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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1976

Page

3

Afterthoughts and Toastmasters Holiday Gatherings noted

Ina Holmes hosted the H H Club with nine members as Virginia Schnicker led the business meeting. Members shared holiday customs and brought items for County Care facilities while planning a twelve item exchange. Toastmasters at Frontier Cafe named John Ganon as topic chair and listed a full judging and speaking lineup.

Ina Holmes H.H. Club Virginia Schnicker Frontier Cafe George Kerr John Ganon Vic Flynn Tom Hwang Ralph Martin Luiza DaSilva America Pauline Hite Doyle Jarrard IRS Howard Lanning Victor Flynn Geraldine Schulty

Social Calendar Highlights From Saturday To Tuesday Events

Saturday features Shirts and Skirts at 6 30 p m potluck supper and 8 to 11 p m dance led by Dell Trout with meat dishes brought to pass and after dance refreshments. Monday includes Bible study at 8 p m Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile 6 30 p m Christmas party hosted by Mrs Harold Johnson. Theta Lambda and Xi Epsilon Kappa chapters of Beta Sigma Phi meet at 8 p m with Jackie Greener and Pat Goff respectively. Tuesday lists Past Noble Grand Circle 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Albert Wehr with a $1 gift exchange and note of date change. VFW Auxiliary 8 p m Christmas gift exchange, Tops Club weigh-in at 7 p m YW room, Y Women 1 30 p m YW room, IOOF Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall, Mothers Club 10 a m YW room, and Athletic Boosters 7 30 p m at the High School Auditorium.

Dell Trout Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile Ken Peters Theta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Jackie Greener Xi Epsilon Kappa Pat Goff Noble Grand Circle Albert Wehr VFW Tops Ioof Lodge IOOF

James Gorham Named Northwestern Mutual District Agent

James Gorham of Washington will become district agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Washington Henry and Jefferson counties effective January 1. He has been a special agent in Iowa since 1973, holds a MA in Educational Administration, and is a Million Dollar Round Table member. Gorham will reestablish the district agency previously run by George W. Rudiger and will work with Richard J. Hines General Agency in Davenport. He and his wife Karen reside at 232 E Main St, Washington with children Pam Pat and Dave.

James Gorham Washington Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Washington, Henry Jefferson Counties Gorham Iowa University of Northern Iowa Colorado State College Greeley Life Million Dollar Milwaukee George W. Rudiger Richard J. Hines Northwestern Mutual Davenport Karen Pam Pat Dave E. Main Street Gene Gorham

Kiwanis A.M.ers Hear Iowa Wildlife Talk at Captain's Table

The Kiwanis A.M.ers Friday morning meeting featured Bill Aspelmeier of the Conservation Commission presenting on Iowa wildlife conservation. Receipts reported include $2,198 for pledge tees for the ambulance and up to $3,573 received toward a $4,600 total. Rex Lee and Bob Bates attended as guests.

Kiwanis A.M Ers Iowa Bill Aspelmeier The Conservation Commission Rex Lee Bob Bates

Eager Beavers 4-H Club Holds December Meeting

The Eager Beavers 4-H Club met at Angie Wood’s home for a December gathering. Donna Hoyle joined as a new member, and members enjoyed games and Christmas gift exchanges. The January meeting is planned for Carrie Mineart’s home.

Eager Beavers Angie Wood Donna Hoyle Carrie Mineart

Frog Prince staged by Mid-Prairie students expands to junior high

The 4th annual Christmas play by Mid-Prairie high school will extend to the junior high on December 17 and be included in the Christmas Concert on December 20. The Frog Prince, based on Grimm, features Paul Baumert Sue Groff Molly Fisher Elizabeth Reha Jane Gingerich Mike Villers Mindi Mangold Beth Marner and Jim Woodin with Tina Enfield as student director.

Mid-Prairie M-P Frog Prince Brothers Grimm Paul Baumert Sue Groff Molly Fisher Elizabeth Reha Jane Gingerich Mike Villers Mindi Mangold Beth Marner Jim Woodin Mr. LaVille Tina Enfield

Ticket Theft Costs Airlines Millions Annually

Stolen ticket forms are filled and validated by crooks and sold by fake travel agencies to bargain hunters at far reduced prices. The scheme drains more than 3.5 million dollars from American airlines each year.

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Washington Evening Journal staff and pricing notes

The Washington Evening Journal listing shows staff roles including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and ad director, Charles Morris as managing editor, Robert Luther as local ad manager, and Leonard Llewellyn as production superintendent. Subscription rates are $2.40 monthly by carrier in Washington, $2.00 for nearby towns, $18 annual by mail in Washington and adjoining counties, $20 elsewhere in Iowa, and $24 nationwide.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of

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