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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1971

Page

3

Fortnightly Club Hosts Musical Program March 2

The Fortnightly Club presents a March 2 program in the Methodist Church sanctuary featuring two vocal groups from Town Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant directed by Prof. Burton Mahle. The motet choir of 24 sings contemporary sacred works while the madrigal group of 16 performs secular music. Guests are welcome, and the Club mother of the Year will be announced.

Methodist Church Town Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Burton Mahle Hstesses Lloyd Turnipseed James Rossen Applied Arts

Chicaqua Izaak Walton League Plans Family Night Event

The Chicaqua chapter will hold a family night meeting at the clubhouse Monday February 2 at 7 PM. Refreshments will be served and women are invited to join a bingo evening. Membership is 73 and the national 1971 goal is 7 percent.

Chicaqua Izaak Walton League

Wehr Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Amid Wedding Events

Mrs Nora Wehr and family hosted dinner with Mr and Mrs John Wehr of Waterloo. Attendees included Deloris Kathleen Dorothy and Louise Wehr along with Clarence and Raymond Wehr. They all attended the Rock Island wedding of Gorgene Ruth Laurin to Larry Wehr at St Pius X Church. The reception followed at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley. Larry is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Wehr of Davenport.

Nora Wehr John Wehr Waterloo Larry Wehr Rock Island Deloris Kathleen Dorothy Wehr Louise Wehr Clarence Wehr Raymond Wehr Gorgene Ruth Laurin St. Pius X Church 111 Oakwood Country Club Coal Valley Ill Larry Bill Wehr Davenport

Highlandettes 4H meet at Sharon Knottner's home on Feb 13

The Highlandettes 4H club gathered at Sharon Knottner's home on February 13. Diane Steele led the flag pledge and Mary Schott attended as a visitor. Demonstrations included Balance in Accessory Arrangements by Janice Keeler, Proportion of Accessories by Leanne Swailes, Ways of Rhythm in Accessories by Debbie Havel, and Emphasis by Diane Steele. refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.

Sharon Knottner Diane Steele Mary Schott Janice Keeler Leanne Swailes Debbie Havel

Birthday Breakfast for Teri Griggs Turns Nine

Teri Griggs hosted a weekend birthday breakfast for her classmates on Saturday morning February 13. Her ninth birthday was February 12. Guests included Andrea Bean, Lee Ann Buck, Juanita Graber, Cherry Griggs, Karla Kreese, Laura Miller, Lisa Moothart, Sherry Vanderlinden, Donnal Skinner, and Teri’s siblings Cathy Tom and Chris.

Teri Griggs Andrea Bean Lee Ann Buck Juanita Graber Cherry Griggs Karla Kreese Laura’ Miller Lisa Moothart Sherry Vanderlinden Donnal Skinner Teri Cathy Tom Chris

Ministers to meet Thursday on abortion morality at church

The Ministerial Association will convene Thursday morning February 18 at The Church of the Living Word starting at 7 a.m. The program will discuss the morality of abortions and all retired and active ministers are invited to attend.

Church of the Living Word

Social Calendar Notices for Community Groups

Notices list weekly events and meeting times for clubs and organizations. Wednesday Jolly Nine Club at 7 30 p m Mrs Joe Simmering, Three birthdays, Senior Citizens Evening of Fun at 7 p m McCleery room, Thursday Sew and So Club at 6 30 p m date change, Senior Citizens Crafts 9 30 11 30 am Craft room H PEO 8 p m Mrs Yaro Chimelar OES Pinochle 1 30 p m Ma sonic Temple, H Y Club 1 30 p m Mrs Clark Baker, Special Education store donations, J Club 1 30 p m Mrs Ed Chabal puppets and craft supplies, Double Deck Club 10 p m Mrs Don Norton, Friday Methodist WSCS Friendship Tea 2 p m Halcyon House, Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m 100F Hall Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 p m Masonic Temple pot luck rolls coffee provided, Bethlehem Commandery No 45 6 30 p m family potluck Masonic Temple Meeting at 8 p m.

Jolly Nine Club Joe Simmering McCleery H. Peo Yaro Masonic Temple H. Hy Club Clark Baker H. J. Club Ed Chabal Double Deck Don Norton Halcyon House Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Bethlehem

Siegrist Buster Bride Ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Yvonne Siegrist of Washington wed Don Buster of Columbus Junction in a 7 pm Friday ceremony February 2 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Einar Fetterman officiating. Attendants were Emma McAllister and John Cahalan. A 40 guest reception followed at the McAllister home. The bride works in the county treasurer office. the groom is with Rath Packing. The couple will reside at 821 East Pork, Washington.

Yvonne Siegrist Washington Don Buster Columbus Junction Immanuel Lutheran Church Einar Fetterman Emma Mcallister John Cahalan Coralville McAllister Court House Rath’ Packing Company East Pork

Blue and Gold Banquet Set by Cub Scout Pack 242

Cub Scout Pack 242 announces its annual Blue and Gold Banquet for Sunday February 21 at 5 30 p.m. in St James school gym. All Cubs Webelos and families are invited. The event replaces the February pack meeting.

St. James School

Alustine La Mar New Look Pattern for Skirt Bodice Set

The Alustine La Mar fashion pattern offers a new look with a flared skirt, fitted bodice, curved neckband and belt with button trim. Pattern price is 1.00 dollars, sizes 10 through 16 with size 14 needing 358 yards of 44 inch fabric. Include 18 cents postage, payment by check or money order, and optional pattern book 5 with new high fashion designs.

Washington Evening Journal G.P.O New York N. Y

Wheelans to celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs J H Wheelan of 619 West Main planned a fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration Thursday. Mrs Claude Goldsmith had returned to What Cheer after visiting her Washington relatives to help her mother celebrate her birthday Tuesday. Evening visitors in the Hesseltine home included Mr and Mrs Ralph Hesseltine and other relatives.

J. H. Wheelan Fi West Main Celenek Pts Claude Goldsmith What- Cheer Washington Ralph Hesseltine Hesseltine

Koenings Honored At Surprise Dinner Party

Guests of honor Mr and Mrs Koening presided at a community surprise dinner in Town i Feb House to celebrate Mr Koening's birthday on Feb 9. A poem by Stanley J Mouser, a cake by Mrs Richard Scott, and a lamp gifted by the group followed a generous turkey dinner as neighbors recalled old times before the Koenings move to Kalona.

Air Mark Koening Stanley J. Mouser Koening Richard Scott Mr. Koening Marion Stransky Bill Mouser Angie Ward Benson Dave Carl Ind’ Marthetta Loyd Plecker Robert Scott Norman Herbie Robert Dave Rolland D. Benson W. D. Hochstetler

Meeting of Independent Club Rescheduled to February 2

Postponed from this Thursday to February 2 at 1 30 p m with Mrs George Janecek. Mrs Robert McFarlane returned from University Hospitals Iowa City Monday and continues convalescing at home. She is doing nicely.

Independent Club George Janecek Robert McFarlane University Hospitals Iowa City

World War I Auxiliary Meeting Plans April District Meet

The World War I Auxiliary met Tuesday at the Legion Hall after a dinner with Mrs. Thora Pease presiding. Members will assist with a bingo party and a visit to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Town city on February 24. A district meeting in April was planned and a coffee at the Legion Hall on February 23 at 9 30 a.m. with Mrs. Claude McCoy hosting.

Legion Hall Thora Pease Premembers Veterans Administration Hospital Town City The Claude McCoy

Community Sewing Club Invites Members to Bring Needle

Members are asked to bring needle, thimble and scissors. The notice urges attendees to prepare basic sewing supplies for the session and participate in the group activity.

Ess

Local man Lorel Garrett seeks birthday cards in Dubuque

Lorel Garrett, formerly of Washington, is a patient at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. He will observe his birthday on Saturday February 27 and would appreciate cards. Send to Finley Hospital Room 1480 Alison Place Dubuque Iowa 52001.

Lorel Garrett Washington Finley Hospital Dubuque Alison Place Towa

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