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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1975
Page
2
Crawfordsville youths plan a cook-out and fun night at South Church on Sunday August 3 from 5 30 to 9 00 inviting seventh graders and older with guests. They will bring buns and hot dogs while leaders provide salad and drinks.
Kathy Meyer bride elect of Dave Schooley was honored at two showers over the weekend in Wayland. A Friday miscellaneous shower at the Meyer home featured yellow blue and green decor and gift openings. Saturday morning coffee hosted by Mrs. Ron Roth honored Miss Meyer with guests from Bloomfield and surrounding areas. arrangements and refreshments noted. Also reported is the birth of Robin Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Graber New Baltimore Michigan on July 9 with family details and grandparents listed.
A custodian at the Klamath County Courthouse found pests in the basement feasting on 50 pounds of marijuana seized in a police drug raid. Milne reported bugs scattered across the floor as they attacked the weed.
A newspaper note cites Alexander Dumas saying business is simple it uses other people's money. The quote frames a witty take on finance from the renowned French writer.
Riverside area readers share a lighthearted column of everyday life. The piece muses on long days and restful nights, mail scams from Readers Digest, home canning with cucumbers and dill, school shopping, and neighbor memories. It weaves in kitchen tips for pickles and beef liver, terrarium ideas, and a nostalgic note about old chimney smoke mornings.
An open house honoring Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lankford on their silver wedding anniversary will be held Sunday in the Richland Friends Church Social Rooms. The event runs 2 to 4 pm with friends neighbors and relatives invited. Kenneth and Mary were married July 29 1950 in Kahoka Missouri by Rev James Monroe. They have three sons and two daughters in law Gary Debby Lankford Marengo Rick Barbara Lankford Packwood and Dick at home.
University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls releases spring Dean's List naming Columbus Junction Connie Gipple Crawfordsville Douglas Graber Iris Kaufman Keota Mildred Hahn Olds Rachelle Barquist Riverside Jane Waldschmidt Patricia Vegey Washington Robert Scheldrup Winfield Lorrie Lambert plus other area students on the honors roster.
Four 4-H clubs held achievement shows in July with judges Mrs Myra Crawford Mrs LeRoy Mineart and Mrs Maynard Bash. 54 entries produced 5 junior 6 intermediate and 25 senior projects advancing to the County Fair while 97 exhibits were shown with 57 advancing from the Wellman 4-H Maidens event. A Jackson Boys 4-H gathering followed a softball session with talks on birds poisons first aid and preparation for fair tickets and projects emphasized.
Nine members and two guests attended the Good Will Club picnic in Sunset Park on Wednesday. Clarence Brown and Albert Wehr were guests. Games followed the business meeting. Mrs Clarence Brown Sr. will host the next meeting.
The Cinderella 4H Club held an achievement show July 15 at West Chester Methodist Church at 9 30 a.m. Judge Mrs Maynard Bash of Kalona evaluated 158 entries with 87 projects advancing to the County Fair. Judy Reed and Jacque Reed created a Basic 4 backdrop display. Carol Radda chaired a 7 p.m. meeting, with presentations by Sandra Reed on biscuit tricks and Judy Reed on freezing techniques. Linda Peiffer reported on a citizenship trip to Washington D C. Judy Reed and Sandra Reed will present educational talks July 22 at the YMCA in Washington. Passes were issued to completing project girls. refreshments included punch by Mrs Robert Greiner and cookies baked by the girls.
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