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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1971

Page

3

American Home clubs share travelogues and parks talks

The American Home groups I II III met Tuesday to hear travel slides of Europe and Amsterdam, learn of national parks, and discuss Easter thoughts. Hosts, guests, and leaders presided as dessert gatherings followed with program segments by local hosts and an update on club constitution and upcoming events.

Marie Hammer American Home II Wing Ira Morrison American Home III Cloyd Knapp Harry Ramseyer Gladys Putman Charles Hotle Hotle Raymond Hasty Phil Weldin Ainsworth James McQuaid Darrell Ross L. W. Carpenter Kenneth Ornduff Knupp John Winga Robert Roberts Humphrey Owens Newton Davis

Wash-Away Tops Club Reports Nine-Pound Loss

The Wash-Away Tops Club met Tuesday with 20 members weighing in and recording a combined nine-pound loss. Colleen Patterson earned queen honors with a four-pound loss as Lorilee Chalupa won the fruit basket for keeping off last week’s loss. New officers take duties in April. a white elephant sale is planned for next week with each member to bring a wrapped gift.

Colleen Patterson Lorilee Chalupa Marlys Dusenbery Mary Yoder Leslie Staubaugh Jo Peiffer

Waco to stage George M musical in April

Waco High School drama and music departments present the musical George M on April 23 and 24. Cast includes George Cohan played by Tim Martin and other Cohan family roles with a full supporting ensemble directed by Doug Graber. Student directors are Jane Stauffer and Rick Morgan with additional staff and performers listed.

Waco High School George M Cohan Rick Morgan Jane Stauffer Jackie Fulton Vicki Dare Dennis Hult Cynthia Laird John Becker

Washington figures in medical row with several names

Yesterday lists Leo Fritz and George Zeck among Washington medical cases with Mrs. Frank D. Miller. Today adds Craig Giuntoli and Grace Stewart, with Maye Sorrell and Merlene Sammons from Mt. Pleasant.

Leo Fritz Washington Frank D. Miller George Zeck Craig Giuntoli Grace Stewart Maye Sorrell Merlene Sammons Mt. Pleasant

Four Cub Scout dens tour Neal Hall farm

Four Cub Scout dens from Pack 243 toured Neal Hall farm after school on Tuesday. They fed bottle lambs and cared for week old rabbits, then enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies. Leaders Mrs Vargason Mrs Hall Mrs Robert Vargason and Mrs Richard Harvey accompanied the group with plans for another field trip in April.

Cub Scouts Pack 243 Neal Hall Farm Richard Vargason Hall Robert Vargason Richard Harvey

Mrs Myrtle Morgan Celebrates 89th Birthday

Mrs Myrtle Morgan marked her 89th birthday on Tuesday March 9 with a family dinner at her home. She prepared several dishes. Dwain Johnsons provided a centerpiece of jonquils. Attending were Ted and Jill Morgan, Floyd Marston, Orpha Munson, Ed Geret and Andy, Mike Doughty. Long distance calls came from Clifton Morgans of Hagerman NM and Francis Morgans of Houston TX.

Myrtle Morgan Dwain Johnsons Ted Morgan Jill Floyd Marston Orpha Munson Ed Geret Andy Mike Doughty N. M Francis Morgans Houston Texas

Women of the Moose Hold Midwinter Conference in Keokuk

The Midwinter Conference of the Women of the Moose met in Keokuk with 76 from Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Washington and Keokuk led by Mrs. Helen Innman. Senior Regent Miss Judi Curl spoke on Junior Graduate Regents and presented a chapter check for the Katherine Smith Memorial Building at Moose haven. The building plaque will bear the chapter name at the 1972 International Convention in Jacksonville Fla.

Women of the Moose Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Washington Helen Innman Judi Curl Katherine Smith Moosehaven Jacksonville Fla Harold Brock Ed Letts Bernard Smith Sam Simmering Ray Stalder Ronald Stalder Dale ‘Sheetz Bill McDole Howard Curl Carrol Drayfahl Larry Smith

Engagement of Kathy Kay Keltner and August J Narmont

Mr and Mrs Harlan S Keltner announce the engagement of daughter Kathy Kay to August J Narmont son of Mr and Mrs August Narmont of Auburn Illinois Kathy Kay attends West Illinois University majoring in physical education August J Narmont a Western Illinois University graduate English is an Air Force English instructor The wedding date has not been set.

Harlan S. Keltner Columbus Junction Kathy Kay August J. Narmont August Narmont Auburn, Ill Miss Keltner West Illinois University Narmont Western Illinois University United States Air Force

Bettendorf girl undergoes open heart surgery at Iowa City

Beth Ann Burroughs six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Burroughs of Bettendorf had open heart surgery Monday at University Hospital Iowa City and is recovering on the fifth floor. Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs Myron Pat Burroughs of Washington.

Beth Ann Burroughs Larry Burroughs Bettendorf University Hospital Iowa City Beth Ann Myron Pat Burroughs Washington

Eyes on the road warned for pedestrian safety

Dan McCarthy of the Iowa Motor Club urges vigilance at intersections and crossings. He notes cars can approach from many directions and from alleys or parking lots. Look both ways and signal drivers to aid pedestrians.

Dan McCarthy Safety Department The Motor Club of Iowa

Residents invited to plan discussion on legislative issues

Washington County residents are invited to an informal discussion of current legislative issues Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Farm Bureau building. Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Herb Campbell will attend, and the public may participate.

Washington County Farm Bureau Richard Stephens Herb Campbell

Jerry Reed to star at Sidney Rodeo Championship

Guitar Man Jerry Reed of the Glen Campbell Show will headline the 48th Annual Sidney Iowa Championship Rodeo August 10 15. Reed appears in all eleven performances with Williams Jobe Gibson American Legion Post No 128 chair Jim Sutton announcing the lineup. Reed’s fame includes Grammy nominations for Amos Moses and a Me n Jerry collaboration with Chet Atkins. Over 90000 fans expected for six days as top rodeo cowboys perform.

Jerry Reed Glen Campbell Sidney, Iowa Jim Sutton Reed Harper Valley U.S.A Amos Moses Chet Atkins Me ’N Jerry Guitar Elvis Presley Alabama Nashville Underground Priscilla Sedeina Nashville Tenn

Former resident enjoys journeys to points abroad

A Washington native recounts wife Mary Juliet Lemmon and Joe DiLorenzo travels abroad. They live in Fairfax Virginia and describe grandson Michael's care, Vietnam duty of their son in law, and multiple WHOs assignments in Bangkok Barbados Venezuela Curacao St. Croix with tours in France Italy Spain and a Western Caribbean trip.

Michael Marlene Vietnam Camp Lejeune North Carolina Joe World Health Organization Bangkok Thailand Ministry of Health West Indies Barbados France Italy Spain Venezuela Curacao St. Croix

Speed fines in Justice Court for two motorists

Fred C. Meinel of Kalona paid a $10 fine and Allen Richard Rinner of Mt. Pleasant paid a $20 fine in the justice of the peace court for speeding.

Fred C. Meinel Kalona Allen Richard Rinner Mt. Pleasant Justice of the Peace Court

Robert Reeds Lead in Ys Men's Bridge Marathon

The Robert Reeds hold a lead in the Y s Men s Bridge marathon after the eighth of play with a score of 19 770. Dr and Mrs Rolland Taylor are second with 11 960. Other top ten include Dr and Mrs E M Ahart Gilbert Mills Carlton Mangolds Charles Kennedys Al Olsons Dr and Mrs G J Nemmers Ted Baileys and Clarence Logans with lower scores.

Robert Reeds Rolland Taylor E. M. Ahart Gilbert Mills Carlton Mangolds Charles Kennedys al Olsons G. J. Nemmers Ted Baileys Clarence Logans

Rubio style show moved to Thursday by storm

The Rubio A style show sponsored by the Rubio Women's Club was postponed from Tuesday due to a snowstorm and will now be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Rubio Community building. The event features a style and wig show with refreshments and prize awards.

RUBIO Rubio Women’s Club

Washington Arena Journal advertising and circulation details

The Washington Arena Journal lists its address at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 with contact number 319 653 2191 and describes publication days Monday through Saturday except holidays. It notes staff roles including David Elder president editor and business manager and William Shannon vice president advertising director and other staff and outlines carrier and mail subscription rates by location.

The Washington Arena Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington Iowa United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Assn David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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