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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
3
Readers explore the rose garden behind Stewart Hall and along fifty cottages while visitors are welcome. Local residents and guests share news of travels, family events, and church activities, with mentions of reunions, weddings, and a 15 mile speed limit on campus drives.
Fifteen Fleur de Lis Club members gathered at Mrs. Truman Tuttle’s home for a dessert luncheon and a short business meeting before viewing a clay demonstration by Mrs. Donald Glatch. Each guest received clay to craft a personal object and learn about clay types and making processes with kitchen utensils. The club plans an ice cream social next month.
Sunday reunion of W. C. Hotle descendants at noon at the Fair Grounds. Monday events include Golden Age Club at 10 a.m. and YWCA lunch. Single Young Adults Club meets 7 30 p.m. at Lawrence Swift home west of Rose Motel. Tuesday features Washington County Masonic Association School of Instruction at 8 p.m. Y-Wives Summer Coffee at 9 30 a.m. with reservations coordinated by several cohosts.
Linda Orris of Ainsworth received a 100 dollar Scholarship Motivation Grant from the Iowa Association For Retarded Children funded through the Honey Sunday project of the Jaycees of Iowa. Announcement came from Mrs. Elodie Menternach. Grants aided students in counties with local Jaycee participation in October 1970.
The Mid-Prairie FFA Chapter held an officers installation at the high school in Wellman. About 70 members, parents and guests attended. Daryl Sywassink of Muscatine spoke as guest, and Dean Blum received a Star Chapter Farmer honor. New officers include Pat Curl president and Mike Yoder treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Don Fagen of Keota announce the engagement of their daughter Diana to David Myers son of Mr and Mrs John W Myers of Washington The bride elect is a Keota Community School graduate of 1968 and Americana Beauty Academy 1969 She is employed by Gerri s Karl and Kolor in Keota Mr Myers is a Washington High School graduate 1967 now at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant set to graduate December He plans to attend graduate school No wedding date has been set.
The J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met with Mrs How ard Moore for a 12 30 p m birthday luncheon attended by nine members. Florance Waterhouse led the meeting. A memorial donation from Margaret Smith for Pearl Smith was read. The district convention request was tabled. July lunch is set for Captain's Table at 12 30 p m. Members to inform secretary if attending.
Local teachers from Ainsworth Washington Wellman and area completed a two week art workshop at the University of Iowa. The program introduced elementary and secondary teachers to new art materials and processes.
Kalona Iowa entry for Dr J R Bissland a chiropractor located at 656 2411 operating hours Monday to Friday 10 to 12 and 2 to 5 30 appears in the professional directory with contact number and office hours.
Dear Abby answers several fan questions from readers. A man dislikes women in pants and long hair. Abby advises women wear what pleases them. A horse owner asks who gets a winning ribbon. Abby says the owner. A mother asks how to help shy daughter keep friends. Abby says friendships must be cultivated. A sister recalls being replaced after her brother-in-law marriage. Abby notes not to feel jealous.
Private John R. Waters, 19, son of Mrs. Dale Batterson of Washington Iowa, finished an eight week Chaparral Vulcan Crewman Course at Fort Bliss Texas. He learned all phases of the firing and tracking systems of the Chaparral heat seeking guided missiles and the Vulcan 20MM six barrel gun on a self propelled armored carrier.
The Rural-Urban Tea sponsored by Farm Bureau Women crowned Miss Bernice Reed in the dairy desserts category among 26 entries across eight categories. A prior report had misnamed her mother as winner.
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