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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1977

Page

2

Shamrock Food Service names Hochstetler new manager

Gary E Hochstetler of Shamrock Food Service Atlanta Ga has arrived to assume duties February 1 as manager of the complete food service for the Home campus. Annette Shepard personnel manager will spend two days interviewing current kitchen staff. Hochstetler, a Millersburg Ohio native, graduated from Eastern Mennonite College in 1975 with a biology degree and has prior Shamrock experience in Bluffton and Plymouth Harbor Florida. Building and Grounds committee reviewed proposed improvements with superintendent Richard Colby. The East Iowa Presbytery met in Iowa City to approve a new constitution for the regional church group. Home residents were treated to a Washington County history program hosted by Mike Zachs. Lois Dodds moved to Brownlee Health Center January 24. Ethel Sedgwick moved from Sherman Hall to the Health Center. Alda Enke returned to Washington County hospital for tests and her daughter visited Monday. Clarence and Mrs. Logan moved to a Cedar Drive cottage January 26.

Gary E. Hochstetler Shamrock Food Service Atlanta Annette Shepard Hochstetler Millersburg Ohio Eastern Mennonite College Harrisburg Shamrock Bluffton College Bluffton Ethel Sedgwick Sherman Hall Alda Enke Washington County Hospital Gordon Stead Marion Clarence Logan Cedar Drive

Professional Directory Listings in Washington Iowa

Directory of local professionals listing attorneys chiropractors osteopaths counselors nursing homes movers and other services with office addresses and phone numbers in Washington Iowa and nearby towns. Names include Anderson Buffer Bailey Bordwell Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal Kauffman Tweeton Lemmon and others with contact details and office locations.

Richard S. Bordwell North Marion Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main

Pansy Hill Club Hosts Potluck and Meeting

Owen Roth entertained Pansy Hill Club members and spouses with a potluck supper. A short business meeting was held by president Mrs. Charles Hotle, new year books were distributed, and the next meeting is set for Feb 24 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Beenblossom's home. Helen Donaldson gave a Quilts program for the Fortnightly Club’s Family Living department, sharing quilt history and care tips, and displaying antique and notable quilts. Members also brought quilts to show.

Pansy Hill Club Owen Roth Charles Hotle Harold Beenblossom Helen Donaldson Family Living Department of Fortnightly Club Dorothy McCarthy

YWCA Adolescent and Adult Dance Classes Announced

The YWCA will offer an adult tap dance class starting February 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the craft room with sessions in the YW room. Classes open to men and women, with potential future jazz and ballet. Preschool to elementary children may join for ballet tap and tumbling, May dance program planned at the Y. Registration via VW office. contact Mrs. Don J. Brinning, West Chester. Fortnightly Club set salad luncheon for Feb 9 at United Methodist Church after business meeting led by Fern Tate. 17 members attended. Co-hostesses were Freda Kelsey and Edna Kirkpatrick.

YWCA Don J. Brinning West Chester West Chester Dance Oager Fern Tate United Methodist Church

Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Washington

Admitted yesterday Mrs Kenwood Sanders of Washington for medical care. Dismissed yesterday Lester Fry of Washington discharged to Washington Care Center. Today Mrs Stephen Carter and her son, also of Washington, admitted to the hospital.

Kenwood Sanders Washington Lester Fry Washington Care Center Stephen Carter

Social Briefs C B Radio Club Meeting Notice

The C B Radio Club will meet Tuesday February 1 at 7 30 p m at the municipal building.

C.B. Radio Club

Social Calendar highlights vibrant week in Ainsworth

Many groups announce events from 6:30 p.m. dances at the Square Dance Club with Bud Hitchcock calling to an 8 p.m. tops weigh-in at the YW room. Sunday open houses and public events include Helen Wilson’s Conger House from 2 to 5 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. Rainbow Girls meeting with officer practice and gowns.

Ainsworth School Bud Hitchcock Helen Wilson Conger House Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Masons OES Rainbow Board VFW David Kuntz North 6Th Street Ainsworth Oes Rosemary Club Wingas

4-H American Girls Club Meeting Notes

The American Girls 4-H Club met at Melinda Tam’s home Tuesday and approved a $5 gift to IFYE. Julie Davis spoke on macrame, Rhonda Bruegge discussed Minds I See in Nature, and Jenny Gipple demonstrated nature-material collage. Next meet Feb 22 at Heidi Buchholz’s home.

Melinda Tam IFYE Julie Davis Rhonda Bruegge Jenny Gipple Heidi Buchholz

TV programs for classrooms present adolescent issues

Mid-Prairie Junior High students use Self Incorporated series to prompt classroom discussion on growing up. IPBN will air Bringing It All Back Home on Channel 12 KIIN at 3 30 Sunday January 30 followed by parent and professional discussions on supporting self worth and evolving parenting roles. A free brochure for parents is available by writing IPBN Des Moines Iowa.

Mid-Prairie KIIN IPBN Des Moines Iowa

Jones family attends Modern Farm Systems convention

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones Jr of Crawfordsville and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jones Sr of Washington, representing Jones Bins, attended the national sales convention of Modern Farm Systems Inc in Orlando Florida from January 16 to 18.

Martins welcome daughter Rebecca Clair in Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Martin Jr. of Burke Virginia became parents to a daughter on January 24 named Rebecca Clair. The mother is former Mary Engel. Grandparents are Harmon Martin Sr. of Alexandria and Eugene Engel of Brighton. Mrs Engel left for a visit, and Chris Engel returned from Europe on January 14 and is visiting at the Martin home.

Harmon Martin Jr Burke Virginia Rebecca Clair Mary Engel Harmon Martin Sr Alexandria Eugene Engel Brighton

Oldest actor Burt Mustin dies at 92 in Glendale

Burt Mustin, among the world’s oldest working actors, died Friday at age 92 in Glendale California. The veteran performer played old man Quimby on All in the Family and made frequent appearances on the Johnny Carson Show, latest on Phyllis.

Glendale Calif UPI Burt Mustin Mustin Quimby Johnny Carson Phyllis

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