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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1973

Page

3

Club activities highlight social events and anniversaries

Past Noble Grand Circle held at the OOF hall with hostess Virginia Schnicker. Pinochle and banco games yielded Edna Mae Wehr high and Eliza Brock low in pinochle. banco top honor went to Hannah Zieglowsky with Edith Weidner low. Ruth Williams won the door prize. Refreshments served by the hostess.

Noble Grand Circle Virginia Schnicker Banco Edna Mae Wehr Low Eliza Brock Hannah Zieglowsky Edith Weidner Ruth Williams

Conservation planning urged for 1973 farm projects

The Soil Conservation Service urges farmers to plan conservation work now for 1973 projects. Diverted acres during Feed Grain Program, terrace and drainage layouts, help secure contractors in summer. President Nixon’s Dec 22 action ends Rural Environmental Assistance Program funding for 1973. Contact Soil Conservation Service in Washington for planning assistance.

The Soil Conservation Service Nixon Washington

Hospital Admitted and Dismissed List

On the Record Hospital admitted yesterday includes Leonard Flynn John Kurtz Mrs Louise Reaney Tony Bittner and Deanna Miller. Dismissed today are Mrs Kenneth Pringle Leland Spurgeon Mrs Larry Foster Mrs David Bell Mrs Andrew Palmer and son and Mrs Bob Staunton and daughter.

Leonard Flynn Washington John Kurtz Louise Reaney Tony Bittner Brighton Deanna Miller Kenneth Pringle Leland Spurgeon Larry Foster David Bell Crawfordsville Andrew Palmer Bob Staunton

Social Calendar Abounds With Meetings Across Crawfordsville

Community groups list events from Wednesday to Friday at various venues including Masonic Temple St James Cafeteria OO F Hall and ISU meeting rooms. Activities feature socials craft sessions potlucks church circle meetings and a pie bring for refreshments policy. Bring table service send items to service men and December family dinner noted.

Crawfordsville Oes Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters St. James Odd Fellows and Rebekahs OOF Saddle Club Fairgrounds Association For Retarded Children Senior Citizens Rebekah Club IOOF Prairie Flower Missionary Society John Lemmon OES Women of Moose ISU CWF Priscilla Group Clarence Brown Jr Martha Group Leland Grove Antioch Social Club Louise Wehr Friendship Club Harold Kueneman Rural Women’s Club Brighton

Public invited for Rainbow installation in Washington

An open installation of Washington Assembly No. 39 Order of Rainbow for Girls is set for January 14 at 1 30 p m in the Washington Masonic Temple. Lana Weeks will be installed as worthy advisor with relatives and friends invited to attend A reception follows the service.

Washington Assembly No. 39 Order of Rainbow Washington Masonic Temple Lana Weeks

Beta Sigma Phi Benefit Dance Planned in Washington

Theta Lambda group meets at Mrs. Dean Knight home with cohostess Mrs. Gene Zeck to discuss a February 10 benefit at K C Hall for the Veterans Administration University of Iowa Renal Dialysis Center. Don Pilcher donates ticket printing. committees led by Mrs. Redlinger and Bonar. snacks by executive board. music by the Brightsides. tickets available from members.

Don Pilcher Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Washington Joe Redlinger Robert Bonar Marty Chebuhar Phil Ahrens Larry Fishback Ivan Moredock Dale Harter Ivan Haggert Knight Zeck

Wayland Correspondent Mrs Shaffer Appointed

Edith Shaffer named new correspondent for the Evening Journal in Wayland replacing Mrs Ezra Wittmer who served as a Journal correspondent for over 30 years and died last week. Area readers may reach her at her Wayland home or by telephone 256 3552.

Lawrence Edith) Shaffer The Evening Journal Wayland Ezra Wittmer Journal Shaffer

Engagement and March Wedding Planned for Nancy Scheeler

Mr and Mrs John Scheeler of Brighton announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Kay to Sgt David L Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wilson of Brighton The couple plans a March wedding Nancy is a 1970 Washington High School graduate who attended Kirksville College Sgt Wilson a 1970 Delta Colorado High School graduate enlisted in the air force He has spent a year in Vietnam and is stationed at Whiteman AFB Missouri

John Scheeler Brighton Nancy Kay David L. Wilson Lloyd Wilson Miss Scheeler Washington High School Kirksville College Sgt. Wilson Delta Colorado Air Force Vietnam Whiteman Afb

Montgomery Ward Employees Honor Two Longtime Workers

Mrs. Ted Johnson and Mrs. Jack Cherry were honored at a retirement party held by Montgomery Ward employees at the Captain's Table Tuesday evening. Johnson served 30 years and Cherry 18 years, with a group of 35 attending including spouses. Store manager James France highlighted their careers and presented gifts. congratulatory cards were read by Mrs. Danny Greiner and Mrs. Richard Simmering shared a note about a mountain scene linked to her former home.

Ted Johnson Jack Cherry Montgomery Ward Johnson Ward's Cherry Tom Berdo C.L. Goodell James France Danny Greiner Richard Simmering

Sister Paulett Visits During Holidays Likely Keeps Busy

Bertha Kiefer and family enjoyed Christmas and New Year gatherings with children and grandchildren. Sister Paulett of Fremont Neb spent time in her mother’s home and in Fairfield Keota and Talleyrand before returning to Fremont to teach the second semester. The family noted her recovery from an October accident requiring 11 weeks in hospital and a release a week before the visit.

Richland Bertha Kiefer Sister Paulett Fremont Neb Paulett Fairfield Keota Talleyrand

Local Notes From California and Arizona Visits

Mildred L. Stout visits family in Huntington Beach and relatives in San Francisco. Dr. and Mrs. F W Warner return from Manchester. Mrs. Warner’s father Carla H Vierow dies while shoveling snow. funeral at First Lutheran Church and burial at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Prin Baird patient at Mesa Lutheran Hospital room 162 after surgery and progress.

Mildred L. Stout Mrs Knud Larsen Huntington Beach Calif San Francisco F.W. Warner Manchester Prin Baird Messa Lutheran Hospital Mesa, Ariz

St James parents invited to parley on IGE program

Judy Riedel IGE League facilitator will present the third in a series for St James parents. The meeting is Thursday Jan 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents urged to attend. Title The Ungraded Classroom Why topics include Multi Age Grouping Continuous Progress Teaching and Learning Styles. Includes Q A session.

Judy Riedel IGE League St. James Ige

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