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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1975

Page

3

Legion Auxiliary installs new officers after Tuesday meeting

A Tuesday morning coffee for the American Legion Auxiliary at Eloise Hazen's home saw new officers installed led by president Hazel Rapp and vice president C A Thompson. Reports on memorial book donations to the public library were given and an August Sunset Park picnic planned. Twenty two attended the Horning reunion Sunday with Sam Henry reelected president and Ronald Dupree secretary treasurer.

American Legion Auxiliary Eloise Hazen W.F. Henry Hazel Rapp C.A. Thompson Thora Pease Hulda Barth Edna Simmering Florence Tanner Arerth Joe Lang W.fenry Sunset Park Horning Sam Henry Ronald Dupree Gale Brinning Robert Vincent Clara Vincent Carl H. Walton Howard Marquis Raymond N. Weber Mary Henry Manning A.L. Duensing Ellis Walton Maude Walton

Social Calendar Highlights Week’s Clubs and Meetings

The calendar lists events across groups and venues: Singer club postpones to next week. Saddle Club meets Sunday. La Leche League meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant. Highland Social Club hosts Eula Mae Coon at Marr Park. Rural Woman's Club hosts a 9:30 a.m. meeting. D A R Log Cabin open 2-4 p.m.. Friday has Washington Lodge 26 AF and AM at the Masonic temple with third degree work. Baptist John Vaughn Circle breakfast at 9 a.m. at Winga's. Happy Hearts Round Dance Club meets 8-11 p.m. at Sunset Park Tennis Courts with Luther Rhodes calling. Sunday Saddle Club trail ride at 5 p.m. with H J Brenneman. cooperative supper at 7 p.m. All events noted for community residents.

W. Henry Mt. Pleasant Highland Social Club Eula Mae Coon Marr Park White Elephant Exchange Rural Woman’s Club Earl Redlinger Washington Lodge Masonic Temple Baptist John Vaughn Winga S. Y Happy Hearts Sunset Park Luther Rhodes H.J. Brenneman

Happy Hearts Ice Cream Social and Square Dance

The Happy Hearts Round Dance Club of Washington sponsors an ice cream social with homemade ice cream and cake at Sunset Park tennis courts on Saturday July 12 from 6 30 to 8 p m A square dance follows at 8 p m with Luther Rhodes as caller All area square dancers and spectators are welcome.

Happy Hearts Happy Hearts Round Dance Club of Washington Sunset Park Luther Rhodes

Washington to halt new licenses next Wednesday

Brief notice states no new driver licenses will be issued in Washington next Wednesday. Renewals will be processed at the municipal building but no patrolmen will be available to conduct tests.

Washington

Westen funeral services held for George E.

Funeral services for George E Westen were conducted Tuesday July 8 at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev W J Stevens and Dr John C Fox presiding Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery Pallbearers named Walter Westen Evert Westen Jerry Westen Daniel Westen Timothy Westen Kenneth Westen and Wilbert Hullet Graveside rites were conducted by the American Legion with color guard Everett Burham Jay Brewer Neal Burton and Al Baldrige firing squad members Harvey Davis Maurice Myers Norman Schoonover and Leo Nardy bugler Jesse Radda in charge Martin Whittaker

Neal Burton al Baldrige Harvey Davis Maurice Myers Norman Schoonover Leo Nardy Jesse Radda Martin Whittaker

Languages ranking by researchers names three most useful

Research scientists assert their top three languages for usefulness are English, Russian, and German in that order. The claim emphasizes English as most valuable, followed by Russian and German, reflecting expert perceptions across scientific communities.

Simmering-Alliman Vows in Wayland Church Ceremony

In Wayland the 7:30 p.m. double ring wedding of Brenda Diane Simmering and Joseph Willis Alliman took place Thursday June 12 1975 at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Rev. Nick Kassebaum officiated with sister Sandy Clark as matron of honor and brother Stephen Alliman as groomsman. The couple, both of Wayland, reside on Third Street after a brief wedding trip.

Wayland Stephen Alliman Third Street

Fourth of July celebration in Extra hosts family visit

Local residents report the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the state in Extra with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brugge and children Kevin Rhonda and Melinda attending. Kevin placed third in a foot race and won $1. Kimberly Kevin and Kirk Klopfenstein from West Des Moines visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Klopfenstein in Washington and stayed through Monday. Willis Bush, once a Washington resident, is being treated at Kansas City Osteopathic Hospital and would like to hear from friends. Edgar Stewart returned home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City where he had surgery and is recuperating. Robert Jugenheimer of Fayetteville, NC visits with his family for two weeks at Leroy Jugenheimer's home.

Fred Brugge Kevin Rhonda Melinda Dale Huegerich Extra Kimberly Kirk Klopfenstein West Des Moines Kermit Klopfenstein Washington Willis Bush Kansas City Osteopathic Hospital Independence Avenue Kansas City Edgar Stewart Mercy Hospital Iowa City Robert Jugenheimer Fayetteville, N.C Leroy Jugenheimer Department of Citizenship Education and National 4-H Club Foundation Jim Marsh Doug Angel Redwood Falls Minn Dick Lease Timm St. Louis Clear Lake Jim Six Flags Grant Farm Botanical Gardens Arch Hazel Davis Burlington Colonial Manor Columbus Junction Lenore Banks Hazel Braden Club Joe Martin Sunset Park Tim Lisa Mike Kracaw Kracaw Dick Dare Craig Henry Davis Janet Steve Mabel Monson Don Monson Harry Suter Dick Stephens Allen Boyd Stephens Cleo McCoy George Fulton Jackie Susan Rick Leonard Malmberg Larry Love Sonya Lucille Fulton Dena Martin Claude McCoy Daryl Owens Mike Lynn Kim Wendy Ainsworth

Blacks end Florida vacation in Crawfordsville visit

Mr and Mrs Larry Black Becky and David return from a Florida trip visiting Sarasota with Merle Conrad family at Busch Gardens Tampa Cyprus Gardens and Walt Disney World They report very warm weather and beautiful scenery on the drive home.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Larry Black Becky David Florida Diane Merle Conrad Wayland Sarasota Busch Gardens Tampa Cyprus Gardens Walt Disney World Aleta Walker Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Wilbur Wheeler Pauline Richardson White Cloud Club Verda Jones Columbus Junction Shirley Massey Marvin Hole Bryan Leslie Joni Howard Moore Iowa Marvin U.S. Navy Norfolk Sharon Milly Moore Don White Davenport Maude White George White Denver Colo Don Whites Washington Johnson, Cedar

Louisiana lowlands flooded by rains

Torrential downpours drenched parts of Louisiana after a seven inch rain began Monday. Monroe and surrounding areas saw water enter homes and businesses, with 10 percent of Monroe’s 68 000 residents affected. Telephone service was knocked out for about 3000 homes and businesses.

United Press International Louisiana Vermont Monroe Luther Harper

Red Cross Chapter Set for Annual Washington County Meeting

The Washington County chapter of the American National Red Cross will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday July 16 at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church. Board members special service chairmen volunteers and all members are welcome to attend.

Washington County The American National Red Cross Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church Red Cross

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