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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1971
Page
3
Twenty three Chapter Y TTT members met with Mrs James Lloyd Monday evening to work on the camp service project and install new officers. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Yaro Chmelar and Mrs Gene Gorham.
Thomas C. Sturgeon Sr. aged 76 died Monday February 8 1971. He was father to Mrs. Ken Bakehouse of Washington. Funeral planned for Thursday at 1 p.m. Beatty Burrell Funeral Chapel Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Grant Fletcher patient at Mercy Hospital Town City progressing. in room 209 S-2. Mr. and Mrs. John Waters returned from Florida visiting Bonita Springs and Fort Myers. 75 degree high noted. Linden Harding near Detroit Mich and Blanche Harvey of Washington welcome a seven pound seven ounce son. Harding son of Mr and Mrs Ray Wehr. Harvey named great grandmother.
A Monday evening missionary fair at Faith Baptist Church showcased booths for Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Assam, Philippines and Ethiopia. Women’s Missionary Society president Mrs Catherine Wallace led the meeting after devotional by Mrs Don Ellingsworth, with a social to follow.
The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club announces its annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday February 13 at 8 p m in the Ainsworth School gymnasium. Master of ceremonies is Paul Carruthers with callers Ken Crow Jack Ritter Wayne King Dick Reisinger Maurice Garmoe and Ron Rominger. Corsages will be awarded and door prizes offered. Members should bring sandwiches and baked goods.
Mrs. Pearl Hall of Snohomish Washington won the $25 000 grand prize for cake frosting with Peace Pie Surprise Bars The second prize of 10 000 went to Mrs Charles Plumb of Whitehall Pennsylvania for Ring on Cocoanut Fudge Cake Third prize 10 000 went to Mrs Diana Deis of Salinas California for Cocoanut Crescent Danish Rings and fourth prize 10 000 awarded to Mrs John Scrice of New Orleans Louisiana for Chicken Filler Biscuit Dumplings
A record lists new car models and owners including Lola Steele, Chevrolet, Leo Edward Ollinger, Ford Truck, Charles R. Sieren, Chevrolet Truck, Rolland Dave Benson, GMC Truck, Terry James Walker, and Javelin.
West Chester WSCS Postponed until Feb 17. Crawfordsville CES at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Catholic Daughters at 8 p.m. St James meeting room. Rural Women's Club 6 30 p.m. Dinner at Willows. OES Officers 7 30 p.m. Saddle Club 6 30 p.m. Pot luck at Fairgrounds. OES Past Matrons 4 30 p.m. Practice at Masonic Temple initiation at 5 p.m. Potluck 6 30 p.m. OFS members invited. Walnut Women's Club 2 p.m. Mrs Earl Ferrell Guest Day program Meatless Meats. Friendship Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs William Wulf. Rebekah Club 2 p.m. IOOF Hall CES 6 30 p.m. Potluck at Temple Regular meeting. Women of Moose 8 p.m. ISU meeting room. Senior Citizen Crafts 9 30 11 30 a.m Craft room at Y. Christian CWF Martha Group 7 30 p.m. Mrs Clarence Brown Jr Priscilla Group 7 30 p.m. Mrs Lou Clara han. Antioch Social Club afternoon Mrs Wayne Mangold Program on chenille flowers. Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society 2 p.m. Mrs Raymond Wilson. Friday Methodist WSOS Circle V 2 p.m. Mrs Logan Ahrens. Circle VI 2 p.m. Church lounge Circle VII 1 30 p.m Mrs Norman Schoonover Note change of time Brighton OBS 8 p.m. Mason ic Temple.
Harold Johnson manager of Spurgeon’s Department Store hosted a Valentine’s Party Tuesday evening at the Captain’s Table for the store force. Guests included Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Goodlander, Mrs. Klopfenstein, Mrs. Burkhoff, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Dillavue, Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs. Procter with special guest Kenneth Grim, retired Fairfield store manager.
A February 16 Extension session on estate planning and legal considerations for individuals families and firms will be held from 9 30 a m to 3 p m in the Parsons College Student Union Fairfield with Dr Neil F E Harl of Iowa State University and the Iowa Bar leading the discussion The program covers estate planning real property transfer income tax farm corporations investments and liabilities and stresses thinking about options and consulting a lawyer for a final plan
In San Francisco a UPI report notes the Los Angeles quake struck a San Andreas branch where millions live and build. Experts warn earthquakes are inevitable and far stronger than Tuesday's tremor, yet only about ten percent of homeowners carry earthquake insurance while firms cover the rest.
The Farmerettes 4-H Club sponsors a skating party at the Washington Skating Rink on Monday February 15 from 7 to 9 30 p m All 4 H members are invited and prizes will be given Admission is 50 cents
Kirkwood College purchased 39 head of registered Angus cows from the bankrupt Black Watch Company. The agriculture department, led by Larry Statler, has cared for the herd for 20 months under a contract, receiving all payments due and paying a fair price. The cattle join a 108 head herd on the 315 acre campus, with some animals to be marketed and others kept for breeding.
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