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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1972

Page

3

Food Problems Topic Discussed by Washington County Farm Bureau Panel

Guests and panel will discuss food problems at the Washington County Farm Bureau Building on Tuesday Feb 15 from 1 to 3 30 pm Sponsored by Washington County and Iowa State University Extension Service Speakers include Charlotte Young and Mary Margret Richards Local members leading a panel are Mrs Paul V Shearer Mrs Robert Johnson Ivan Moredock and Dale Fuhr The program aims to improve consumer store relations and encourage questions and displays All are welcome to attend contact Jane Passmore for details

Washington County Farm Bureau Shington County Iowa State University Extension Service Charlotte Young Extension Cedar Rapids Mary-Margaret Richards Food and Drug Administration Kansas City Richardson Paul V. Shearer Robert Johnson Ivan Moredock Dale Fuhr Fuhr

Funstons Plan Open House for 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clayton Funston of Keota will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Keota Methodist Church on Sunday February 2 from 2 to 4 pm All friends and relatives are invited They request no gifts The Funstons married February 15 1922 in Washington at the home of the Rev Barker They farmed in 76 Township then built a house on the same farm in 1927 retired to Keota in 1969 Their son Herbert H Funston of Sierra Vista Arizona and seven grandchildren plus two great granddaughters survive them.

Clayton Funston Keota Mrs. Funston Washington Barker Mr. Barker Floyd

MIDCO to discuss Head Start in Washington on Wednesday

MIDCO consultant Tony Augustine from M.SD.C.O. will discuss the relationships of parents and parent groups to Head Start at 1 p.m. on February 16 in the Christian Church basement at 301 West Second, Washington. All parents and community representatives are invited. Kathleen Rheade’s driving test warning ends with an accidental dislocating maneuver.

Christian Church 301 West Second Washington Tony Augustine M.sd.c.o Washington County

Washington Evening news ad data and rate card

The fragment lists publication details and advertising rates for the Washington Evening in Washington Iowa. It mentions Shannon & Co Inc and staff roles like president editor and advertising director, plus carrier and mail rates and local routes.

Washington Zouraal North Marion Aven Towa Alder Shannon & Co" Inc Presa Assn. Assn Audit Bureau Iden

On the Record Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Mrs. Viasta Soucek of Washington and Mrs. Charles Brinning of Richland received medical and surgical care respectively at On the Record Hospital. Mrs. Russell Homerick of Washington was treated. Today Mrs. Flora Randolph of Washington admitted for medical care. James Altenhofen of Washington and Mrs. Everett Cox of Washington were dismissed today with Cox transferred to Iowa City.

Viasta Soucek Washington Charles Brinning Richland Surgical Russell Homerick Flora Randolph James Altenhofen Everett Cox Iowa City

H. C. Finney Honored On 90th Birthday in Phoenix

H C Finney of Phoenix formerly of Washington marked his 90th birthday January 1 with a Gideon camps luncheon in Phoenix attended by East and West camps and church friends. Seventy guests gathered as donations from nine states to the Gideon Bible Memorial Fund exceeded $600 to buy about 500 Bibles. Daughters Mrs Collins Bower and Mrs Mabel Edgin led travel from Massena and Denver. Washington friends sent well wishes.

H. C. Finney Phoenix Ariz Washington Finney Gideon Camps Gideon Bible Memorial Fund Arizona

Joahn Vaughn Circle Holds All Day White Cross Meeting

The Joahn Vaughn Circle of Bay Church held an all day work meeting at the church. Members folded bandages and worked on White Cross projects. Mrs. Richard Weeks led the love gift program Telling the Story Brings Gladness. Thirteen members attended with guests Elsie Sistern Berneice Howell Cora Hopping Eva Simmering and Mary Conger. Dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Gaylen Bickford and son of Peoria and Rev and Mrs Richard Peterson. The next meeting will also be an all day White Cross work meeting.

Joahn Vaughn the Bay Church Richard Weeks Elsie Sistern Berneice Howell Cora Hopping Eva Simmering Mary Conger Gaylen Bickford Peoria

Social Calendar highlights week of community events

Local clubs and groups schedule meetings and activities across venues from school gym to YWCA and VFW halls. Highlights include Sweetheart Dance at Ainsworth school gym, potluck and luncheons, district circles, and birthday celebrations featuring members like Mrs. Charles McClung Mrs. Richard Wiley and Mrs. Alfred Lemke.

Ainsworth School Jeresy Iowa Y Richard Wiley Willows Charles McClung Immanuel Lutheran Lcw Alfred Lemke Edgar Stewart Dwain Tschantz

Roy Pages Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Page were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary at Mrs. Edna Schantz home on a Tuesday evening February 8. Cohostesses were Mrs. Keith McClelland and Mrs. Babhyle Schultz. A buffet luncheon featured a four tier cake baked by Mrs. Schultz and red candle centerpieces. A poster of their 40 years was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gillis. The honoree was chosen Queen for the Day by KCN radio. attendees included numerous relatives and friends.

Roy Page Edna Schantz Keith McClelland Babhyle Schultz Schultz Roger Gillis KCN Radio Dale Hahn Dean Moore Arnold Smothers Oscar Wilson Duane Schultz Robin Joe Schantz Lori Howdy Schultz George Schultz Ronnie Schultz Glen Schantz Ethel Jeffries Beverly McClelland Robert Geuther Bill Koehler Jim Linda Annie Beth

Christine Lease to Wed James Marsh in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs Richard Lease of Crawfordsville announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Christine to James Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Albert Marsh of Swaledale. The ceremony is planned for February 20 at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church. Christine attends Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids and James is with Radio Station KCI1.

Richard Lease Crawfordsville Christine James Marsh Albert Marsh Swaledale Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids KCI1

Holland fire alarm boxes sold amid hoax alarms

Holland Fire Department sold all 56 alarm boxes for 25 dollars each. Fire Chief Richard Brandt said many were bought by other city fire departments. The move follows a year of 25 alarms turned in from the boxes proving to be hoaxes.

Holland, Mich UPI Holland

Local families travel west then westward visit

Mr and Mrs Merle and accompanying Klopfensteins spent five weeks visiting Mesa and Carlsbad California and San Luis Obispo with relatives. Ralph Curry, father of Mrs Vernon Elgin, died January 2% in St Joseph Missouri. Mrs Stanley Skinner remains in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Ronald Sheetz, son of Merle Sheetz, earned the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award in Montezuma for community service.

Merle West Harold Klopfenstein Mesa Ariz Washington Carlsbad Calif Klopfenstein Jay Klopfensteins Sheetz Tenny Bagley San Luis Obispo Ralph Curry Vernon Marjorie) Elgin St. Joseph Curry Elgin Elgins Huggins-Meyers Road S.W Tacoma Wash Stanley Skinner Keota Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ronald Sheetz Merle Sheetz Jaycee Montezuma Ron Washington High School Iowa State University Ames

McDowell Engagement Pinpoints Kansas City Wedding

West Chester announces the engagement of Barbara Springer to William Ronald Whitt of Kansas City. Barbara, a 1961 Mid-Prairie High School and Park College graduate with an MA in Education, is an educational consultant. William, a 1961 Trenton High School alumnus with a BA in Economics, served in Vietnam and works as a Missouri claims technician. A June 17 wedding is planned at Second Presbyterian Church in Kansas City.

West Chester John ©. McDowell Barbara Springer Kansas City William Ronald Whitt William O. Whitt Trenton University of Missouri At Allyn and Bacon Ine Whitt Trenton High School Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee Okla Vietnam Missouri Division of Employment Security Second Presbyterian Church

University of Iowa Professor to Speak in Wellman Event

Dr. Russell Ross, political science chair at the University of Iowa, will address issues facing the State Legislature at a public meeting Tuesday February 15 at 7 30 p m in the Wellman Mennonite Church. Hosted by local ministers and the Wellman group, the event includes devotions led by Rev. Ron Kennel and a fellowship session.

Russell Ross University of Iowa Wellman Wellm: Mennonite Wetu Ross Washington Iowa Harold Ross Iowa City University Ron Kennel

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