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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1970

Page

3

Social and club notes from Marshalltown and Hinsdale

Local readers report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones to Marshalltown to see their week-old granddaughter Lisa. Tony Halda marries Jodi Young in Hinsdale Illinois, groom son of Diana Coffey Halda and nephew of the Morrisons. Carol Dehne serves as a Senate page in Des Moines.

Joe Jones Marshalltown Mrs Lisa E. D. Morrison Jean Morrison Cedar Rapids Tony Halda Jodi Young Hinsdale Ill Diana Coffey Halda Morrisons Haildas Park Ridge Don Guthrie Mary Jean Selan Carol Dehne Clarence Dehne Senate Des Moines

Wilsons to assist in Stanley campaign in Wellman

Wellman couple Mr and Mrs Ed N Wilson were named Wellman Community Co Chairmen in Dave Stanleys bid for Iowa First District seat Roger Ferris campaign director announced the appointment. Wilson is a partner at Jones Insurance Wellman active in Rotary Community Club planning commission and Cub Scouts. Mrs Wilson teaches at Shelly Linn Figure Salon Iowa City and belongs to T T T National Womens Organization and Wellman Mothers Club.

Wellman Ed N. Wilson Dave Stanley United States Iowa Stanley Roger Ferris Jones Insurance Agency Wellman Rotary Club Wellman Planning and Zoning Commission Wellman Cub Scouts Independent Insurance Agents Association Masonic Lodge Wilson Shelly - Linn Figure Salon Iowa City T. T. T. National Women’s Organization Wellman Mother's Club

Marriage of Judith Kay Wollrab to Leonard Young

Judith Kay Wollrab and Leonard Alfred Young wed in Illinois on a Friday. The couple, now residing at 1201 East Second Street in Washington, are the daughter and son of Mr and Mrs Donald Wollrab of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Leonard Young of Washington.

Donald Wollrab Ainsworth Judith Kay Leonard Alfred Young Leonard Young Washington Illinois East Second Street

Christian Unity Services Planned Week of Prayer

The Council of Mid-Prairie churches sponsors 8 Evening Services during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starting January 18 1825. Services begin 7 30 p m with refreshments after. Public invited to attend. Speakers include John Woodin Harold Thomas Otto Steele Lloyd Bauer Carl Smeltzer Arthur Peters Ronald Kennel and others at listed congregations.

Council of Mid - Prairie Churches Christian Unity West Chester Federated John Woodin Kalona Mennonite Harold Thomas Holy Trinity Richmond Otto Steele Wellman Mennonite Lloyd Bauer Kalona

Ainsworth OBS installs officers in January meeting

Ainsworth OBS Chapter O. FE. S. met for their regular January meeting with Worthy Matron Alice Lord and Worthy Patron Robert Stewart presiding. An installation of officers followed with Dolores Wood assisting. officers installed included Margaret Hawkins as Worthy Matron and Gilbert Wood as Worthy Patron, among others. Committees were named for 1970 and School of Instruction slated for March 18 with an April 1 inspection. Refreshments were served by several members.

Ainsworth O. FE. S Alice Lord Robert Stewart Dolores Wood Eleanor Lord Chaptain Vera O’connor Marshal Mary Ann Paul Washington Donna Wehr Carol Esther Mabel Wood Martha Helen Boileau Electa Shirley Owens Sentinel Max M. White Hawkins Wilma Arthur Gilbert Wood Stewart Wehr Evelyn Dea Evelyn Quigley Arlene Jones Estarl Hilda Edwards Arline Davis Celia Podaril

Hospital patient roll list includes multiple Washington entries

Yesterday three patients from Washington were treated for medical conditions and surgery while Columbus Junction and Brighton entries appear for surgical care. Today two Columbus Junction patients undergo surgery and three Washington residents receive medical care or are dismissed.

Edwin Novotny Washington Ernest Lunow Carl Kelley Wesley Smith Jr Columbus Junction Tamara Morrison Grace Hoover Brighton

Square dance lessons start January 15

Square dance lessons begin Thursday January 15 with openings for couples. For information call George Van Houten. The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club hosts a dance this Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building with Minnie Davis as caller. Plans for the Sweetheart Dance February 14 at the Ainsworth School gym. Paul Carruthers will MC and eight local callers will perform.

George van Houten Farm Bureau Minnie Davis Ainsworth School Paul Carruthers

Dr Elgin narrates trip to Holy Land at church meeting

One hundred men and women attended a joint United Presbyterian Men and United Presbyterian Women gathering at Marion Avenue church. The Rev Dr Vernon Elgin presented a travel narrative with ordered pictures tracing the life of Christ from his Holy Land trip, introducing companions Ed Rees Winnie Beller and others. Souvenirs were shared at the table as Circle V served pie and coffee, and Rev Dr George Kerr offered closing prayers.

United Presbyterian Men United Presbyterian Women Marion Avenue Church Vernon Elgin Holy Land Christ Dr. Elgin Ed Rees Salem Church Irv Whitham Winnie Beller Margaret Choate Glenn McCall Marion Avenue

Madrigal Dinner Brings Old England To ISU Great Hall

Local guests attended the annual Madrigal Dinner at Iowa State University Ames on a Saturday evening. Miriam, a Madrigal Singers member, participated in the program alongside Music Antiqua and the Iowa State Dancers. The Union Great Hall resembled a fifteenth century English manor with period decorations and traditional lord and lady customs.

Joe Jones Iowa State University Ames Miriam the Union Old England

Professional directory listing for Livingston area attorneys and services

Directory entries include Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South Ave B 653-2147 Morrison Morrison and Lloyd 211 West Washington St 653-5431 John C Owen Attorney 119 West Washington South Side Square 653-2874 Stewart Shearer Abstr Dept 225 West Main 653-2159 Dr M L Tweeton Chiropractor 108 North Marion 653-2351 Closed all day Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota 636-3400 Osteopath Dr P L Etter 653-3303 Production Credit Association 210 North Iowa Washington Ia open Mon Fri 8 to 5 Melvin Schneider manager

Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker BATES Robert Day Louis J. Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square M. L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Iowa Washington Melvin Schneider

Washington social calendar notices update

Community notices list church meetings clubs and lodge events for Tuesday through Friday with times locations and special instructions including postponed items and installation practices. Highlights include Immanuel Lutheran Church Women 8 p m general meeting and OES installation at Masonic Temple.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Noble Grand Circle Hall Leona Kos Tops Club YWCA Legion Auxiliary Legion Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Association For Retarded Children Marion Ave UPW West Chester Methodist WS CS Harold Stephens Walter Anderson Ralph Martin Ronald Crawford Crawfordsville OES St. James McCleery Y. O ES Fairgrounds Masonic ‘Temple Y. Peo David Livingston Friendship Club Ralph Witthoft Robert Marek Winga Prairie Flower Missionary Society Myrtle Mayer H & H Club Merle Bates Bethlehem Commandery Rebekah Lodge Methodist Wscs General Meeting First Presbyterian Upw John Witthoft

Club Activities by Mrs Sitler and Chapter El

Mrs William Sitler entertained Chapter E l of TTT Monday afternoon with Mrs Elwyn Corey as cohostess Mrs Paul Shearer led devotions Routine business was transacted.

William Sitler Elwyn Corey Paul Shearer

Schwengel predicts major Selective Service reforms

Iowa City congressman Fred Schwengel said he expects major reform of the draft in the next congressional session. He noted a Presidential Commission studying an all volunteer army will report soon and that hearings and study of the draft are expected to influence new legislation.

Iowa City U. SS Fred Schwengel Congress Schwengel Schwenger

FHA funds still available for 1970 rural housing

Norval K. Hart, County Supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration, says funds remain 6 percent interest with up to 33 year terms for low to moderate income rural housing. Loans cover construction, remodeling, and purchase in small towns. subsidies assist very low income families. rental housing also financed. non profit groups may receive 50 year loans to hold rents down. Hart’s office is in Sigourney with Thursday afternoons in Washington ASC Office from 1 to 3.

Norval K. Hart Farmers Home Administration Hart US D East Highway 92 Sigourney Washington County

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Advertisement for SEWEREAMER sewer cleaner by Carson Plumbing & Heating. Claims to remove roots paper grease and organic matter from floor drains without tools. Priced at 4.30 per 10 lb bag. brand name SEVERE ER urged.

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Walter McFarland Lowa McFarlands Wilsons Judith Wollrab Christian Unity Services Ainsworth Obs Neal Neuhart Clarence Goodwin Howard Moore Jacob Conrad Bhat Journal Evening Journal George Kerr UPW Circle V Professional Directory Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Maplewood Manor Keota Osteopaths P. L. Etter Osteopathic Bob Stevenson Washington, Iowa Blue Cross Blue Shield Sioux City The American Hospital Association National Association of Blue Shield
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