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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1973

Page

3

Roberto Proll Speaks at BPW Dinner Meeting

Roberto Proll an AFS exchange student spoke at the BPW Club dinner at Captain's Table. He shared Panama slides and answered questions. Helen Peiffer led invitations to a Kidney Foundation event March 12 and a Chamber of Commerce open meeting March 6.

Roberto Proll BPW AFS Business and Professional Women's Club Roberto Panama Helen Peiffer Beta Sigma Phi Kidney Foundation ISU Chamber of Commerce McCleery - Cumming Peiffer Geraldine Sehulty Des Moine Margi Marek Easter Seal County County Home Party Sigce Kathryn Pratt Lidvil Stout BPW Club

Local man to undergo cataract surgery this week

Bernard Payne entered Mercy Hospital in Iowa City today for cataract surgery planned for Thursday. He is expected to remain at least a week. In University Hospital Iowa City a son named David Wayne was born at 6 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dunbar of Washington. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dayton and Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Dunbar of Washington.

Bernard Payne Mercy Hospital Iowa City Duane Dunbar Washington University Hospital David Wayne Mike Dayton Daryl Dunbar

Club activities World War I Auxiliary meeting progress

Mrs. E. E. Ward hosted a morning coffee for the World War I Auxiliary with 15 members present. Mrs. William Barth assisted. Members prepared shamrock place favors for nursing homes and planned a trip to Marshalltown to deliver lap robes made by the unit. the next meeting is in two weeks with an announcement to follow.

E. E. Ward William Barth Shamrock Place Marshalltown

Federated Clubs Plan County Convention at Crawfordsville

The Federated Women's Clubs schedule a county convention at Crawfordsville Methodist Church on March 15. County chairman Mrs. Leo Dunbar of Brighton will preside. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tickets cost $1.75. Reserve by March 8 with Mrs W W Nolin Fortnightly Club president.

Federated Women’s Clubs Crawfordsville Methodist Church Leo Dunbar Brighton W.W. Nolin

On the Record Hospital Admits and Discharges

Yesterday admitted patients include Mrs. Dean Swenson of Ainsworth for medical care Mrs. Wendell Warner of Washington for medical treatment Henry Shaffer of Crawfordsville for medical care and Mrs. Lyle Brock of Washington for surgery Dismissals today list Miss Mary Catherine Greiner of Keota transferred to Mercy Hospital Town City and Mrs Michael Phillips and daughter of Columbus Junction.

Dean Swenson Ainsworth Wendell Warner Washington Henry Shaffer Crawfordsville Lyle Brock Surgical Mary Catherine Greiner Keota Mercy Hospital Town City Michael Phillips Columbus Junction

Moldings Add Life to Walls with Framed Rectangles

Large wall areas can be revitalized using standard wood moldings arranged in rectangular frame shapes. Frames may be painted to match walls or in a contrasting color. Wallpaper can be placed inside or outside the frames for decorative effect. Moldings come in many shapes and sizes and are easy to cut and install with glue and small finishing nails.

New Laundry Saves Steps and Space in Homes

A modern laundry can be integrated without occupying much area by combining washer and dryer with other functions for efficiency. The master bath is ideal due to frequent dirty clothes, with alternative locations like a hall closet or guest room backing the bathroom wall. Folding louver doors conceal the setup, and framing a laundry sewing hobby nook in a hallway or family room allows work to be left out between sessions.

Mary Grove Wins Competitive Honor Scholarship to McPherson College

Mary Grove a Washington Community High School senior has earned an $1800 Competitive Honor Scholarship to attend McPherson College in Kansas. The four year award reflects her grades ACT scores and a personal interview with a college representative. Grove is active in choir Hi Fis FTA Foreign Language Club Y Teens and church activities. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland F Grove of 701 West Washington.

Mcpherson Kansas Mary Grove Washington Community High School McPherson College Mary Church of the Brethren Washington County Hospital Leland F. Grove West Washington

Iowa Mother of the Year 1973 Is Betty Schutter

Betty Rugen Schutter of Algona, 53, named Iowa Mother of the Year 1973 by the selections committee. Wife of Dr. John M Schutter, mother of five and grandmother to one, with a background in speech pathology and teaching. She will be honored in Algona in April and travel to Colorado in May for the national awards. Paul Shearer, sponsored by Fortnightly Club, is one of fifteen merit mothers invited to the Algona event.

Betty Rugen Schutter Algona Iowa Schutter John M Schutter Siation American Mothers Committee Colorado Paul Shearer

Scouts attend Iowa City chapter meeting and lore seminar

Local Order of Arrow Scouts from Troop 242 Steve W Jaspering John Lins Jll Tisor and Joel Reighard with Mike Herman attended a Sunday meeting and Indian lore seminar in Iowa City. They displayed costumes and demonstrated dances. Ernestine Searight Denison dies in Branch Michigan after years of illness. Funeral held Feb 23 in Zanesville. Les Dunlap returns to Washington Federal. Eugene Black has surgery at Mercy Iowa City. Sarah Davis of Wyman dismissed from Mercy Hospital after broken hip. heading to Henry County Memorial for care.

Steve W. Jaspering John Lins Jll Tisor Joel Reighard Order of Arrow Scouts Mike Herman Iowa City Ernestine Searight Denison Branch Mich Zanesville Washington Sarah Davis Wyman Mercy Hospital Town City Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant

Bill Clark's 97th Birthday Dinner at Captain's Table

Bill Clark celebrated his 97th birthday on Tuesday February 27 with a dinner at the Captain's Table. Guests included Eloise Hazen Catherine Smith Joan Rich Pearl Weeks Helen Breese and Martha Lowe plus many friends who passed by his table. Clark, a local native, worked in farming and auto sales and later for the police. He is father to Shirley Clark of Cedar Rapids and has two daughters in California. He lives with his sister Edith Weidner on the town square.

Bill Clark Eloise Hazen Catherine Smith Joan Rich Pearl Weeks Helen Breese Martha Lowe Mr. Clark Mrs. Clark Cedar Rapids

Honor Benges for 25th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Richard Benge of West Jefferson were honored at a surprise dinner at the VFW Hall with about fifty relatives in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary They were married February 27 1948 at Cottonwood Church in Yagl nd with Rev Rene Alfred officiating They are the parents of six children Ronald Victoria now Mrs Terry Lowe of Brighton and Patrick and Robert all still at home

Richard Benge Wzi West Jefferson VFW Benge Cottonwood Agland Rene Alfred Ronald Panama Victoria Terry Lowe Brighton Patric Jone Robert

Anniversary party honors James Youngs

Children of Mr and Mrs James Young of Crawfordsville hosted a supper at the Captain's Table on Feb 24 honoring their parents 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Greg Singer Irene Young Farrel Young Stanley Singer and others. a tiered pink white green cake with a silver 25 was cut. The Youngs married Feb 24 1948 at the Presbyterian Church in Washington.

James Young Crawfordsville Greg Singer Irene Young Farrel Young Stanley Singer Roger Young Northeast Missouri College Young Presbyterian Church Washington Frances Durst Elmer Durst Greg Diane) Singer Spencer Roger Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Irene

Million Americans Live With High Blood Pressure

Over twenty one million people suffer hypertension and many are unaware. A doctor visit is advised to confirm blood pressure status and protect heart health, supporting efforts of the Heart Fund to aid cardiac care.

White Shrine meeting presided by Mrs Merle Warner at Masonic Temple

Mrs Merle Warner led the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem gathering at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening. Guests included district chairs Mrs Charles Greenlee and Mrs Roger Chapman, deputy supreme watchman Cloyd Garrett, past worthy high priestess Mrs Henrietta Wittmer, and memorial services were held for seven deceased members from 1972. A potluck election night is planned for March with a 6:30 pm start.

White Shrine Merle Warner Shepherds Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Charles Greenlee Roger Chapman Cloyd Garrett Henrietta Wittmer Worthy Mt Pleasant Inez Lomen Vera Drake Wendel Guy Ted Russell Dwane Shalla The Holy Land

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