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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1971

Page

2

Washington High School Class of 1951 20 year reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1961 held its 20 year reunion on Saturday July 3 at the Willows Supper Club with 75 in attendance. Richard Anderson presided over a business meeting and rose dedication for Mildred Stewart and Edwin Deetwiler. Prizes were awarded for various categories and plans set for the 25 year reunion in July 1976.

Washington High School Willows Richard Anderson Mildred Stewart Edwin Deetwiler Marilyn Falk Pereles Ed Sueppel Reed Green Ray Courtney Cheryl Nayadiey Moothart Russell Banister Gene Booth Janet Dempsey Robert Libe Marilyn Darbyshire Joe Sotelo Fred Dorothy Anderson) Chalupa Richard

Rabbit projects group meeting for 4H members and parents

The Rabbit projects group will meet at the lawn of C. Jay Miller home in Ka lona Friday evening July 16. Julia Gamon Extension 4-H Leader says the session covers rabbit breeds care feeding and show quality. If rain occurs the meeting moves to Farmers Savings Bank.

Bbit Kalona Julia Gamon Extension 4-H C. Jay Miller Miller Washington County Farmers Savings Bank

Susan Duncan Shower Honoree for July Wedding

Susan Duncan, the July bride to be, was the guest of honor at a Thursday night shower hosted by Mrs. Robert E. Thomas and Vicki. Twenty two guests attended, gifts arranged under a lavender and turquoise umbrella, with sister in law Mrs. Larry Duncan recording them and a heart shaped keepsake pillow. Mrs. Tom Duncan and grandmother Mrs. Louie Jones of Washington attended, along with aunts Mrs. Willis Jones and Mrs. Rex Levert of Wellman. Duncan will wed Ted Brumm of Oaklyn New Jersey at United Presbyterian Church in Washington in July.

Susan Duncan Robert E. Thomas Vicki Larry Duncan Miss Duncan Tom Duncan Louie Jones Washington Willis Jones Rex Levert Wellman Duncan Ted Brumm Oaklyn N. J United Presbyterian Church

Lechner switches to Ace Hardware in Washington

W N Bud Lechner has given up the Gamble Skogmo franchise to become a home owned Ace Hardware distributor. The Gamble’s Store in Washington becomes Lechner’s Hardware with direct factory ordering and no middle man. Closing out Gamble merchandise to clear space for Ace brand items.

Gamble’s Washington Lechner's Hardware W. N Bud" Lechner Gamble-Skogmo Co Ace Hardware Lechner Ace

Horning reunion draws forty two at Ada Smith home

Forty two attendees gathered Sunday at Ada Smith art Sunday for a Horning reunion. A bountiful picnic dinner followed a day of visiting and reminiscing. Officers named for the coming year include Sam Henry as president and Mrs Gayle Brinning as secretary and treasurer.

Horning Ada Smith Sam Henry Gayle Brinning Saunders Park Mt. Pleasant Donald Dupree Art Duensing Washington Clara Vincent Keota Robert Magdefray Bobby Mike Diane Penny New London Jack Hudson Beverly Debbie Benny Ricky Hillsboro Ronald Dorothy Brian Tina Fairfield Charles Johnson Sharon Johnson Burlington Wayne Manfold West Chester Ronald Dupree Christine Melissa Debby Teresa Thornton B Butcher Henry Manning Roy Manning Larry Charbonneau Mr. Pleasant Margaret Ralph

Washington County Development Center Plans Fund Raising Efforts

The Washington County Development Center board organizes informational papers for distribution and radio tapes. A July telethon on KCI, a fair booth with film, a July 23 fundraising dance, a Washington demolition derby fundraiser, and county bake sales are planned. The next board meeting is July 14 at 7 at the Nurses Home in Washington. all are welcome.

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Funeral Thursday for M. L. Cowan

Brighten services for M. L. Steve Cowan set Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gould Funeral Home Brighton with Rev. Virgil Blosser officiating burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton. He died July 6 at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City and is survived by four stepdaughters and one step‑grandchild among others.

Brighton M. L Steve) Cowan Gould Virgil Blosser Hillcrest Cemetery Cowan Veterans Hospital Iowa City Mildred Moore Crawfordsville Sharon Hale Buxton N.C Karla Rotenburger Davenport Linda Peiffer

Richland Tractor Pull Draws Big Crowds In Richland

Richland hosts its annual tractor pull at the ball park despite rain. About 3 000 people attended at 2 p m as six classes competed for top prizes in hot rod stock and farmer divisions. Winners included Bob Chickering Homer Hymick John Aylward Dale Nelson John Klug and Frank Moran while Cari Craft family won a Lake Okoboji vacation.

Richland Richland Lions Club Richland Ball Park George Hendrickson Dick Caughlin Bob Chickering Bloomfield Homer Hymick Ottumwa John Aylward Memphis Tenn Dale Nelson John Klug Farmington Frank Moran Jerry Foriash West Chester Terry Carden Winfield Ralph Schnoebelen Riverside Ted Spray Adrian Cari Craft Hedrick Lake Okoboji

Statewide General Distributorship Offer for Central Dynamics Corp

Exclusive state wide general distributorship promotes marketing the brands of canned puddings and desserts. Claims unlimited financing and expansion with daily sales profits. Requires a car and time to organize and supervise. Include name address and telephone to Central Dynamics Corp Scottsdale Arizona.

Central Dynamics Corp Camelback M Scottsdale, Ariz

Mrs Susan Schmitt Dies In Chicago

Mrs Susan Schmitt 82 of Chicago former Keota resident died Sunday July 4 in Chicago Funeral held 10 am at Ss Peter Paul Church Clear Creek Rev Fr Hedenstreit in charge Rosary was Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home Keota She was born December 24 1888 in Portsmouth Tenn daughter of Jacob and Barbara Reinig She married John Schmitt and lived in Clear Creek until 1953 then moved to Washington for five years Now in Chicago She is survived by six daughters and five sons including Elma Schielt Evelyn Ross Cecelia Pearson Betty Bradley Rose Haggerty Genevieve Fereske Zeno Norbert John Bernard Lester plus two brothers and one sister

Keota Susan Schmitt Chicago Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Clear Creek Hedenstreit Powell Funeral Home Mrs. Schmitt Portsmouth Jacob Barbara Ludwig Reinig John Schmitt Washington

Men in Service Hauenstein David L Hauenstein

Service record lists David L Hauenstein 48158 7153 with unit details for Plant No 2 Company C 2nd Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 65471

David L. Hauensten

Soviet disarmament negotiator optimistic at SALT talks

Vladi mir Semenov arrived for the fifth SALT round in Helsinki with a pledge of clearcut guidelines to work constructively toward concrete results. He cited Brezhnev's pre election speech and noted the aim to reach an accord this year on ABM restrictions while delaying offensive rocket limits.

Helsinki UPI Vladimir S. Semenov Moscow Cubs Semenov Brezhnev

Local travelers tour Missouri Illinois and Nashville

Mr and Mrs Mike Seat Steve and Debbie and Mr Ralph Chorpening returned Monday from a vacation trip to Missouri and Illinois They first visited Hannibal Mo to see Mark Twains home and other sights then went to St Louis for a visit at the 700 They then continued to Nashville IML to visit relatives before returning home

Mike Seat Steve Debbie Ralph Chorpening Missouri Illinois Hannibal Mark ‘Twain St. Louis Nashville Iml

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