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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1975

Page

3

Area 4-H clubs set July achievement shows countywide

Washington County 4-H members from 21 clubs plan achievement shows in July to exhibit food and nutrition projects and other work. Judges include several well known volunteers. conference judging moves to the county fair for efficiency. Schedule lists thirteen venues from July 3 to July 18 with times and locations.

Washington County Home Ec Larry Whetstine Ed Whetstine M. L. Crawford Maynard Bash Wellman Ron Ornduff Ken Ornduff Ainsworth Ed Augustine Washington Jolly Pleasantview Katona Cedar Clippers Dutchettes Grace Hill Iowa Center Farmers Savings Bank Kalona Washington Fairgrounds Wellman Methodist Church United Methodist Church Brighton Methodist Church West Chester Crooked Creek Crawfordsville Legion Hall

Washington High School Class of 1945 30th reunion held

The Washington High School Class of 1945 marked its 30th reunion at the Captains Table on Saturday with 39 members and 69 attendees. A buffet dinner followed a brief business meeting naming the 1980 committee, and out of town guests joined the event amid blue and silver decorations and a display of class memorabilia.

Washington High School Mary Justin (George) Hotle Dale Caldwell Shirley Duncan Mills U.S Jim Gilchrist Cedar Rapids Max Beemblossom Mary Ruth Berdo) Siemon Watertown Conn Mary (Voorhees Near Waterloo Kenneth Ward West Liberty Harry Coppock Lewiston, N.Y

Miss Linda Kroll and Richard Crone wed in United Methodist ceremony

Linda Kroll daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Varney of Columbus Junction married Richard Crone son of Mr and Mrs Charles Crone of Washington on Saturday June 28 1975 The Rev John McCorkeel officiated at 7 pm in the United Methodist Church chapel A reception followed at the groom s home Linda is granddaughter of Mrs Frieda Varney of Washington The groom works for Siders and the couple will reside at 402 E Main

Linda Kroll Robert Varney Columbus Junction Richard Crone Charles Crone Washington John McCorkeel United Methodist Church Frieda Varney Siders E. Main

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Social calendar lists weekly events from U P Church Circle to Rebekah Lodge. Includes Tops Club Weigh in YWCA room IOOF Lodge Masonic events Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board drift riders Lonest Park and birthday party notes with honoraries to call.

U.P. Church Circle YWCA Ioof Lodge IOOF Drift Lonest Park Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board

Nyman Clarifies Sweden Ties Not Norway

Miss Britt Louise Nyman from Sweden clears up a mistake in yesterday's Journal. The Washington Optimist Club gathered at Sunset Park for breakfast where Ted Fagel of Keokuk, a Methodist youth worker, led a program.

Nyman Britt Louise Nyman Sweden Norway Optimists Washington Optimist Club Sunset Park Ted Fagel Keokuk

Self preservation at the bridge table raises points

A 1976 King Features Syndicate bridge column shows how a declarer risking a trick to protect a slam can backfire. The piece discusses a six clubs contract where deliberate diamond misdirection can yield a favorable endgame while highlighting the paradox of self preservation versus optimal play. Tomorrow: Merrimac coup.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Merrimac

Almanac notes July 1 events and birth of James Cagney

UPI Almanac lists July 1 as the 182nd day of 1975 with 183 to follow. Notable items include James Cagney born July 1, 1906, Amherst 66 Williams 32 in 1859, Roosevelt nomination in 1932, Bikini Atoll test in 1946, and a memorial mass for Wendell Ladner set for July 1 in Westbury New York with services in Necaise Crossing Mississippi scheduled.

United Press International Mercury Mars Jupiter Venus James Cagney Pittsfield Mass Amherst Williams Teddy Roosevelt Rough Riders San Juan Hill Franklin D. Roosevelt Fdr Bikini Atoll Pacific Ladner Uniondale N.Y

YMCA Day Camp Delights Washington Youths

The Evening Journal reports two two week sessions for ages five to eight at Sunset Park. Activities included singing storytelling crafts nature trips and theatre with 52 children attending from nine to three Monday through Friday. Dana McAvoy directed the camp with Jay Luther as assistant coordinator and counselors Nancy Reneger Susan Reneger Mary Jane Meeker Holly Waters Jerry Weston Randy Boileau Lauri Shalla and Deb Johnson.

Washington YMCA Dana McAvoy Sunset Park Jay Luther Nancy Reneger Susan Reneger Mary Jane Meeker Holly Waters Jerry Weston Randy Boileau Lauri Shalla Deb Johnson

Government as employer and taxpayer share noted

One of every five jobs is provided by government at federal, state and local levels. Government accounts for about three dollars in every ten of American income.

YWCA Announces Summer Swim Lessons Starting July 15

A second summer session of swim lessons at the YWCA begins July 15. The four week program meets Tuesday and Friday afternoons with Marion Schiebel and Beatty Neuhart as instructors. Eight lessons cost $7.50. Reservations: YW office 3-2594.

YWCA Marion Schiebel Beatty Neuhart

Washington Junior Hustlers 4-H Club Meeting Review

The Washington 4 H Club met Thursday at Bob Bonar’s home. Frank Chmelar spoke on catching bluegill and sunfish while Jeff Bell discussed spending dollars and Curtis Flory spoke about catching bullhead and catfish.

Washington Junior Hustlers Bob Bonar Frank Chmelar Jeff Bell Curtis Flory

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Brief

Yesterday Teresa Dusenbery of Washington was admitted for medical care. Dismissed were Howard Long and Roy Wilson, both of Washington. Today Mrs. Henry Wagenknecht of Ainsworth is listed. Mrs. Leland Jeffries of Washington left for Mercy in Iowa City, surgical room 3015.

Teresa Dusenbery Washington Howard Long Roy Wilson Henry Wagenknecht Ainsworth Mercy Iowa City Leland Jeffries

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