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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
3
A year end feature urges readers to plan monthly spending using three lists: hope-for goals fixed expenses and flexible costs. It advises family discussions, a one month income plan, and long term budgeting to avoid debt, save for taxes and purchases, and achieve financial peace regardless of windfalls.
The marriage of Miss Anne Manning of De Kalb to Clement John Stiely Jr. of Des Moines took place December 27 at First Lutheran Church De Kalb with Rev Kenneth Cranquist officiating. Attendants included Elizabeth Manning Mary Manning and Susan Manning. best man Larry Andes. Ushers included Bradley Manning Jr and Patrick Manning. A supper for 80 followed. Anne Manning, a Drake University senior, wed Stiely who holds a B A from Simpson College.
Fortnightly Club members are reminded that Mother of the Year nominations should be sent to Mrs. George Masson Sr., nominating committee chairman, by January 22. The call stresses timely submission and honors community mothers through the club's annual recognition.
Fortnightly Club reports are due shortly with department leaders instructed to mail pink sheets to Mrs Don Maxwell by January 15. The note emphasizes timely submission and ongoing administrative duties.
Deeds record shows multiple transfers including Edna M Teets to C M Mast Lot 6 Patterson s Addition Kalona Nell Dennis Conrad to Robert W Bruegge Quit Claim Lots in Town of Haskins James R Wilson to Walter Krantz Quit Claim Lots in Block 11 Town of Haskins Robert A Waterhouse Sr to Joseph G Rich Out Lot 6 Grace Hill Iva M Fisher to Reformed Presbyterian Church of Washington Lot 10 and part Lot 11 Barbara Cox to J W Fields N 100 ft of Lot 4 and N 100 ft of W 22 ft Lot 3 Block 10 Original Plat of Washington R Earl Steele to Ivan P Maggert Lot and East 21 ft in Breed s Subdivi sion Lot 5 Block 1 North Addition.
The YWCA in Washington begins a slate of women’s classes January 18 requiring a minimum enrollment, with sign ups due by January 12. Classes include knitting, creative stitchery, hairpin lace, crocheting, tailoring, furniture refinishing, and sewing with various instructors and fees. A YWCA membership of $8 is required for participants.
The YWCA will start eight weekly knitting sessions for girls in fourth through sixth grades beginning Tuesday January 19. Mrs. Loren Moore will teach from 4 to 5 pm in the YW room with classes offered free to those with YW activity tickets or three dollars otherwise. Participants need No 8 to 10 needles and 4 ply light yarn. space is limited and registration at the YWCA desk is urged.
Mrs. John Kiene hosted the Longer Longer Club on Wednesday at the Captain's Table with six members and two children. Mrs. Don Bartholomew led the business meeting and officers were elected: Arlo Phelps, president. Peter Bell, vice president. Clyde Dawson Jr., secretary. Howard Ballou, treasurer. John Combs won the 1 door prize. The next meeting will be a family potluck at Howard Ballou's home.
The Mnd-Prai rie Community School District will hold classes on Friday January 15 to makeup a weather-caused day. The calendar had slated a teacher workday for records and curriculum, but the district will now use January 15 as a school day to keep the second semester on track if no further closures occur.
A car driven by David M. McCall of Washington struck a parked Gamble Store truck on East Main Street at 7 20 p m Wednesday. Police estimated damage at 400 dollars.
AIL notices cancel many events this week including Pinochle and Senior Citizens Crafts. Circle VI meets at 2 p.m. with place changes. Circle VII at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Birlingmair. John Vaughn Carole and Merle Jeffries at 1:30 p.m. Saturday Lodge No.26 opens with installation. Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets 8 p.m. at Ainsworth gym hosted by Minnie Davis. Monday events include Golden Age Club at YWCA, YW Chapter meetings, and Sugar and Spice Club 3:45 p.m. at YW room. bring scissors and Christmas cards.
Funeral services for Pearl Bitting were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Leland Grove officiating. Junior Graber was the soloist and Mrs. T. R. Phillips the organist. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lyndale Biting Randy Bitting Mark Biting David Bitting Eugene Grecian and Glenn Widmer.
Mr and Mrs John Davison returned Sunday from a two week stay in Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Ron Carey of Austin Texas visited with Mrs Careys grandmother Mrs Charley Harley. Mrs Carey formerly Sandy Harley of Davenport was visiting dur ing holidays. Mrs Pat Mary Burroughs back in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for therapy on her arm after a broken fall. X rays indicate healing. she is in room 3027. Funeral held in Cedar Rapids for John G Stone. Karl Stone and Mrs Harold Humston attended. Mrs John Dusenbery left for Eldon after death of her brother in law Mont Stagers 67. James Ash returned from Home Farms Market in Chicago. Dwight Devison flew from Des Moines to Esterhazy Sask Canada to tour potash mines.
Yesterday two patients Mark-Davis Washington and Lewi Glider Washington admitted for medical care along with William Chance Washington for surgical treatment. Today Patrick Allen Wood of Ainsworth admitted for surgical care. Dismissals include Mrs James Reece of Columbus Junction, Mrs Gle nie Wolfe of Brighton and Mrs Hald Wolf of Washington.
John Thomann son of Mr and Mrs Norbert Thomann earns Deans List for first semester with a 3.25 average. He attends Northwest Missouri State College Maryville Missouri. Also reports weekend visits and family updates from Riverside Iowa Cedar Falls Omaha and Sioux Falls including Waldschmidt Duwa Beenblossom and Cress households.
Listings show law firms Day Everett Meeker Bates Stewart Shearer and associates with contact numbers, plus Maplewood Manor Nursing Home seeking inquiries, and local gun association meeting details. References include addresses on South B and West Main, and a manager named Melvin Schneider.
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