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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1977

Page

3

Use new camera for household inventory

Ames readers are urged to start a pictorial household inventory using a new camera. Capture items room by room, photograph valuables, and record purchase dates and replacement costs on the back of photos or on tape. Store images and notes safely, update yearly, and consult an agent to ensure coverage.

Ames Cindy Needles Iowa State University Consumer Information Center Pueblo Colo Ms. Needles

Call to Prayer and Self Denial Week at West Chester UMW

United Methodist Women at West Chester will observe The Call to Prayer and Self Denial with a Quiet Day and mission study. The 1:30 p.m. event on January 12, 1977 funds United States and overseas projects, including young adult ministries, neighborhood development, leadership training, and awareness programs. The national offerings totaled about $714,000 last year.

Tom Hobbs West Chester United Methodist Women United Methodist Church of United States United Methodist

Ann Wilson to Wed Stan Fletcher in March Nuptials

Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Ann to Stan Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Fletcher of Crawfordsville. Miss Wilson, an L P N at Colonial Manor Nursing Home Columbus Junction, and the fiancé, a carpenter at Wayland Carpenter Shop Wayland, plan a March 26 wedding.

William Wilson Columbus Junction Ann Stan Fletcher Vernon Fletcher Crawfordsville Miss Wilson Colonial Manor Nursing Home L.P.N Wayland Carpenter Shop Wayland

Washington WCTU Chapter Meets With Guest Speaker

The Washington Chapter of the WCTU met at the United Presbyterian Home with 11 members and 12 guests. President Eleanor Cresswell welcomed attendees, devotions cited II Timothy, a New Year prayer, and songs led by Margaret Work. Blair sisters performed special music. Rev. S Ray Blair spoke on spiritual resources and Christian relationships. Film-strip for Lincoln School noted as used locally.

WCTU Washington United Presbyterian Home Eleanor Cresswell Elizabeth McClung Margaret Work Blair Dorinda Heather Aurora Blair S. Ray Blair Lincoln School

Hospital Admissions And Birth Notices Across Several Towns

Yesterday admissions include Timothy Morrison Letts and Melvin Letcher Washington among others with medical procedures. today adds Miss Lisa Robbins Brighton and Jeremy Greiner Richland. Births record Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reschly Keota with a son and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Faler Columbus Junction with a daughter. Dismissals note Mrs. Stephen Chambers Washington and others. today Charlie McAvoy and several families noted in Washington Letts Salon and surrounding areas.

Timothy Morrison Letts Melvin Letcher Washi R Surgical Mabel Loveless Washington Robert Cheyney Lisa Robbins Brighton Jeremy Greiner Richland Surgical Daniel Reschly Keota Son Paul Faler Columbus Junction Stephen Chambers Charlie McAvoy Jerry Miller Richard Grimm Eugene Black Aera John Sinclair Annie Morris

Social Calendar with diverse club meetings and dances

Tuesday square dance 8 to 10 30 p m Rec Center 220 S Gilbert Iowa City Bob Yerington caller All dancers welcome IOOF Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall Athletic Boosters 7 30 p m High School Auditorium Washington D B Club 7 30 p m Schoolhouse at fairgrounds UPW Circle 1 7 30 p m Clara Cannon Hairdressers 7 30 p m Sharon Eaton 1605 North 6th Apr 2 Wednesday Old Rainbow advisory board 6 30 p m Masonic Temple New Rainbow advisory board 6 45 p m Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Line officer proficiency Members bring 2 for 1977 dues Election of officers Ainsworth CES 8 p m Masonic Temple Rosemary Club 1 30 p m Winga s Marion Hobby Club 1 30 p m Mrs Glen McCoy Sr Senior Citizen s birthday party 1 30 p m YMCA VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club 9 a m Mrs Willard Gray Thursday Senior Citizen s crafts 9 30 a m Senior Center Needlepoint and latch hook inflows YWCA Art Club 1 10 p m YW room Bring own art supplies OBSpinochle 1 30 p m Mrs John Davisson Call hostess for transportation Friday Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall Lodge No 26 8 p m Masonic Temple All Masons welcome UPW Circle 2 1 30 p m Leta Meyer UPW Circle 3 1 30 p m Church Lena Stewart hostess

Rec Center S. Gilbert Iowa City Bob Yerington Ioof Lodge Ioof Hall Washington D. B Fairgrounds UPW Circle Clara Cannon Sharon Eaton North 6Th Old Rainbow Advisory Board Masonic Temple New Rainbow Advisory Board Rainbow Girls Ainsworth Ces Rosemary Club

ISU student undergoes emergency appendectomy at local hospital

Delaina Goodlander, ISU student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Goodlander of Riverside, had an emergency appendectomy Monday evening at Mary Greeley Hospital Ames. Holiday guests at Hyrel Seiler’s home were her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs L H Swords of Peoria Illinois.

Delaina Goodlander Mary Greely Hospital Ames Iowa State University Joe Goodlander Riverside Hyrel Seiler L.H. Swords Peoria, Il

Interdenominational Bible Study Meeting Preview

The Interdenominational Bible study group will continue on Thursday January 6 at 9 a.m. at Washington Mennonite Church. The public is invited to attend.

Interdenominational Bible Study Interdenominational Bible Study Group Washington Mennonite Church

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