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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
2
World War I Auxiliary led by Mrs. Neal Burton met after a cooperative dinner with the World War Barracks at the Legion Hall. Fourteen members and nine officers answered roll. one member did VA Hospital volunteer work. Mrs. Thora Pease recovering from a fall.
Mrs. Cathern Griffeth entertained the Mary Wesleyan Service Guild of the United Methodist Church Tuesday evening at her home. Mrs. Marion Hall led the program with assistance from Mrs. Daryl Dodder. Mrs. Marsh Atkinson and Mrs. Edna Smith provided hymn accompaniment. Mrs. Dale Connelly spoke on the four Methodist Centers in Iowa. Cohostess was Mrs. Don Swartzendruber. Two guests attended, Mrs. M. O. Smith and Mrs. Don Pear.
The Marion Men 4-H Club met with John Redlinger and 13 members listed air pollution ideas and solutions. Plans were made for a March 4-H basketball tournament and Steve Libe discussed Industrial Pollution in Iowa.
The Circle II Discussion Group of St James Parish met at Mrs. N. E. Hanson's home Monday evening with eleven members present. Current events were discussed. Anyone interested in the summer pinochle marathon should contact Mrs. George Horn or Mrs. Alex Gevock.
The Woman's Club of Rock Island sponsors the fifteenth annual antique show and sale at the Masonic Temple February 18 19 20 with hours 11 am to 10 pm on the 18th and 19th and 12 noon to 6 pm on the 20th Dealers travel from Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Iowa and Illinois to offer European and American art glass china furniture primitives copper pewter rare dolls and toys for collectors Proceeds benefit Namequa Lodge and Hauberg Civic Center Advance tickets 75 cents at the door 1 Publicity chair Mrs James McSparin 786 7045.
Carmen Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Omar Black of Washington earned Dean's List honors for the fall semester at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant.
August Zieglowsky’s funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Nick Kassebaum at Jones Funeral Home with organist Mrs T R Phillips and vocalist Mrs LaVerne Zieglowsky. Pallbearers included Clarence, Edward Zieglowsky, Evert Westen, Donald Simmering, Daryle Wittmer and Vernon Frey. Burial followed at Ficher Cemetery. he was preceded in death by brothers John, Charles and Fred.
Troop 242 held its annual potluck and Court of Honor Sunday night with many Scouts and families present. The Scoutmaster position was turned over to Michael Herman from Lou Pailliotet. Advancement awards and merit badges were awarded to several Scouts including tenderfoot Rick Eden second class and others earning metalworking woodworking drafting and fitness merit badges. A slide show by Joel Reighard about the 13th World Scout Jamboree in Japan concluded the meeting.
Stewart School will host a joint PTA meeting with Lincoln and St James on February 21 at 7 30 p m in the school gym. Fourth through sixth grade physical education classes will perform gymnastics and dance under Mrs Fish and Mr Coon. PTA officers for 1971 72 are Wayne Gamon president Robert Vanderlinden vice president Mrs Merlin Zwicki secretary and Jerry King treasurer. Washington Demon gym bag sale continues with orders open to all schools and the call center number 653 3244.
The Eager Beavers 4 H Club met at Joni Swift's home Monday evening with Toni Turnipseed presenting Good Manners. Leaders Donald Davison Pam Letts Carrie Mineart assisted a cooking prep talk, Loretta Cavin spoke on vitamins. Refreshments included cookies and milk. next meeting is March 12 at Ann Lampkin's home.
Deed transfers record Fred Kron to Dale Chapman Land in Section 13-77-7. Anna T Thomann transfers land to Davis and Weber Logging Co Land in Section 14-77-7.
Neal Lampkin of Washington receives Prudential's Northern Star Award for 1971 sales and service. Lampkin, an agent in the Ottumwa District Office, earns the honor for the eighth time. Announcement made in Minneapolis by Alexander Query, SVP in charge of the seven state north central territory.
Assembly of God ministers from southeast Iowa met for a noon luncheon at the Washington YMCA. Rev. Oscar Hamilton chaired the section and noted the gathering’s charm compared with larger Iowa cities. John Mattes spoke on The Minister and Taxes, then attendees and guests played volleyball.
Community groups list meetings and activities from Jolly Nine Club to Rebekah Lodge and IOOF Hall. Events include church family night, trainable room speakers, quilting day, pinochle, secret sister, and WSCS luncheon with dates and hostesses.
Yesterday Mrs Dale Smith in Washington admitted for surgical reasons. Today William Brice in Washington admitted for medical care. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ronald Ehrman of Wapello. Discharges show Mrs Rodney Arnold in Washington yesterday and Mrs James Saar in Washington today along with Mrs Charles Brinning in Washington and Richland and Mrs Christopher Wilson and son in Washington. Joseph Cochran in Washington was discharged.
Feb 16 1972 anniversary notes include Katherine Cornell birth 1898 and events such as Floyd Collins rescue report in 1925, Kenny Hubbs death in 1964, Red Chinese yacht seizure in 1969, Joe Frazier boxing title in 1970. Also contains Washington Iowa publishing details and postage rates.
Airman Apprentice Kevin B. Hall, son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Hall of Route 1 Crawfordsville Iowa, graduates from recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego marking completion of initial Navy schooling.
Ralph Brinning is listed as a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City possibly awaiting surgery. He is assigned to room 3008.
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