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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1972

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights From Frid to Sunday Event List

Community calendar lists Friday Brig CES 8 p.m. at Masonic Washington Lodge No. 26 Third degree work. Saturday Shirts and Skirts Sweetheart Dance 8 p.m. at Ainsworth school gym. Bread sale items include sandwiches and baked goods. Christian Women's Fellowship meets weekly studying Jonah with groups Dorcas Ruth Martha Priscilla. Workday planned Feb 16 at 10 a.m. Bring a sack lunch. Lenten worship by Mrs Sue Clarahan 3 p.m. Rural Women's Club 6 30 p.m. dinner at Willows Supper Club. Literature 7 30 p.m. LCW Evening Circle at church. ETT Chapter DL 8 p.m. Potluck at Legion Methodist Mary Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p.m. Applied Arts meeting 2 p.m. at Mrs Jay Brewer. Bird Dedication and Daughter Box Supper 6 p.m. United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Worthy High Priestess Club 7 90 p.m. Delbert Zager host. Note change.

Masonic Washington Lodge No Masonic Temple Ainsworth Christian Women’s Fellowship Dorcas Ira Morrison Stokes Ruth Walter Sheets Martha Mrs. Morrison Priscilla Margaretta Givans Martha Griffin Sue Clarahan Willows Charles Immanuel Lutheran Lcw Alfred Lemke Dwain Legion Methodist Mary Wesleyan Service Guild Cathern Griffeth Applied Jay Brewer Box Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church Worthy High Priestess Club Delbert Zager

Senior Center Craft Classes and Meetings Report

Weather delays aside, the Senior Center notes Thursday craft sessions on macrame now shifting to candle crafts with new molds for February in the McCleery room. It also covers the White House Conference on Aging, upcoming Eastern Star events, Rainbow Girls activities, birthday observances, a midweek movie, new film plans, live programs, and praise for those supporting the annual Y drive.

Gralekeak Fran Vanderlinden McCleery

Births Yesterday and Dismissals Noted

Births: Mr and Mrs Harold Wellman welcomed a son yesterday. Dismissed: Eugene Hoyle in Washington today.

Harold , Wellman Eugene Hoyle Washington

Keota Family Welcomes Son Joseph Allen Frakes

Mr and Mrs Harold Frakes of rural Keota are parents of a 9 pound 4% ounce boy named Joseph Allen born Thursday evening at Washington County Hospital. He has a sister Christa awaiting his return. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Stout of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Joseph Frakes of Fairfield, with great grandparents Mrs Ruth Stout of Washington and Mr and Mrs George Gorsh of Cedar Rapids.

Harold Frakes Keota Joseph Allen Washington County Hospital Christa George Stout Ainsworth Joseph Frakes Fairfield Ruth Stout Washington George Gorsh Cedar Rapids

Rainbow Girls Hold Regular Meeting At Masonic Temple

Rainbow Girls met Monday in regular session at the Masonic Temple with Sherry Bash presiding. Practice for initiation set for Feb 16 at 4 p.m. followed by a pizza supper hosted by the losing dues team. Committees chosen for Daddy Date Night Feb 19 at 7 30 p.m. at the Temple. Grand Officers of Iowa to exemplify degrees Feb 26 in Cedar Rapids. Girls seeking to attend contact Mrs James Bash or Mrs Cedric Guy.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Sherry Bash Temple Grand Officers Iowa Cedar Rapids James Bash Cedric Guy

Maretta Nofziger to Wed Gary Conrad in Summer

Archbold couple Mr and Mrs Myrl E Nofziger announce the engagement of their daughter Maretta Sue to Gary L Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Conrad of Wayland. Maretta Sue will graduate in April from Goshen College Indiana with an elementary education major. Gary a graduate of Waco High School and Hesston College Hesston Kansas works in Indianapolis and a summer wedding is planned.

Myrl E. Nofziger Archbold, C Maretta Sue Gary L. Conrad Edwin Conrad Wayland

Catholic Daughters Host Valentine Party and Plans

Catholic Daughters met Wednesday at 6 30 pm for a valentine party at the County Home then held a business meeting at St James gym with 20 members. State convention dates were announced for April 21 2 at the Ramada Inn Iowa City. A spring style show is planned with Seiferts and K Lyn Stores for March 7 at 7 30 pm in St James gym. Refreshments had a valentine theme.

St. James Gymnasium Ramada Inn Iowa City Seiferts and K’lyn St. James Gym Valentine

Lottery pays off after man's death

Leo Scaduto, NYC office worker, died after a heart attack while visiting Wisconsin. His coworker Nancy Colacchio held two lottery tickets bought for him, one winning $50,000. The loss and eventual winnings were resolved when Scaduto’s widow collected the prize. Lottery director praised the honesty.

Trenton N.J UPI Leo Scaduto New York City Brooklyn Nancy Colacchio Washington Township Scaduto Miss Colacchio John Fox Point Wis

Winter Visitors and Events at United Presbyterian Home

Residents and guests fill a busy winter schedule at the United Presbyterian Home. Notable visits include Mrs. Austin Schooler of Indianola and families from Kansas City, Swedesburg, Moline, and Des Moines. Activities feature Evensong led by Rev. Copeland, a Sioux City social, historical society remarks, and recurring clubs with community contributions and humor.

Allen Acheson Mary Jean Baird Kansas City Rev John Baird

Bowling Scores and Standings From Bryn Mawr Event

Wednesday results show Jack and Jill defeating Squire Shoppe and Shamrock Inn while Pepsi and Carson split runs. High team scores list Bryn Mawr leading with 2543 and an 883 game, with individuals Jean Close 219 and Dorothy Patterson 521 top series.

Roe Jack & Jill Carson Plumbing Bryn Mawr Pepsi Cola Shamrock Inn Squire Shamrock Pepsi Ainsworth Carson Bryn F Mawr H ‘Mawr Jean Close Ann Carl Dorothy Patterson

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