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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

3

Randalls Host Open House for 25th Anniversary

Clarence G Randall Jr and spouse celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with an open house and square dance. The event occurs Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the WEW building near Columbus Junction rodeo grounds with Maurice Garmoe calling. No gifts requested. Married March 2 1946 in Kahoka MO. They have three children Janice Bergen of Winfield Judy at home.

Clarence G. Randall Jr WEW Columbus Junction Rodeo Grounds Maurice Garmoe Marilyn Nicola and Clarence Randall Kahoka, MO William Janice) Bergen Winfield Washington Judy

Loeffl 30th Wedding Anniversary Dance at Walton Club

Richland couple Willard and Ruth Loeffl celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a dance this Friday night March 5 at the Walton Club in Fairfield. From 9 to 1 relatives and friends are invited. No formal invitations will be sent and guests are asked to forego gifts.

Richland Walton Club Fairfield Willard Ruth Loeffl

Soybean Growers to Meet Friday in Washington County

Soybean growers from six counties will attend a Friday meeting at the Washington County Farm Bureau building at 7 30 p.m. to discuss acreage and price prospects for the 1971 crop. Speakers include Dick Elijah of the Tow a Soybean Association John McClellan Central Soya Bill Day Washington County ASCS and Chuck Hotle Holle Feed and Co. Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Campbell were invited to discuss the proposed one half check off bill.

Southeast Town Soybean Association Washington County Farm Bureau Dick Elijah Towa Soybean Association John McClellan Central Soya Bill Day Washington County ASCS Chuck Hotle Holle Feed and Gi Co Richard Stephens Representative Campbell

Rainbow Girls elects Julie Nicholls for degree at Ma daughter meeting

Miss Julie Nicholls Rainbow Girls worthy advisor presided at the Madison daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bash meeting where she was elected to receive the degree. Init 190 March 15 at 7 p.m. A practice set for Monday March 8 after school at 4 p.m. Officers urged to attend. Washington WCTU February meeting with 16 members heard devotions on One Human Race and Ahead Understanding. Frances Willard World WCTU note and a Gen Westmoreland letter highlighted. Frances Willard offering $10.60. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Rainbow Girls Julie Nicholls James Bash Vork Washington Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ross Copeland Charles McClung Eleanor Creswell WCTU Frances Willard Chicago Gen. Westmoreland

Russell Ban fined for speeding in local justice court

Funeral services for J Wade Page were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Otto Steele Jr presiding. Honorary pallbearers included Jess Lew Guy Moothart and E Ray Bell. casket bearers named Leo Gislain and others. WEW Post members conducted military rites at Woodlawn Cemetery with firing squad and bugler.

Merle Steele Walter Carr Merle Allison George 8 Clarence Smith Delbert Earll Max Arbogast Harold Haifley Truman Hysell Jack Hotle Francis Reed Jesse Radda Walter Johnson Woodlawn Cemetery

Social Calendar for Washington County Clubs and Meetings

The social calendar lists events for Washington County groups over several days. Activities include the Nurses Association dinner at Willows with husbands guests at 6 30 p m music by Swingin Demons, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters postponed to March 8, Fortnightly General Meeting with a musical program at Methodist Church, and Mother of the Year announcement. Many clubs meet at Captain's Table or Masonic Temple with crafts, sewing, pinochle, and meals listed among the notes.

Sues Aay Washington County Nurses Association Willows Swingin’ Demons Faith Baptist Evening Circle Kathleen Morgan Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Methodist Church Tops Club Ywca Com

Carpenters Union Local 1398 to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Carpenter's Union Local 1398 will hold a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Members are advised to attend for union business and updates.

Carpenters’ Union Carpenter's Union Local 1398 Odd Fellows Hall

Washington area obituaries and social notes span injuries to families

Local notices recount the death of a Washington Democrat deputy chair and corrections from Mrs. Ira Kapenstein formerly Betty Kunik. The record lists addresses in Potomac Maryland and notes waves of condolences. Other items include Mrs. Paul Adam returning from California for LaVera Adams wedding with Richard Brown at Old St. Marys Church Chinatown and a Casa de la Vista reception on Treasure Island. Also reported are birthday honors for Bill Clark and letters for Blanche Harvey’s 15th birthday, with shifting names and addresses across Iowa and Idaho family ties. Funeral notices mention Ava Etter of San Francisco and services in Albany Missouri for J Wade Page’s heir, James Harper Page, among survivors in Idaho and Washington state.

Paul Adam San Francisco LaVera Adam Richard Brown

Father Grubb to Speak at Washington Lent Service

Father James E Grubb Socrate pastor of St Anthony s in Davenport will speak at the United Methodist church in Washington this week The service is at 1 pm Wednesday with coffee and discussion in the fellowship hall He previously served as associate pastor at St James in Washington The public is invited to attend the Lenten meeting series. NEW YORK UP I The yacht market sees female influence shaping yacht equipment and amenities says David R Parker Jr president of Hatteras

Father James E. Grubb St. Anthony's Catholic Church Davenport United Methodist Church of New York UPI David R. Parker, Jr Hatteras

Reschly-McFadden marriage vows in Norfolk Va

Cynthia Leanne Reschly and William C. McFadden were married Friday February 26 in Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Captain Snyder in the United States Navy chapel. The couple will reside in Norfolk where the groom is stationed. Their address is 1011 West 49th Apt 1 Norfolk 23508. Attending from Iowa were relatives of the families and bridal party members hosted a shower at a Washington home with games gifts and refreshments.

Cynthia Leanne Reschly James Reschly Washington William C. McFadden Jack McFadden Keota Norfolk Cnptain Snyder United States Navy Navy West 49Th Apt Iowa Harold Gilmore Dale Richards John Dellos Minneapolis Ron Bennett Kathryn Richards Jack Carson Marsha Russell Carrie Reschly James Fort J.N. Reschly Lyle Wilcox

Waco sixth graders shine at Ot tumwa music festival

Thirty four Waco students entered their first music competition at Ot tumwa on February 27. Under Boyd Blattner since June 1, they earned ratings including Highly Superior, Superior and Excellent. Recipients and instruments listed, with certificates and medals for Division I. The Morrison brothers of Eldon trapped 252 foxes last fall, with nearly half prime pelts sold at New York Fur Auction.

Waco Ottumwa Boyd Blattner Lynn Hultquist Annette Hult Randy Finke Sharon Molander Michelle King Vickie Roth Betty Jones Greg’ Gowey Lani Leichty Jerald Rasmussen David Edgar Bruce Kauffman Ricky Bell Robert Achen Margaret Anderson Rhonda Roth Deanne Alvine Mark Alliman Lynn Conrad Doug DeVarman Judy Greiser Elaine Beckler Thute Jodi Conrad Mary Miller Jane Garrett Cheryl Barta Audry Leichty Doug Swanson Nancy Wintermeyer Cindy Swan Doug Allman Chuck Messer Sharon Beckler Lynda Havenstine Morrison Brothers Allen Ronnie Eldon New York

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