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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1971

Page

2

Dawsons to mark 50th wedding anniversary with

Mr and Mrs Clyde Dawson Sr of Washington will host an open house at Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church in Washington on Sunday August 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. They were married May 5, 1921, and have three sons Harold Clyde Jr and John, six grandchildren. They request no gifts.

Clyde Dawson Sr Washington Fellowship Hall United Methodist Mr. Dawson Alma Leeper Baptist Parsonage M. R. Regan Dawson Harold Clyde Jr John Dawsons

Baker descendants gather for reunion in Sunset Park

Descendants of J W Baker who settled in West Chester about a century ago gathered at Sunset Park for a family picnic on Thursday evening. Attendees included Zene Kempf and Clara Goodwin of Prescott Arizona, plus numerous Bakers and in laws from Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Missouri.

J. W Baker West Chester Sunset Park Zene M Bonnie West) Kempf Prescott Ariz Ben Clara Baker) Goodwin Fe! Paso Ill Everett Jones Kim Evan Kevin Joel Waukegan Kenneth Watson Ainsworth Wilmer Beulah Baker Lauderman Larry Pleasant Plain George Baker Merle Etta Baker Statler Grace Stone Walter Florence Baker

Bayliss Pvt. Donald L. Bayliss Listed in Service

Bayliss Donald L. Bayliss is listed in service in Co A 1st Bn 2nd Bde Ist Platoon at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Bayliss of Keota.

Donald L. Bayliss Ft. Leonard Wood Bayliss Leonard Bayliss Keota

Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Attorneys Directory Entry

Edmond Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd of Morrison Morrison and Lloyd maintain offices at 111 West Washington Street with phone number 653.5431 for professional legal services in this directory listing.

John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Hospital on the Record Admits and Dismissals List

Hospital on the record shows yesterday admissions for Mrs. Vada Heyde and Mrs. Christine Ehlinger in Brighton and Jay Heck in Washington. Dismissals today include Sylvia Salazar of Muscatine, Mrs Clyde Knight of Washington, and Clarence Kaufman of Ainsworth.

Vada_Heyde Brighton Christine Ehlinger Jay Heck Washington Sylvia Salazar Muscatine Clyde Knight Clarence Kaufman Ainsworth

Dee Dee Roth Bridal Shower Hosted by Waddells

Cathy Waddell and Marsha Kleese hosted 15 friends and relatives in the Waddell home for a miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Dee Dee Roth. Special guests included mothers of the bride and groom and Kay Lopez from Mexico. Games, prizes for the bride elect, and refreshments in scarlet and peacock blue followed. Roth is set to marry Larry Clingman on August 14.

Cathy Waddell Marsha Kleese Waddell Dee Dee Roth Rex Roth Deane Clingman Kay Lopez Mexico Miss Roth Larry Clingman

Surprise party honors Jeffrey Richards on 8th birthday

Friends gathered Friday at Jeffrey Richards home to surprise him for his 8th birthday. The John Richards organized the event with yard games, many gifts, and refreshments after a group rendition of Happy Birthday. Guests included Donna and Eddie Boone Jeff and Jon Bell Tina Bruty Mark and Jim Cavin Derek Cousins Ronnie Gallagher Patti Gorham Monte Harrington Troy Harrington Joe Hennigan Steve Linge Mike Messer Busley Barb Simpson Billy Simpson and Jeffrey's brothers Adam and Matthew.

Jeffrey Richards John Richards Jeffrey Donna Eddie Boone Jeff Jon Bell Tina Bruty Mark Jim Cavin Derek Cousins Ronnie Gallagher Patti Gorham Monte Troy Harrington Joe Hennigan Steve Linge Mike Messer

Linen shower honors Mary Crone before September wedding

Mary Crone was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs Don Heisdorffer Mary and Pat and Mrs Mary Shindel on Saturday The refreshment table featured pink and burgundy colors Special guests included Mrs Raymond Crone and Mrs L P Guy mothers of the couple Miss Crone is the September bride elect of Cedric Guy of Brighton

Mary Crone Don Heisdorffer Mary Pat Mary Shindel Raymond Crone L.P. Guy Miss Crone Cedric Guy Brighton

Community club notices from YW wives to UP Church events

A series of club notices and event reminders schedule activities for the week. YW wives summer coffee 9 30 a m cohostesses listed. BPW Club dinner 6 30 p m at Captain s Table. Tops Club weigh in 6 15 6 45 p m at YWCA and movie outing. VEW Auxiliary Breakfast 9 a m Helen Jaspering. Sunshine Community 2 p m Mrs George Colthurst. UP Church ice cream social 8 p m at Sunset Park bring table service and pie or topping ice cream by hosts Mrs Wiley or Mrs Batterson.

Arnold Smothers Ken Light Boyd Siefkas John Scheldrup YWCA VEW Helen Jaspering Chang Sunset Park Robert Wiley Dean Batterson

Women of the Moose Attend Iowa State Conference

Local Women of the Moose joined the state conference in Burlington from July 23 to 25. Deputy Grand Regent Anita Tyner of Waterloo presided at sessions. Glorietta Marshall of Muscatine was crowned Queen of Sponsors for Iowa. Local members listed as attendees include Mrs Bill McDole and Judith Curl among others.

Women of the Moose the Loyal Order of Moose Burlington Holiday Inn Anita Tyner Waterloo Glorietta Marshall Muscatine Iowa Judith Curl Carroll Drayfahl Bill McDole Ray Stalder Sam Simmering Howard Curl Robert Dunbar Yaro Sojka

Granddaughter born in Pasadena as Simmerings announce joy

Mr and Mrs Sam Simmering report the birth of a granddaughter named Rhonda Kay in Pasadena Texas weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs Tom Horak and children Angela Michelle and Kevin return from a visit with her parents in Joliet Illinois and Hazel Crest Illinois.

Sam Simmering Pasadena Texas Rhonda Kay Tom Horak Angela Michelle Kevin Truman Meiferdt Joliet Ill Hazel Crest Fred Turner

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Advertisement claims SEWEREAMER removes roots and organic matter from drains without tools. It promises fast results by mixing in floor drains, with a 10 L can priced at $4.30. The copy urges asking for SEWEREAMER by name and rejects other brands.

Washington High Class of 1941 Holds Reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1941 celebrated its 30th reunion at the Willows with about 55 attendees, including 30 members. Miss Helen Wilson attended as guest and the committee planned a future gathering in five years. Numerous classmates and spouses listed attended, with flowers arranged by Irene West Westen and a mini-reunion phone call from California joining the event.

Washington High School the Willows Helen Wilson Sikke Temple Herbert Huber Dick Anderson Virginia Wylie Knupp T.J. Berdo Getwell Russell Miller McAllen Texas Max Darnell New Berlin Wis Clifford Mildred Miller Sikke Beulah Stewart Temple Helen Hayes Dallmeyer Verla Boshart Walter Irene West Westen Marion Iowa Max Birka Fort Worth David Verla Boshart Walter Keota Bob Gayle Davis Gates Hopkinton Max Haifley Casa Grande Ariz Wellman Truman Jeanette Krabill Christner Town City Lester Juanita Miller Butterbaugh West Chester Joe Pease Ft. Collins Cole Hubert Reed & Daughter Omaha Neb Harry Beatrice Replogle Huston Winfield Geroge Swift Madison Beulah Stewart Temple Zne Bonnie West Kempf Prescott Roberta Wheelan Clark Arenzville Ill John Munn Leawood Washington T.J Be Richard Virginia Wylie Knupp Joe Irene Western West

Ainsworth Methodist Church Adjusts Sunday Schedule

There will be no Sunday school at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth on Sundays August 1 8 15 and 22. Services will start at 10 a.m. on those Sundays only and will resume the usual time on August 29.

Ainsworth

Bondurant Man Named by Legion at State Convention

Dale L. Renaud of Bondurant was elected Department Commander of the Iowa American Legion at the 53rd annual convention in Des Moines. An insurance executive, he previously served as Polk County commander and 1st Bondurant commander, with prior roles as 6th District adjutant and commander. Vice commanders chosen were Richard Leass Crawfordsville, Robert Spooner Cedar Rapids, Paul Heckman Marshalltown, Roman Pelleymounter Osage, and Herbert Neumann Ute.

DES Moines UPI Dale L. Renaud Iowa American Legion Renaud Des Moines Insurance Bondurant Polk County Legion Richard Leass Crawfordsville Robert Spooner Cedar Rapids Paul Heckman Marshalltown Roman Pelleymounter Osage Herbert Neumann Ute

Palmer-Walker nuptials in Waterloo at St Edward’s Church

Pat Palmer of Klemme and Scott Walker of Washington wed at two o'clock Saturday afternoon July 24 in Waterloo with Rev Wayne Droessler officiating. The ceremony featured gladioli and daisies, a chiffon lace gown, and attendants in white nylon dresses. The couple and guests totaled over 150 at the reception, and the couple will reside at 1314’s Greystone Apts West Third, Waterloo.

Pat Palmer Klemme Scott Walker Washington St. Edward’s Catholic Church Waterloo Wayne Droessler Donal E. Palmer Lloyd Walker Roger Perry Robert Sulentic VaDonna Goodrich Susan Lemke Kim Walker Danny Peiffer Mike Radcliff Mason Ci Howard Johnson Steve Walker Minneapolis Minn Corless Jennings Fairmont Lawrence Peiffer

Legion Post Members Attend State Convention in Des Moines

George Rudiger Everette Burham Marty Whittaker and Ray Palmer represented Leon Beatty American Legion post at the state convention held last weekend in Des Moines. Also noted are social visits and academic honors involving local residents and Simpson College students Deborah Farrel Rebecca Berdo and Robert English during the spring semester.

George Rudiger Everette Burham Marty Whittaker Ray Palmer Leon Beatty American Legion Des Moines Deborah Farrel Simpson College Indianola Walt Farrells Jr Washington Rebecca Berdo T.J. Berdo Robert English Tom English

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Clyde Dawsons Mrs Clyde Dawson Jr Baker Professional Directory Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker &Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Abestract Dept South B M. L. Sweeton North Marion J. R. Bissland Chiroractor Kalona Owa Production Credit Association Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor P. L.etter Optometrist John W. Lemmon South Town Avenue Honor Mary Crone Sutelf Wolf's Flower Shop Sunshine Community Club George Colthurst Women of Moose Richard S. Bordwell S. Dodge Street Iowa City Marilyn Mercy Hospital Richard Bordwell Glenn Ellis Sioux City Little Marilyn Marguerite Heath Bronson, Ia Cloyce Stewart B. B. Bordwell P.L. Fenn Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska Dewey Weeks Tom Vanderbilt Arlington, Va Vernon Weeks de Witt Maria Weeks Floyd Vanderbilt LeClaire Palmer-Walker University of Northern Iowa St. Francis Hospital Greystone Apts West Third Adie Boone Grandma Sparks of Rubio Richards C. W. Shaffer California Ruth Oakland Los Angeles Wayne Sietmen Mt. Prospect. Ill Omer Crawford Bill Leona Wehr Denver Colo Lester Kern Riverside Milo Steele Sr Elmer Steele Mary Ella Steele Donald Steele John Frame University Hospital Floyd Martin Osincup Re A Ishoe Fit Company WML RTE Ie East Side Square
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