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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1975
Page
3
A Monday outing for senior citizens started early with a bus trip to Columbus Junction and Muscatine. They visited Swinging Bridge, Cheri-Top for boxed dinners, Weeds Park, boat landing, and enjoyed scenery and drinks before a shopping stop. A Tuesday council discussed air conditioning the Pool Room for the benefit of all.
Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry return from two weeks in Brighton England with Rev G Marvin Lowry. Mrs Vernie Lowry recuperates in Washington after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Alan Schmidt and family visit West Chester relatives and Marion doctors. Ron Greiner of Des Moines has nose and tonsil surgery at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Col and Mrs Jerry R Johnson and John visit from Las Vegas en route to Iran for two years. Linda remains in Las Vegas to work then Idaho for college. Other visitors include Munsons and Hanshaw family members from Washington.
Evelyn Rae Romine of La Jolla and Steven Randolph Forbes of San Diego married at Mary Star of the Sea Church La Jolla on April 19 1975. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend David Roll. The couple's parents are Lawrence Romine of Wellman and Frank Forbes of Pauma Valley. They honeymooned in Australia and New Zealand and reside at 4916 Caminito Lapiz San Diego.
About 90 women gathered in Fellowship Hall for Fun Nite hosted by U P W president Mrs Mary Lou Kaufman as Lady of Ceremonies. Circles 1 6 presented humorous skits with singing and piano by Mrs Lois Williams Mildred Jasmine Esther Bordwell and Winnie Beller. new members were honored with corsages from Mrs Annagrace Goeke.
A reunion for World War II personnel stationed at Ottumwa Naval Air Station will run August 22 to 24 at Ottumwa Industrial Airport. The event features an air show with the Navy Blue Angels Army Silver Eagles Army Golden Knights and civilian acts, plus a parade banquet golf outing and WW II aircraft displays. Contact Mrs Pat Friedman 609 Hill Street Highland Park Illinois 60035. Sponsored by Antique Airmen Inc.
The Just Us Club was entertained by Mrs W B Edwards with assistance from Mrs Lewis Goodlander and Mrs Ralph Robertson. Mrs Goodlander opened the meeting by reading The Patchwork Quilt. A short business session followed and the program featured pencil contests and bingo led by Mrs Ralph Hesseltine and Mrs Clarence Randall.
World War I Auxiliary met for a Wednesday morning coffee hour. Mrs. Bellman of Wellman was a guest at the gathering.
The patient list shows Mrs. Wilda Tarrence from Richland admitted for medical care and Mrs. Merle Kerr from Columbus Junction also admitted for medical. Rev. Arthur Peters from Washington was admitted to Long Term Care yesterday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Swatos of Washington. Discharges include Mrs. Vera Buchanan of Washington and Gene Brookhart of Crawfordsville.
Washington Evening Journal lists community meetings and gatherings for July 10 1975. Activities include La Leche League at 8 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant D.A.R. Log Cabin and Friday Masons gathering at the Masonic temple. Weekend rounds feature dances tennis rides tours and club meetings across Washington and area venues.
The Cedar Clippers 4 H Club held its achievement show Monday at Mrs M L Crawford's home. Judge Sally Whetstine evaluated 89 exhibits from 19 girls with 51 entries advancing to the county fair. Mothers and friends of 4 H members attended as guests.
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