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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1975

Page

3

Harvey Sieren engagement announced with fall wedding planned

Wayland Mr and Mrs William P Harvey announce the engagement of their daughter Penny to Joe Sieren son of Mr and Mrs Donald Shue The couple plan a fall wedding Penny is a 1970 graduate of Harvey High School employed at Squire Shoppe Joe is a 1973 Keota High School graduate and a farmer

Wayland William P. Harvey Penny Joe Sieren Donald Shue Hervey Harvey Washington High School Squire Shoppe

Penelope Sue Sweeting to Marry in August Ceremony

Frank Sweeting and Frank Jr announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Penelope Sue Sweeting with a wedding planned for August. The families share details and hopes for a simple ceremony.

Frank Jr Penelope Sue

4-H Council Briefing set for Thursday in Washington County

Washington County 4-H Council members and alumni will meet Thursday at 9 30 a.m. in the Extension office to plan events. Items on the agenda include the Des Moines Register bike ride the Pennsylvania exchange and a benefit auction.

Washington County 4-H Council 4-H Washington County Extension Des Moines Register Pennsylvania Exchange

Peiffer Daughter Enrolls at Des Moines Institute

Majorie Peiffer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Peiffer of Wallington, has enrolled at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She graduated from Washington High School in 1975 and is taking the Programming course in the summer quarter at A I B.

Majorie Peiffer Edward Peiffer Wallington American Institute of Business Des Moines Peiffer Washington High School

Hospitalier Yesterday and Today Updates

Yesterday reports show Mrs Hazel Crawford of Brighton under medical care. Scott Griffin of Columbus Junction transferred to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Today transfers include Mrs Glen Hoyle and son and Mrs Dennis Norton in Washington, Tracy McAfee in Columbus Junction, and Louis Wagenknecht in Washington moved to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Keith Wikolf of Washington remains out of town at Mercy Iowa City.

Scott Griffin Columbus Junction University Hospitals Iown City Glen Hoyle

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Social Calendar lists Thursday meetings for P E C Chapter 1 at 8 pm Sara McCleery HJ Club tour to Burlington post oned until next week Independent Club picnic at Sunset Park Rebekah Lodge 8 pm 100F Hall Bethlehem Commandery 8 pm YWCA Public Affairs 9 30 am special meeting Frontier Cafe Saturday Highland Social Club 7 30 pm Family Ice Cream Social Marrs Park bring topping or cake Sunday Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile Spin Mrs Maurice Crawford Family Monday DeMolay 7 30 pm Masonic Temple DeMolay Mothers Club 7 30 pm Masonic Temple

Sara McCleery Burlington Independent Club Sunset Park Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery YWCA Frontier Cafe Highland Social Club Marr's Park Sunday Pyramid Temple Daughters of the Nile Spin Maurice Crawford

Local scouts bike pack to Lake Darling

Twenty local scouts completed a 40 mile two day bike pack to Lake Darling after a month of prep. Army Reserve convoys guided the group with only one bike replacement. Camped at Lake Darling, they fished and swam despite rain. Scouts listed include Jeff Reighard and Brian Reighard among others. adults were Bob Wolf, Bob McDowell, and Lou Pailliotet.

Lake Darling Army Reserve Jeff Reighard Brian Reighard Scott Jody Bandy Robert Wolfe Scott Nell Dale Turner Rob McDowell Mark Waltman Karl Lovick Ken Armstrong Steve Linge Randy Howe Barry Jarvis Mike Boileau Greg Stark Randy Tisor Larry Kerr Stacy Bandy Mark Jeffries Bob Wolf Bob McDowell Lou Pailliotet

Local Methodists named as delegates to 1976 conference

Attorney Paul Shearer of Washington and Dr. J Roland Crandall pastor of Washington United Methodist Church were named delegates and an alternate respectively to the 1976 General Conference in Portland Oregon They also will attend as Iowa representatives at the 1976 jurisdictional conference The Iowa Annual Conference in Des Moines four day sessions focused on world hunger goals led by Bishop James S Thomas A special offering raised nearly 160000 for hunger relief up to 50000 will fund long range Iowa programs the rest goes to the United Methodist Committee on Relief Timon Davison son of Russell and Mrs Davison of Wayland was ordained a Methodist minister Attending from the local church were Dr Crandall Rev John McCorkell intern Mark Whipple Paul Shearer Robert Koehler Wilma Atkinson E D Morrison Jr district rep Mrs Don Maxwell and others Membership in Iowa fell 6359 to 283600 while giving rose to 23302757 The article ends with a nursery rhyme fragment just above the closing.

Paul Shearer Washington J. Roland Crandall James S. Thomas Iowa Methodists Iowa United Methodist ‘Committee On Relief Church World Service Timon Davison Russell Davison Wayland Area Crandall John McCorkell

Engles Honor 25th Wedding Anniversary in Two Parties

Mr and Mrs Dale Engle were honored at two anniversary celebrations on June 17. A dinner at Jack Hamiltons followed by a surprise with a money tree of 25 silver dollars. Attendees included Rick Engle Craig Johnson Hazel Griggs Bernice Engle from Washington and Carol Griggs Robyn Stephen from Cedar Rapids. A neighbor gathering of about 25 at Great Meadows featured Kelly SchlapkohI Hammond Lines Caraccio Piper Leland Griggs Glen Williams and others. Guests shared stories and greetings during the evening.

Dale Engle Jack Hamilton Rick Engle Craig Johnson Hazel Griggs Bernice Engle Washington Carol Griggs Robyn Stephen Cedar Rapids Great Meadows Kelly Schlapkoh Burge

Area women elect Ames Home Economics Alumni leaders

Mrs. Richard Scott of Wellman was elected to a two year term on the Executive Board of the Iowa State University Home Economics Alumni Association at their Ames meeting on June 6. The organization, with about 2,000 members, supports scholarships for College of Home Economics students. Ed Augustine of Washington retires from the Board after serving as hospitality chair, with several area members on her committee.

Richard Margaret) Scott of Wellman Iowa State University Home Economics Alumni Association Ames College of Home Economics College of Home Economic Gwyneth) Augustine of Washington Gary Karen) Murphy Bruce Sonja) Campbell Mary Atwood Washington Joe Nancy) Jones Ainsworth Mirs Sally) Whetstine Margaret) Scott

SCAD to Show Films on Modern Dance and Mime

SCAD presents a film program on modern dance and mime as part of the Summer Creative Arts and Drama series tonight at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. Subjects include Dance The Body and The Mime of Marcel Marceau with free admission for community members.

SCAD Marcel Marceau YMCA

Washington venny Magistrate Court Singles Out Violations

In a June 17 hearing Michael E. Buck of Washington received six days in county jail after pleading guilty to driving with a suspended license. Various fines followed for Public intoxication, speeding, improper passing, and other offenses across multiple towns. A case against Kim S. Cupps of Columbus City was dismissed in the interest of justice.

Michael E. Buck Washington Kenneth T. Chance Jr Kalona James E. Small Packwood Willard B. Johnson Fairfield Mary L. Zuehlke Charles R. Silliman Moline Emery Gingerich Chard S. Wood Kenneth L. Martin Wellman Robert D. Fisher Gary L. Roberts Ballard Brighton Edward L. Kleinberg Patricia Havel Rose A. Fink Danny Lingle Bettendorf Timothy R. Redmond Hobart Ind John W. Randall Ottumwa Dan W

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