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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1973

Page

2

West Chester branch hosts mothers and daughters brunch

About 160 attendees at West Chester United Methodist Church on June 13 enjoyed a Hawaii themed program with ceremonies by Mrs. Eldin Bauer invocations by Mrs. Keith Stewart and dances by Nicki Stewart Paula Hahn Lori Patterson and Margaret Johnson. Awards and recognition highlighted by a long service honor for Mrs. Earl Griggs.

Tom Hobbs West Chester West Chester United Methodist Church Eldin Bauer Hawaii Keith Stewart Dave Higdon Mindi Mangold Debbie Jacobs Donna Capper Nancy Coffman Nancy Duvall Cloyce Statler Nicki Stewart Paula Hahn Louis Harley Pearl Edwards Jennifer Lampe Fred Lampe

Fathers honored at church in Richland

Richland Friends church held a Fathers Day observance with awards for new dads Mike Hadley and Jerry Hartnell, a cake for John Hadley for family attendance, and a second prize salad for Wilford Cox. Families gathered for supper with visitors from Washington and Lindy.

Bun Lun Richland Ron Greeson Harold Greeson Mike White Wendy Washington Roscoe White Lindy Richland Friends Church Mike Hadley Jerry Hartnell John Hadley Wilford Cox United Methodist Richland United Methodist Church Jr. Snider Otto Emry Russell Parsons Pauline Johnson Adrian Bottorff WSCS Blanche Cline Mildred King Rubio Ladies Quilting Club Marie Stagers Evelyn Hesseltine Omer Long Ray Nordyke Nelighbraska Richland Illinois Ralph Nordyke Clark Holmes Cheryl Johnson Ottumwa Cletus Yoder Krista Holmes Milford Watson Ferrell Rees Columbus Junction Rubio

Hospitalized by bee sting in Memorial Hospital

By MRS WAUNITA MAGDEF RAY WAYLAND June 19 Dallas Leichty was hospitalized at Memorial Hospital Saturday and overnight with complications from a bee sting. The piece also notes social visits and travel by several residents, including Eda Boshart, Edna Eland, and others, with weekend activity in Des Moines Ames and a Los Angeles trip by a local group.

Waunita Magdefray Wayland Dallas Leichty Memorial Hospital Eda Boshart Edna Eland Des Moines Ames Iowa Winfield Presbyterian Church Glen Seberg Allen Wenger Verna Hulm Deana Davies Town City Iola Hertig Linda Hertig Los Angeles - Hollywood, California

Weather Service marks tornado sheltering success at school

The National Weather Service held a ceremony at Tallahatchie County West District School in Sumner Mississippi to note that all 800 pupils inside were spared when a tornado damaged the building on April 24.

Sumner UPI National Weather Service Tallahatchie County West District

Methodist Women to Meet at Junction July Summer Break Notice

United Methodist Church committees name July August altar flowers leaders Viola Clark Kathryn Morrison Irene Bloomquist Connie Ford Jane Forbes Marie Spaethe. United Methodist Women meet July 11 at 1 30 p m with program by Marlene Griffin on Relationship and Responsibilities of Christian Citizens to Public Education. August vacation. no circles. Various locals travel scenes include Fairfield Burlington Hot Springs Paradise Valley and Lake Odessa visits.

Helene B. Dillon Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Viola Clark Kathryn Morrison Irene Bloomquist Connie Ford Jane Forbes Marie Spaethe Larry Robertson Sheri Wendy Molly Jo Fairfield Dean Marshall Burlington Susan Dianne John Smylie Minneapolis Farrell Smylie United Methodist Women Marlene Griffin Elizabeth Orris Erma Hininger Mabel Carey Rose Mohnssen Robert B. Smylie Homestead Hot Springs Virginia Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Harford Connecticut B.C. Round

Fortnightly Club Plans Kalona Trip In Keota

Keota residents report Fortnightly Club met at Mrs Mary Statlers home with fifteen members and one guest. They discussed the annual trip to Kalona on June 27 and planned a 8:45 a.m. departure. Washington County welfare program was presented by Mrs Phyllis Vincent. club adjourned until September with refreshments served.

Paul Sievert Keota W.H. Barnum Gull Point Mary Statler Phyllis Vincent Kalona Elva Statler Robert Wheeling Plaza N.D Bill Yoder Larry Yoder North Dakota Bruce Smith Washington Linda Yoder Jim Donohoe Iowa City Wheelings Yoder Jim Williams Michelle Sean Chicago Andersons Rodney Dunn Marion He Williams L.N.O Frontier Mel Haberman Everett Davison Ron Roth David Roth Joe Gowey Boyd Garrett Wayland Study Club C.E. Shumaker Shumaker Unternahrer Otto A.W. Eichelberger Hite Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Manor

Wenger and Wayland Host Picnic at Wayland West Park

Wayland residents report Wayne Wenger and wife returning to Lebanon Oregon after a 10 day visit with Ira Wenger. Picnic at Wayland West Park drew many Weldon Wenger relatives and friends plus L N O members who attended Fathers Night Out at the Frontier in Washington.

Waynita Larry Hershberger Washington Richard Wenger Noah Unternahrer Esther David Janis Boshart Arlene Yoder Leonard, Mo Norman Unternahrer Susie Ames Ira Wenger Kenneth Gerry Klopfenstein Beth

George Havel Home After Mercy Hospital Stay

Riverside June 18 George Havel was released from Mercy hospital after a month long stay. He uses a walker and crutches but will grow more active in weeks ahead. Various local residents visited, while Gary Spears and others travel between Riverside and Mt. Pleasant. A Labor Day rug project began, maintenance crews worked west of Riverside, and Alcoa's 25th anniversary Family Day was celebrated at Davenport.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside George Havel Mercy Hospital Leona Krotz Washington Bess Burich Ron Lanz Lone Tree Walt Lemley Julia Luther Robert Wieland Henry Ralph Wieland Gary Spears Dyess Air Force Base Texas Iowa City Gary Highland High School Riverside Larry Wieland Mt. Pleasant Ron Wieland Washington County Joe Veggy Gary Smith Milo Stransky Merle Smith Alcoa Davenport

Arrest for Solace in New York

Police nabbed Joseph Rizzo, sought on 1050 peddling warrants, as his girlfriend Mary Luca arrived at the station promising solace. Luca herself was arrested after officers learned she also faced outstanding scofflaw warrants. A spokesman could not provide a current tally of her warrants.

Solace New York UPI Joseph Rizzo Mary Luca Miss Luca

Haskins residents attend family events

Haskins residents attended Father's Day gatherings and family occasions across nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stapp visited Weed Park in Muscatine for a picnic. Wayne Carpenter brought his parents to their home for Father’s Day dinner, with Gary Evans and others visiting. The Skubal reunion in Iowa City counted sixty six attendees.

Ivan Hartsock Haskins George Murphy Larry Stapp Columbus Junction Weed Park Muscatine Wayne Carpenter Lone Tree Floyd Carpenter Gary Evans Iowa City Edgar Whetstine Mike Zachs Iowa City Park

Resume services at Bethel church

Ruth Gideon notes Bethel church services resume June 24 with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am after a two week vacation. She mentions visiting other local churches and reports on neighbors recovering from surgery, farm work, Bible School, roses, and sympathy for the Swift family.

Ruth Gideon Bethel May United Methodist Church Nora Knottnerus Sue Shepherd Sherry Wenger Prairie Flower Church Paul Charles Swift Swift Washington Evening Journal Louie Schroder Fred Emma Schroder Grove Letts Mac Wallace

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