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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

3

Linda Crone Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Linda Crone was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs. Richard Weeks. Hostesses were Mrs. Donald Lins, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Cloyce Crone and Mrs. Weeks. Thirty-eight relatives and friends attended. The dressing the bride game was part of the entertainment. Gifts were presented and refreshments served from a table with yellow and white daisies. Miss Crone will marry Jim Wood of Cedar Falls here Saturday.

Linda Crone Richard Weeks Donald Lins William Jones Cloyce Crone Weeks Miss Crone Jim Wood Cedar Falls

Club activities span several agendas across local groups

Mrs. Don Hazen hosted a breakfast for 13 American Legion Auxiliary past presidents at her rose garden home with help from Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn and Mrs. David Livingston. Neal Burton led a brief meeting planning a circus party at the County Home with committee T. J. Pease Harris and Frink.

Don Hazen American Legion Auxiliary Floyd Blankenhorn David Livingston Neal Burton T. J. Pease James Harris Russell Frink

Wellman Oil Co to Bid on Lark Travel Trailer Case

Property transfers listed include Wellman Oil Co and individuals transferring various trailers and autos such as Lark travel trailers and Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Ford vehicles. Transactions specify buyers and sellers, with lot and block references in Wellman, Washington, Richmond, Ainsworth, and Kalona areas, naming multiple grantors and grantees and property descriptions.

Wellman Oil Co., Inc Lark Wilbur P. Swartzendruber Gilbert Margaret Brown Plymouth Rose Ann Simmering Oldsmobile Merl Phyllis Sherman Chrysler Dale Evelyn Dodge Royce Elvin Buckwalter Chevrolet John Diana Ort Marguerite P. Crail Robert Russell Mon Paul Hazel Laffoon Pontiac Steve Craig Stout Willis Earl Miller Buick William John Neal Margaret Louise Brodale Mercury Kenneth Richard Thomas Daniel Jacob Stauffer Honda George Raymond Colthurst Mercury Benz Bernard Ray Singleton Yamaha Motorcycle Violet Margaret Stettler Ford Terry Or JoAnn Gent Samuel G. Weaver Tracy M. Droz OL Auditor OL In Heights Wellman Donald S. Foss Earnest G. Beenblossom Washington Margaret Saforek Amos L. Hostetler Dawson Richmond Paul J. McCandrew Kalona Sec

Mrs Linch letter recalls Linch family activities

Mrs Jesse Linch of Madras Oregon writes to friends about the Linch family over the past year. Mr Linch held a National Science grant eight weeks and attends Macalaster College in St Paul until July. Jesse Jr and Nancy visited grandparents in Pleasant before Jesse’s military enlistment. Nancy starred in a junior high play and earned a fitness award. Jim became Madras DeMolay Master Councilor and played varsity golf, earning a major letter. Mr Linch will teach seventh grade science next year and Mrs Linch will be a librarian.

Jesse Linch Madras Orgon Linch Washington Macalaster College St. Paul Minn Jesse Jr Nancy Mr. Pleasant Jesse Job Jim DeMolay

Dear Abby Advice Column Letter Bundle

Readers share personal dilemmas from Vietnam era mail romance to driving safety and prom rejection. A 35 year old mother seeks guidance about a war friend turned confidant, a granddaughter recounts unsafe driving by a grandfather, and a teen laments a broken prom invitation. Abby urges boundary setting and self reliance while offering guidance resources.

Local residents share health updates and visits

Mrs Elizabeth Clark suffered a slight stroke and is a patient in the local hospital showing some improvement. Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts returned Thursday from Washburn Iowa where they visited Mr Roberts niece and family the Rev and Mrs Arthur Hughes Their daughter Roberta graduated from high school Wednesday night and the Roberts attended the commencement exercises. Mr and Mrs Don Anderson and year old son Chris of Sioux Falls S D are spending several days visiting relatives in and around Washington They plan to return to their home the first of the week.

Elizabeth Clark Robert Roberts Washburn Iowa Mr. Roberts Arthur Hughes Roberta Roberts Don Anderson Chris Sioux Falls S. D Washington

Baton Twirling Show At Local High School

A baton twirling show will be held in the high school auditorium on Monday June 10 at 8 p.m. Twenty nine girls of various ages will perform ensemble and solo routines under director Karla Kneen. Parents and friends are welcome.

H. S Karla Kneen

Carnival and scavenger hunt at Kalona church

Kalona youth activities on Wednesday evening featured a carnival and a bicycle scavenger hunt at United Christian and Baptist Church. The Junior Choir ran a carnival in Fellowship Hall with booths and a fish pond, a fun house, a fortune teller and an animal show. Participants and volunteers included Scott and Debbie Bissland Sheila Pewitt Brian Gingerich Jane Gingerich Maggie Bash Matt Bash Gary Troyer Dean Miller Jim Bachmann and director Mrs John D Woodin with accompanist Robert Sattler.

Kalona United Christian and Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Scott Debbie Bissland Sheila Pewitt Brian Jane Barbara Gingerich Maggie Matt Bash Gary Troyer Dean Miller Jim Bachmann John D. Woodin Robert Sattler John Woodin Dick and Kenny Eh

Eighth Grade Promoted at St Mary Church Riverside

Twelve students were promoted from eighth grade at a 9:30 Mass Sunday in Riverside at St Mary Church, entering Highland High School. Rev Walter Boeckmann distributed promotion folders as families named include Farr Huffman OConnor Swenak Thomann Waldschmidt Pogge Latta Thomann Schnoebelen Schneider Weimer. The eighth graders were honored with a party by the seventh grade May 27.

Arthur Swenak Jane Clem Thomann Nancy Elmer Waldschmidt Robert Pogge Pat Claude Latta Allen Bernard Thomann Duane Lester Schnoebelen John Elmer Schneider Wayne Harold Weimer Church Hall Dorothy Fitzsimmons Clem Dautremont Adrian Dautremont Barbara Connie Kris Bountiful Utah Gne Bird Island Minnesota David Wilkinson Matthew Todd West Chester Indiana William O'Conner Bill O'Conner Chicago Kathleen O'Conner Cedar Rapids Ray Laurel Marion

Denise Renee Alvine born to Mr and Mrs Gene Alvine

Denise Renee Alvine was born June 1 in Harlan to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Alvine weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Lyle Lowe Mrs Lee Eisele and Don Fabian visited Harlan to see the newborn. Lowe plans to meet the new granddaughter Tuesday and Mrs Lowe will stay a few days to help.

Crawfordsville Gene Alvine Harlan Denise Renee Lyle Lowe Lee Eisele Mary Lowe Don Fabian Havana Ill Jeambey Ralph White Washington D. D. Millspaugh Mike Jane Lampe Mt. Pleasant Vernon Fletcher Stan Glen Dubuque College Vernon Fletchers Lee Lease Harold Miller Zelda McCall Frank Bailey Ollie Anwy Morning Sun Manor

Beranek Works With Vet At Riverside

John Beranek, a junior at the Ames School of Veterinary Medicine, teams with Dr. Harold Weimer in Riverside this summer. He will resume his six year program in the fall, returning to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Beranek. Also noted are Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons for about 225 Riverside children starting June 19, with bus loading from St Marys parking lot at 8 am. Newborns Julie Ann and Timothy Wayne are reported with families and grandparents listed.

Riverside John Beranek School of Veterinary Medicine Ames Harold Weimer John Hubert Beranek Red Cross Highland St. Marys Jim Wells Washington County Hospital Timothy Wayne

Lee McCalls Visit and Local Social Roundup

Lee and Debbie McCall with Connie visited Grundy Center staying with Roger Davey and family overnight. Craig Davey returned Sunday to see grandmother Pearl Christner. Bud Lowe of San Francisco and kin visited Lyle Lowe home and Don Miller home for dinner, others called. Don Blankenhorn and family visited Floyd Blankenhorn in Washington. WWE Club met Monday with new officers elected: President Harold Spangler, Vice President Art Whiting, Secretary Leonard Arthur, Card and Flower Chair Lloyd Coon. Refreshments served. hostess gifts to James Jewell and Charles Wells. July 1 meeting set with Art Whiting, Clarence Moorhead, and Elsie Atkinson. John Atkinson graduation trip to Farmington, Michigan planned. Mrs Atkinson to return home with them.

Crawfordsville Lee McCall Debbie Connie Roger Davey Grundy Center Craig Davey Pearl Christner Harold Bud) Lowe San Francisco Calif Jacksonville Illinois Lyle Lowe Don Miller Don Blankenhorn Jackie Doug Floyd Blankenhorn Washington WWE Club Leonard Arthur Harold Spangler Art Whiting Lloyd Coon Wayne Davis James Jewell Charles Wells Clarence Moorhead Elsie Atkinson Brighton Farmington Michigan John Atkinson Jim

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