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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1977

Page

2

Washington High School Class of 1942 Reunion Held

The Washington High School class of 1942 held a reunion on Saturday July 23 at the Country Club. Everette Squire of Davenport acted as MC. Helen Wilson was honored. Decorations featured blue and gold with the yellow rose as class flower. Attendees included numerous couples and members from states Virginia California Minnesota West Virginia Oregon Missouri and Illinois.

Washington High School Washington Country Club Patsy Wilson Everette Squire Davenport M.C Helen Wilson Ivon Mary K. Redlinger Greene T.J Georganne Rudiger Berdo Damon Virginia Holden Dunville Richard Joan Keifer) Ross Don Gingery Ike Knott Don Mary E. Duensing) Meres Cliff Brown Eugene Dunlap Kimball Gates Harold Luers Don Paul Don Klein Wilma Snyder Thompson Dick Flynn Bob Lowe William Neva J. Robertson Moorhouse Dick Bordwell Tom Esther Goodlander) Richards Frank Esther Howard) Moore Marion Turnipseed Paul Peiffer Caroleen Sartor Taylor Orlena Augustine Peters Jack Frances Turnipseed) Toothaker Roger Audrey Hotle

Williams reunion held in Muscatine

The annual Williams reunion gathered July 17 at Weed Park Muscatine with 79 attendees. Family members from Crawfordsville Washington Afton Mt. Pleasant Winfield and other Iowa towns plus Florida Memphis and West Branch joined to share news and births. Next year’s reunion is set for July 1978 at Weed Park Muscatine.

Williams Weed Park Muscatine Crawfordsville Alfred Davis Robert Davis Andy Mary Gomer Davis Keith Cherie Scott Edward Griffith Jr Mark Griffith Doug Shannon Dick Griffith Kelly Kristopher Lester Jones Ruth Shirley Washington Richard Pratt Alvin Jones Kenneth Krantz Virgil Krantz Iowa Mervin Blythe Donald Krantz David Cherrie Lonnie Jim Krantz Afton Hugh Williams Carolyn Jan Pete Neeld John Miller Tom Williams Bill Nash Billy West Branch Ernest Pat) Jones Larry Price Lisa Lorna Mt. Pleasant Gary Greek Jennifer Julie Joey Winfield Needa Davis Memphis Tenn Robert Griffith Fort Meyers Fla Steve Johnson Jay and Robbie Davenport John Pratt Jenny Reynolds, Il Loretta Carlson Reynolds, Ill Gregory Allen Jones Eddie Jones Melanda Jean Blythe Jonathon Williams Byron Williams

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Yesterday admissions include Jenny Hoag Columbus Junction surgical Howard Dillon Washington medical Miss Evelyn Cathcart Washington medical Mrs Helen Thomas Crawfordsville medical Miss Peggy Boyer Washington medical Today admissions list William Whittenberg Washington medical Discharges include Mrs Paul DeLong Washington Arthur Harris Washington transferred to Washington Care Center

Jenny Hoag Columbus Junction Howard Dillon Washington Evelyn Cathcart Helen Thomas Crawfordsville Peggy Boyer William Whittenberg Paul DeLong Arthur Harris Washington Care Center

Frank Triska Hospitalized at University Iowa City

Local news note says Frank Triska is a patient on the sixth floor of University Hospitals in Iowa City and would welcome messages from his Washington friends.

Frank Triska University Hospitals Iowa City Washington

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Plans for Upcoming Fair

The July Jackson Boys 4-H meeting at Keith Hora's home, co-hosted by Mike Beranek, drew 24 members. Presentations by Brian Hora, Kurt Hora, Darren Hora, John Carter, and Brenda Friese covered upcoming fair plans.

Jackson Boys Keith Hora Mike Beranek Brian Kurt Darren Hora John Carter Brenda Friese

Social Calendar items for BPW Tops DeMolay and clubs

Social calendar lists meetings and events across multiple organizations. BPW Club gathers at 6 p.m to coordinate rides to Margi Marek cabin Lake Odessa with dish to share. Tops Club weighs in at VW room 7 p.m and meeting at 7:30 p.m. Senior Citizens host film at YWCA 1:30 and cookies at 3 p.m. D.A.R. Log Cabin hosts open house 2-4 p.m at Sunset Park with Mrs Hotle and Mrs Ward as hostesses.

Margi Marek Lake Odessa Tops Club Priscilla Club Winga's Masonic Temple DeMolay Advisory Board YWCA H.J Kalona Park LBC Charles Bartholow Sunset Park Washington Public Library D.A.R Charles Hotle E.E. Ward

Republican Women to Elect Officers at Library Meeting

The Republican Women of Washington County will meet at the Washington Public Library on Thursday July 28 at 2 p.m. for officer elections. This will be their last meeting until September. All interested women are urged to attend and support the county party.

Washington County Washington Public Library

Washington Class of '52 reunion noted at Captain's Table

Washington Class of 1952 gathered for a 25 year reunion Saturday at the Captain's Table with 49 attendees. Memory flowers honored six deceased members. Lewell, McCreedy and other organizers assisted. guests from several states attended. a memorial-tribute program and class newsletter were shared.

Washington High School Claudine Augustine Gary Wilfred McCreedy Leonard Llewellyn Wayne Brown John Winga Jr Merritt Wellington Marvin McClure Gladys Gray Murray Coon Philip Leyden John Winga Eugene Eva Blattner Jim Vivian Hines) Broderick Waukee Ainsworth Harold Messenger Bettendorf Joe Marilyn Mouser Pewitt Bridgeton Harold Powers Des Moines Larry Thornton Mundelein Wilbur Westen Oxford Gene Yoder Grand Junction Colo

Marathon pinochle marathon leads by Ryner and Lundhagen

Mrs. Helen Ryner and Mrs. Arlene Lundhagen top the St. James Church summer pinochle marathon at the end of round six with 4110 points. Close behind are Ardell Pieper and George Sojka on 4020, Elmer Sojka and Alvin Sojka on 3910, Martin Whittaker and Pearl Casey on 3370, and George Horn with Lloyd Marek on 2700.

Helen Ryner Arlene Lundhagen St. James Church Ardell Pieper George Sojka Elmer Sojka Alvin Sojka Martin Whittaker Pearl Casey George Horn Lloyd Marek

Scout Brief Troop 242 camp near Central City

Forty Boy Scouts and scouters from Troop 242 at Lincoln School, sponsored by the Army reserve, spent six days camping on the hills above the Wapsipinicon River near Central City. Activities included rifle range, archery, swimming, wilderness survival, hikes, rowing, canoeing, astronomy, crafts and more. Twelve merit badges and 25 skill awards were earned.

Boy Scouts Boy Lincoln School Army Reserve Wapsipinicon River Central City

Wolf's Flower Shop Delivers to Hospitals

Flowers in a hospital room brighten patients as Wolf's Flower Shop advertises quick deliveries with a friendly message Hurry up and well. Call 653-5457 for regular hospital deliveries.

Wolf's

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