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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1973

Page

3

60th Anniversary Open House for Glenn Holden

The Holden family hosted a Sunday open house at Captain's Table for Glenn B Holden and wife celebrating 60 years of marriage with around 235 guests signing the guest book. A pink and white color scheme echoed their wedding, displays featured wedding gifts and photos with congratulations from President Nixon and Governor Ray, and a six o'clock buffet followed at Harvey Holden's home with 52 relatives.

Glenn B Holden Mrs. Holden Yesteryear Edgar Holden Charles Holden Dan Paul Nancy Robert Holden Jennifer Lee Holden George Johnson Birchard Holden Stephen Donna Linda Lori Davenport James Larsen Charles Larsen Wiley Roberta Larsen Minden Neb Dorman Danville Holly Roanoke, Va Laird Manlove Nashville, Tenn Stewart Shotwell Richmond, Va Gary Leeper Jackie Jimmie Cedar Rapids Harvey Holden Patty Mike Walker Washington Halsey Wakelin Des Moines Jack Nelson Decorah

Kent Feed dealers honored at Monday banquet in Washington

About 20 area Kent Feed dealers were honored at the Kent Feeds Dealer Award Banquet held at The Willows in Washington. Otis Joiner will present outstanding service awards alongside other Kent Feeds executives including Roy Luce Chuck Carter and Dr Tom McDonald. Over 275 dealers and guests expected. event part of a 16 stop Midwest series in February.

Kent Feed Kent Feeds The Willows Washington Otis Joiner Roy Luce Chuck Carter Central Division Tom McDonald Morning Sun Grain Co Morning Sun Delta Grain Co Delta Hoskins Farm Supply Richland Wyman Feed Store Winfield Robison, Inc Brighton Sterling Bros. Elevator, Inc Highland Center Oakville Cassens Kent Keota Keswick Midwest

Terrace Hill medallions minted reach sixty thousand on sale

Nearly 60,000 Terrace Hill Preservation Medallions have been minted and are now sold through Iowa full-service banks. The Terrace Hill Commission and the Iowa Bankers Association distribute them at cost as a public service. First 30,000 sold almost immediately before Christmas, with additional medallions produced by the Philadelphia Mint. Proceeds fund restoration of the Terrace Hill Mansion in Des Moines as a state historic site and governor’s residence. Silver medallions cost 15 dollars and bronze 2.50 dollars, both 1.5 inch diameter and featuring Terrace Hill and the Great Seal of Iowa. Total minting limited to 100,000.

Terrace Hill Iowa Terrace Hill Commission Iowa Bankers Association Des Moines Frederick M. Hubbell

Kendricks mark 50th wedding anniversary at church open house

Mr and Mrs William Kendrick of 921 East Madison celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at First United Methodist Church. A large guest list signed the book while refreshments centered on a three tier cake and yellow mums. Out of town relatives attended including Kendricks from Nebraska City Marion Hartsburg Pekin and St Paul Neb and Ill with others sending floral gifts.

William Kendrick East Madison First United Methodist Church Don Batterson Catherine Smith Howard Wright Everett Swift Cecil Long Kelly Russ Crone Penny Donna Gardner Todd Crone Charles Crone Don Gardner WSCS Merle Short Nebraska City Neb Wayne Kendrick Dennis Kendrick Marion Darwin Minch Hartsburg Ill Loren Nall Pekin Ernest Cerney St. Paul Kendricks Maude Koehler Washington Kendrick Myrt Bowen Rock Island Jan Nahra

Local Club Posts New Officers at Chapter DL Meeting

Mrs. Lee Eisele hosted Chapter DL TTT with Mrs. Pete Weller and Mrs. Glenn Wilson assisting. New officers elected and installed: Walter Doak president Merle Turnipseed VP Kenneth Hanson recording secretary Weller corresponding secretary Eisele treasurer Wayne Owens historian. Spring party planned for camp girls in surrounding towns.

Lee Eisele Pete Weller Glenn Wilson Crawfordsville Marie Lowe Arlene Fletcher Walter Doak Merle Turnipseed Kenneth Hanson Weller Eisele Wayne Owens

Block and Bridle 4-H Horse Show Planned for April 14

The annual 4-H horse show will be held Saturday April 14 at the Town State Fairgrounds Des Moines starting 8 a.m. Participants must be 12 by September 15 1972 and entries close March 17 with Extension office certification. Information and entry blanks available at the Extension Office. Older 4-H members are reminded of the Radio Communications project meeting Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. at KCI and Electrical meetings at Keith Statler's Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.

Town State Fairgrounds Des Moines Julia Gamon Radio Communications Project KCI Keith Statler

On the Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals

Hospital admissions listed include Alvin Fry Washington medical Mrs Floyd Martin Ainsworth Miss Eula Cherry Washington medical Leland Groff Keota surgical Earl Voelker Washington medical. Discharges include Frank Longwell Washington and transfers include Wendell Warner transferred to University Hospitals Iowa City. Names Mrs Richard Grimm Letts Mrs Carl Mennes Mrs Allan Ferguson also noted.

Alvin Fry Washington Floyd Martin Ainsworth Eula Cherry Leland Groff Keota Earl Voelker Frank Longwell William Eagle Wayland Gary Swift Wendell Warner University Hospitals Iowa City Larry Orris Richard Grimm

Social Calendar listing Tuesday through Friday town club events

Tuesday calendar shows Tops Club at 7 30 p m in YWCA room Cyrus Chapter and Zeredatha Council at 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple CB Radio Club at 8 p m Kalor Townhouse Wednesday WSCS Circles 1 2 3 at 9 15 a m at various homes Saddle Club 6 30 p m cooperative supper at Fairgrounds Guest night with AFS student Talk by Roberto Proll Christian CWF Dorcas Esther Ruth West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville CES 8 p m Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters p m St James Washington County Association for Retarded Children at Washington County Developmental Center Past Noble Grand Circle 7 30 p m JOOF Hall Helen Hesseltine hostess VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club 9 a m bring Betty Crocker coupons Thursday H J Club all day meeting Independent Club 1 30 p m PEO 8 p m OES Pinochle 1 30 p m dessert at Wingas Hol Club 1 30 p m Friday Methodist WSCS 1 p m luncheon and general meeting at church Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m 100 F Hall Bethlehem Commandery 8 p m Masonic Temple.

WSCS Delbert Soper Joe Jones Burge Hammond Fairgrounds Roberto Proll AFS Christian Cwf Dorcas Group Beulah Lauderman Geraldine Hunt Esther Group Walter Sheets Ruth Group Leonard Llewellyn West Chester Crawfordsville Ces Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters St. James Washington County Association For Retarded Children Washington County Developmental Center Noble Grand Circle Joof Helen Hesseltine VFW Willard Gray Betty Crocker

Bates Couple Celebrates 53rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bates marked their 53rd anniversary with an afternoon at the Bates home south of Washington. About 45 relatives and friends attended as children presented corsages and boutonnieres of red and white carnations. Relatives came from Fairfield Hedrick Roseville Illinois and Washington to share the Valentine themed gathering.

Clifford Bates Merle Bates Washington Bates George Baker Paul Bates Fairfield Hedrick Roseville Ill

Women circles hold February prayer and study meetings

WSCS circles IV V and VI of the First United Methodist Church met in February for prayer and self denial programs. Circle IV, hosted by Mrs. Logan Ahrens, drew thirteen attendees with Mrs. Evert Weston presenting the program and several assisting hosts. Circle V, hosted by Mrs. Leo Hoover, had thirteen attendees plus guests including Mrs. M O Smith and Miss Jessie Douglas who joined as a member. Circle VI met at the church with Mrs Dan Rohrer hosting, seventeen present, and Mae Lamb leading the program with guests Mrs. Russell Davison and Miss Elma Rice.

Women's Society of Christian Service First United Methodist Church Logan Ahrens Circle IV Lauder Kennedy Edna Miksch Evert Weston M. L. Brown Edgar Stout Robert Wead Leo Hoover Lyle Wilson M. O. Smith Wilma Huggins Edith Harwood Jessie Douglas Circle VI Dan Rohrer Wes Ramsey Mae Lamb Russell Davison Verne Miller Elma Rice

Local births and moves noted in Washington area

Lyle Marriott Jr. and wife welcomed son Mark Steven weighing 9 pounds 11.5 ounces on February 8. Connie Turnipseed, daughter of Merle and Mrs. Turnipseed, earned invitation to Kappa Delta Pi with 3.25 GPA and 15 education hours. Herb Kolesick attended the National Sporting Goods Show in Houston at the Astrodome and Astrohall. Dallas Chamberlin and wife, formerly of Washington, will manage Wild Boar Restaurant in Fairfield Bay Arkansas after moving from Oskaloosa five and a half years ago.

Connie Turnipseed Merle Turnipseed Kappa Delta Pi Miss Turnipseed University of Northern Iowa Herb Kolesick Houston Texas Astrodome Astrohall Dallas Chamberlin Oskaloosa Washington Fairfield Bay Ark Wild Boar P. O. Box

Bill Brown of Wisconsin Run Two Dress Shops in Richland Center

Des Moines Sunday Register features Bill Brown and wife as owners of Brown's Smart Fashions and Mister B's in Richland Center Wisconsin. Formerly of Washington he once ran Wonderland children's shop and worked with J C Penney and Seifert's Stores before relocating with his family to Richland Center in 1962.

Des Moines Seifert’s Midwest Fairfield Richland Center

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