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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

3

World Day of Prayer observance at Methodist Church

The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Methodist Church on March 5 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. William Kettlitz delivering the message. Women from 25,000 communities in the U.S. unite with women in 155 countries to affirm faith, hope and love, aiding the needy. Conference participants note the event is for everyone and a nursery will be provided. Funds support Intercontinental Mission and various global efforts, with ongoing programs benefiting migrants, Native communities, and women workers.

William Kettlitz United Presbyterian Church USA Washington

Beemblossom Family Plans Open House For 5th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Beemblossom Sr celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary with an open house at 521 South 9th Avenue from 2 to 4 pm Sunday February 28 no gifts. They are parents to four sons Dr Donald Beemblossom Shoals Indiana Max Manitowoc Wisconsin John Jr and Earnest Washington and two daughters Mrs Ivan West Weeping Water Nebraska and Mrs Catherine Moriarty Freeport Illinois. They have 20 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

John Beemblossom Sr 521 South 9Th Avenue Beemblossom Donald Beemblossom Shoals Ind Max Manitowoc Wis John ,Jr Earnest Washington Ivan West Weeping Water Neb Catherine Moriarty Freeport, Ill

Women of Moose hold regional gathering in Ames Iowa

The Women of the Moose convened in Ames with 204 registered coworkers from 21 chapters in Iowa Illinois and Nebraska. Deputy grand regent Mrs Jerry Tyner of Waterloo led as officer in charge with ritual instruction and a memorial balloting note for Moosehaven. Attendees from Washington included Mrs William McDole Mrs Howar Curl Mrs Sam Simmering and Mrs Ray Stalder.

Women OF Moose Enemies of the Loyal Order of Moose Ames Iowa Illinois Nebraska Cand Comeetee Kodante Jerry Tyner Waterloo Genek Judi Curl

Ask higher ceiling on interest rates Iowa bill eyed

DES MOINES Iowa retailers push a bill through the Senate Commerce Committee to authorize a 1 percent monthly finance charge for revolving accounts, replacing the current 18 percent annual rate. The measure, backed by the Iowa Retailers Association, would end Town Attorney General Richard Turner's suit against Younker Bros Sears Roebuck and Co and the Standard Oil Division of American Oil Co by providing explicit statutory authorization.

Younker Bros Sears Roebuck and Co Standard Oil Division American Oil Co Turner

February dinner for 76 Senior Citizens hosted by Se nior Citizens

The February dinner drew 76 Senior Citizens with hearts and flowers decor. Mrs Edgar Stewart sang three lentennappropriate solos with Mrs George Dare on piano. Organizers Mr and Mrs Mark Hampshire showcased Our Young Ambassadors film about a German exchange student. New members Mrs J Strauss, Mrs Ettelle Bartow, and Miss Lois Swain joined. Upcoming events include March 22 dinner, March 8 pinochle, and March 10 cancer drive film Presentation Reel at 2 p.m. in the McCleery Room.

Edgar Stewart George Dare J. Strauss Etelle Bartow Lois Swain Mr. Dare Art Duensing McCleery Room Arizona Helen Goodin

Pickard Hosts D A C Meeting at Home in October

Mrs L W Pickard hosted the Martha Washington charter of the Daughters of the American Colonists at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opened with a quote on nations and time as officers were reelected. Delegates to Des Moines and the National Assembly were named, a scholarship fund note was read, and plans were set to host the midyear State Assembly in October. The program covered Berkeley Hundred in America and the 1619 Thanksgivings origins.

L. W. Pickard Martha Washington Daughters of the American Colonists Robert Kurtz Kurtz Kate Gibson H. W. Statler Chapli Nondas Richardson Lawrence Uehlke Des Motes Asterly Vernon Swearing E. E. Ward National Assembly Town Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant

Fortnightly guest night with music at church

Fortnightly Club invites members guests and the general public to a music program titled Music Music Music on Tuesday March 2 at 7 30 pm at the United Methodist Church sanctuary. A choir and an Iowa Wesleyan College madrigal group Mt Pleasant directed by Prof Burton Mahle perform the program. The Mother of the Year will be announced during the event.

United Methodist Church Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Burton Mahle Lloyd Curnipseed James Bowhen Applied Arts

Social Calendar Highlights Evening Club Activities week

Thursday notices include Women of Moose meetings at ISU rooms 8 p.m. Family Living 1 and Creative Living 1 host Mrs Warren Anderson and Mrs Dwain Tschantz. Fleur de Lis Potluck 6 30 p.m. at Verle Gallagher home. Knights of Columbus 8 p.m. KC Hall guest Paula parish. WCTU 1 30 p.m. Mrs Ross Copeland 38 Willow Way. AFS Breakfast 7 30 p.m. Captain's Table for members and friends. Shirts and Skirts 8 p.m. Ainsworth gym with caller Jack Ritter. Sunday Knights Card Party 7 30 p.m. KC Hall. Rainbow Girls 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple. Rainbow Board 7 p.m. Masonic Temple. YWCA Council 7 15 p.m. YWCA room.

Women of Moose ISU Family Living Warren Anderson Creative Living Dwain WCTU Ross Copeland Willow Way AFS

Just Us Club and Garden 1 Meetings Reported

Local clubs document routine gatherings with brief programs led by D. C. Butler, Opal Parcel, Della Humphreys, and others. Refreshments served. attendees include Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. Parriott, and Mrs. Martin. Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women plan Rural Women's Day on March 22.

Just US Club Ralph. White Opal Parcel Mary Hesseltine Ethel. Swift D. C. Butler Cedar, Township Hope Cedar Township Maurice Crawford Norman Wa Kaupp Reeves Tad. Tree Ehdren Parriott Ralph Martin Bill Norman

New Lamar Pattern Book Offers High Fashion Designs

R-345 describes a great coat dress with inverted pleats and a crisp collar, priced at $1.00. Available in sizes 10 to 16 with new sizing, size 14 details bust 36 inches waist 27 hips 38, and 3% yards of 44 inch fabric. Send $1.00 plus 18 cents postage to AUSTINE LAMAR Fashion Patterns, Box 1615, New York, for the pattern book.

Abin Lamar Austine Lamar Washington ‘Evening Journal G.P New York

Des Moines Hog Market Reports Prices and Receipts

UPI report from Markets Livestock in Des Moines notes slow trade but solid demand at interior town markets. Butchers 75 cents to 1.00 lower, sows down 50 cents to 1.00, receipts today around 85 head with last week 58,000 and year ago 81,000. details include land parcels and cattle weights with varied price ranges for different weights and categories.

Des Moines UPI Minnesota Brewer George B. Miller Roy W. Erichs Charles F. Wiese U.S

Smith to Chorpening land description in Yeggy Add

Elmer L. Smith transfers the south half of Lot 3 and the north 35 feet of Lot 4 in Block 1 of J. B. Yeggy’s First Addition to Phillip Douglas Chorpening and others. The conveyance appears as a formal real estate note from the historical parcel records.

Elmer L. Smith Phillip Douglas Chorpening J. B. Yeggy

New Car and Vehicle Mentions in Local Listings

Readable items include Chevrolet models for Howard or Martha Walker and Warren Otterberg, a Dodge Truck tied to R. E. Buckwaltee r Leasing, a Yamaha Motorcycle, a Triumph motorcycle, and mentions of James Jay Cudde back, Iowa Southern Utilities Co., and Dodge or Miller affiliations with Henry or Genevieve Miller.

Howard Or Martha Walker Chevrolet James Jay Cuddeback Yamaha Motorcycle Iowa Southern Utilities Co Dodge Henry Or Genevieve’ Miller Dodge Truck R. E. Buckwalteer Leasing Warren Otterberg Triumph Motorcyele

Two Rings and a Third Time

Dear Abby column recounts a widow wearing two wedding rings from two marriages and pondering remarriage. The columnist advises removing both rings to signal openness to a new life, noting the second spouse’s generosity and the social hurdle of future suitors.

Agreste Fa Abby

Treasury of ideas in Classified Ads selection

A compact note invites readers to explore a treasury of ideas and a wide selection of merchandise values in classified ads, promising time savings and presenting a snapshot of evolving wants and needs.

Evening TV Listings Amid Static Schedule Jumbles

Scanned area listings show a cluttered array of 1960s era TV slots with 10:00 News 10:30 Dr Cavett and multiple network programs. Entries reference CBS News Merv Griffin and The Brady Bunch style blocks, with several illegible names and times interwoven.

Igo Dr Cavett Merv. Griffith O—Tkurs Ds Thomas D. Cavett Pra Bartlige i Dick’ Cavett Brady Bunch Partridge

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