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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1972

Page

3

World War I Auxiliary and Y-Wives Host Summer Coffees

Mrs Roy Steele hosted World War I Auxiliary coffee with Mrs Neal Burton as cohostess. sixteen members attended and place favors for nursing homes were prepared. Y-Wives held a summer coffee hosted by Mrs Daryl Dodder for 32 members, with guests listed. The next WWI Auxiliary coffee will be July 26 with Mrs Della Anderson and Mrs Ethel Davison as hosts.

Roy Steele Neal Burton Daryl Dodder Jane Lewis Christine Arnold Marcia Robertson Alice Swanson Sally Webber Fran Ray Neil Burton Della Anderson Ethel Davison

Army Treads Shine On Privates Rex Sheetz and Dennie Smith

Private Rex H. Sheetz completed an eight week wheel vehicle mechanic course at Fort Polk Louisiana after enlisting last February and graduating Keota Community High School in 1970. Specialist Four Dennie W. Smith fired expert with the M 16 at Fort Bragg joining the 82nd Airborne after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and serving previously at Fort Benning. Members of the Linger Longer Club met at the Captain's Table with seven in attendance and plans for September. Legion Auxiliary lays plans for an August 10 picnic at Veterans Hospital Iowa City after a morning coffee at Thora Pease home with president Jean Lang presiding.

Army Ft. Leonard Wood Ft Benning Linger Longer John Kiene Yaro Chmelar

4-H Horse and Pony Show Friday at Washington County Fairgrounds

A 4-H horse and pony fun show is planned for Friday July 14 at 6 30 p m at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Events cover all classes listed in the Fair book. Project leaders Ray Bonar Rodney Letts of Washington and Cleo McCoy of Crawfordsville will be assisted by Dude Lowe of Crawfordsville.

Washington County Fairgrounds Ray Bonar Rodney Letts Washington Cleo McCoy Crawfordsville Dude Lowe

Almanac of July 13 1972 history notes and births

The Almanac lists this Thursday July 13 1972 as day 195 with 171 to follow. It notes zodiac sign Cancer for July 13 births and marks historical events from 1863 New York riots to 1942 Free French movement name change, plus oblique references to Boy's Town founder Father Edward Flanagan born on this date.

United Press International Venus Saturn Mercury Mars Jupiter Edward Flanagan Boy's Town Nebraska New York City Horace Greeley New York Tribune Washington, D.C Free French France

On the Record Hospital admits several patients

Yesterday admitted John Platt Washington medical Mrs Alan Olson Washington medical Mrs John Johnson Washington medical Births to Mr and Mrs Melvin Gipple Crawfordsville a son Dismissed today Mrs W C Burkett and daughter Columbus Junction Mrs Ronald Roberts and daughter Brighton

John Platt Washington Alan Olson Washington Medical John Johnson Melvin Gipple Crawfordsville W.C. Burkett Columbus Junction Ronald Roberts Brighton

Local visitor Kevin Spera stays with Morris aunt and uncle

Kevin Spera and vocator visit the area and stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris, the latter hosting as Aunt and Uncle in this local gathering.

Kevin Spera Et Vocator Charles Morris Harvey Davis Cambria Wisconsin David Daniel D. Clair Davis Erik Jessica Emily Marc Dr. Davis Davises Dells Wisconsin River Upper Dells Baraboo Wic

Mrs. Chalupa hospitalized after heart attack in Utah

Mrs. George Chalupa of Washington remains in McKay Hospital Ogden Utah after a heart attack three weeks ago. She moved from intensive care and a pacemaker was installed. She is in room 558 and would enjoy hearing from friends while recovering from the illness that occurred during a visit to her son in Utah.

George Chalupa Washington McKay Hospital Ogden Utah

Social Calendar Thursday and Friday Activities

Women of Moose meet at 8 p.m. ISU Walnut Club hosts an ice cream social at 7 30 p.m. Sunset Park. Rural Women’s Club gathers at 6 30 p.m. at the Leo Peiffer home with ice cream or dessert and table service. Rainbow Girls practice at 7 p.m. Prairie Flower Missionary Society meets at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Stanley Mouser hosts Friendship Club at 7 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park. Friday events include John Vaughn Circle at 6 30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park with drinks. Camp Fire at YWCA Cabin Mothers at 7 30 p.m. Rainbow Initiation at 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple Officers wear white. Golden Age Club at 10 a.m. YW room Sack lunch at noon.

Women of Moose ISU Walnut Club Sunset Park Rodney Letts Maurice Pacha Leo Peiffer Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Prairie Flower Missionary Society Stanley John Vaughn YWCA

Linen Shower Held for Leigh Ann Hansen

Leigh Ann Hansen was honored at a linen shower hosted at Mrs Robert Choate s home with Mrs Dale Janecek as hostess. Guests introduced themselves with remarks about the bride and played games before Leigh Ann opened gifts. Red and white decor featured a potted red geranium centerpiece. Punch and coffee were served by Mrs Lyle Hansen and Mrs Harold Wolf. Special guests from Clinton included Mrs Amy Leigh, grandmother, and aunts Mrs Carol Martin and Mrs Joyce Winkler. Leigh Ann will marry Kurt Wolf July 22 at St James Catholic church.

Leigh Ann Hansen Robert Choate Dale Janecek Leigh Ann Lyle Hansen Harold Wolf Amy Leigh Carol Martin Joyce Winkler Miss Hansen Clinton Leigh Ann Kurt Wolf St. James Catholic Church

Junior Cattle Feeder tour set for July 15

Loumy project leaders for the 4-H junior cattle feeders will lead a July 15 tour starting at 1 p.m. at the Frank Sojka farm. Members from 13 families will visit six pens, with farms listed in order and two families sharing the project. A follow up session to summarize records is tentatively set for Friday evening July 28.

Larry Marek Riverside David Bell Washington Bob Stout Keota Frank Sojka Matthew Martin Marvin Angela Elmer Schneider John, James Mike Schneider Harold Gamon Owen Gamon Kenneth Guy Danny Guy Lathor Guy Bruce Phil Guy Lawrence Miksch Mark Melanie Miksch

4-H photographers meet Saturday for fair judging

Washington County 4-H photographers meet Saturday July 15 with county project leader Mrs. Richard Fisher to select best pictures for fair judging. Last day for younger members to turn in negatives for enlarging. Sessions at 10 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the County Extension office. Advanced and beginning 4-H entries judged July 22 at the Washington Public Library at 1 15 p.m.

Washington County Richard Fisher Fisher Washington Public Library

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