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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1977

Page

2

Public Affairs plans fall focus on women's rights

JANA NIEMAN reports the Public Affairs group outlines fall topics with emphasis on women's rights locally and a Des Moines workshop June 24 at the YWCA. The program includes natural foods, global feeding issues, school systems, and membership requires YWCA membership.

Jana Nieman Des Moines YWCA Ann Valenta Carmen Norris Edith Harwood Lee Meeker YW Office Linda Peiffer Marsha Jaspering Mary Cappen Carolyn Buster Dorothy Lee Ann Mason Vicke Kauffman Judy Johnson Vida Roberts Lee Siefkas Diane Day Diane Gansen Tom Diane) Gansen Linda Randall Diane Allison Kathy Severson Bob Shepherd Mark

Joani Russell Weds Wendell Davison In Wayland Ceremony

Joani Mae Russell of Olds Iowa and Wendell Keith Davison of Wayland exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Saturday June 4 1977 at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church rural Wayland Rev Dale E Carlson officiated with 140 guests present Parents listed are Dean Russell Mt Pleasant and Betty Russell Olds along with Arthur and Grace Davison Wayland The couple reside at 210 Jefferson Wayland after a wedding trip to the St Louis area Flowers music and gowns described with detailed attire and attendants The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Iris Court Restaurant on June 3

Joani Mae Russell Olds Iowa Wendell Keith Davison Wayland Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church Dale E. Carlson Dean Russell Mt. Pleasant Betty Russell Arthur Grace Davison Shanon Davison Cedar Rapids Tamera Bender Turlock Calif Larry Russell Paul A. Whitham Rockford, Ill Leonard Schantz Burlington Venice Laura Kay Davison Travis Davison Rose Russell Peggy Waco High School Methodist Church Waco High Wayland State Bank St. Louis Missouri Jefferson Street Iris Court

Child costs rise to 1835 dollars for first year care

The Community Council of Greater New York estimates it costs 1835 dollars to raise a child through the first year, a figure about three times higher than 18 years ago. The finding highlights the burden on families and the growth of child-rearing expenses over time.

Community Council of Greater New York

Cherry Griggs Wins Second in Ice Cream Show-Off

Cherry Griggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Griggs of rural Washington took second place in the national Baskin Robbins 1977 Ice Cream Show Off Special Young Adult Recipe competition. The 16 year old sophomore at Washington High School received an Olivetti portable electric typewriter for her Lemon Ice Cream Puffs recipe.

Cherry Griggs Allen Griggs Washington Baskin-Robbins

Afterthoughts Toastmasters Club Meets at Frontier Cafe

The Toastmasters Club gathered at Frontier Cafe Wednesday with Howard Lanning as toastmaster and Pauline Hite as topic chairman. A debate on enforcing human rights abroad featured Victor Flynn and LaRue Thurston for the affirmative and Ralph Martin and Doyle Jarrard for the negative.

Toastmasters Club Frontier Cafe Howard Lanning Pauline Hite Victor Flynn LaRue Thurston Ralph Martin Doyle Jarrard Flynn Kerr Thurston Hite Martin Schulty Jarrard Lanning

Rainbow Girls Sleepover and Local Club Socials

Social Calendar lists a Rainbow Girls sleepover at 5 p.m. with a barbecue at Lake Darling and a party at Leo Dunbar’s Brighton home with transportation by Mrs. Chapman. Sunday features a Bucharest Temple ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. with Richard Weeks and attendees’ spouses.

Rainbow Girls Lake Darling Leo Dunbar Brighton Chapman Bucharest Richard Weeks

Journal sale dates and auctions across Iowa listings

A compiled schedule of auctions and sales across Iowa from late June to early July. Items include real estate, antiques, guns, household goods, and livestock at locations in Martinsburg Washington Wayland Sigourney Ollie Columbus Junction Kalona and other towns. Many properties start times range from morning to evening.

Keedy Washington Evening Journal Kiki Aanestad Diane Allison Finn Station Hwy. 149 Martinsburg Iowa Ralph W. Jones East 2Nd Washington Bill Palmer East Madison Street Mina A. Brannen Roth Auction House Jefferson Street Wayland Don Proudfit Keokuk County Sigourney Laura Dunlap Washington County Fairground Blanche Harvey Darrell Tiny) Richardson Farmers National Bank Winfield Bessie Elliott

More pansies needed for class reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1927 seeks pansies for a fiftieth anniversary reunion July 5 at Washington Country Club. Decorator Miss Edna Jones lacks enough flowers and asks any donor to contact her at 1303 North Second Ave. The note ends with a big heart and mentions the blue whale’s weigh in at 1,200 pounds.

The Evening Journal Washington High School Washington Country Club Edna Jones Miss Jones North Second Ave W.hs

Des Moines Man Spends Father's Day with Parents

Ralph Schilling of Des Moines visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Schilling for Father’s Day, sharing time at home and celebrating the family occasion.

Ralph Schilling Des Moines Mrs Palmer Schilling

Bridal shower marks June wedding for Kneen and Knapp

A pig roast and grocery shower honored Mary Ann Kneen and Marc Knapp on June 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whisler. The couple plans to marry on June 25.

Mary Ann Kneen Marc Knapp Steve Whisler

Hospital admissions and discharges list patients

Admitted yesterday: Preston Hoover Washington medical, Keith Augustine Washington medical. Dismissed yesterday: Mrs. Jesse Albright Washington transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City, Mrs. Elmer Helmuth and daughter Kalona. Today: Mrs. Ronald Bowser West Chester, Terry Richardson Washington, Mrs. Daryl Dunbar Washington.

Preston Hoover Washington Keith Augustine Washington Jesse Albright Mercy Hospital Iowa City Elmer Helmuth Kalona Ronald Bowser West Chester Terry Richardson Daryl Dunbar

Washington County Fair schedule dense with 4-H and livestock events

The Washington County Fair calendar lists beef lambs pigs and cattle weigh ins judging times for 4-H-FFA projects and companion exhibits. Highlights include photography judging dairy heifers goat events meat judging lamb and pork contests home economics displays and a large antique cars display at the Armory with daily hours from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

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