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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1975

Page

3

Past Noble Grand Circle Meeting Closes For Summer

The Past Noble Grand Circle of Zimri Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. Maurice Like's home with Mrs. Clyde Tucker presiding. A short business session voted to recess for summer, with September planned for the next gathering. Prizes were awarded for pinochle and Bunco including Leona Kos Eliza Brock Rebecca Butler Helen Hesseltine and Winnie Beiter.

Zimri Rebekah Lodge Maurice Clyde Tucker Leona Kos Eliza Brock Rebecca Butler Helen Hesseltine Bunco Winnie Beiter

Women’s Coffee Club Meets at Mary Mathias Home

Y Women at coffee met at Mary Mathias’s home on Tuesday with Shirley Lines Maxine Steele and Vida Roberts as co hosts. Sally Webbe led the business meeting announcing the next coffee will be June 24 with Lillian Tindal. The group welcomed new member Mary Jo Smith.

Mary Mathias Shirley Lines Maxine Steele Vida Roberts Sally Webbe Lillian Tindal Mary Jo Smith

Faith At Work Circle Holds Evening Meeting

The Faith At Work Circle of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Alta Hays home. President Jean Stout led devotions from Acts nine and ran the business session. The group set July meeting as a family picnic at Sunset Ark. Gerry DeLong presented a program on changing values titled That’s The Way It Is Or Is It.

Faith At Work Circle First Baptist Church Alta Hays Jean Stout Sunset Ark Gerry DeLong

Catholic Daughters Install Officers at St James Church

Catholic Daughters met at St James Church with Father Edward Shepherd officiating the mass and installation of officers. Irene Hoehn is regent Sally Webbey 1st vice regent Eileen Hammen 2nd vice regent Lucille Cady financial secretary Mary Curley treasurer Nancy Brown recording secretary Jolene Fisher monitor Lucille Kerker lecturer Mary Marie organist Virginia Sheuerman trustee. No meetings until September after a church basement gathering.

St. James Catholic Church Edward Shepherd Irene Hoehn Sally Webbey Eileen Hammen Lucille Cady Mary Curley Nancy Brown Jolene Fisher Lucille Kerker Mary Marie Virginia Sheuerman

Navy Ensign McCall Commissioned After USNA Graduation

David M. McCall, son of Mr and Mrs William D McCall of 703 E Second St Washington, was commissioned as Ensign upon graduation from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md He earned a bachelor of science degree after completing the four year curriculum McCall, a Washington High School graduate, joined an academy program that emphasizes leadership and duty with extensive physical training and summer shipboard experiences.

Nave David M. McCall William D. McCall Second St Washington U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis Navy Marine Corps Washington High School

Walker Kim Walker Named to Honorary Journalism Society

Walker Kim Walker of Washington has been elected to Kappa Tau Alpha at the University of Iowa the national journalism honorary. Eligibility requires a 3.5 or higher GPA and faculty recommendation from the School of Journalism.

Lance appointed manager at Breese's Washington store

Walter Lance, now manager of Breese's automotive parts store at 201 South Marion Washington, comes from 28 years as a Sitler's salesman in Washington. Other Breese's staff include Mary Ann Minick and Rick Davis, both local residents.

Walter Lance 9Th Avenue Breese’s Washington Lance Sitler’s South Marion Mary Ann Minick Rick Davis

Lonnie Horn to speak at Mid-Prairie FFA installation

Bloomfield state FFA vice-president Lonnie Horn will address the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter at the officer installation night in Wellman on June 19 at 8. The ceremony will install officers Bob Van Hoozer president Jay Thrapp vice president Tom Welte treasurer Tammy Curl secretary Jerry Fisher reporter and Eddie Chabal sentinel, with FFA Foundation awards and homemade ice cream served. Parents and interested persons are invited.

Lonnie Horn FFA Bloomfield Mid-Prairie Wellman Bob van Hoozer Jay Thrapp Tom Welte Tammy Curl Jerry Fisher Eddie Chabal FFA Foundation

Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups Activities

Social events from Mt. Pleasant and Salem list La Leche League meeting at 104 Exchange, CWF Priscilla group potluck at Christian Church, Swinging S Square Dance Club at Foss Memorial Building, Women of Moose and OES meetings, Rainbow and IOOF activities, Rainbow Girls formals and CES Brighton outing, Masonic and Knights of Pythias gatherings, and a postponed Garden Tour of Homes.

la Leche League Mt. Pleasant CWF Priscilla Group Christian Church Foss Memorial Building Salem Maurice Garmoe Women of Moose ISU Rebekah John Vaughn Walter Westen Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Brighton

Iowa students on five week agriculture study tour

Robert Baker of Keota and Alvin Peiffer of Washington are among 31 Iowa State University students on a five week agriculture study tour of the United States that began May 28. Patty Thoma of Wayland named to Mount Mercy College spring term dean's list. Catherine Friis of Columbus Junction earned a 4.0 GPA. Gary Wagner named to Sioux Falls College dean's merit roll for the 1974 75 second term. John Tyler, 10th U.S. president, had 15 children.

Robert Baker Keota Alvin Peiffer Washington Iowa State University United States Wagner Gary Wagner Sioux Falls South Dakota John Tyler The

Stewarts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Warren W Stewart of Washington mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Captain's Table. The couple married June 17 1925 in Hosting. Their children Eugene Stewart Frank Burlingame and Tom Stewart will host with families. they have five grandchildren and request no gifts.

Warren W. Stewart Washington Stewarts Stewart Mildred B. Crone Eugene Stewart Frank Burlingame Tom Stewart

Garretts Celebrate Rick Garrett’s Kirkwood Graduation Honor

Mr and Mrs Dean Garrett of Washington and Tammy attended Rick Garretts graduation from Kirkwood Community College on Saturday where he earned an Associate Applied Science and Retail Marketing Degree He will serve as department manager at Rosheks in Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Randall Goeke of Brooklyn announce birth of son Preston Quinn on Thursday June 12 1975 at Grinnell General Hospital weighing 5 lb 10 oz Grandparents are Rev and Mrs Robert Capps Hedrick and Mr and Mrs Leonard Goeke Washington.

Dean Garrett Washington Tammy Rick Garrett Kirkwood Community College Rosheks Iowa City Randall Goeke Brooklyn Preston Quinn Grinnell General Hospital Jeremy Dean Robert Capps Hedrick Leonard Goeke

DAR Washington Chapter Installs Officers at Log Cabin

DAR Washington Chapter installed officers for the year at the Log Cabin on Wednesday afternoon. Regent Blair Haymes and officers including vice regent Robert Morgan and secretary Nondas Richardson were announced with Rankin as installing officer. Lawrence Zuehlke received a Certificate of Appreciation for genealogy work and sources of vital statistics.

Washington DAR Blair Haymes Robert Morgan Nondas Richardson Edgar Stewart Mabel Rankin Charles Hotle Robert Mary Neff Hotle Morgan Lawrence Zuehlke Robert Kurtz

Four Washington area students named to Central Dean's List

Four students from the Washington area were named to Central College's spring term Dean's List. They are Timothy Gallagher, Mary Koehler, Janet Dare, and Julie Finke. Eligibility requires a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a full 10 week term with three courses.

Washington Area Central College Timothy Gallagher James Gallagher Mary Koehler Louis Koehler Ainsworth Janet Dare Richard Dare Crawfordsville Julie Finke Silas Fink Jr

The Group to appear at Presbyterian Church

The Group a interdenominational youth musical outreach will perform at the United Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening June 15. An earlier sandwich supper is planned at 6 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. celebration in the sanctuary led by The Group. The event is hosted by church elders and volunteers with chairpersons Mrs. Ralph Kleese and Mrs. Glen Williams and hospitality by Mrs. Robert Wiley. The Group based at First Presbyterian Ottumwa has toured 13 states since 1971 sharing faith through song.

United Methodist United Presbyterian Churches United Presbyterian Church Methodist First Presbyterian Church Ottumwa Colorado New York Air Force Academy Ralph Kleese Glen Williams Robert Wiley

Jackson Boys 4 H Club Tour and Presentations

The Jackson Boys 4-H club met Sunday at the Duane Hammen farm to tour members homes and view their projects. Greg Horn spoke on Measuring Plants per Acre Ron Sojka presented Catching Bluegills and other Sunfish and John Carter discussed Catching Bullheads and Channel Catfish The group finished at Kevin Horns home with a softball game and wiener roast Larry Sexton from the 4 H committee attended The next meeting is July 10 at Kevin Horns home at 8 pm

Larry Sexton 4-H Committee Kevin Horn

IEBN To Air Six Law Programs June Week

The Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network will present six special programs on The Citizen and the Law during the week of June 16 featuring experts in law and law enforcement. Courtroom procedures, death penalty debate, plea bargaining, and government surveillance are among topics. a Woman series profiles prisoners. Also a program on pari mutuel betting airs Sunday June 22 at 9 p.m.

Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network Channel 12 Citizen The Law

Hospital Notes and Births Reported in Washington

Yesterday admitted patients include Mrs. Eugene White Frank Ruiz Miss Carol Coleman David Crawford and Larry Laws with Yaro Sojka also listed. Today adds Mrs Delcie Earls and a birth to Mr and Mrs Craig Swift. Dismissals include Mrs Margerite Boshart and Mrs Helen Fuller with transfers to Rochester and Keota. Out of town Mercy-Iowa City lists Bud Trier undergoing major surgery.

Eugene White Washington Frank Ruiz Muscatine Carol Coleman David Crawford Larry Laws Ainsworth Yaro Sojka Delcie Earls Margerite Boshart Helen Fuller Chicago Jessie Stout Rochester Minn Erma Hahn Keota Mercy Iowa City Bud Trier

Marine First Lieutenant Gevock participates in training exercises

May 30 Marine First Lieutenant James R. Gevock son of Mr and Mrs Roman J Gevock Route 1 Brighton Iowa recently participated in training exercises with Marine Attack Squadron 331 home based at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S C His unit deployed to the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz to practice visual aviation ordnance delivery and aircraft ground maintenance procedures A 1972 graduate of Augustana College Rock Island Ill he joined the Marine Corps in June 1972

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Noble McCall USNA Adah Washington Lodge No A.M Knights of Pythias Rose Hill Richard S. Dare Janet Marie Thomas P. Slater Phyllis Halstedt Des Moines Thomas L. Slater Central Presbyterian Church Jackson Boys IEBN Craig Swift Son Giibson Jerry Sturdevant Avai Highway Iowa Sable Jim Chorpening Secrest Pfc Dan Secrest Detached Guard Co Marine Barracks U.S. Naval Base Box 9 Ncsp Apo San Francisco Calif Illinois Ford Dealers
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