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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
6
In Crawfordsville on May 29, it was announced that United Church services will start half an hour earlier in June July and August. Church School begins June 6 at 9 am with Worship at 10 am. Bible School runs June 1 5 mornings 8 30 to 11 and a Sunday program follows.
Sports Afield notes that hard running hunting dogs require high energy, balanced diets and self feeding to prevent thinness. Proper conditioning combines tough workouts with generous feeding, while kenneling should be clean, dry, and with access to water.
In a North-South vulnerable bridge deal, B. Jay Becker plays as the North dealer. The segment outlines the opening position and potential strategic choices for the North hand.
The article discusses a four spade contract where South misplays after West leads the jack of hearts. It explains a superior line: duck the queen of clubs on Wests queen to preserve the king and avoid losing the heart loser, highlighting tactics and the resulting four spades defeat as largely Souths fault.
West Chester and Mid-Prairie alumni are invited to a banquet on June 12 at 6 30 p.m in the Captain's Table Washington. Attendees must notify Mrs. Charles Gibson by June 8. Meal costs 4 25 with 50 cents dues per attendee. new alumni address books bid 35 cents at the banquet or 50 cents by mail to Mrs. Gibson. Classes 1926 1936 1946 and 1956 honored, plus 1976 Mid-Prairie seniors.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Thompson welcomed six pound five ounce Jeremie David Thompson at Mercy Hospital Iowa City on May 31. He has two brothers, Mark and Jason, with maternal grandparents Charles Plecker and paternal grandparents Charles D. Thompson. Great grandmother Mabel Thompson resides in Columbus Junction. Lions Club May meeting drew large attendance with fried chicken. Program featured Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lease of Crawfordsville showing Camp Sunnyside photos for handicapped youths. Proceeds from the Ainsworth Summer Ball are earmarked for the Ainsworth Summer Ball Program. The club set July 24 for the annual horse show at Ainsworth Ball Park, co-chaired by Bob Gerot and Bill and Jim Wilson. Next meeting June 28 at Marr Park, ice cream social. Ainsworth Legion Auxiliary met May 27. National citation for Meritorious Service awarded. Poppy Sale discussed. 56th State Convention planned for July 23-24 in Des Moines. Memorial Day activities planned for May 30 and graveside services May 31. Congregation to worship in north church building starting June 6. Bicentennial Committee to meet June 4. Memorial Day weekend visitors noted, including McCracken and Scranton families. Commencement at City High School featured Judy Mitchell receiving her diploma. William and family hosted after. Arlene Kurtz visiting Kenneth Ornduff.
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