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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1973
Page
3
Break with habit and enjoy a picnic breakfast with family or friends. Fresh fruits like strawberries cantaloupe peaches and oranges boost vitamin C while outdoor cooking adds flavor. Try bread twisters over coals stuffed with sausage or sweet treats baked in a Dutch oven for a memorable outdoor brunch.
The Washington Evening Journal details staff roles and publication schedule with subscription rates for local carrier and mail delivery. Rates include 50 cents weekly by carrier in Washington, 40 cents in nearby towns, and annual mail prices: Iowa $12 or $15 for Washington route, and outside Iowa $14. The paper operates afternoons six days a week except holidays.
A Sunday bridal shower for Anita Hammen, soon to wed Ken Seeger on August 25, drew guests from Iowa City Wellman Cedar Falls South English Hedrick Harper Washington and State Center. Hostesses included Mrs Paul Hammen and family with gifts listed by Diana Cox and Bev Seeger as Marjorie Kline and Mrs Herbert Hammen attended.
Washington County Fair entry deadlines set by Kathy Marek. Livestock science and mechanics and arts exhibits must be in by Wednesday July 18 to reserve space and prepare signs. Gardening and photography have later dates July 30 and July 25 respectively.
Social events listed for Thursday through Sunday include HH Club at Sunset Park 1 30 p m to sunset Snowball Social Club at 6 30 p m Picnic in Sunset Park HJ Club at 7 30 p m Picnic in Kalona Park with drinks provided Friday events include Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple and Washington County WCTU Convention 10 a m to 3 p m at Wellman Park with a noon picnic dinner Sunday Fishburn Reunion at 1 p m Captain s Table with reservations via Pearl Kennedy or Opal Putnam by Friday contact numbers 653 2687 and 653 4183}
Richard Dale Cumming of route 2 Ainsworth was treated for facial injuries after his pickup left a gravel road and rolled into a ditch at 3 am two miles north and two miles west of Washington. The vehicle was demolished.
The West Chester Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Monday morning to address Women in Community Life and current local and national concerns. A county convention prep was outlined for July 20 at Wellman Park with sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Mrs. Robert Faber discussed Korea, and music by Ted Rissler was planned along with a noon family picnic.
Kathy Fisher of West Chester seeks the return of her green stenographic notebook lost near Lake Darling Youth Center. It contains camp notes, West Chester Civic Club minutes, Dutch Creek history notes, and her name address and phone number. Call her to arrange recovery.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs Kenneth Patterson and three other patients in Washington with medical surgical notes. A birth records Mr and Mrs James Emry of Brighton welcomed a daughter. Dismissal lists Lester Kern of Washington. Today Mrs Ella Erickson remains in Washington.
The annual Kleese reunion gathered 71 members in Sunset Park with hosts Mr and Mrs John Kleese. C J Griffith led the business meeting and new officers were elected Barry Griffith president Tom Bauer vice president and Mrs Tom Bauer secretary treasurer.
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