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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1976

Page

3

Visitors and events fill Washington social calendar

U P Home News reports a flurry of calls and visits from Mrs Olwen Rees of Wabash and Mrs Vera Berggren of Chicago, plus Ruth Beeler and others. The Sunday Evensong featured patriotic hymns and quotations from Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. Local outings included a Bagwell dam area trip and a nine day vacation through Missouri. A two reel movie Let’s Get Tough showed at the Variety program, and Denver youths gave a sacred concert for fourteen on tour to Pennsylvania any many more social touches across the week.

Olwen Rees Wabash, Ind Vera Berggren Cathy Chicago Ill Glover Ferrell Wyman Washington William Ross America Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt Charles Willming Martha Glass Ruth Duncan Lucy Mathers Richard A. Stewart Bagwell Dam Missouri Branson Osage Beach Bull Shoals Eureka Springs Mountain Home Fairfield Bay Area Betty McCall Denver Colo Home Lounge Pennsylvania Columbus Kan Panora Steve Wills

Mrs. Miller Chips Bone in Leg in Kitchen Accident

Mrs. Harold Miller suffered a leg injury when she chipped a bone above the ankle after a kitchen fall. She spent days at Washington County Hospital and will wear a cast from ankle to knee for six weeks, moving with a walker and wheelchair. The notice also lists local social events and visits from relatives and friends through the weekend.

Crawfordsville Harold Miller Washington County Hospital Bob Miller Freeport Ill WWE Verna Spangler Doris Davis Verna Lois Coon Ellen Achen Vivian Wells Eva Blankenhorn Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Brownlee U.P Duane Davis Quincy Everette Davis Dale Davis Noomie Magnus Minneapolis Minn Lois Nelson David Griffith Ray van Engen Dairy Mart Susan Jim McCreedy Bobby Brenda Burke McCreedy Jim Penny) McCreedy Janis Hauenstein Karen Krotz Lori Droll Ann Lewis

County and District Court Transfers and Local Fines

Ronald Goodwin of Ainsworth had his larceny of a motor vehicle case transferred from Magistrate to District Court on June 16 on a county attorney information. Randall A. Johnson of Washington was found guilty June 16 of public intoxication and fined $20. Other fines listed include Isidore E. Weber $22, Philip G. Guy $27, Paul M. Tesinger $22, Shavinsin Viwatanavongsa $27, Carmen L. Johnson $25, Raymond R. Porter $21, Everett Cox $20, Randy Hochstedler $20, Doug Hastings $20, Edmond J. Sheridan $20. additional violations include Bill A. Nelson Jr. $10, disobeying stop sign. Edmond J. Sheridan $5, expired license. Dennis P. DeWitt $25, public intoxication. Brad C. Haifley $15, excessive acceleration. truck violations for Helen Jeffery $16.66 and $17 overweight. John S. West $10 and Arnold Wendlock $10 with no valid reciprocity.

Ronald Goodwin Ainsworth Randall A. Johnson Washington Isidore E. Weber Wellman Philip G. Guy Brighton Paul M. Tesinger Iowa City Shavinsin Viwatanavongsa Rockford Ill Carmen L. Johnson Montezuma Raymond R. Porter Nichols Everett Cox South English Randy Hochstedler Kalona Doug Hastings Bloomfield Edmond J. Sheridan Bill A. Nelson Jr Dennis P. DeWitt Brad C. Haifley Helen Jeffery Glennwood Minn John S. West Poplar Bluff Arnold Wendlock Milwaukee Wis

Pencils to observe 25th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles E Pencil of Blue Grass honored for 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 27 from 3 to 7 pm at the American Legion Blue Grass. Patricia A Kallaus and Charles Pencil married June 29 1951 in Washington. Children and relatives listed with Davenport and Riverside connections.

Charles E. Pencil Blue Grass Washington American Legion Patricia A. Kallaus Charles Pencil Richard Mary) Weston Harry Melinda) Spies Michael Marcia Davenport Mark Mitchell Myra Charles Kallaus Riverside Everett Pencil Emma Phillips

Plans organ recital at United Presbyterian Church

Naomi Rowley will present an organ recital at United Presbyterian Church in Washington on Sunday July 11 at 4 p.m. She, based in Iowa City, is an experienced organ and harpsichord recitalist with degrees from Valparaiso and Stanford. She has taught at the University of Iowa and University of Victoria and recently was in residence at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Florence Hale, her first piano teacher, now resides at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Naomi Rowley United Prebyterian Church Washington Rowley Iowa City Valparaiso University Indiana Stanford University California University of Iowa University of Victoria British Columbia Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo Ontario Florence Hale United Presbyterian Home

Iowa Farmland Prices Seen Easing in Coming Months

Iowa farm expert Ted Bruning of Spencer forecasts a modest dip in farmland values over the next six months. He notes typical sales at about $2,000 per acre may fall to $1,700–$1,800, driven by steady demand from expanding farmers and a scarcity of investors in the market.

Iowa Ted Bruning Spencer Bruning

Kenneth Roths Move to Urbandale Home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roth relocate to 8513 Prairie Ave Urbandale from Beverly Drive Des Moines. Bertha Hill resides at Maple Leaf Health Care Center Mt Pleasant. Several visits and travel plans noted among local residents including the Eichelbergers, Schmidt, Erb, Roth family, Neffs, Carlson and Magdefrays amid a period of moving and family activities. Willis Magdefray recovering in Naperville Illinois after illness during move assistance for Quaker Oats moving Cedar Rapids crew.

Wayland Kenneth Roth Prairie Ave Urbandale Beverly Drive Des Moines Bertha Hill Maple Leaf Mt Pleasant Wilbur Wheeler Crawfordsville A. W. Eichelberger Eichelberger Harry Schmidt LeAnna Carlton, Pa Deerfield Ill Fern Cliff Evangelical Steve Robinson Naperville Illinois Magdefrau’s Robinson Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Company Willis

Major 4-H Dress Revue Held In Washington June 17

Ninety six 4-H clothing project members competed in the Dress Revue held June 17 in Washington. Judges included Mrs. Mary Mixdorf, with juniors and intermediates chosen from club shows and all seniors eligible. Mary Beth Vittetoe won senior division and will represent Washington County at the Iowa State Fair next August. Debby Johnson was runner up.

Washington Mary Mixdorf Northwest Junior High School Iowa City Jean Hood Extension Home Mary Beth Vittetoe Wilfrid Vittetoe Washington County Iowa Debby Johnson Debby Busy Bees Mary Beth

Wayland Senior Citizens Tour Lincoln Memorial Stops

Wayland Senior Citizens traveled by bus to the Lincoln Memorial Tomb and State Historical Museum in Springfield and Lincoln's Home at New Salem Illinois on June 9, sponsored by Wayland Senior Citizens. The trip included numerous local residents and extended visits with relatives and friends, plus unrelated weekend visits and family gatherings in nearby towns.

Wayland Lincoln Memorial Tomb Springfield Ill Lincoln New Salem Wayland Senior Citizens Organization Bessie McGuire Allen Meyer Adaline Tschantz Harlan Diers Amanda Krabill Mabel Roth Ivan W Lula Swanson Leola Schlatter Bernard Bates Harold Rebling Frank Aurit Ora Swan Olmstead Falls Ohio South Dakota Judy Hulme Des Moines John D. Hulme Olds Sam Hulme Margaret Witting Vance Coleman Cedar Rapids Glen R. McCoy Ted Saforek Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Peter Joe Alliman Knoxville Kenneth Johnston Valerie Bob Campbell West Salem Wis Janice Johnston Don Jones Eichelbergers Dale Johnston Ainsworth Elsie Smid Lone Tree H. E. Johnston Dave Eichelberger Brad Andy Laurence Henss Indianapolis Larry Henss Larry

Social Calendar June 19 1976 events and notices

Washington social items show meetings for Daughters of the Nile Eu Cha Rest Temple PEO BPW Y Women Rainbow White Shrine Tops Club LOOF DeMolay Senior Citizens and Ladies Golf plus a movie at State Theater Where lilies bloom Adults $1.50 under 12 75 cents Also notices for reservations for YWCA and Rainsbow Tea and program details with contact numbers Volume 64 Number 108 Saturday June 19 1976 edition listing schedules dates and prices for local clubs and activities Published by Elder Shannon Co Inc with local staff and agencies listed for subscription and information including postal, telephone and address details

Peggy Patrick N. Ave. C Robert Helscher Leonard Llewellyn David Aanestad Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple White Shrine Teri Speece Tops Club YWCA Loof Lodge Loof Hall DeMolay DeMolay Advisory Board Lillies Bloom Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Noon — Country Club Washington Iowa North Marion Ave Elder, Shannon & Co. Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther United States

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