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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1977

Page

2

Suter receives word of brother-in-law’s death in Pittsburgh

Mrs. Harry Suter of Crawfordsville learned of the sudden death by heart attack of her brother-in-law, Robert Hann, of Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 1. The deceased’s widowed wife is the former Jean Schlatter of Wayland. The family resided at 5086 Raintree Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15236.

Harry Suter Crawfordsville Robert Hann Pittsburgh Hahn Jean Schlatter Wayland Raintree Drive

Pekin FFA Beef Show Planned for July 17 in Fairfield

The Pekin FFA Chapter sponsors a July 17 beef show at Jefferson County Ag grounds Fairfield Iowa with participation open to 4 H and FFA beef project members from Jefferson Keokuk Wapello Washington Henry and Van Buren counties. A 10 a.m grooming demonstration by Russ Brannen of Muscatine precedes judging and grooming contests. The 2 p.m heifer show follows the steer show and a showmanship contest. Contact Jerry Bradfield for details.

Pekin Ffa Jefferson County Ag Fairfield Iowa FFA Jefferson Keokuk Wapello Washington Henry van Buren Russ Brannen Muscatine Jerry Bradfield

County Care Facility guests at Optimists meeting

Six residents and staff from the Washington County Care Facility visited the Optimist club at Winga's Restaurant Tuesday morning. Dorthy Chance Alvin Richardson Buster Sistern Elsie Peckman Betty Stone activity director and Lela Garton administrator spoke about activities cooking sewing bus rides garden and farm work. Mrs Garton favors granting residents more freedom and all attendees praised recent modern improvements.

Washington County Optimist Club Winga’s Dorthy Chance Alvin Richardson Buster Sistern Elsie Peckman Betty Stone Lela Garton

Social Calendar Three meetings canceled and upcoming events listed

Friday UPW Circle 3 meeting canceled. UPW Circle 2 at 1 30 p.m. Mabel Wiley Study leader Ruth McKee Past Matrons Club 1 30 p.m. Dessert Mrs Edgar Stewart Show and tell Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. IOOF Hall Saturday Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club 8 to 11 p.m. Dance Ainsworth School gym Maurice Garmoe caller Guests welcome Members bring refreshments Sunday Hinkle reunion noon Wayland Park Co operative dinner Monday PEO Chapter MX 8 p.m. Edith Harwood

UPW Mabel Wiley Ruth McKee Edgar Stewart Rebekah Lodge IOOF Ainsworth School Maurice Garmoe Wayland Park

Engaged: Kathy Goodwin to Chris Beliel in July wedding

Mr and Mrs Gearold E Goodwin of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Kathy Jean to Chris Allen Beliel, son of John and Iva Beliel of rural Washington. Miss Goodwin is a 1977 Washington High School graduate and a July wedding is planned.

Gearold E. Goodwin Washington Kathy Jean Chris Allen Beliel Chris John Iva Beliel Miss Goodwin Washington High School

Grand Cross Honors Local Girls and Leader at Ames Ceremonial

Miss Myrna Fountain and Miss Mary Dunbar receive the Grand Cross of Colors from the Rainbow for Girls for unselfish service. Leo Dunbar and district leaders to attend the Spring Ceremonial at Grand Assembly in Ames on June 12, with reminders to Grand Cross Masters in District 15 about avoiding a local ceremony.

Washington Assembly No Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Mary Dunbar Linda Eash Charities Chariots Sherry Eash Tammy Miller William Miller Angie Bonar Robert Bonar Myrna Fountain Leo Dunbar Rainbow Hagies 76 West Madison Ames Washington Omer Fountain James Bash Sherry Miss Mary Dunbar Washington Assembly No. 39 Washington Advisory Board Washington Assembly Mark Sexson Miss Fountain Kalona Miss Dunbar Brighton Margaret Dowling Grand Cross of Color District 15 Grand Assembly Susan DuBois Keokuk Kim Kelly Sioux City

Hospital Notes and Birth Admits Today

Admitted yesterday include Clarence French of Washington medical. Richard Singleton of Conesville medical. Eli Beachy of Kalona medical. Mrs. David Streff of Washington medical. Births yesterday: Mr and Mrs Dick Wells of West Chester welcomed a daughter.

Clarence French Washington Richard Singleton Conesville Eli Beachy Kalona David Streff Dick Wells West Chester

Lower fat cheeses for diet conscious consumer

Ames readers learn about selecting low fat cheese options including processed cheese foods and spreads. Nielsen notes palatability declines with fat reduction, but lists fat percentages for Cheddar 32 down to Part-skim Mozzarella 14, and suggests reading labels for fat and caloric values.

Ames Verner Nielsen Iowa State University Nielsen Muenster Blue Roquefort Romano Gouda

Service White Pvt Don White Taken for Records

Pvt Don White of the 1st Platoon stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey is listed in unit records with service number 479-78-8442 and section A-6-3. The note appears in a roster or administrative file.

Don White Ft. Dix New Jersey

Scout brief Webelos hikers and cookout at Crooked Creek

Fourteen Webelos scouts and five dads from Pack 242 at Stewart School sponsored by the Optimists spent a regular meeting night on a hobo hike and cookout at Hotle Timber. They packed in gear, learned fire building, hiked to Crooked Creek, explored the area, and visited Webelos Island.

Webelos Pack 242 Stewart School Optimists Hotle Timber Crooked Creek Webelos Island

Brinton honors crown at Iowa City High graduation

Rachael Ann Brinton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Brinton, ranked among Iowa City High School’s top scholastic honors graduates. Commencement took place June 1 at Hancher Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus. In a Washington area collision, Ralph J. Kleese and Samuel A. Marsh each sustained about $1,100 in damage when Kleese backed from a space and Marsh’s car struck his rear. No charges were filed.

Washington Square Ralph J. Kleese Washington West Washington Samuel A. Marsh Ainsworth Kleese

Social Briefs St James Pinochle Marathon Leaders

High scorers after the third round of the St James summer pinochle marathon are Mrs Elmer Sojka and Mrs Alvin Sojka with 3260 points. Pairs Mrs Herman Eagle and Mrs Jessie Teets have 2440. Mrs Helen Ryner and Mrs Arlene Lundhagen 1960. Mrs Pearl Casey and Mrs Martin Whittaker 1760. Mrs Clem Eagle and Mrs Louis Havel 1690.

St. James

No Bake Cookies and Mystery Pie Recipes

A vintage recipe excerpt edited by HELENE B. DILLON presents three dishes. Pork Chops En Caserole with layered potatoes and onions baked in a 400 degree oven yields six servings. No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies combine oats and cocoa, cooled on waxed paper. Mystery Pie uses beaten egg whites, crackers, pecans, and Dream Whip with citrus rind, baked then chilled for topping.

Helene B. Dillon Ellen Rebecca Fenn Washington

Quickie Spam Casserole Sparks Pay Debate Alt Fringe Benefits

Recent surveys show workers over 45 and many union members favor fringe benefits over higher pay. The American Council of Life Insurance notes added benefits are preferred to salary bumps, reflecting shifting compensation priorities.

American Council of Life Insurance

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