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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1971

Page

3

Maynard Browns honored at dinner for 50th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Maynard L Brown were honored guests at a Captain's Table dinner Saturday celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts were their son Willie Brown, his wife, and granddaughter Becky with daughter Mrs Warren Dare and grandchildren Kathy Jack and Mike Dare. The table featured a gold chrysanthemum bouquet with the number 50 and gifts from grandchildren.

Maynard L. Brown Willie Brown Becky Warren Shirley Brown

Rainbow Girls elect new officers at Monday meeting

Miss Jane Yoder presided at the Rainbow Girls gathering in the Masonic Temple. Julie Nichols was named worthy advisor and Barbara Warner worthy associate adviser. Jane Moss charity Shorry Bash hope Judy Bauer faith. Mary Ann Nihart recorder Jane Bauer treasurer. Installation set for Jan 25 at 7 p.m. in the Temple. Richardson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Richardson of Keota, to receive degree. Christmas party followed with a gift exchange. Rainbow Board members served refreshments and decorations. Proficiency class announced for Jan 18 at the next meeting.

Julie Nichols Barbara Warner Jane Moss Charity Shorry Bash Hope Judy Bauer Mary Ann Nihart Jane Bauer Temple Ardson Roger Richardson Keota Rainbow Board

Four motorists pay fines in justice court

Four motorists paid speeding fines in the local justice of the peace court. Michael Whittaker paid 26 dollars, David R. Hess 10 dollars, Loren Dale Miller 14 dollars, and Michael Detweiler 1 dollar. Funeral services for Mrs. Billy E. Chosen were held at St. James Catholic Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Justice of the Peace Court Michael Whittaker David R. Hess Loren Dale Miller Michael Detweiler

Reschlys Host Carpenter Employees for Yearend Dinner

The Way Land Carpenter Shop, Inc. employees and their spouses were hosted at Kalona’s Colonial Town House Cafe on December 29. After dinner a gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Glen Reschly, honoring the couple.

Way Land Carpenter Shop, Inc Kalonial Town House Kalona Glen Reschly

Mrs Harvey H Waggoner Funeral Service Held

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Tom Pace officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dell Walker Harry Drake David Kleese Milo Steele Jr Marion McAvoy and Wilbur Hysell.

Tuesday Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

A compact social notice lists weekly events including YWCA rooms 100 F 7 p m installation at the hall and Washington County RN Association 8 p m in the hospital cafeteria. Also notes dessert luncheon cancellation and time changes for several groups. Plus senior citizens, Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma and Masonic lodge activities and club gatherings through Friday.

YWCA Hall Washington County Registered Nurses Association Y. Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Alpha Chi Delta Kappa ‘Gamma Methodist Wscs Marion Hobby Club Russell Davison Masonic 1 Temple John Kiene

Encouraging Start as Auto Deaths Drop in 1970

A UPI report notes a 1970 decline in auto deaths for the first time in 25 years, 1,000 fewer killed and 60,200 fewer hurt than 1969 amid 107,000 more accidents. It highlights a Pennsylvania safety committee led by Prof. Herbert Dennenberg and Millard Gladfelter, urging compulsory medical insurance, four priority safety areas, roadside alcohol tests, and stricter anti theft measures.

New York UPI Pennsylvania Mittee For Herbert Dennenberg University of Pennsylvania Millard Gladfelter Temple University Automo American Medical Association

Holidays Bring Wide Family Visit Across States

Colorado traveler Keith Thomas and relatives from Mt. Pleasant to Kalona join Haydn Thomas and others in Christmas exchanges. A string of family gatherings spans Morning Sun Kirksville Davenport and Washington with meals, gifts, and parades.

Crawfordsville Keith Thomas Kirt Jeff Tracy Johnstown Colo Haydn Thomas Ed Hawkins Scott and Shelley Kirksville Kenneth ‘Thomas Denison Hawkins Sheldon Hawkins Columbus Junction Keiths Guy Stull Mt. Pleasant Haydn ‘Thomases Harold ‘Thomas Charles Wells Mike Gary Keller Wayne Hartzell

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