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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1971

Page

2

Local notices from Mercy Hospital and area families

Mercy Hospital Iowa City treats Mrs Harry B Sowden and eye patient Mrs Raymond Rains. Mrs Ernest Brake celebrates 50th wedding anniversary in Glenwood with nine children from multiple states. Joanne Knott improves at University Hospital Iowa City after a serious auto crash. The Ernest Lund family plans move to 305 South Avenue C Riverside. Mrs Cal Kessler visits Irene Conner, formerly Irene McKay, in Iowa City.

Harry B Sowden Mercy Hospital Iowa City Geraldine Eglin Katona Eldon Brake Ernest Brake Glenwood Brakes North Carolina Louisiana California Kansas Mexico Iowa Raymond Rains Joanne Knott Joanne University Hospital Ernest Lund Riverside South Avenue C GW. Manussier Manussier E. E. Stutsman West Cal Kessler Irene Conner Kessler Irene McKay

Highlandettes 4-H Club Holds Achievement Show at Highland High

The Highlandettes 4-H Club held a focal achievement show in the Highland High School home ec room with Mrs. Ed Whetstine of Wellman judging the projects. Refreshments were served by Diane Steele Debbie Havel and Sharon Knottnerus.

Highlandettes Highland High School Ec Room Ed Whetstine Wellman Diane Steele Debbie Havel Sharon Knottnerus

What don't we know about marijuana

A compact notice-like item hints at a promotional or coupon offer framed around a question about marijuana knowledge. It presents fragmented, unnamed promotions and a request to submit a “1¢ copy” via a coupon, reflecting an informal reader engagement snippet without concrete facts.

Class of 1941 Plans Reunion at Willows Supper Club

The Washington High School Class of 1941 will hold its 30 year reunion Saturday evening July 24 at the Willows Supper Club.

Washington High School the Willows

Hospital Dismissed Today Names Three Individuals

Kenneth Wagner of Bloomfield and Mrs. Richard Anderson with her son in Washington were discharged from a hospital today. The notices enumerate three local patients released, reflecting a routine update on medical discharges.

Kenneth Wagner Bloomfield Richard Anderson

Mrs. Alma Conway 66 dies in California. rites planned

Alma Bryson Conway 66 of 2 Circle Drive Washington died unexpectedly July 21 1971 in Vacaville California. Funeral 9:30 am Saturday at St James Catholic Church Washington with burial at Wrenn Cemetery Knoxville. Rosary 7:30 pm Friday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home. She taught at Mid Prairie and St James School and is survived by Byron T Conway two sons Patrick and Michael E a sister and three grandchildren.

Byron T.alma Conway Circle Drive Washington Vacaville Calif St. James Catholic Church Edward F. Collins Wrenn Knoxville Sherman-Eden Alma Bryson Vinton Morris and Hattie Finch Bryson Ralston, Neb Viola Newman Oceanside

Benefit Dance for Washington County Center

Announcement for a benefit dance on Saturday July 24 at the Armory from 9 to 12 with Rock Salt. Proceeds support Washington County Developmental Center Inc. Admission 1.25 dollars. Demolition Derby planned for August 15 at the Fairgrounds with 100 dollar first prize and 25 dollar heats plus a consolation prize. Office hours 1 to 5 daily from July 26 at 112 East Washington across from the State Theater.

Armory Washington County Developmental Center, Inc Fairgrounds Gene de Fazio Washington County Developmental Center Howard Greiner East Washington State Theater

Women of Moose to Meet at ISU Room AFS

Calendar item lists several club meetings and social events including Women of Moose in ISU Room AFS, LBC Club, Knights of Columbus at KC Hall, Baptist Christian Builders Ice cream Social at Sunset Park, and weekend gatherings such as a Country Club Planet Party and Sun events. Funeral services for Mrs Frank S Snider held Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with burial Eureka Cemetery.

Thu Women of Moose ISU AFS John Mansur Bill Boshart Richard Bordwell LBC Club Sunset Park Knights of Columbus KC Hall Baptist Christian Builders Truth Seekers Sunset Park Fishburn Fairgrounds Snider Frank S. Snider Jones Funeral Home Vernon Roth T. R. Phillips Wayne Wagern Eureka Cemetery Robert Petratz Clark Wagner Donald Holmes Donald McArlin Paul Seenblossom Walter Horning

Washington County 4-H Sponsors Summer Hayride for Older Members

The Washington County Co-Ed 4-H Club invites 4-H members entering 10th grade and above to a Thursday hayride at Sunset Park at 8 p.m. July 22. Attendees contribute to expenses. refreshments provided. Committee: Mike Jones. Advisers listed in Riverside, Washington, Keota, Wellman and West Chester areas.

Washington County Sunset Park Mike Jones Washington Sharon Lee Crawfordsville Anne Strabala Riverside Claire Wehr Keota Andy Rowe Wellman Larry Marek Rodney Letts Marion Timmins West Chester

Cubs Webelos picnic outing at Weed Park Muscatine

Sunny Sunday afternoon drew Pack 242 Cub and Webelos Scouts of St. James to Weed Park for a picnic and softball game between the Bloopers led by Bob McKowen and the Flappers led by Myrtle Reighard. The event included a 700 birds and animals tour and plans for a Webelos summer camp at Lake Darling July 24 25 and a Cub Dad Lad Day August 8 at Camp Waubeek.

Cub Webelos Scouts St. James Weed Park Muscatine Bob McKowen Myrtle Reighard Myrtle Webelos Lake Darling Camp Waubeek

Swim meet canceled on Madison Saturday

The swim meeting scheduled for FY Madison on Saturday has been cancelled. event details show no reschedule yet and officials cite unknown reasons for the cancellation.

Madison

Wash Away Tops Club Weighs In At YW Meeting

The Wash Away Tops Club met at the YW with 27 members and one guest. A net loss of 19 pounds reported for the prior week. Marlys Dusenbery queen for the week with a 3 pound loss. Margaret Newman won fruit basket for staying within weight loss, Evelyn McNarlen won door prize. Marcella Lucas may receive a prize next week with two pound loss. Constitution discussed and by-laws committee appointed. Jaylene McCain received $10 for ten consecutive weeks of weight loss. Monthly social planned for next Tuesday with weigh‑in at 6:15 to 6:45 pm then a movie at local theater. Prospective members and guests welcome.

Marlys Dusenbery Margaret Newman Evelyn McNarlen Marcella Lucas Jaylene McCain

Waco High Class of 1966 Plans Five Year Reunion

The Waco High School Class of 1966 organizes a five year reunion on Saturday August 28. Members are asked to respond promptly if more information is needed. Contact Cindy Jones Langhoff at 601 Elm Street, Olivia Minnesota.

Waco High School Cindy Jones Langhoff T Elm Olivia Minn

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