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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1975

Page

3

Keota bride-to-be Cynthia Henderson to wed Russell Keeler in April

Cynthia Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Henderson of Keota will marry Russell Keeler son of Mr and Mrs Robert Keeler of Ainsworth in an April ceremony. Henderson is a Keota High School 1972 graduate and works at Richard George Beauty Salon. Keeler is a Highland High School graduate employed by Lone Tree Lumber in Lone Tree. An April 12 wedding is planned.

Keota Miss Henderson James A. Henderson Russell Keeler Robert, Keeler Ainsworth Richard George Keota High School Keeler Highland High School Lone Tree Lumber Lone Tree Plann

Please Stop the Spelling Bees in Our Town

Society editor Sheilah Klapp reflects on home spellers Lori and Todd and the chaotic, funny friction of siblings in a long car trip. The piece argues teachers should end school spelling bees as parental fights and laughter echo in back seats across a two thousand mile journey.

Sheilah Klapp Society Lori Todd Keota Colorado Black Hills South Dakota California

YWCA Membership Drive Prompts Early 1973 Enrollment

YWCA membership drive in Washington begins the week of February 3 per Mrs. Hubert Sines, membership chairman. Board members will contact women not renewed for 1973 and 1974, while new prospects will be called concurrently.

Re Young Women’s Beiiation of Washington Hubert Sines

Cindy Paul Bridal Shower Honored in Washington

A Tupperware bridal shower for Cindy Paul was held at the home of Mrs. Don Libe with co host Mrs. Marvin McClure. Cindy Bates wedding set for Feb 7 at St. James Catholic Church Washington. YWCA membership urged renewals to support programs and facilities including health club, pool, and newsletters. Membership dues are $5 yearly with $10 minimum sustaining gifts encouraged.

Cindy Paul Don Libe Marvin McClure Cindy Mike Bates St. James Catholic Church Washington YWCA Ywca of USA Washington Ywca Ie Ywca Halcyon House United Presbyterian Home

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings And Events

Social Calendar lists AAUW meeting at Jackie Greiner's home at 8 p m with a discussion on Women. OES officer practice at Masonic Temple at 7 p m. Sunday Drift Riders Snowmobile Club gathering at Washington Sale Barn at 7 p m. YWCA Council at YWCA room 7 p m. Xi Epsilon Kappa and Beta Sigma Phi at Jean Cousins home 8 p m. NHCA chili supper at Marsha Robertson’s 6 30 p m with finger foods and own service. Sharon Durant of Iowa City to demonstrate new hair trends.

AAUW Jackie Greiner OES Masonic Temple Ae Ywca Council YWCA Xi Epsilon Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Jean Cousins NHCA Marsha Robertsons Sharon Durant Iowa City

Club Activities and Community Notices

The Chat and Chew Club met Monday with new officers. Linda Kuntz won the door prize after Bingo. Y-Women met Tuesday with Carol Hartig and Laura Brown hosting and crafts for the bazaar continued. Roberta Warner thanked for soup labels for visual aid equipment at Lincoln School. AFS students were guests at a Tuesday luncheon. Bethel Missionary Society met Wednesday and sewed baby blankets for White Cross. Farm Bureau Women reported on the Des Moines conference. James Hanson was named to St Ambrose College Dean's list.

Linda Kuntz Carol Hartig Laura Brown Roberta Warner Lincoln ‘School AFS Bethel Missionary Society Frank Wenger Vera Wulf Wenger Lorna Shepherd White Cross Project Hansen James Hanson Washington Norbert Hanson St. Ambrose College Davenport

Molander Conne engagement plans July wedding

Debra Lynne Molander and Thomas Michael Conne become engaged as families from Crawfordsville Rolling Hills Aberdeen NC announce the couple from its area. Debra is a Waco Community High School graduate and Southeast Community College student. Thomas is a 1972 West Burlington Arnold High School graduate employed at App's Music House. A July 3 wedding is planned at Olds United Church of Christ.

Crawfordsville Allen D. Molander James Smith Rolling Hills Nathan Conne Aberdeen Debra Lynne Molander Thomas Michael Conne Waco Community High School Southeast Community College Conne West Burlington’ Arnold High School App Music House Olds United Church of Christ

Keota honors roll students named for first semester

Keota Community High School and Junior High announce honor roll for the first semester. Eligibility requires a 3.2 GPA for grades 9 through 12 and 3.0 for junior high. List includes Adam, Becky Besser, Rosie Bombe, Cindy Flynn, Bernice Hahn, Gerard Helscher, Lynn Klein, Robert Leinen, Jeri Mayer, Marc Miller, Robin Mound, Cheryl Seren, Donna Sieren, Rita Striegel, John Trier, Mary Ann Wehr, Roxanne Yoder and others with nine weeks honors such as Rose Smith and Tom Adam.

Keota Community High School Onn Adam Becky Besser Rosie Bombe Cindy Flynn Bernice Hahn Gerard Helscher Lynn Klein Robert Leinen Jeri Mayer Marc’ Miller Robin Mound Cheryl Seren Donna Sieren Rita Striegel John Trier Mary Ann Wehr Roxanne Yoder Rose Smith Marion Greiner Myron Hammes John Mayer Ann Peiffer Cindy Sieren

Y's Men hear about area education group

Dr Myron Rodee of the Joint County School System outlines the plan for the Grant Wood Area Educational Agency to begin July 1. He notes area services assist smaller districts like Washington more than larger Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, cites special education needs, and discusses 21 to 24 year old releases. The group also plans a chili and crackers fast February 11 to support hunger relief in Asia and Africa.

Myron Rodee Joint County Washington Y Grant Wood Area Educational Agency Rodee Washington Cedar Rapid Iowa City Y's Ralph Kleese Joint County Board of Education Asia Africa

Boston Pops to Perform at Ames in International Festival

Tickets go on sale Monday Feb 3 for two Ames ISU concerts by the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler. March 21 features guitarist Chet Atkins, March 22 stars Peggy Lee at James H Hilton Coliseum Iowa State Center. Prices range from 2 to 6 dollars with student discounts. mail orders to Stephens Auditorium.

Ames Iowa State University Boston Pops Orchestra Arthur Fiedler Ames International Orchestra James H. Hilton Iowa State Center Chet Atkins Peggy Lee Stephens ‘Auditorium

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