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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1977
Page
3
Pelling Co started resurfacing Wayland streets on Tuesday with plans to oil and chip several lanes and lay asphalt on East Main from Pearl Street to the eastern edge of the city. The item also lists numerous local social visits, travel, and family activities across Wayland and nearby areas.
Mrs Earl Neal attended the State convention of the American Legion Auxiliary in Des Moines with Friday and Saturday events. She visited Des Moines residents Elizabeth Neal and Mr and Mrs Robert Grubb. A Brighton area family gathering occurred at the park with relatives from Morrison Waterloo and Des Moines. Several local residents and visitors were listed at social events and family engagements, including Raymond Schadts, Edith Stacy, Lydia Allison, Violet Garland and others. A new baby, Andrea Lea Peck, was born July 12 in Grinnell to Chas and Mrs Peck with grandparents and great grandparents named.
Mr and Mrs Daryl Turnipseed of Garland Texas visited at the Isaac and Ed Kleese homes last week and called on Mr and Mrs David Kleese Saturday evening to visit with the Kleeses. The Turnipseeds enjoyed a family reunion with his mother Mrs Verne Miller and his siblings. Melvin Morrow of Wapello called on the Kleeses Wednesday. Other callers included Rex Manning Ardith Donna Jo Patricia Beverly Morrow and Dick Morrow of Wayland. Mrs Merle Rugg and son Mikey of Wayland attended church with the Kleeses Sunday. P L Fenn of rural Washington is recuperating at home after major surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City.
The Washington County Developmental Center held its annual board meeting at Captains Table on Tuesday July 26. President Duane Redlinger led the session and officers were elected for the coming year including Duane Redlinger as president Jim Munn as vice president Karen Gorham as secretary and Maxine Moore as treasurer New board members Mary Curley Tom Patterson and Dale Schiebe were welcomed Others were elected to staggered terms for one two and three years The next meeting is set for August 29 at 8 pm at the Developmental Center.
The Golden Age Club met Monday at the Y with 11 persons present. They knotted two small quilts, sewed blocks, and finished one large quilt and two small ones. Mabel Cross celebrated her birthday and Margaret Kaiser attended as a guest. A card was signed for Elsie Phillips. The group played pinochle after activities.
Notes record yesterday admissions for Mrs Daniel Grosscup of Columbus City in medical care and Mrs Bessie Holmes of Washington in medical care. Today discharges include Mrs Robert Duncan of Ainsworth and Jennifer Williamson of Washington. Also listed are John Sinclair of Washington John Lewash of Washington Mrs Gladys Farrier of Brighton and Mrs David Wilson of Washington.
Wesley Freel of Wellman reports a giant turnip grown in his rural farm garden measures 22 inches around and weighs about six pounds. The curious vegetable showcases local horticultural effort and agricultural prospects for the area.
Major League standings show Oakland 2 California 1 and Seattle 9 Minnesota 7 with tonight’s scheduled pitchers across eight games. Twin bill notes include Milwaukee at Boston Baltimore at New York Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at Kansas City California at Oakland Minnesota at Seattle and Texas at Toronto with remaining night games.
A bridal shower for Jean Soucek was held Saturday July 23 at 3 p.m. in Mrs. Floyd Woods home with Cheryl Woods as co-hostess. Guests enjoyed refreshments and mingling before gifts and a Q&A on the groom’s family and future plans. Miss Soucek will wed Robert Coffey of Linden New Jersey August 7 at Danforth Chapel Iowa City at 3 p.m. with a 5 p.m. reception at Washington Golf and Country Club. All friends and relatives are invited.
An extension allows eligible Iowa residents to file Disabled and Senior Citizens property tax and rent reimbursement claims until Oct 31. Those who have already filed should avoid duplicates. contact the Iowa Department of Revenue if unsure. Eligible claimants include disabled individuals or those 65 plus, or surviving spouses 55 or older with income under 9000. Claims apply to property with a homestead exemption. Forms available at county offices and Department of Revenue locations.
Funeral services for Esta Celia Beason were held Tuesday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Berkey presiding. Pallbearers named were Ray Stalder Bill Patterson Carroll Reighard Harry Roberts Daryl Burham and Ray Wehr. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Journal sale date column lists three auctions in Iowa. On August 6 Everette Lewis estate offers machinery tools antiques and furniture at the farm 7 miles southwest of Washington on Hwy 1. The large salvage yard auction begins at 9 a.m. north of Ainsworth on Hwy 218 to Haskins.
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