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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1972

Page

3

Senior Center News May Dinner Shines For 111 Attendees

After a Memorial Day weekend, the Senior Citizens held a May dinner with 111 attendees. Max served chicken and strawberry shortcake while the Fortnightly Music Department performed under Mr. and Mrs. McKee’s chairmanship. Rev. George Kerr spoke on ecology, followed by The Trouble with Trash film about corporate pollution efforts. First-timers included Blaylock, the Smiths, Lee Lease, and the Dawsons. Mina Brannen celebrated her 85th birthday and was named Queen for the Day. A June 13 boat trip to Muscatine with Laura Musser Museum visit was announced, space limited to 45. Memorial gifts were received in memory of G. M. Wylie known as Don, a longtime Senior Citizens member.

Sy Grace Kerr Max Charles Rademaker Dwain Tschantz Robert McKee George Kerr Blaylock South English Alvin Smith Wellman Lee Lease Crawfordsville Florence Davis Ethyl Swift Washington Mina Brannen Muscatine Kent Laura Musser G.M. Wylie Don

Fern Cliff Vacation Bible School at Fern Cliff Church

Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Wayland Iowa will host Daily Vacation Bible School from June 5 to 9 1972 between 9 and 1145 a m The program centers on fitting life with Christ and includes nursery through eighth grade classes Bible stories scripture memorization crafts and other activities Children and youth are invited to join this study of Gods Word.

Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Wayland Iowa Christ

On the Record Hospital Admits and Births

Admitted yesterday were Larry Fedderson from Brighton medical Mrs Louise Reaney from Washington medical Robert Muench from Washington medical Births today include Mr and Mrs Jerry Coblentz of Washington a daughter Dismissed yesterday are Mrs Daniel Dunn of Keota Miss Chryse Lund of Washington and Louie Jones of Washington Today Raquel Davis of Columbus Junction and Douglas Grimm of Columbus City.

Larry Fedderson Brighton Louise Reaney Washington Robert Muench Jerry Coblentz Daniel Dunn Keota Chryse Lund Louie Jones Raquel Davis Columbus Junction Douglas Grimm Columbus City

TV Listings for Friday to Sunday Broadcast Schedule

Local listings show channel by channel time blocks Friday through Sunday with movies such as Dead Men Tell No Tales and The Catcher, various series episodes including Lassie, Bewitched, and Hee Haw, plus news, talk shows, and specials across channels 3 4 6 12. Network titles include ABC CBS NBC and additional programs like Mission Impossible Cade's County and Young Girls of Rochefort among others.

Jeannie CBS Movie C. Brown M.T. Moore D. van Dyke Arnie Mission Imp Cade’s County Amer B. Graham Dick Cavett L. Welk Rochefort ABC O'Hara Big Valley D. Cavett

Reformed Picnic and local social calendar events

Social Calendar notes a noon picnic by the Reformed Presbyterian near Sunset Park for mothers and children attending Bible School with table service and drinks. Also lists Rainbow Girls Monday 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple, Rainbow Board 7 p m Masonic, Golden Age Club 10 am YWCA, Lack lunch noon, and Tuesday Tops Club 7 30 p m YWCA room plus West Chester Centennial Civic Club 7 30 p m Methodist Church basement.

Pavaroay Reformed Presbyterian Rocket Sunset Park Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board YWCA West Chester Methodist Church

Local graduations and moves from Iowa towns

Sara Gerdes graduates with honors from Southeastern Community College in Burlington. Mrs Cline’s granddaughter Pamela Bowman Cole graduates in Davenport with family attending the ceremony and a post graduation party. The France family moves to Washington to join manager of the Montgomery Ward Store. Marion Thompson undergoes eye surgery in Mercy Hospital Town City. Larry William DeVore born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. William DeVore of Muscatine, with grandparents listed. Jeff Bell undergoes ear surgery at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Vernon Weeks released from Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, to continue recuperation at home after a serious car accident in January.

Sara Gerdes Raymond Gerdes Ainsworth Southeastern Community College Burlington Earl Cline Michael McCandless Julie Davenport Jim France Derrick Debbie Washington France Montgomery Ward South 9Th Larry William William DeVore Muscatine Luther Dillavoy Ivan DeVore Conesville Jeff Bell David Bell Mercy Hospital Iowa City Vernon Weeks DeWitt Veterans Hospital Weeks

Injured bandit really intoxicated clerk

Police surrounded a darkened North Hollywood liquor store and ordered the bandit to surrender. A bullhorn urged movement, but nothing happened until officers breached a window and found the supposed bandit was actually a clerk who had overindulged.

North Hollywood Calif UPI

Hadleys Host Guests After Pekin Commencement

Mrs. Don Long reports a May 31 gathering at the Hadleys in Richland after Pekin High School Commencement. Guests included the Hoskins Archer family, Howard Long, Keith Sassen and others, with several attending Washington and Keota school ceremonies. A new baby boy named Steven Shayne born May 26 at Jefferson County Hospital. Grandparents and great‑grandparents named. Several local groups held activities including a Richland Brownies campout at Bond Hill Park and a women’s club picnic at Rubio Community Building. A Barcelona hospital room sharing birth story noted.

Don Long Richland Pekin High School Raymond Hadley Shalmers Hoskins Charles Archer Charlene Agency Howard Long Washington Keith Sassen Rachel Long Grace Tinnis Helen Hadley Dale Sasseen Don Niece Raymond Swartzwelter Ronald Greeson George Davis Chris and Mark Fairfield Shirley Rapp Washington High School Karen Wolcott Keith Sasseen Keota High School Kathleen Greiner Steve Leathers Jefferson County Hospital Steven Shayne Gilbert Leathers Ollie Craig Morgan Alice Lowe Brighton Kathleen Morgan Fay Shultz W.E. Luithly Dickeys Cafe Marie Snider Loree Roach Aaron Nordyke Willa Mae Snider Richland Womens Club Rubio A.J Steinbeck Blanche Greiner Gene Hoy A.J. Steinbeck Bill Anderson Bernice Young Andrew George Tom Wolf Charles Robison Marion Ken Erwin Harold Greeson Bill Cobb Iowa City Continental Western Insurance Co Des Moines Carroll Morgan Will Britton Gwen Winnebago Canada Nell Long Britton

Wellman community notices and gatherings reported

Local residents share dinners and family reunions in Wellman Iowa with Griffiths hosting relatives from multiple towns. A Grey Ladies bingo at Shenks Rest Home draws 32 contestants and gifts, followed by refreshments. Lectures and seminars on estate planning and Boy’s State involvement are noted along with Marine recruit departure and graduation trips.

Milk Made Magic contest slated for June 19 at Farm Bureau

Washington County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a Milk Made Magic Contest June 19 at the Farm Bureau building in Washington, starting 2 pm with entries accepted 1 to 1:30 pm. Open to all cooks, male or female, adults or teens. eight categories including main dishes and desserts. Recipes must include dairy or milk products to qualify, judging emphasizes taste, originality, appearance, and ease of preparation. Prizes awarded countywide with state competition qualification. finalists may appear at the State Fair August 20 and 21. Bring recipe and method on entry blank. contact Farm Bureau for details.

Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Washington Evel

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