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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1972

Page

3

Local News Briefs From Washington Area

Mrs Claude Tucker returns to Washington after visiting son in Grand Rapids Michigan and recovering from a heart attack. Rita Jones of Wellman named to Cedarville College Dean's List with 3.68 GPA. Hilda Marcucci dies June 27. sister of former Chocolate Shop owner Mrs Julius Sadini. Several local visits and gatherings noted with relatives in Iowa and Tennessee. Capt Robert Davis to a two year tour at Wirtz Air Force Base Michigan. Bill Whalen hosts fish fry on Cedar River. Family reunions and weekend visits reported in Kalona Keota and Washington areas.

Claude Tucker Washington Gene Tuckers Grand Rapids Mich Tucker Keith Burkholder Christopher St. Louis Mrs. Tucker Rita Jones Robert E. Jones Route One Wellman Cedarville College Cedarville Ohio Hilda Marcucci Julius Sadini Hilda Robert Davis Gerald McGaffey Fairfield Davis Wirtz Air Force Base Michigan John Pedrick Laura Wauwatosa Wisconsin Erma Hess Keota Kalona Edna Hess Cedar Rapids Ivan Zager Eula van Meter Arie Yoder Marvin Yoder Mark Iowa City Robbie Shaver Pedrick Clay Goode Novella Hess Jim Hess Charles Corpman Stan Skinner Stephanie Elsie Hess Victor Hess Brian Eva Fry Parnell

Municipal Band to perform in Central Park Wednesday

The Washington Municipal Band under Gary McCurdy will perform in Central Park on Wednesday July 20 at 8 p m. Selections include God Bless America The Yellow Rose of Texas The Grand Marshal March Sleepy Village Star Spangled Banner and highlights from Porgy and Bess plus more.

Washington Municipal Band Gary McCurdy Central Park God Bless America

On the Record Hospital Admits and Births Summary

On the Record lists hospital entries: Admitted yesterday Mrs Gertrude Doig Washington medical and Tammy Chambers Washington medical. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Paul Klein Ainsworth a son. Dismissed today Mrs Randy Wheeler and daughter Grandview Richard Benge Washington Max Goodlander Washington.

Gertrude Doig Washington Tammy Chambers Paul Klein Ainsworth Randy Wheeler Grandview Richard Benge Max Goodlander

4 H Clubs Eager Beavers Achievement Show

The Eager Beavers held an Achievement Show at Toni Turnipseed’s home on July 10 with Mrs. Gerald Pacha as judge. Carrie Mineart and Pam Letts led demonstrations and numerous nutrition food topics and displays were planned for upcoming fairs.

Eager Beavers Toni Turnipseed Gerald Pacha Carrie Mineart Pam Letts Teri Gibson Ann Lampkin Anita Munn Loretta Cavin Beth Brinning Mary Schneider Joni Swift Peggy Mohnieke Cindy Coon Mary Taylor Teresa Munn Bonnie Palmer Vickie Woods Cindy Woods

Local Name List of Auto Dealers and Facilities

A readable list of individuals and entities appears, naming Louie or Joan L Schroeder Chevrolet Washington County Developmental Center Inc Buick Merle Kenneth Bates Buick Edwin or Marjorie Macrander Mercury Bill L or Salinda J Swartzendruber Chevrolet David C or Linda S Cranston Chevrolet Gerald George Statler Speedway Motorcycle William Joseph Potter Mayfair Travel Home Alonzo or Minnie Landon Pontiac James L McGraw Ford.

Louie Joan L. Schroeder Chevrolet Washington County Developmental Center, Inc Buick Merle Kenneth Bates Edwin Or Marjorie Macrander Mercury Bill L Salinda J. Swartzendruber David C Linda S. Cranston Gerald George Statler Speedway Motorcycle William Joseph Potter Mayfair Travel Home Alonzo Or Minnie Landon Pontiac James L. McGraw Ford

Social Calendar Highlights From Community Clubs

Tuesday includes Lodge No 26 work in first degree at 8 p.m. EPC Club meets Mrs Ivan Hahn at 8 p.m. Booster Club picnic at 6 30 p.m. Sunset Park. Wednesday Jolly Nine Club 6 30 p.m. Potluck to mark two birthdays. Thursday H J Club postponed to July 27 Fleur De Lis Club 8 p.m. Ice cream social with Mr and Mrs James Birney H H Club 1 30 p.m. North Sunset Park pavilion.

EPC Club Ivan Hahn Booster Club Sunset Park Jolly Nine Club Dwight Murray Fleur de Lis Club James Birney H.H. Club North Pavilion

Freels mark fiftieth year with Golden Anniversary honor

Mr and Mrs Clifford Freel of 502 South Iowa Avenue celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a dinner at the Captain's Table. All four children, 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren attended along with out of town guests from Illinois Texas Oklahoma and Missouri. Corsages were given by the grandchildren.

Clifford Freel South Iowa Avenue Violet Kennard Leo Graf Don Cave Lyle Walton Webster Ira Erwin Council Bluffs Herbert Freel Ft. Madison Wesley Freel Wellman Gary Walton Iowa City Barry Walton Washington Craig Tim Erwin Bill Freel Terry Kim Dana Nancy Denise Freel Steve Debbie Kathy Mike Freel Mia Jason Jennifer Walton Illinois Texas Oklahoma Missouri

Farm Bureau Women plan RAVE fall event and fair tour

Farm Bureau Women committee met to set a Rural Amateur Variety Entertainment event at the county annual meeting and discuss the county fair tour. Reports covered the Des Moines conference, Good Ship HOPE sewing, and a Milk Made Magic recipe booklet for 25 cents.

Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Harvey Timmins Maurice Crawford Crawford Keith Stewart Des Moines Good Ship Hope Will Be Continued the Coming Year. Mrs. Crawford Farm Bureau Duane White

Holders to observe 40th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Percy Holder celebrate forty years of marriage with an open house at United Presbyterian Church Community Room on Sunday July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. They request no gifts. Holder wed Marceline Leslie Gannaway on July 23 1932 in Detroit Michigan. They retired and have lived here since 1964 when they built a cottage on United Presbyterian Home grounds.

Percy Holder United Presbyterian Church Holder Marceline Leslie Gannaway Westminster Presbyterian Church Detroit Mich United Presbyterian Home

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