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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1977

Page

4

Cnossen Glandon wedding solemnized in June 1977

Jean Ann Cnossen and Terry Lee Glandon exchanged marriage vows in a 2 p.m. Saturday ceremony at St James Catholic Church officiated by Father Jonathan Simmons. The couple, from Washington, planned a reception for 200 in St James gym and will reside at Linn Hollow Trailer Court after a honeymoon in St Louis.

Jean Ann Cnossen Terry Lee Glandon St. James Catholic Church Jonathan Simmons Bill E. Cnossen Washington Virginia Cnossen Robert Glandon Joan Wagner Marion Sara Cnossen Gary Glandon Rick Lampkin Ottumwa Jim Cnossen Craig Glandon Connie Glandon Mike Redlinger Jean Crone Evergreen St. James Gym Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Pizza Hut Glandon’s St. Louis Linn Hollow Trailer Court

Canner Safety Check Prepares for Safe Home Processing

Washington County extension home economist Jean Hood urges a thorough pre-season inspection of pressure canners. Check dial gauges for accuracy, replace faulty gauges, test at the county office, and follow USDA guidance for pressure corrections. Maintain gaskets, vents, and clean canner parts, with vinegar for mineral prevention.

Washington County Extension Home Jean Hood USDA

Rebekah Lodge Holds Friday Meeting in Kalona

Rebekahs in Kalona met Friday with 21 members present led by Noble Grand Martha Kirfman. Invitations read for Mt. Pleasant Old Shoe Night June 23 and the Southeast Iowa picnic August 14. The charter was draped for Mrs. Nellie Zeck. July and August vacation planned. Auditing committee Eloise Hazen, Florence Augustine, Marjorie Libe. Kalona lodge to bring traveling emblem June 17. Calls logged 15 on members, 19 on nonmembers. Community singing followed. Margaretta Givans gave a reading. Corsages pinned on past noble grands. refreshments served. remembrance cups and thanks given by Kirfman.

Rebekah Lodge Noble Martha Kirfman Mt. Pleasant Southeastern Iowa Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Nellie Zeck Eloise Hazen Florence Augustine Marjorie Libe Kalona Lodge Margaretta Givans

Theatre Balistica and Community Events in Washington Article

The Washington Community Theatre presents South Pacific for a second night at the Community Center with curtain at 8 p.m. Artwork by Iowa State Training School students will be on display during the run through Saturday. The Mid-Prairie Crusade continues through Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 nightly at the Mid-Prairie High School Gym. Howard Jones, a Billy Graham associate, leads features. Registration for a summer gymnastics program is open today through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington YMCA. District and civic meetings, a municipal band concert, a foosball tournament, and farm pond management meeting are scheduled. Pioneer Days at Pleasant Plain start Saturday with events and a time capsule burial. Highland Community School District Board meets Monday at 8 p.m. in Ainsworth.

Washington Community Theatre South Pacific Community Center Washington Iowa State Training School For Girls Mitchellville Mid-Prairie Washington Ymca

Mrs Kurtz Named to North Central DAR Committee

Mrs. Kurtz of Brighton is appointed vice chairman of the Flag of the United States of America Committee for the North Central Division 1977 to 1980. She has previously served as flag chairman for the Washington Chapter DAR and as state chairman for two years. appointment made by Mrs. George Bayliss, President General, National Society DAR.

Robert Kurtz Brighton DAR United States of America Kurtz Washington George Bayliss National Society

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary

Yesterday admitted Chad Martin in Washington for surgical care and Mrs Opel Hahn in Keota for medical treatment. Today admitted Mrs George Gabriel in Columbus Junction for medical care and dismissed Mrs Richard Singleton in Conesville.

Chad Martin Washington Surgical Opel Hahn Keota George Gabriel Columbus Junction Richard Singleton Conesville

Cinderella 4-H Club Holds All Day Refinishing Workshop

The Cinderella 4-H Club met at the Greiners home on June 6 for an all day workshop where members refinished wood articles. A bake sale was planned later this month and the local achievement show is set for July 15 at West Chester Methodist Church. Members were asked to bring a salad or sandwiches and mothers are invited. Club articles will be judged August 1 at 10:45 a.m. at the County Fair. Demonstrations included Cleaning furniture by Jacque Reed and How to Improve Storage by Regina Latcham. The June meeting will be with Angela Brinning, and the group will visit adopted grandparents at the Care Center.

Lori Brenda Angela Greiner West Chester Methodist Church Jacque Reed Regina Latcham Angela Brinning

Venzke Reed exchange vows in June wedding

Colleen Ann Venzke and Donald J. Reed wed June 4 1977 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Iowa City in a 2 pm double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor Walter Niermann. The wedding followed with 225 guests at the church basement and a reception.

Colleen Ann Venzke Donald J. Reed Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Iowa City Walter Niermann Joan Venzke Washington Francis Reed Alamode Jan Drees Edina Minn Barbara Rahe Williamsfield Ill Eve Swart Grand Blanc Mich Venetia Valant Bellevue Tangela Rahe Walliansfield Heather Stiles Des Moines Mike Jackson Columbus Junction Tom Helfrich Mt. Pleasant Allen Reed Gale Reed West Chester John Meeker Grinnell Gary Rahe Loel Letts Ainsworth Terry Hollingsworth Brighton

Community club events and social notices

Wednesday activities include Rural Women's Club at 9 30 a m hosted by Mrs Ron Goff VFW Breakfast Club at 6 30 p m picnic in Sunset Park bring table service dish to pass meat furnished spouses and kids invited Senior Citizens Bingo at 1 30 p m YMCA bring a white elephant or a quarter Alateen at 8 p m CAP Center 309 W 2nd for teen support DeMolay 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Thursday Highland Social Club hosted by Mrs Charles Chalupa OES pinochle 1 30 p m Mrs Ruth Stout Friendship Club 1 30 p m Mrs Richard Havel PEO 8 p m Mrs Richard Dare note change of date OES 8 p m Masonic Temple Honor 25 and 50 year members fathers Masons Also May June and July birthdays.

Washington County Sunset Park Washington Muscatine Davenport Rural Women Ron Goff VFW YMCA CAP Center Masonic Temple Highland Social Club Charles Chalupa Ruth Stout Friendship Club Richard Havel PEO Richard Dare

Guard unit works in Ainsworth park

Members of the 134th Medical Company of Iowa National Guard, stationed in Washington, met June 4 and 5. They spent time in Ainsworth park and will build a new fireplace this summer over coming weekends. They plan to attend Fort Sam Houston for summer training. Dennis W. Laux joined the local unit. Interested individuals may contact Owen White.

134Th Medical Company Iowa National Guard Washington Ainsworth Fort Sam Houston Texas Dennis W. Laux Owen White

Brown Family Visit Bridges Miles to Bonn Return

Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown Sr Doyle Brown and Mr and Mrs Wesley Mullikin traveled to Cape Girardeau Missouri to visit Dale Brown and his family Saturday. Dale Joyce and their five children Phil Laura Doug Curt and Ron returned May 31 from Germany after living in Bonn for 20 years where Dale worked for Procter and Gamble. They will work for the same firm in Cape Girardeau and have bought a home in Jackson Missouri. The group returned Monday reporting a very fine time and happiness at reuniting with the children.

Clarence Brown Doyle Brown Wesley Mullikin Cape Girardeau, Mo Jackson

Uncovered rifle from 1895 Stevens wall find shocks Center Point resident

Local resident Andy Hayter found a near perfect Stevens .22 caliber rifle dated about 1895 plastered in a wall during remodel. Weekend visits included Dallas guests at Isaac Kleese’s home near Prairie Flower. Graveside services for an infant, a May 31 birth in Iowa City, and a June open house for Rick and Nancy Capps were reported with multiple local relatives named.

Andy Hayter Washington Center Point Tom J. Norris Theresa Byron Becky Sara Jo Dallas Texas Isaac Ed Kleese Norris Isaac Kleese Debra Worley Jo Gevock Prairie Flower David Kleese Merle Sheetz Reed Moore Elwood Kleese Max Arbogast Howard E. Capps Rick Nancy Capps Valpariaso Ind

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