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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1969

Page

3

Fifteenth Crawfords ville Pony Show Amazes Crowd

The 15th annual Crawfords ville Pony Show drew a large evening crowd with ponies, costumes, and socializing. Lights failed briefly before ISU trucks and KCII portable gear restored power. Judges led by Harry Yount and Ringmaster Raymond Bonar named winners in numerous classes across boys and girls divisions.

Crawfordsville Lions KCII ISU Harry Yount Altoona Raymond Bonar Washington Robert Miller Freeport Ill Joy Weiler Tracr

Be tor Caler Vows and Amanas Senior Trip Report

Senior Citizens gathered 46 for a day trip to the Amanas ending at the Colony Inn with a German-rooted hostess guide. The group toured a woolen mill and furniture shop, enjoyed a noon family-style dinner, and learned of July plans including a Captain’s Table dinner and a 30-minute movie at the Senior Center. The note also extends sympathy for Floyd Blankenhorn’s death, a longtime Center member.

Colony Inn Grace Homestead Floyd Blankenhorn Blankenhorn

Three TIT chapters join in picnic at Sun Set Park

The TIT Society chapters DL EI and Y met for a cooperative supper Tuesday evening at Sun Set Park. A planning committee including Mrs. Logan Gamon Stewart Nugent Osincup and Wayne Gamon organized the event assisted by Mrs. Claire Keating. Entertainment by a musical trio Mark Shearer Patti Van Houten and Millie Bordwell featured singing and a group sing along. Chapter Y presented farewell gift to Mrs. Don Oxenford who moves this summer to Cedar Rapids. The chapters suggested this become an annual affair and include husbands and families next year. A discussion exchanged project ideas among the chapters.

TIT Society Sunset Park Clarence Logan Harold Gamon William Stewart Jay Nugent Herb Osincup Wayne Gamon Claire Keating Mark Shearer Patti van Houten Millie Bordwell Don Oxenford Oxenford Cedar Rapids

Courtly Life at United Presbyterian Home Amid Moon Mission Prayers

The weekly update from United Presbyterian Home highlights visitors and events as residents await astronauts' moon mission. Names of family members, friends, and guests from Illinois, New York, Colorado, and beyond are listed, noting Evensong, a mixed quartet performance, and social visits. The piece underscores faithfulness shown by visiting grandchildren and relatives, plus summer travel and local gatherings.

Miss Schoonover to marry Sept. 20

Jacqueline Marie Schoonover and Robert Carl announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding on September 20. The bride's parents are Norman F. and wife from Washington. the groom’s parents are Anthony and wife from Valparaiso, Indiana. Both come from aviation backgrounds with ties to United Airlines and military service. They plan to reside in Los Angeles.

Jacqueline Marie Schoonover Robert Carl Norman F. Schoonover Washington Carl Anthony Carl Valparaiso Ind Miss Schoonover Washington High School Cornell College Cedar Rapids United Airlines Purdue University Lafayette Navy U. S. Navy Los Angeles

4-H Club July Meeting Showcased Projects and Demos

Lora and Diana Green hosted the Iowa Maidens 4-H Club July gathering as six teen members answered roll call with projects planned for Achievement Day. Diana Jarrard demonstrated muffins, Kathy Witthoff spoke on Matchings Stripes, and Lori Green discussed Golden Nuggets. Hostesses and their mother served refreshments.

Lora Diana Green Iowa Maidens 4 - H Diana Jarrard Kathy Witthoff Lori Green

Sleeveless crepe sheath pattern from New Austine La Mar

From the Washington Evening Journal July 17 1969 a fashion pattern ad offers pattern R-125 in sizes 12 to 20 with a blouson bodice cut out front and back seams, slim peplum skirt, and price one dollar plus postage. Pattern book No 4 lists high fashion designs and best-sellers.

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