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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1976

Page

3

Class of 1931 Holds 45th Washington High Reunion

The Washington High School class of 1931 held its 45th reunion at the Washington Golf and Country Club with 47 attendees including 28 graduates and two former teachers. John Owen presided as master of ceremonies, and memorial tributes honored eleven deceased members.

Washington High School Washington Golf and Country Club John Owen Louise Wasson Ralph Goslar Mary Pauls Helen Wilson Milburn McKay McKay Sherman Watson Lucile Davison Harold Kerr Dyersville Stephen Wiggers Ruth Foster James Berniece Adrian) Griffin Des Moines Leo Allbaugh Sigourney Donald Bowes

Cancer Society meets here Thursday June 24 at 8 p.m.

The Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society will meet Thursday evening June 24 at the School Administration Building in Washington at 8 p.m. County chairman Mrs Art Witthoft will conduct the meeting with plans for the fair booth, election of expiring terms, and officers for the coming year. A film on oral cancer titled A Priceless Gift will be shown. The meeting is open to the public and donors to the research and educational fund are invited.

Washington County The American Cancer Society Washington Art Witthoft

Scouts from Troop 242 hike and bike to Lake Darling

Eight scouts from Troop 242 at Stewart School went on a lengthy hike-in and bike-out camp to Lake Darling. They added side trips, fished, swam and enjoyed nature hikes during the outing.

Stewart School Lake Darling

Professional Directory of Lawyers and Services in Washington Area

A directory listing law firms and attorneys with office addresses and phone numbers in Washington and nearby towns. Includes Griffiths Anderson Buffer. Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates. Morrison Morrison Lloyd. John C Owen. Stewart Shearer. Richard S Bordwell. chiropractors Dr Thomas D Kauffman and Dr M L Tweeton. optometry. Children’s House day care. professional movers Cook’s Tfr Inc Fairfield. travel agencies Allen Travel Agency with Jim Harris manager.

Griffiths Anderson & Buffer Lawrence B. Griffiths Tracy Anderson Pete FF. Buffer W. Main Washington Kalona 5Th &B Street Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main

Hospital Admission and Discharge Log Display

Yesterday admitted include Robert Sayre Washington medical Mrs Mabel Kauffman Wayland medical David Friese Washington surgical Mrs Elmer Peiffer Washington medical Dismissed yesterday Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City Today entries list Mrs Cedric Guy and son Washington Mrs William Edwards Wayland Mrs Omer Crawford West Chester Miss Katherine Weber Harper J Eddy Gretter Keota

Robert Sayre Washington Mabel Kauffman Wayland David Friese Elmer Peiffer Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth Mercy Hospital Iowa City Cedric Guy and Son William Edwards Omer Crawford West Chester Katherine Weber Harper J. Eddy Gretter Keota

Bridge Corner YWCA Duplicate Bridge Clubs Meet Weekly

The YWCA No Aces and No Aces clubs ran sessions with three tables Friday and ten pairs Monday. High scorers included Cornelia Schranger and Annye Tetley at 28-2, Alice Ryan and Pearl Casey at 27, and Lois Putnam with Ruth Simpson at 26-2. Dean Stanley and King Tetley led with 70 points on ten top boards. Ruth Simpson Helen Owen and others followed. Both clubs award ACBL points. meetings are at 1 p.m. Fridays and 7:15 p.m. Mondays. donations support Y programs. Information via Helen Owen or Annye Tetley.

YWCA No Aces Duplicate Bridge Club Cornelia Schranger Annye Tetley Alice Ryan Pearl Casey Lois Putnam Ruth Simpson Betty Eden Lena Pratt No Aces Dean Stanley King Tetley Helen Owen Betty Wendell Eden Lois Putnam A. Tetley Elsie Glassburner Dorothea Brindley Jeanne Lyle Edwards ACBL

Social Calendar Highlights Week Schedule Touts Meetings

Social Calendar lists Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m Masonic Temple with tea and program by White Shrine plus regular meeting at 8 p m Honor fathers and Masons April May June BPW gathering 6 30 p m Captain's Table Teri Speece scholarship recipient present Tops Club weigh in 7 p m YWCA room meeting 7 30 p m IOOF Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall DeMolay 7 30 p m Masonic Temple DeMolay Advisory Board 8 30 p m Masonic Temple Senior Citizens 2 p m State Theater movie Where Lilies Bloom adults 1 50 under 12 75 Ladies Golf and Bridge Association noon Country Club luncheon and cards reservations necessary Thursday LBC Club 1 30 p m Mrs Mel Donaldson Fleur de Lis Club 8 p m Mrs James Birney

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple White Shrine Teri Speece Tops Club Ywca Room Ioof Lodge Ioof Hall DeMolay Advisory Board State Theater Ladies Golf and Bridge Association LBC Club Mel Donaldson Fleur de Lis James Birney

Steve Messenger to Speak at A A Meeting

Steve Messenger, a game conservation officer, will speak at the Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on June 26 at 8 p.m. A film will be shown and a discussion will follow. Sponsored by Washington County A A and Alanon groups, the public is invited to attend at the Day office building.

Alcoholics Anonymous Steve Messenger Washington County A.A Alanon

Ice Cream Social by Washington Mennonite Church Youth

The Washington Mennonite Church youth group sponsors an ice cream social on Thursday June 24 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m at the Mennonite Church. Admission is by donation.

Washington Mennonite Church Mennonite Church

Local News Roundup From Glasgow Visitors and Weddings

Jack Tanner of Glasgow Montana is visiting with his mother Florence Tanner and Tom Tanner and family. Mrs Owen Grecian and Mrs Morton Carr attended a bridal shower in Iowa City for Cheryl Whetstine who will wed Craig Manary on July 10. Mr and Mrs Jim Bash returned from a two day Chicago trip for the International Home Furnishings Show. Mrs W F Henry learned her brother Richard Nieuwenhuis was killed in a Colorado auto accident. The Henrys returned from Garland Texas for the grandson Bruce Swim wedding.

Jack Tanner Glasgow, Mont Florence Tanner Tom Tanner Owen Grecian Morton Carr Iowa City Cheryl Whetstine Craig Manary Manary James Manary Jim Bash Chicago International Home Furnishings Show W.F. Henry Richard Nieuwenhuis Sioux Falls, S.D Colorado WF. Henry Garland Tex Bruce Swim

FBLA Students Attend National Leadership Conference 1976

Twelve FBLA members from Washington High School joined the 25th annual National Leadership Conference in Washington DC at the Washington Hilton from June 16 to 19. Iowa participants included Teri Yerington in the Senior Clerk Typist Contest, and Washington High earned the Gold Seal chapter award.

Future Business Leaders of America FBLA Washington High School Washington D.C Washington Hilton Philadelphia Independence Hall Liberty Bell Christ Church United States Franklin Mint Teri Yerington Iowa Bruce D. Roth Mt. Pleasant Chris Gaffey Jane Cherryholmes Stephanie Beliel Rey Bruty Raquel Gray Jody Hyde David Martin Kathy Schantz Dana Swift Cindy Tisor Nancy Walker T.J. Berdo

All-State Music Camp attendees from area named

Students from our area heading to the 27th All-State Music Camp at the University of Iowa June 13 to 25 include Lynn Anne Foster and Mike Noble of Columbus Junction Michael McGregor of Columbus City and Kent Keating of Washington. A two vehicle collision near the Hy-Vee store entrance at 1 45 Monday caused 300 damage to a car driven by William Smithburg 24 of Washington and 200 damage to a pickup driven by John Clarke 63 of Westminster Calif Clarke attempted to turn into the Hy-Vee lot while Smithburg passed on the right. no charges were filed.

University of Iowa Lynn Anne Foster Mike Noble Columbus Junction Michael McGregor Columbus City Kent Keating Washington William Smithburg John Clarke Westminister Calif Clarke Smithburg

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