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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1974
Page
3
Local families hosted and visited during Christmas weekend, with gatherings in Washington and nearby towns. The events included extended relatives from Nevada Oklahoma and Texas, and several Iowa households sharing dinners and church services. Many guests traveled from Des Moines Davenport Cedar Falls and San Antonio to join kin for the holidays.
Mrs Golda Bartlett admitted in Brighton for medical care. Bambi Musgrove admitted in Washington for medical care. Raymond Fritz discharged yesterday and transferred to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
The Women of the Moose met Thursday evening in ISU meeting rooms chaired by senior regent Mrs Ronald Stalder. Messages from Mooseheart praised pillow case donations and shared spring officer directories. A Christmas party, fruit baskets, and gifts from Santa were planned for Washington County Care Facility with music by local performers.
Robert Coons and his wife Carol Fullerton were feted at the Captain's Table in Fairfield for their 30th anniversary. The couple married in Columbus Junction on December 24, 1944, and have lived in the region most of their lives. Their six children and five grandchildren attended the dinner, with 30 red roses as the centerpiece.
Mrs. Bessie Loeffler hosted Christmas dinner guests from multiple Iowa towns including Brighton Richland Cedar Rapids Wellman and Washington. Attendees ranged from Dale Loeffler Carol Loeffler and John Wagner to Jim Malichky and Naomi Crossett. Mr Crossett showed slides from Japan with the group now residing in California.
ITT group members will gather at Jones Funeral Home Saturday at 12 45 p.m. to attend the Heaton funeral in a coordinated effort.
The Social Calendar notes a Monday party at the Senior Center YMCA honoring Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr. All senior citizens are urged to attend this community gathering at 24 p.m.
A Thief in the Night is shown Tuesday at Prairie Flower, a Bible prophecy film about Jesus Christ’s return. The story follows Patty, a girl focused on today as danger and escape unfold, including a cobra encounter, jail break, and a takeover by a secretive regime.
Honored employees of M. and J. R. Hakes Inc. of Laurens saluted retiring president M. A. Hakes. Hakes recalled his start in 1923 and his service across nearly every job in the company, reflecting a long career with the firm.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris managing editor Robert Luther local advertising manager Leonard Lew and superintendent. Subscription rates show 240 per year by carrier in Washington and 180 per year by mail outside Iowa with Tuesday through Saturday afternoons and holidays noted.
The Senior Citizens will honor Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr at a party Monday Dec 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center at the YMCA. All seniors are urged to attend to show appreciation for their long and devoted services.
The Hall, a new student community center at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, will open for public use in January. No fees for facilities aside from food service or audio visual rental. It offers a 75 person conference room, two 100 person meeting rooms, and a 450 person ballroom, with daytime or evening scheduling seven days a week. Town Hall will also provide student activities, recreation and counseling services on campus.
The Marion Millers hold the top spot in the Y s Men s pinochle marathon after the fourth round with a net score of 4 660. Runners up include Mr and Mrs Leo Mangold at 4 080 and Mr and Mrs Marion Augustine at 4 030. Other top pairs are Mr and Mrs William Wulf 3 980, Mr and Mrs Dale Connelly 3 250, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller 3 090, Mr and Mrs Rex Ray 3 080, Mr and Mrs Kent Dallmeyer 2 730, Mr and Mrs I C Britsch 2 490, and Mr and Mrs Price Roberts 2 390.
Funeral services for Mildred Winifred Benson were conducted Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Manley Chase officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers included William Gamon, Stanley Mouser, Don Cave, Ward Benson, Daryl Longer and David Benson. Also held Thursday, Harold Arthur Lee’s funeral at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. S Ray Blair presiding. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Estil Delay, Charles Griffin, Larry Manning, Ralph Roberts, Leroy Metcalf and Ted Howell. Survivors include step-children William and Desmond at home, Margaret Potter and Almond Finley of Newton, Dennis Young of North English, and Delrene Young of Washington.
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