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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1975

Page

3

Senior Center News Trip Highlights and Upcoming Birthday Events

The article recounts a Seniors Center trip led by Mrs. Duvall to Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal with stops at the Old Man of the Mountain and Plymouth Rock. It notes upcoming events including a February 5 birthday party and February 12 Lincoln's Birthday with a program by Mrs. Gladys Putman.

Niagara Falls Erie Canal Vermont White Mountains Boston Harbor Plymouth Mass Agfellow Lincoln Gladys Putman Delta Kappa Gamma Society Senior Center Marion

Mayor Tadlock Honored at Shenk Nursing Home Party

A surprise party at Shenk Nursing Home honored Mayor Tadlock with host Mr. Shenk. The Kitchen Klatter rhythm band played Happy Birthday as residents and staff enjoyed ice cream punch and cookies. The piece notes ongoing expansion of the home and profiles resident Emma Cloughy, a Bohemia native, plus local visits and upcoming events.

Mr. Shenk Duane Lyle Wade Roy Birky Emma Cloughy Linn County Emma Bohemia America Cedar Rapids Jenie Oldaker Allie Green Washington Wellman Gaylord Elliot Wapello Herb Beachy Velva Short Mary Marner Lola Charles Livezey William

Martins Welcome Baby Mary Louise in Wayland

Mr and Mrs Sam Martin of Nappanee Indiana celebrate the birth of a daughter, Mary Louise, on January 16. The couple already has a daughter Sara Jo. Mrs Martin is the former Ann Reschly. Wayland and Wayland Mennonite Church hosted a Friendly Helpers oyster supper with many local families in attendance. Officers were honored as retiring and new 1975 officers were announced. Other notices include health updates and family visits across Iowa and Illinois, with several hospital stays and travel updates.

Waynita Mas Defray Wayland Sam Martin Nappanee Ind Mary Louise Martin's Sara Jo Martin Ann Reschly Ervin Reschly Wayland Mennonite Church Willis Alliman Kenneth Miller Ellen Clark Duwaine Hirschy Edward Gugel Orval Roth Laverne Graber Nick Kassebaum Richenberger Shelly Marvin Rinner Everett Davison Carl Hoefer John Erlenbush Ralph Erlenbush Dean Pforts Washington Canby Oregon Paul Liechty Cedar Rapids Eugene Fleener West Burlington Robert Alston Ansonia Cannon Adeline Mathie Wayland Area St. Mary's Catholic Church Moline Ill Helen Rosenburg

Washington High Jazz Band Concert Scheduled Monday

The Washington High School Jazz Band will present a public concert at Scents for Students featuring current jazz and selections from past years. The event showcases Jaz of today and historical pieces in a campus community program.

Jaz Washington High School

Worship Theme Chosen for Evensong and Local Talks on Retirement

U P Home news notes Dr Everett Grice selected Worship as the Evensong theme for Sunday. Tuesday’s program by Dr and Mrs James offered educational insights into retirement years. Lytle’s four pastures of service across Xenia New York City West Allis and Prospect Pa were discussed with slides. Family updates include Mrs Emerson McBane’s visit for Ross anniversary. Events feature Dr Lackore of Willemar Minnesota and Mrs Gillis, visits from Linda Geret Sidney Australia, and Margaret May Birmingham Alabama. Debut of engagements with Debbie Crawford and Steve Wright announced for an August ceremony.

James Lytle Xenia Ohio New York City West Allis Wisc Prospect Cora Hopping Linda Geret Sidney Australia Margaret Ann May Birmingham Alabama

Mid-Prairie Offers Jazz Band Lab Course

Mid-Prairie High School students may enroll in Jazz Band Lab a weekly mini-course. The group will perform at the Pops Concert on April 3 at the school.

Mid-Prairie Mid-Prairie High School

AAUW Members Hear Police Reserve Program

The American Association of University Women chapter met at Jackie Greener's home Thursday evening to discuss a police reserve unit now under consideration in Washington. Program chairman Gayle Isley introduced the speaker Cindy Pralen with remarks from Sar Kinder conde te i Nave Wood.

American Association of University ‘Women Jackie Greener Simon Clarence Brown City Daca Oe Ieale Washington Gayle Isley Cindy Pralen Sar Kinder Conde Te i Nave Wood

C-B Club to Meet in Washington Municipal Building

Members of the C-B Club will meet Tuesday February 4 at 7 90 p m in the new Washington Municipal Building Schlapkohl Supt E K Schlapkohl of the Washington Community School District serves on the advisory to help a committee appointed recently make recommendations on development of services or changes in

Washington Municipal

The Buffalo Creek dam disaster shelter moment

A Red Cross shelter photo shows Jamie Mosley after the Buffalo Creek flood and the Mosley family escaping the wall of water. The caption notes Red Cross aid touching millions of Americans of diverse backgrounds and urges readers to give time or money to the cause.

Buffalo Creek West Virginia Jamie Mosley Red Cross

Admissions Report from HospitalsNotes Disclosed

Yesterday admitted patients include Miss Carol Tobin and Mrs Delcie Earls. Also listed are Ainsworth and Washington with medical notes. Columbus Junction and Kalona names appear with a son and daughter in law listed as Mr and Mrs Wallace Borntrager.

Carol Tobin Delcie Earls Ainsworth Washington Richard Columbus Junction Wallace Borntrager Kalona

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