Gardiner Noah Arthur Carla Jones Washington

Faith Baptist Cantata Joy to the World this Christmas

Faith Baptist Church near Highways 1 and 92 will present the Christmas Cantata Joy to the World on Sunday December 16 at 7 p.m. John W. Peterson wrote the cantata with Evelyn Roth Connie Bauer Jo Anne Dusenberry Kathy Wallace and Darwin Widmer in soprano alto and tenor roles. Lyle Zear narrates as Susan Anderson and Mrs Lonnie Reschly accompany the performance. The public is invited to attend this prelude to Christmas.

Faith Baptist Church West John W. Peterson Evelyn Roth Connie Bauer Jo Anne Dusenberry Kathy Wallace Darwin Widmer Lyle Zear Susan Anderson Lonnie Reschly

Faith at Work of Christmas meeting observed

The Faith at Work Circle of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Frank Dunn Jr. Tuesday evening led by Mrs. Berneice Howell. The program featured The Gift of Christmas and a prayer, a Bag of Noodles, and a devotion Excuse Me Lord. They finished a White Cross collection and discussed sending packages to service members and shut-ins.

Work Circle First Baptist Church Frank Dunn Jr Berneice Howell The Ideals Magazine Werner Lowry White Cross Alta Hays Gene Zieglowsky

Miscellaneous Iowa briefs on marriage license theft break-in and accident

Marriage license issued to James Ralph Gase and Sharon Kay Evans. Theft reported of 164 gallons of gasoline from Kaser Quarry near West Chester. Break-in at Mose Levy Steel yard in Washington with a tampered safe. Minor collision on North Iowa Avenue at 7 p.m. caused $1,300 damage. drivers Ronald Blum and Connie Bauer. Funeral services for Emma A. Tinnes held at United Presbyterian Church with burial at Keota Cemetery. State of Iowa v Truax dismissed after 60 day delay ruled not defendant fault.

James Ralph Gase Kalona Sharon Kay Evans Wellman West Chester Washington Mose Levy Steel Yard Iowa Avenue Ronald Eugene Blum Connie Sue Bauer State of Iowa Robert S. Truax L.R. Carson District Court Truax Carson

Iowa Sues Wisconsin Firm Over Door to Door Law

Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner seeks an injunction against HCC Inc for violating a three day cooling off provision in contracts. The suit in Polk County District Court cites 100 sales reps led by Judd Truax and aims to rescind purchases made since July 1.

Iowa Des Moines UPI Richard Turner Wisconsin Turner HCC Inc Polk County District Court S 100 Judd Truax Cedar Falls

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