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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1972
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Anthony Mondia of 3103 Sixty first St Des Moines announce the birth of a son on July 17 weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces named Devreaux Benton. Grandparents live in Washington with grandmother Clara Mondia and great grandmother Ortha Garrett.
Indoor outdoor carpet resists wear moisture and sun. Olefin fibers with needle punched or tufted construction create durable, easy care flooring for busy areas. Indoors vacuum, outdoors hose. colorfast and economical for high traffic.
Light furniture gains appeal for portability and low cost. A sofa that can be carried on a back, an inflatable chair, and a fur-covered footstool are popular lightweight options. Experts note such pieces are affordable starters for those on a budget, with foam cores and acrylic fabrics offering comfort.
A junior high dance runs 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at the YMCA with music by Shadowfax. Admission is 75 cents for members. non members must also buy a day pass. New seventh graders and youths entering sophomore year are invited.
Yesterday and today at On the Record Hospital, Mae Sorrell and Myrtle Mayer of Washington were admitted for medical care. Cleo Orris of Ainsworth was admitted today. William Kendrick of Washington was dismissed yesterday and Tammy Chambers of Washington was dismissed today, both transferred to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Fairfield Republican state senate candidate Frosty Schwengels will host an open house for Republican voters at the Robert Day home 1005 South Iowa Avenue in Fairfield. He will greet interested residents Friday evening from 7 30 to 9 30 p m.
The calendar lists Jolly Nine Club potluck birthday celebration at 6 30 pm Mrs Dwight Murray Wednesday H J Club rescheduled for July 27 Fleur De Lis Club ice cream social at 8 pm with Mr and Mrs James Birney H H Club 130 pm at Sunset Park Senior Citizens bus trip to Riverside Centennial Dave Livingstons Sunday School class picnic in Sunset Park bring own table service Square Dance Club 8 pm Foss Memorial building Salem free ice cream cake Nick Nichols caller
Cecile Dempsey of Washington enters Mercy Hospital Iowa City for eye surgery and remains in room 3100. Chad Anderson celebrated his first birthday in Kearney Nebraska with visits from the Doughtys Voelkers and Andersons. The Dick Andersons moved to apartment D 7 Eagle Village Kearney 68847. Peg Witthoft, daughter of Jim and Mrs. Rich, visits St. Luke's Cedar Rapids for observation in room 586.
Descendants of D. C. Robertson met in Keota on Sunday with 58 members and one guest. Glenn Miller was named president and Retha Hough secretary after the noon meal. Next year’s reunion will be on the same date and place. Daryl and Duane Richardson were thanked for park pavilion use. A card was sent to W. C. Robertson who could not attend. Softball and other games were played.
Multiple conveyances recorded including R Max Hawkins to Sheldon Hawkins for Lot 5 and West Half Lot 4 Block 11 in Original Town of Ainsworth. Leila F Steiner to self and Harold Steiner. Lizzie Knepp to Cloyce Zieglowsky Lot 7 Block 47 Win Smouse’s Highland Park. Richard Schnoebelen and wife to Ronald Popham Lot 5 in Schnoebelen’s Second Addition to Riverside. Harold T Miller to Dale Connelly. Washington Care Center to Dale Garrell East 165 ft Lot 3 in W Chilecote’s Addition. Edna L Sanders to Ray and Rosylda Lamansky Lot A in Mealey’s Second Addition to Brighton.
The Washington Evening Journal details subscription rates for various regions including in town Washington and outside Iowa, with weekly carrier prices and annual mail rates. It lists staff such as David Elder president and editor, William Shannon vice president and advertising director, and Charles Morris managing editor, among others.
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