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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1969

Page

3

Moon shot reflections and playful farm visits in Solon

A granddaughter’s first visit with Judy and Diane Miller in Solon includes a sidewalk garter snake scare and a skinned knee. The writer ponders helping the needy after the Moon mission, while noting Jenny Wrens, a ham loaf recipe, and a bus trip with a Belfast visitor who speaks of frocks and cardigan sweaters. The piece ends with an invitation to Ireland.

Judy Diane Glen Miller Solon Belfast Ireland Galbraith

Two weeks in Europe Gale Tschantz's win trip

Mrs. Ezra Wittmer Wayland reports Gale Tschantz and his wife will embark on a two week free trip to Europe departing July 27. Mr. Tschantz works with Horace Mann Insurance and will be honored at a London award dinner as a top winner.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Ted Tschantz Gale Tschantz Europe Tschantz Horace Mann Insurance London Verena Bitting Lucille Lehman Don Moberly PF. Graber Washington Illinois Berty Ivan Wyse Debbie Sandy David Neal Roth Mercy Hospital Iowa City Larry Perkins W.E. Fort Columbus City John Alter Moline Ill Eva Burkey Ann Michigan Wayland Finley Trenton M. E Lake McBride Dave Kathy Carol Rodgers Amy Jean Mike Boal Randy Seberg Marvin Jimmy Melinda Stauffer Curt Greta Swan Janis Boshart Linda Lyon Susie Inglebright Patty Hinkle Marcella Richard Hinkle Debbie Allender Joan Rich Earl Swartendruber Ivan Yoder Martha Roth Glen Richard Gloria Richard Levi Roth Eva Beese Lillie Stauffer Mrydle Cramer Floyden Briden Wayland High School Sam Bowser Oakville Wayland Mennonite Mary Dick Schlatters Gary Reiger Lebanon Oregon Dallas Rediger Hesston Corporation Hesston Kansas James Morrow Henry Reschly South Wayland Morrow Hanson Construction Co Mennonite Church Ron Roth Willis Alliman Loren Beachy Ed Wagler Ed.‘Roth Robert Boshart Stan Meyer Carl Reschly Robert Yoder Boyd Garrett Charles Wyse Lyle VanWinkle Harold Wagler Max Roth Wilbur Roth Arley Beese David Roth Erin Beth James Broadston Indianapolis Ind Erin C. J C. C. Wyse Royden Boshart Joe Wenger Nellie Brooks Henry County Hospital Sam Augsburger Matthew Omaha Neb Augsburger Iola Linda Hertig Gerald Hite Rex Holly DeGood Mr. Pleasant

Cathy Norton Honored by Multiple Prenuptial Showers

Cathy Norton has received several prenuptial showers ahead of her August 9 wedding to Steve Whisler. Hostesses included Mrs. John Cherry, Mrs. Frank Wenger, Mrs. Mel Jaspering, and Mrs. John Collett. Gifts were given at various gatherings with green and white decorations.

Cathy Norton Miss Norton Steve Whisler John Cherry Frank Wenger Mel Jaspering John Collett Harry Donaldson Ted Meyer Irv Wulf

Reunion notes list many attendees and sponsors across families

Letters from absent members were read and telephoner reports given by the committee. The class members present included Mr and Mrs Orlin Eigsti and others. The next reunion is appointed by Mrs Leo Wagner and Orlin Eigsti. Manila hospital earns national award for cleanliness after Imelda Marcos visit and improvement drive.

Orlin Eigsti Dennis Ruth Freyenberger Graber Edwin Stauffer Harold Christner Wayne Rich Frank Eicher George Widmer Leo Wagner Dorothy Davison Neal Martha Wenger) Roth Harry Dean Sutter Eldon Wysend Manila UPI Imelda Marcos Philippines

Succeed in political world Ladies no longer novelty

Washington dispatch notes that women are rare in Congress with only 11 of 535 in the 91st Congress. Rep. Charlotte Reid of Illinois, in her fourth term, rose from singer Annette King to politics after her husband’s 1962 death. She chairs no major panel but sits on Appropriations after earlier service on Interior.

Washington, D. C Congressional Charlotte T. Reid R. Ill Annette King NBC Don MccNeill Breakfast Club Reid Aurora Illinois Charlotte Reid Congress G.O.P

Nancy Brooks Brings Shower Gifts to July Celebration

Wayland area notices multiple social events with Nancy Brooks and Bill Mattocks wedding, plus Wendy Slagel hosting a miscellaneous shower. Attendees include Joan Rich Teresa Kauffman Linda Ranshaw Carol Gerig and others. Also updates on visitors and local births.

Wayland Earl Swartzen Warren Slagel Wendy Slagel Joan Sandra Rich Teresa Kauffman Linda Ranshaw Carol Gerig Rod Roth Beth Roth Rick Dalbey St. Paul Kenneth Miller Wheaton Illlnnois Jeffrey Alan Paul Miller Glen Reschly Glen McCoy Earl Neal Brighton Ralph Moser Farmington Terry Viet Nam Des Moines Karen King Laverene Farmer Ft. Carson Colorado Merle Kessel Hollywood Fla Donald Robinson Frances Farmer Brett and Todd Iowa City Laverne Farmers Addie Davison Carmela Kay Jim Davison Washington Harold Chrisner Aberdeen Maryland Jake Christner Bobbi Bushek Davenport Virgil Aldrich

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