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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1972

Page

2

Local Happenings From Cedar Falls to Ottumwa and Iowa City

Local social notes report visits among Cedar Falls residents including Mr. and Mrs. Everette Simpson and Mrs. Iva Simpson. Des Moines guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rademaker plus Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sie. Bonita Springs trip referenced for the Snyders. Pvt. Robert J Kerr completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and is assigned to White Sands. Ottumwa Motel changes ownership as Mr. and Mrs. James Allison assume management. Joe Quinn transitions from advertising work in Chicago to studies at the University of Iowa. A son, Jon David, was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn in Moline with grandparents listed.

Charles Rademaker Roger Sie Des Moines Pvt Robert J Joe) Kerr Ft. Leonard Wood Susan Raymond Roth Joe George Kerr White Sands Missile Base N.M James Allison Ottumwa Motel Highway 4 East Ottumwa Iowa Joe Quinn Leo Burnette Advertising Company Chicago University of Iowa Iowa City College of Commerce James Quinn Stanley Leach 1Th Avenue Moline Jon David St Anthony's Hospital Wilma Hughes Zelma Hughes John Hughes Washington Francis Leach

Holdens to note 59th anniversary and Virginia trip

Mr and Mrs Glenn Holden plan a Virginia visit with their daughters to mark their 59th wedding anniversary on February 12. They travel from Moline to Roanoke and Richmond visiting relatives, then hold a family anniversary at the Dunville home. They are 83 and 82, with seven children, 25 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Glenn Holden Moline Virginia Holdens Roanoke Dorman Dunville Richmond Stewart Lila) Shotwell Holden Edgar Davenport Scott County Iowa Charles Harvey Washington James Helen) Larsen Minden Neb Birchard Lila

On the Record Hospital admissions and births listed

The record shows admissions on Saturday August Zieglowsky Wayland. yesterday Mrs Carl Mennes Lewis and Mrs Orie O Connor Ainsworth. today Mrs Kate Gibson Washington. Births include Mr and Mrs Richard Tompkins Columbus Junction a daughter and yesterday Mr and Mrs Cephas Kauffman Kalona a son. Additional entries list multiple patients and newborns across several towns with names and places, plus local business and vehicle mentions.

August Zieglowsky Wayland Carl Mennes Lewis Iowa Orie O'Conner Ainsworth Kate Gibson Washington Richard Tompkins Columbus Junction Cephas Kauffman Kalona Diamisant Frank Kleese Keota Edward Sinn Cecil Skipton Mervin Baxter Brighton Thomas Carter Williamsburg Richard McNurlen

Spirit Inc Concert Planned at Columbus Junction High

Spirit Inc a group of about 80 youth from diverse backgrounds will perform at Columbus Junction High School on Sunday February 13 at 7 30 p m Sponsored by local ministers the group emphasizes unpaid service and uses funds for transportation lighting and equipment They will be accompanied by six guitars Tickets are available at local banks with advance prices 1 for adults 50 cents for students and 150 at the door 75 cents for students

Columbus Junction Spirit, Inc Columbus Junction High School Ministerial Association

Investment in Life movie at Senior Center

Mr and Mrs AL Duensing present the 1972 American Cancer Society film Investment in Life at 2 pm Wednesday at the Senior Center YMCA. Anyone interested is welcome. YMCA Public Affairs meets Wednesday at 9 30 am at Mrs John C Owen 1106 East Van Buren to discuss the health care crisis. all are welcome.

Senior Citizens AL. Duensing The American Cancer Society YMCA Ymca Public Affairs John C. Owen East van Buren

Webb speaks on electricity, environment at Centerville Rotary

William Webb, director of public relations for Iowa Southern Utilities, told Centerville Rotary members that electricity demand grows 42 percent yearly. He argued that curbing usage would harm progress but that utilities are investing in cleaner generation, including nuclear tech, with costs borne by the public in the future. Rotarian Gary Murphy chaired and introduced Webb. Nolen Tumage of Waterloo attended as a visitor.

Ym Webb Iowa Southern Utilities Centerville Rotary Club Webb Gary Murphy Nolen Tumage Waterloo

What’s cookin recipe roundup and club notes

A collage of home recipes for a patriotic luncheon uses cherry pear salad gelatin and molded fruit. It includes Brown Sugar Tea Snacks and a cauliflower with white cheese sauce. Also notes a Cheese Soup and a club potluck hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ballou with guests and a Viggers program on local history.

Helene B. Dillon Lincoln Washington Howard Ballou John Ballou Vickie Stephen Viggers Viggers Historical Society

Washington DECA Students Win Area VI Contest Placements

members of the Distributive Education club attended Ottumwa's Area VI leadership conference with clubs from Ft. Madison Oskaloosa Burlington Muscatine Ottumwa and Washington. Washington DECA students earned several top finishes including first in Display and Parliamentary Procedure Team and multiple seconds and thirds across Marketing Terminology Job Application and Interview Radio Script Presentation and Composition D E Terminology Cash Register and more Denise Eyestone named DECA Sweetheart.

Ottumwa Ft. Madison Oskaloosa Burlington Muscatine Washington Des Moines Diane Walby Ann Widmer Collin Proctor Dale Gonterman Denise Eyestone Renella Sanders D.E Cash Register Lonnie Reschly Sue Eagle DECA

Art show dates set at Junction by bank

The sixth annual competitive art show announced by Columbus Junction State Bank will run last week of March in the bank activity room. First prize 150 dollars, second prize 100, winners become bank property. Entries limited to two per artist from nearby counties. $10 most popular prize by popular vote.

Junction Columbus Junction Columbus Junction State Bank Louisa Henry Muscatine Washington Des Moines Paul Norton Davenport

Social Calendar highlights local clubs and meetings

A dense schedule lists Social Calendar events across groups like Tops Club Legion Auxiliary and YW wives. It notes venues at Legion Hall Kalona Kalona Town House Masonic Temple churches and community spaces with times from morning to evening and special notes including cancellations and guest speakers.

WCA Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Washington County C.B Kaloniai Town House Kalona Immanuel Lutheran Church Dale Venzke Larry Bohlen Winga Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Noble Grand Circle

4H Skating Party Rescheduled for Feb 9 at Local Rink

The Busy Bees Club 4-H skating party previously canceled has been moved to Wednesday February 9 at 7 30 p m at the local rink. All 4-H members and friends are invited with prizes to be awarded.

Busy Bees Club 4-H

Rebekah Lodge Plans Social and Convention in Kalona

Twenty five members met at the 100 Hall with Winnie Beller in charge. They scheduled an Odd Fellows and Rebekahs social for Friday Feb 11 with a potluck at 6 30 and cards afterward. Keith Williams chairs the event. The cookie and coffee committee for Feb 18 is Mrs Maurice Libe and Mrs Archer Augustine. The Rebekahs hold their annual convention Saturday March 25 at Kalona, details to come. Sick calls were made and Henry Zieglowsky is ill. Fifteen calls were made on non members. Madelon Anderson and her committee served refreshments.

Rebekah Lodge Winnie Beller Noble Grand Odd Fellows Rebekahs Keith Williams Maurice Libe Archer Augustine Kalona Henry Zieglowsky Madelon Anderson

Mottets Plan for Anniversary Dance

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mottet of Richland celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on February 11 with a dance at the Walton Club in Fairfield. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited. the couple requests no gifts.

Richland Bernard Mottet Walton Club Fairfield

Washington town publication notice and rates

Publication details show addresses in Washington Town and Marion Ave with rates for mail and advertising services. Listed are contact numbers, company Bilder, Shannon & Co. Inc., and staff roles including manager and production supervisor. Shipping rules note postal frequencies and exceptions with annual rates for in-state and out-of-state mail.

Washington Joan Wishington Tows Marion Ave Town Bilder, Shannon & Co. Inc Town United Prem International Inland Daily David Elder Ps and Busines William William. ‘Shannon, Dent and Advertising: Direct Adat “Storvis, Mananing Bo- Tobert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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