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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

3

Washington Class of 1946 Holds 25th Reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1946 held a 25th reunion Saturday at the Captain's Table with about 80 attendees, 38 members. Harold Gilmore led the invocation and John Green welcomed guests as Leon Hillman presided over ceremonies. Memorial tributes honored Helen Knupp Jean Kennedy Geil Everett Pribyl and others.

Washington High School Harold Gilmore John Green Leon Hillman Mrs. Hillman Mike Redlinger Helen Knupp Jean Kennedy Geil Everett Pribyl Donna Wylie Wheelan Charles Kennedy Glenn Knupp Jean Freshwaters Robertson Rhea Buck Logan Marilyn Peiffer Wikoff Bill Foster Dick Dewis Donny Wylie Wheelan Virginia Luers Smith Jim Easter Shirley Carris Vacha Jean Patterson Moore Laura Murphy Sheetz Mary Beliel Driscoll Ferne Owen Mendenhall Gene Wead Sam Batterson Carlton Mangold

Highland students attend Dorian Music Camp at Luther College

Six Highland School students joined 335 attendees from six states at the Dorian Music Camp on Luther College campus Decorah in June 2026. Luther and Sioux Falls College faculty led large sessions and classes in band orchestra chorus and opera workshop with private lessons and rehearsals. The finale featured a concert in the Luther Field House on Saturday.

Highland School Dorian Luther College Decorah Sioux Falls College Washington Area Carla Craig Riverside Diana Bruegge Randal Congy Paul Davis Mary Joe Koehler Nancy Jo Wood Ainsworth Luther Field House

Lois Kaufman Is Shower Honoree at Wayland Event

Miss Lois Kaufman bride elect of Eugene A. Fields was honored at a miscellaneous shower on June 14. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Cheyney and daughters Beth and Pam. Guests included Miss Kaufman’s mother Mrs. Andy Kaufman and Mr. Fields’ mother Mrs. Roy Fields of Washington and grandmother Mrs. Edgar Porter.

Wayland Lois Kaufman Eugene A. Fields Robert Cheyney Beth Pam Miss Kaufman Andy Kaufman Mr. Fields Roy Fields Washington Edgar Porter

Gerry Gonterman Shower Honor at Kaufman Schoolhouse

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Gonterman were honored at a grocery shower Monday evening June 21 at the Kaufman schoolhouse. Refreshments were served. Guests included Allen Clark Ray Wyse Noah Unternahrer Melvin Campbell family Jane Marsha Mark Stauffer Milton Miller Floyd Gonterman Bruce Andy Kaufman Lois LeRoy Kaufman family and Rande Chalupa.

Wayland Gerry Gonterman Kaufman Allen Clark Ray Wyse Noah Unternahrer Melvin Campbell Jane Marsha Mark Stauffer Milton Miller Floyd Gonterman Bruce Andy Kaufman Lois LeRoy Kaufman Rande Chalupa

Seitsinger Spellman wedding held at Kinross Christian Church

Gloria Seitsinger and Richard Spellman united in a 2 PM ceremony on June 26 at the Kinross Christian Church. The event featured candelabras and gladioli decor, a white organza gown for the bride, and a reception for 150. Attendants included Mary Leitsinger and Mary Kay Fisher. The couple, both 1971 graduates, plan careers in teaching and business.

Wellman Gloria Seitsinger Oe Seitsinger Richard Spellman Salisbury Hobart Moore Kansas City Kan Christian Church Kinross Lynn Gardner Mary Morris Sigourney Elvin Shafer Mary Leitsinger Donna Wilson Washington Mary Kay Fisher Vicki Seitsinger Frankie Teter Kent Harmon Keytesville Dean Pohren Jay Seitsinger Larry Maxwell Tom Hotchkiss Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Moberly Spellman MFA Columbia, Mo

Mrs Simmering Honored At Moose Convention and Graduation

Mrs. Sam Simmering received vesting with cap and gown by the College of Regents of the Women of the Moose at Mooseheart Illinois. She earned the honor for chairing her chapter as senior regent 1968 69 and junior graduate regent 1969 70 and its achievement.

Sam Simmering College of Regents of the Women of the Moose Mooseheart Ill Simmering Ray Stalder Moosehart College of Regents Moosehart High School Howard C. Kline of the Loyal Order of Moose Sunshine Lucille St. Denis Stalder Detroit Mich

Waco Mid School Honor Roll Named for Second Semester

Middle school pupils in the Waco district are named to the second semester honor roll. Eighth grade honorees include Sue Arthur and Kim Boal among others. seventh graders feature Julie Alliman and Mark Boshart. sixth graders list Mark Alliman and Deanne Alvins with numerous peers named.

Waco Sue Arthur Kim Boal Doran Conrad Bruce Eichelberger Pam Gerig Cindy Gipple Ranee Grieser Rodney Hanze Janis Hauenstein Vicky Hertig Ruth Jones Matt Kiene Brenda McGuire Carol Rodgers Joni Roth Bud Schrader Cynthia Sinn Julie Alliman Marlene Bain Telitha Bean Mark Boshart Nancy Davis Kim Fort Carmen Freyenberger Susan Fulton Curtis Garrett Annette Graber Danny Hanze Jane Hesseltine Steve Hulme David Krabill John Leichty Lisa Martin Kim Miller Bethene Nebel Janet Neufeld Regina Richardson Rhonda Slater Sara Swartzendruber Terry Vigil Susan Wenger Danny Widmer Janice Widmer Mark Alliman Deanne Alvins Margaret Anderson Kent Baker Jodi Conrad Doug DeVarmen David Edger Jane Garrett Greg Gowey Judy Grieser Kevin Hulme Lynn Hultquist Betty Jones Audrey Leichty Andy McGuire Mary Miller Robert Reschly Rhonda Roth Vicki Roth Joani Russell Terri Smith Susan Swift Ralph Tolander Nancy Wintermeyer

Scouts Attend Leader Training at Camp Castle Rock

Four Scouts from Troop 242 St James John Lins Steve W Jasper ing Joel Reighard and Rollin Secrest left Saturday for a week of intensive camp guide training at Camp Castle Rock on the Castle Rock flowage above Wisconsin Dells. They will train in patrol method waterfront first aid survival orientation cooking camp craft and campfire planning and serve as an advance unit for the main troop arriving a week later.

John Lins Steve W. Jaspering Joel Reighard Rollin Secrest St. James Camp Castle Rock Castle Rock Wisconsin Dells

Dear Abby column letters and responses

A reader panel delivers letters and Abby's replies on relationships and social quirks. Topics include doctor conduct during a patient’s recovery, a radio dog birthday party, nudity in a child’s room, and a frank warning about undemonstrative partners and abusive behavior.

Abby Rosenberg Tex Louie Bon Bon III

Record of Names and Medical Dismissals by City

Yesterday admission list includes William Dea Ainsworth and Robert Wells in Crawfordsville and Mrs Clyde Knight and Mrs Harold Miller in Washington for medical. dismissal includes Mrs Jerry Nix in Washington and C R Wilson in Washington. today Sam Witting in Washington.

William Dea Ainsworth Robert Wells Crawfordsville Clyde Knight Washington Harold Miller Jerry Nix C. R. Wilson Sam Witting

Washington Evening Journal circulation rates and staff

The Washington Evening Journal lists publication details, addresses, and staff roles with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. It notes distribution in Washington and surrounding trade areas and names the publisher, editors, and key staff positions.

Ring the Bells Program urged across Iowa for Independence Day

Sons of the American Revolution urge all bells in Iowa to ring Sunday July 4 from 11 45 a m to noon to call attention to Independence Day as part of a nationwide program titled Ring the Bells Program.

Abby Joe Sons of the American Revolution Iowa United States

Local News Briefs Include Moves and Trips Around Muscatine

Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush convalesces at home after a knee injury. Richard Stout transfers from Hy-Vee in town to the new Muscatine shopping center. The Stout family relocates to a farm near Atalissa. Mrs. Maxine Elliott returns from trips to Arkansas and Illinois visiting relatives in Eureka Springs, Blevins, Mt. Sterling, New Windsor, Evansville, Chicago, and more. Mrs. C. W. Schlatter visits Crawfordsville. Other travelers include Mrs. Ralph Stout’s Colorado trip with Evelyn Stout. John and Billie Vance relocate to 909 East Main Street, Washington following a Cresco move. A De Moines Register note covers Taylor Chapel at Cam Wapsie-Y near Central City. Camp Wapsie-Y is run by the Cedar Rapids YMCA. Clergy couples Rev. Ray Blair and John B. Sinclair, plus families, travel to Beaver Falls and Germantown. The Rev. M. O. Smith and wife plan a cottage vacation with grandchildren in Mankato.

Richard Stout Muscatine Mr. Stout Chris Pam Atalissa Maxine Elliott Arkansas Illinois Eureka Springs Ark Blevins William Cohen Cohen Norma Reaney Clegg Elliott Mt. Sterling Ill Donald Freeland George Nelson New Windsor George Walsh Evanston Hugh Daniels Chicago de Moines Sunday Register Taylor Cam Wapsic Y Central Cit Coggon Wapsicon River R. P. Taylor Pearl Montgomery Washington Cedar Rapids Camp Wapsie-Y The

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