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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1976

Page

3

Riverside couple plan August 14 wedding

Mr and Mrs William Schneider of Riverside announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Randy Loan son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Loan of Cosgrove. Carol is a 1975 Highland High School graduate and a Mount Mercy College student Cedar Rapids. Randy is a 1974 Clear Creek High School graduate and a self employed truck driver. An August 14 wedding date has been set.

Riverside William Schneider Carol Randy Loan Ronald Loan Cosgrove Miss Schneider Highland High School Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids Loan Clear Creek High School

Hospital Notes Admits Six Patients Yesterday

Hospital notes show six patients admitted yesterday including Peggy Crile Washington medical Mela Horak Washington medical Mrs Ed Simmering Washing medical Arden Johnson Wayland medical Mrs Bill filessom Washington medical Wayne Illiams Crawfordsville medical. Cecil Frisk Columbus Junction dismissed today.

Peggy Crile Washington Mela Horak Ed Simmering Washin Arden Johnson Wayland Bill Filessom Wayne Illiams Crawfordsville Cecil Frisk Columbus Junction

Wilson Martin engagement announced in Lawrence

Mr and Mrs James R Wilson of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Wendy Ann to Timothy Joe Martin son of Mr and Mrs Joe R Martin of Crawfordsville Both are seniors at the University of Kansas Lawrence where Miss Wilson majors in fashion illustration and her fiancé in advertising A July 31 wedding is planned.

James R. Wilson Washington Wendy Ann Timothy Joe Martin Joe R. Martin Crawfordsville University of Kansas At

Marge Edgar Elected President Of Square Circle Club

In Crawfordsville on May 29 Marge Edgar was elected president of the Square Circle Club with Audrey Finke as vice president Betty Jean Wood secretary treasurer Nancy Jones reporter and Irene Wood historian A silent auction aided the treasury A family picnic is planned for June 13 at Marr Park with Glenda Egli and Isabelle Piper in charge The Waco Community School Survey Committee met May 25 with 26 members chaired by Harold Olson to review district resident responses. results due in about two months Also reports of local visits and farewells at the elementary and other community events include a hospital update and graduation notices.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Ruth Erwin Irene Wood Square Circle Club Erwin Debbie Lowe Rell Marge Edgar Audrey Finke Betty Jean Wood Nancy Jones Hazel Davis Morning Sun Manor Glenda Egli Isabelle Piper Marr Park Waco Harold Olson Charles Twinam Fred Stone Ellen Achen Irene Conrad Don Krabill Heather Derek Elkhart Ind Maurice Krabill Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Dude Lowe Howard Asby Earl Lowe Mercy Hospital Iowa City Coralville Lowe Susan Lee Fabian Jean Reschly Julia DePenning Reschly Miss DePenning Ethel Gieselman Sunset Circle Helen Lease Janice Twinam Martha Asby Lease Camp Sunnyside Gieselman Gladys Twinam Mark Griffith Doug Shannon Evansdale Marlene Bill Koch Doug Bell George Canott Ruth Bell

Hinkle Reunion Postponed to Later Date

The Hinkle reunion will be postponed until a later date. No new schedule is set at this time.

Hinkle

Senior Center Hosts Bicentennial Sing Along Honoring Members

Senior Citizens enjoyed old time songs like Red Wing K K K Katy and Keep the Homefires Burning. The afternoon featured social games and conversations. Next Wednesday June 9 a Birthday Party invites honorees. A movie Where Lilies Bloom may be shown, sponsored by Senior Citizens.

Red Wing

Social Calendar of Local Lodges and Clubs

The social calendar lists Friday events at IOOF Hall and Masonic Temple for Rebekah Lodge and Lodge No 26, with UPW Circles 2 and 3 at Mrs. Wilma Koehler and Mrs. Helen Brewer. YW Membership luncheon and desserts at Winga's follow Past Matrons at 1:30. Saturday features Shirts and Skirts dance at Ainsworth gym with Jerry Story as caller. Sunday White Shrine officers meet at Masonic Temple then travel to Iowa City. Monday PEO Chapter MX meets at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic and follow-up meeting.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple Wilma Koehler Helen Brewer Winga’'s Ainsworth School Jerry Story Iowa City Georganne Berdo

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Plans June Tour

The Jackson Boys 4-H Club met with Matt, Marty, Marvin and Myron Sojka. Ron Sojka led a Matching Game while Matt showed Biomedical Engineering slides. Rita Sojka, county health nurse, demonstrated mouth to mouth resuscitation. The tour will start at John Carter’s home on June 13 at 12 30 p.m.

Jackson Boys Matt Marty Marvin Myron Sojka Ron Sojka Matt Sojka Rita Sojka John Carter

Howard Asbys observe silver anniversary

Crawfordsville news notes the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Asby married May 23, 1951 at Mediapolis. A Sunday observance in Crawfordsville included family hosts, a guest book, cake cutting, and a pony wagon surprise ride with grandchildren. Attendees traveled from multiple Iowa towns and beyond.

Crawfordsville Howard Asby Mediapolis United Church of Elsie Asby Olds Merlin Lola) Miller Afton Rodney Iowa City Pat Zora) Troiana St. Paul Lockridge Howard Burkey Mt. Pleasant Howard Martha Asby Denise Chad Miller Amy Asby Julia Julius Anthony Catrina Trioiani Dells Asby Blanche Campbell Crafordsville Herb Stonehouse Clarence Smithburg Kenneth Miller Francis Hays Glenn McCabe Lyle Lowe Denise Miller Anthony Trioiani Ruthe Fletcher Sandy Wells Maurine Wilson Olive Mitchell Linda Henderson Washington Coralville Mt. Union Winfield Fairfield Wapello Oakville Wayland Columbus Junction Middletown West Chester Bohman Saudi Asbys Dodgeville Troiani

Rosemary Club Dessert Meeting At Winga's

The Rosemary Club gathered at Winga's on Wednesday afternoon for a dessert event. Bridge was played at two tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. George Horn and Mrs. Charles Wiley.

Rosemary Club Winga George Horn Charles Wiley

Chat and Chew Club Holds Final Meeting of Season

Members meet with Linda Kuntz for the last session until fall. Linda Kuntz and Wanda Ballou receive anniversary gifts from their secret sisters. Helen Martin contributes to the birthday box. Penny bingo is played and Wanda Ballou draws the door prize.

Chat and Chew Club Linda Kuntz Wanda Ballou Helen Martin Penny

Washington WCTU Meets at United Presbyterian Home

The Washington WCTU gathered Friday at United Presbyterian Home with Cecile Ferrell as hostess and Minnie Knupp assisting. Eleven members and two guests attended. Vivian Ross led devotions on Christian Parents Samples Needed from Philippians. An offering of 10.45 was taken. Glover Ferrell was named an honorary member and Neva Twinam joined as a new member.

Washington WCTU United Presbyterian Home Cecile Ferrell Minnie Knupp Vivian Ross America Ms. Ross Margaret Work Union Minnie Knapp Glover Ferrell Neva Twinam

Dewey Conrad plans move to retirement complex

Mr and Mrs Dewey Conrad will move on Sunday June 6 to a retirement complex in Truro following a successful household goods sale at the fire station due to rain and the auction of their Main Street house to John Hamil Jr. with possession June 10. Memorial Day events and local notices follow with community updates.

Crawfordsville Dewey Conrad Truro Main Street John Hamil Jr Haydn Thomas Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant Keith Wilma) Vosburg Nancy University of Iowa Rixson Grinnell Wilma Ada Spencer Mt. Pleasant Iris Restaurant Irma Hanft Cambrian Cemetery Granville Sadie Love United Church Women's Kay Huff Fred Stone Brian Missouri Fred Alma Stone Hermann American Legion Ron Schmitz Sandy Wells Arvid Anderson Bill Potter Veterans Hospital Iowa City America Susan Fulton Dan Hanze Legion Legion Hall Howard Moore Corey Lee Ritz Vicki) Ritz Donald Ritz Howard Moore Sr West Chester Gertrude Cowan Brighton Smith A.F.S

Vic Brenneman wins Iowa FFA Sheep Proficiency Award

Vic Brenneman son of Mrs Donna Brenneman of Harper was awarded the State FFA Sheep Proficiency Award at the State Leadership Conference in Waterloo Iowa. A $100 check came from the National FFA Foundation. Vic has built a large Keota FFA sheep program to 18 grade ewes 25 Reg Suffolk ewes 4 Reg Suffolk ewe lambs 5 Reg Suffolk rams plus 50 Reg Suffolk ewes and 15 Reg ewe lambs as of Jan 1 1976 with $13 677 invested in sheep and equipment. His three year lamb crop gains averaged .47 .81 and .89 pounds per day. He plans to expand and pursue Agriculture Education possibly as a Vo-Ag instructor. This is Keota FFA’s first State Proficiency Award winner and he will resubmit July 1 for the regional contest with a national bid possible next fall.

Vic Brenneman Donna Brenneman Harper FFA National Future Farmers of America Foundation Iowa Association Future Farmers of America Waterloo Vic Keola Suffolk Keota Kansas City

American Girls 4-H Club Holds Meeting and Revue Dates

The American Girls 4-H Club met at Jennifer Gipple's home on June 2 with a white elephant sale. Julie Martin demonstrated Measurements, Sara Robertson spoke on How to Read Pattern Instructions, and Andrea Zook discussed Selecting a Simple Pattern. Next meeting at Andrea Zook's home on June 28. Local style revue at 4-H house on June 14. County style revue on June 17.

Jennifer Gipple Julie Martin Sara Robertson Andrea Zook

Mrs Morris Recovers at Home After Mercy Hospital Surgery

Mrs. Charles Morris continues to recuperate at her home after surgery at Mercy Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pizzamigalio and daughter Geralyn of Granville Illinois spent Memorial Day weekend at the Roy Havel family home. This was their first trip to Washington.

Charles Morris Mercy Hospital Bud Pizzamigalio Geralyn Granville, Ill Roy Havel Washington

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