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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1973

Page

3

Washington County Fair exhibit rules and division heads

Mrs. Rhua Davison of Wayland will supervise Hobby and Crafts at the Washington County Fair July 30 to August 2. Exhibits are display only with no judging or premiums. entries open to county residents, 4-H not eligible. Items due July 30 at noon to the National Guard Armory.

Rhua Davison Wayland Hobby and Crafts, Flowers and Washington County George Horn National Guard Armory Marion Timmins West Chester Glenn Knapp Washington Alice Norman Don Darbyshire Laurel Statler Department U William Norman Dale Lance Doyle Jarrard Roger Johnson Wellman Donald Holmes Art Duensing Herb Hammen Harold Klopfenstein Jewelry — Department

Ottumwa Couple Weds at Trinity Episcopal Church

Steven Chmelar and Lynne Pappaducas married July 7 at 8 p.m. in Ottumwa's Trinity Episcopal Church. The couple's families attended, with Kim Steele performing guitar selections. Bride and groom are Ottumwa High School graduates. she works at South Ottumwa Bank, he at Carroll Distributing. they will reside at 911 North Court.

Steven Chmelar William W. Chmelar Ottumwa Washington Lynne Pappaducas Gus Pappaducas Trinity Episcopal Church Milo Steele Sr William Chmelar Kim Steele Mark Larry Chmelar Ottumwa High School Iowa Tech South Ottumwa Bank Chmelar Creston Community College Carroll Distributing Company North Court

Rainbow Girls hold slumber party at Julie Kennedy home

Fourteen Rainbow Girls plus one guest gathered July 18 at Julie Kennedy's home, the Rainbow Girls worthy advisor. They enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake and played volleyball croquet badminton and records.

Julie Kennedy Rainbow Girls

Local visitors and celebrations fill Copperas Cove week

Major and Mrs Hensel and families from Copperas Cove Texas visited relatives here then headed to Chicago and plan weekend return. Denton couple Stalder expected for week with Ray Stalder family. Lou Wagenknecht celebrated 71st birthday with friends and relatives hosting cake and ice cream. Sally Quinn returned from Honolulu to pursue Iowa fall studies after visiting Duncanville. Fritz family from Appleton Wisconsin arrives to visit Casselberry Florida relatives and A C Peterson family in town.

Major Mark C. Hensel Allison Mark Copperas Cove Texas Clint Hensel Kenneth Chicago Robert Stalder Denton Ray Stalder Lou Wagenknecht John Reneger Fred Zieglowsky Earl Archer Augustine Albert Wilkins Kelly Lee Henry Wagenknecht Herman Wagenknecht Rick Wagenknecht Sally Quinn Honolulu Hawaii Honolulu Heart Research Program Kuakini Hospital Robert Quinn Duncanville James Quinn University of Iowa R.B. Fritz Appleton, Wis

Wallace says liberals discover the South after Kennedy visit

Gov George Wallace held a news conference calling national politicians visiting Alabama liberal. He said Kennedy speech sounded written in Alabama and noted about 200 letter writers criticized Kennedy. The piece also lists Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Attorneys with contact details.

Montgomery Ala UPI George Wallace Edward M. Kennedy South Alabama Kennedy Wallace Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B

Rosenkilds honored at dinner before Iowa move

Mr and Mrs Grover V Rosenkild and son Jim were feted at Captain's Table for a farewell. after 27 years as soil conservation technician with the local SCS office he will transfer to Iowa City, reporting August 6. Mrs Rosenkild was honored at a YWives coffee for eight years as YWCA secretary and the new YW secretary Jean Crone was introduced.

Grover V. Rosenkild Jim Rosenkild Soil Conservation Service SCS Iowa City Rosenkilds Y-Wives YWCA Jean Crone

Farrowing House Gas Furnace Explosion Burns Farmer

Larry Shalla, a farmer north of Washington, was burned on the head and face when a gas furnace in his farrowing house exploded this morning. The injuries are not serious. he will rest and apply salve for several days.

Larry Shalla Washington Larry

Courtesies For Kathy Sobaski Hosted In Iowa City

Mrs. Mary Ehrenberger and Carol Marek hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Wilford Greiner home for Kathy Sobaski August 3 bride elect of Tim Patterson. A St James Church Washington wedding is planned for 3 p m. Gifts included a gown veil slippers ring and bouquet made from newspapers. Ed Sorrell underwent back surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and is in room 3119.

Mary Ehrenberger Carol Marek Iowa City Nancy Vittetoe Washington Wilford Greiner Kathy Sobaski Tim Patterson St. James Church Harold Sobaski Kenneth Patterson Susan Orris Mike Orris Nancy Adam Glenwood Lloyd Courtney Miss Sobaski Ed Sorrell Mercy Hospital

Social Calendar Couple's Two-Ball at Country Club

A Saturday social event lists a couple's two-ball golf round at the Country Club with a steak fry. Tee off is at 5 p.m. Details note a casual evening gathering for members and guests.

Danville Homecoming Set for August 18 Parade and Dance

Vanville Iowa hosts its annual homecoming on August 18 1973 with a day parade and family activities. In the evening the Flutter Wheels Square Dance Club asks Bud Conners to call and dancing in the park invites all to attend.

Vanville Iowa Flutter Wheels Square Dance Club Bud Conners

On the Record Hospital Admits and Births

List of recent hospital admissions and births includes Jerry Lee Albright Lawrence Libe and Edgar Stewart all in Washington medical. Births announce Mr and Mrs Robert Woodard Arnolds Park Ia a son. Dismissals note Kevin Lassen transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Today Don Young Samuel Miller Mrs Francis Friese and daughter Wellman.

Jerry Lee Albright Washington Lawrence Libe Edgar Stewart Robert Woodard Arnolds Park Kevin Lassen Mercy Hospital Iowa City Don Young Samuel Miller Francis Friese Wellman

Police Give Free Parking in Pittsburg Cooperation

In Pittsburg California police and local merchants team up to reward late shoppers. Meter violators are asked to return a nickel to the city and avoid tickets. The unusual program aims to promote shopping.

Pittsburg Calif UPI

Clean up and Preparation Day Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon cleanup and preparation day with all clubs assisting. 7:00 A.M. scale opens for beef weigh in.

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Chmelar-Pappaducas Professional Directory Skelgas Guny John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Earl O. Wright Kalona Brighton M.L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Iowa Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Keota P.L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue Jim Schulze Wonderful Auto World Consumer Advocacy Japan England Europe Sweden TMAUM North Danville Sorrell Glass West Madison Osincup’s H & F.F.A. Fair Washington Co. Fair Grounds FFA Armory Gorham United Armory Building KCI Kid’s Entertainment Stone Garden Cedar Rapids
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