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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1973

Page

3

CWF hosts breakfast for guests and new members

The Christian women's Fellowship welcomed the Washington Mennonite Women's Society and nine of twenty invited new members at a 9:30 breakfast in Fellowship Hall. Rev. Leland Grove led worship and speakers highlighted the Living Brotherhood theme with readings and music.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Washington Mennonite Women’s Society New Cwe Fellowship Hall Christian Church Leland Grove Leslie Beenblossom Glenn Holden Don Gardner Rodney Davisson Living Brotherhood Kenneth Carrell Ruth and Dorcas Virgil Earls Goldie Leon Leonard Llewellyn Ira Morrison Gardner Kenneth Pfister

Kiwanians Sing At Ottumwa Interclub Visit Wednesday

Washington Kiwanis Club held a group singalong led by Hy Noon Kiwanians from Ottumwa. Larry Lavelle accompanied on guitar with guests Jerry Beaver Jack Schwartz and John Moreland. Treasurer T. M. Nelson said over 1 000 dollars was raised for the Heart Fund and cleanup solicitations. Two guests attended Ken Light brought Jim Hootman and Jim Logan hosted Dave Myers. Ron Bennett was welcomed as newest member.

Washington Kiwanis Club Ottumwa Larry Lavelle Jerry Beaver Jack Schwartz John Moreland T. M. Nelson Ken Light Jim Hootman Jim Logan Dave Myers Ron Bennett

Nurses Plan Dinner With Husbands Guests

The Washington County Registered Nurses Association will host a dinner for members and husbands at the Captain's Table next Tuesday March 6 at 7 p.m. A mime group will present the program. Reservations are to be called in to Mrs Merlin Zwicki Mrs Dean Knight or Mrs Raphael Gonshorowski by Monday.

Washington County Registered Nurses Association Merlin Zwicki Dean Knight Raphael Gonshorowski

Birthday Honoree Mrs. M. Redlinger Celebrates 93rd

About 45 descendants gathered at the Willows Supper Club to honor Mrs. M. Redlinger on her Feb 27 birthday. The cake was baked by granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Jim Redlinger. Sons Earl and daughter-in-law Mrs. Ray Redlinger also marked birthdays around that date with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Merz of Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Rosemond Redlinger of Keota.

M. Redlinger The Willows Supper Club Jim Redlinger Earl Ray Redlinger Lester Merz Harper Rosemond Redlinger Keota

Local news briefs from Ames area include births and training updates

Dr and Mrs M R Flickinger returned home after attending the Iowa State Veterinary Convention in Des Moines. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roger Flory in Ames on February 28 with brother Mark at home. Grandparents are Sev Sill Cresco and Orville Flory Washington, Lena Houseal and Jeannie Prochaska completed advanced training at Total Look Beauty School. Ira Wagner names their son John Allen born February 28 at Washington County Hospital.

M. R. Flickinger Des Moines Roger Flory Ames Mark Sev Sill Cresco Orville Flory Washington Lena Houseal Richard George Jeannie Prochaska Jeannie Total Look Iowa City Ira Wagner John Allen Washington County Hospital

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Lodges and Clubs

Friday events include Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m IOOF Hall and Regular Masons meeting at 8 p m Past Matrons Club gathers at 9 30 a m with Mrs Dare and Mrs Bauer as hostesses Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets 6 11 p m at Legion Hall hosted by Ron Rominger Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple Rainbow Board 7 p m at Masonic YWCA Council 7 15 p m at YWCA room Theta Lambda Cl Phi hosts 8 p m with Mrs Gi. Monday features Golden Age Club at 10 a m YWCA rooms with lunch at noon.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple Wingas George Dare Walter Bauer Legion Hall Ron Rominger YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council Theta Lambda Cl Phi

Patricia Reisener Joins Iowa Highlanders as First Male Initiate Since 1940s

IOWA CITY The University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders initiated 24 new members including the first male since the 1940s. Patricia Reisener received two black and red garters from Barb Mohr Conner, a marching bagpipe band piper. The Highlanders, 70 marching students strong, were founded in 1935 as an all male unit and opened to coeds in 1943 during wartime. Tom Wiederrecht, Sperry freshman, becomes the first male since then to be initiated and will serve as a piper.

Iowa City Order of the Garter University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders Patricia Reisener Ralph Reisener Washington Barb Mohr Conner Barbara Highlanders George F. N. Dailey U of I

On the Record Hospital Admits and Births

Hospital record lists admitted patients Charles Keller Robert Petratz Clarence Berkhoff Bernard Schmidt John Widmer and Harold Snider. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Ira Wagner of Washington. Dismissed patient John Hubs of Crawfordsville yesterday.

Charles Keller Washington Robert Petratz Clarence Berkhoff Bernard Schmidt Ainsworth Medical John Widmer Riverside Harold Snider Brighton Ira Wagner John Hubs Crawfordsville

Records From Women's Bowling Meet Scores

Ken Rene led Ken Rene 2079 and 737 game for Jim's Mobil Hy-Vee 719 in team play. Mary Randall topped the individual series with 530 and 182 game, while Mary Macrander had 496. Pepper Smith posted 187 in a standout game.

Ken Rene Jim's Mobil Hy-Vee Mary Randall Mary Macrander Pepper Smith

Bowling League Scores and Standings Report

Results Wednesday show Shamrock Inn three, Roe s Heating four, and Bryn Mawr two. Team series Shamrock Inn 2555 Roe s Heating 2551. individual games Gertrude Murphy 224 Janet Sherman 540. Jack and Jill and Squire Shoppe tied. Pansy McGill 545 Janet Sherman 540. Helen Potter 212.

Ainsworth Bank Squire Shoppe Shamrock Inn Carsons Pepsi Cola Roe's Heating Bryn Mawr Jack & Jill Roe’s Heating Pansy McGill Janet Sherman Gertrude Murphy Helen Potter Roe's Squire Pepsi Cola Carsons

Garden II Club Meeting Highlights and Plans

Miss Della Humphreys presided at Garden II Tuesday in Mrs. P. J. Hoover’s home. The program featured Life and Legacy of George Washington read by Mrs. Edward Roberts and others. Ruth Nolin, Fortnightly president, spoke on commemorative plates and announced the Crawfordsville county club convention on March 15. New program committee members named: Miss Myrle Baird Mrs. John Hughes and Mrs. Raymond Davis. Several members were absent due to winter vacations. The meeting closed with The World Has Need of You.

Garden Della Humphreys P. J. Hoover George Washington T. C. Davis Edward Roberts Davis S California Ruth Nolin County Club Crawfordsville Myrle Baird John Hughes Raymond Davis

Cinderella 4-H Club hosts February meeting notes

Cinderella 4-H Club members and guests gathered for a February meeting with twelve members, two leaders, and three guests. They approved a $7 National 4H Fund contribution and planned Red Cross fundraising in West Chester. Demonstrations covered sewing, pattern alteration, finishing, pressing, collars, and more led by Linda and Marjorie Peiffer, Laurie Greiner, Bonita Moeller, Diane Lillie, and Judy Reed. Wives pairs attended, hosting refreshments.

Inderella Linda Marjorie Peiffer Red Cross West Chester Laurie Greiner Bonita Moeller Diane Lillie Linda Peiffer Judy Reed

Funeral rites for Mrs Roy Marr Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Roy Marr were held Tuesday with Rev Vincent James and Rev Russell Ellinger officiating. Casketbearers named were Dr Jon Campbell Charles D Thompson Gary Stewart Cleo Orris David Goodwin and Hugh Hazelett. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Briefs Beauchamp John Rex Beauchamp Jones Funeral Home Robert K. Wilcox Raymond Long Nick Achen Max Mitchell Larry Black Robert Lee Ivan Lee Beauchamp Cemetery

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