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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1971

Page

3

Williams Family Reunion Held at Sunset Park Washington

Social club notes report the Williams family reunion at Sunset Park on Sunday with a noon picnic. Attendees include numerous Williams relatives from Muscatine Crawfordsville and surrounding towns, plus births marriages and military service updates. The 1972 reunion is set for Sunset Park on the second Sunday in July.

Donald Krantz Che David Virgil Krant Afton Terson Teresa Kristi Ced Mer. Douglas Donna Williamsburg Larry Price Lorna Lisa Mt. Pleasant Est Pat) Jones Win Wesley — Smith Jr Rose Nancy Stevie Columbus Junction Martha Decker Lorimer Jennifer Lynn Grelk Gary Mary Griffith Grelk Lonnie Dean Krantz Donald Marilyn Krantz Geoffrey Gross Michael Cheryl Williams Gross Jon Jason Randall Jon Barbara Thomas Randall Lester Schlatter Sue Jones Mark Griffiths Marlene Koch Ed Jones Martha Beenblossom Erving United States Robert Williams Pat Williams John Williams Vietnam Larry Vane Linda Williams Marine Corps North Carolina Sunset Park Washington

BPW board plans fall convention for district meeting

The Washington Business and Professional Women board met to plan the year and arrange a District V fall meeting on October 3. Margi Marek presided. Committees include Edwards arrangements, Marston decorations, Crossett music, Schully registration, Lehrer program, Ryner hospitality, Miller public relations, Lemke treasurer, Booth secretary, Jarvis recording secretary, with World Affairs and Finance on hospitality. Members urged to supply goodies for coffee hour and a wrapped door prize.

Board of Directors of Washington Business and Professional Women District V Margi Marek Maybelle Edwards Dorothy Marston Mary Crossett Geraldine Schully Dorothy Lehrer Helen Ryner Frank Miller World Affairs and Finance Committee Margaret Lemke Sandi Booth Mary Jarvis Helen Peiffer

Scouts 242 Trek Rugged Devils Lake Trail Near Bara Boo Wisconsin

Scouts from Troop 242 spent a week primitive camping on the Wisconsin River and hiked a rugged 15 mile trail near Devils Lake. They climbed multiple bluffs, viewed features such as Balanced Rock and Devil's Doorway, identified native plants and geologic specimens, and rested at Turk's Head and Cleopatra's Needle with Scouters guiding the group.

Wisconsin Devils Lake Baraboo Wis Devil’s Doorway Frank Russell Dale Bruege Lou Pailliotet Jim Blakeney Larry Scouls Keith Cil Dana Swift Tom Schneider Gary Goodwin Tim Banks Roger Carey Dan Bruegge Ray Garton Mike Craig Jeff Liebe Mike Wood Scott Hotle Jeff King Chris Hagemeier Scott Rich Gerald Franzen Chris Zehr Bill Tiser Mark Miller Rollin Secrest John McCarthy Jeff McCarthy Joel Reighard Sid Mab

Social Calendar for the Weekend Events and Notices

Social Calendar lists various community events and notices across Kalona Fairfield and surrounding areas. Activities include a 10 a.m. first publication day reminder, H J Club at 8 p.m., Reformed Presbyterian family night at 6 30 p.m., Jebakah Lodge Friday at IOOF Hall, Saturday street dance at Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Jr Ag building rain plan, Methodist Church basket dinner, Robertson Reunion, White Shrine Club picnic, Izaak Walton League Club House gathering, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple, with rides coordinated by Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. O Beirn. Bring ice cream or cake, own table service, and covered dishes where noted.

H. J. Club Kalona Park Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Rain Jr. Ag Bob Yerington

Women of the Moose Hear Club Members in Muscatine

Washington chapter members hosted Muscatine guests at a Monday Moose meeting held with College of Regents officers. Davenport Davenport area collegians and co workers from Owatonna Fort Madison attended. Marian Hayes chaired.

Washington Women of the Moose Mus Vatine College of Regents Owa City Davenport Burlingen Ft. Madison Marian Hayes Sowery Morris Iowa Gladys Cosgrove Verna Mcadden Mary Riley Isabelle Johnson Muscatine

Ruth Circle Picnic at Sunset Park

Ruth Circle of the First Baptist Church held a Tuesday evening picnic at Sunset Park with seven members present and one guest, Mrs. Henry Rees. A bountiful meal was served and visiting followed for the remainder of the evening.

She Ruth Circle The First Baptist Church Sunset Park Henry Rees

West Chester Class of 1956 Holds Reunion At Captain's Table

The 1956 graduates marked their 15th reunion at the Captain's Table with attendees from Betten dort Brighton Washington and Cedar Rapids Des Moines Drakesville Armington Wellman and Dallas Texas. Attendees shared life updates and children's ages while plans formed for a 25th reunion. Recognition given to deceased members Larry Martin and Ruth Bainbridge.

West Chester Ron Brinning Bettendort Paul Janet Renoux Hagist Brighton Charles Janice ‘St Jer) Gibson Washington Hal Colliver Carolyn Peterson Wellman Mary Lou Slemmons Dwinter Des Moines Bill Joyce Statler) Hardy Drakesville Wendell Peggy Stewart Armington Loren Rosalita Peiffer Wagner Larry Martin Eldon Ruth Augustine Bainbridge

Ray Miller film shown to Kiwanis on police duties

Percy Holder reports the Kiwanis luncheon featured Police Officer Ray Miller of the City of Washington Police Department. Miller presented a film on the policeman’s duties and read the five point oath code. Kiwanis promotes Family Reunion Day on August 8 to encourage family picnics and stronger family ties.

Percy Holder Kiwanis Club Ray Miller City of Washington Police Force Miller

4-H Horse and Pony Fun Show Draws 100 Plus Attendees

More than 100 4-H members and families attended the 4-H Horse and Pony Fun Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Monday evening. Horses competed in all fair classes including new pony cart and stock horse patterns. Ring master Ray Bonar and judge Dud Lowe offered comments to help members improve before the county fair on August 25. Ribbons were awarded by Cleo McCoy, and the evening ended with a wiener roast. Enrollment in the 4-H horse and pony project rose, signaling a large turnout at the fair. entries and fees are due by July 21 at the Extension office.

Washington County Fairgrounds Ray Bonar Washington Dud Lowe Crawfordsville

Miss Sue Duncan to Wed Theo Brumm Jr in July

Miss Sue Duncan is the honoree of prenup tial courtesies ahead of her Saturday wedding to Theodore Brumm Jr. of Oaklyn New Jersey. Mrs. Vincent Lind Swedesburg hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering with the bride’s relatives from Washington and Oaklyn and guests embroidered linen towels as keepsakes and group gifts were exchanged. A separate shower was hosted by Mrs. Tom Lowe and Mrs. Robert Anderson for high school friends, with additional gifts from guests. Another courtesy was reported by Vicki Thomas and her mother with miscellaneous gifts for the bride elect.

Sue Duncan Theodore Brumm Jr Oaklyn N.J Vincent Lind Swedesburg Tom Duncan L. A. Jones Larry Duncan Washington Theodore Brumm Sr Cindy Oakin Miss Duncan Tom Lowe Robert Anderson Anderson Vicki Thomas R. E. Thomas

Iowa White Shrine Plans Sunday Picnic in Iowa City

The Iowa White Shrine Club will hold a picnic at the Izaak Walton League Club House on Highway 218 South of Iowa City at 12 30 p m Sunday. The Da mascus Shrine and the Bethlehem Shrine of Iowa City cohost the event. Members are urged to bring a covered dish and their own table service. rides available by contacting Mrs Roger Chapman.

Dill Renson Methodist Church Keota Robertson White Shrine Club Izaak Walton Highway 218 Town City Shrine Meriers Roger Chapman Iowa White Shrine Club

Barbara Ann Snider to wed William John Little in August

Mr and Mrs Marvin D Snider of Washington announce the engagement of Barbara Ann Snider to William John Little son of Ella Mae Little and Calvin Little Both of Washington and Brighton A wedding is planned for August 7 Barbara Ann is a 1971 graduate of Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids while William John Little a 1968 graduate of Washington High School is employed at Perfex in Washington

Marvin D. Snider Washington Barbara Ann William John Little Ella Mae Little Calvin Little Brighton Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Little Washington High School Perfex

Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers in Des Moines Bond

The Legion Auxiliary installed Mrs. Joe Lang as president at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. M. J. Cruise. New officers include Mrs. W. F. Henry as vice president and Mrs. Cruise as secretary with others named. Delegates to the Des Moines conference July 15-16 are Mrs. Pease, Mrs. O Conner and Mrs. Lloyd McCoy. The August meeting will be a Sunset Park picnic.

The Legion Auxiliary Joe Lang M. J. Cruise W. F. Henry Cruise T. J. Pease Dale Booth Leo Hoover Joe Simmering Mary O'Conner Alma Perry Zelma Hughes Des Moines Pease O'Conner Lloyd McCoy Sunset Park

Weekend Reunions Mark 10th Anniversary Bright Patch

Local notes report the 10th anniversary reunion of Mrs. Watson's high school class at Willows plus the 37th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lunning. Other items mention travel plans for Mrs. Myrtle Neiswanger, Dick Pratt's recovery in Iowa City, and Dewey Weeks 52nd anniversary celebration with family in Washington.

Bruce Watson Pamela Charlton Henry Lanning Watson the Willows Leanna Lunning Lunning Harold Gerd Dick Pratt University Hospitals Iowa City Dewey Weeks Richard Weeks Lana Kay Weeks John Yan

Mount Vernon Driver Fined for Speeding and Stop Light

Ralph George Cavin of Mount Vernon was fined in justice of the peace court on two counts. He paid fines of $10 for speeding and $5 for a stop light violation.

Ralph George Cavin Mount Vernon Justice of the Peace Court

Mormon elders in Washington door to door outreach

Visalia California's Richard Thornton and Phoenix Arizona's Terry Dyer represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Washington. Young missionaries, aged 19, spend two years proselytizing, delivering free literature with no sales involved. They stay at 320 South Maroon and can be reached at 653-5731. church offices at 202 East Second.

Ider Richard Thornton Visalia Calif Terry Dyer Phoenix Ariz Washington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Church Elder Thornton Dyer South Maroon East Second

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