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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1971

Page

3

Toastmasters Club Attends Ft Madison Speech Event

Eighteen members and their wives drove to Ft Madison on Wednesday to attend the B O J Gavel Club meeting and hear its local speech contest. Doyle Jarrard and John Gan on served as judges with David Miksch as guest speaker. There will be no Toastmasters meeting tonight. next meeting is Thursday March 18 at the Captain's Table with dinner.

Toastmasters Club Ft. Madison B. O. J. Gavel Club Toastmasters Doyle Jarrard John Ganon David Miksch

Washington DECA students attend leadership conference

Ten Washington High School students, led by Ron Magee, attended the State DECA Leadership Conference at Hotel Ft. Des Moines Tuesday and Wednesday. Graduate student Jay Whannell, University of Iowa, joined as a distributive education ally. Washington participants included Marie White state secretary, Steve Bartholomew, Vicki Benge, Nancy Courtney, Dallas Miller, Ron Reighard, Beth Richardson, Joan Swatos, Mike Voekler, and Jean Williams. They competed in marketing and distribution contests.

Washington High School Ron Magee DECA Ft. Des Moines Jay Whannell University of Iowa Phil Busley Washington Marie White Steve Bartholomew Vicki Benge Nancy Courtney Dallas Miller Ron Reighard Beth Richardson Joan Swatos Mike Voekler Jean Williams

Admitted Yesterday and Dismissed Today In Iowa Medical Cards

Howard Been blossom Ainsworth Mrs Mary Davis Columbus Junction admitted yesterday medical Dismissed today Mrs Josephine Kole sick Washington transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mrs Charles Kennedy Washington Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville

Howard Beenblossom Ainsworth Medical Mary Davis Columbus Junction Josephine Kolesick Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Charles Kennedy Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville

ISU Alumni Elects Officers at Washington County Dinner

Joe Jones Jr of Crawfordsville and Pete Bell of Washington were elected president and vice president respectively of the Washington County Town State University Alumni Association at a Willows Supper Club dinner. About 65 alumni students and friends attended. Dr. Fred Foreman, ISU daily science professor since 1955, spoke on today’s students noting they are similar yet more sophisticated and articulate. Mrs. Paul Shearer received the Service Key Award for support of the 10¢ at community and Iowa State University.

Joe Jones Jr Crawfordsville Pete Bell Washington Washington County Town State University Alumni Association Willows Fred Foreman ISU Paul Shearer The Association Community Iowa State University

Plan 4 H skating party scheduled for Monday

A 4 H skating party is planned for Monday March 15 from 7 to 10 p m at the skating rink. All 4 H members are invited and urged to bring a friend.

Bob McKowen Named Cubmaster of Pack 242

Bob McKowen accepts the position as Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 242 with Richard Waltman as assistant. Dick Schuck, Dave McCall, Jerry King, Mike ShalIa, Lou Pailliotte, Geneva Mabb, Charlie Swift, and Keiffer Garton form the leadership team guiding growth for Washington area scouting and early den placements for local boys from Lincoln, Stewart, and St. James schools.

Bob McKowen Cub Scout Pack Richard Waltman Dick Schuck Dave McCall Jerry King Mike Shal Ia Lou Pailliotet Geneva Mabb Charlie Swift Keiffer Garton McKowen Washington Lincoln, Stewart and St. James Thy

Private Poorman completes eight weeks at Fort Lewis

Army private Philip R Poorman 23 son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Poorman 501 S Third Oskaloosa recently finished eight weeks of basic training at Fort Lewis Infantry US Army Training Center He received instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics first aid and army history He earned a BA degree in 1970 from the University of Iowa His wife Margaret resides at 219 W Harrison Washington

FT. Lewis, Wash AHTNC Philip R. Poorman Robert J. Poorman S. Third Oskaloosa Army Training Center Infantry The University of Iowa Iowa City

Past Commanders Meet In Annual Leon Beatty Post Session

Past Commanders of the Leon Beatty American Legion Post met Wednesday at the Willows Supper Club in an annual session. No formal business was conducted but a proposal to join forces with the local Historical Society for preserving City Hall was approved unanimously. Co-chairs for the evening were Jay Brewer and Harold Jarvis. next year’s chairs will be George Baker and Stanley Chabal. The history lists 54 past commanders since 1919, with 22 still living in the area and 18 deceased, followed by a long roster of names. Neal Burton, a current member, was noted as past commander of another post.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post Willows Historical Society Jay Brewer Harold Jarvis George Baker Stanley Chabal Legion W. P. Wilson I. M. Putman E.R. Burham C. A. Oates F. Appleby W. C. Conner P.L Etter M. L. Brown M.D. Atkinson H. P. Miller A. Baxter C. B. Kerry W. Carris C. M. Denison R. A. Frink V. C. Crone J Brown A. E. Baldrige A. Star- G. Voorhis H.G. ‘Simp P. Wolf Ed Squire Bobe Kurtz W. Easter Whittaker Charles Kennedy Alvin Rommel Boyd White Charles Holle Ray Minick Marion Rapp Wayne Limerman Dave Masson Tommie Tucker Don Hazen Burton Kent E. E. Ward Charlie Livingston Earl Galloway Leo Stone George W. Rudiger William ¥. ‘Tweeten Norm Schoonover Don Rinner Stan Chabal Don Meyers Ben Hammer Bob Brewer Kelly Schlapkohl Bob Pearson Neal Burton

Red Cross Drive Aims For 7318 In County Effort

Lawrence Miksch, 1971 Red Cross membership and fund chairman for Washington County, urges residents to meet a 7318 goal in this year’s drive, with support from the Community Chest and Kalona United Fund. He emphasizes countywide cooperation and notes 75 percent of residents are affected by Red Cross programs including veterans aid, disaster response, nursing, first aid, swim lessons, and hospital volunteers. Local drive chairmen in Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Riverside Wellman West Chester listed.

Lawrence Miksch Washington County Red Cross Washington Community Chest Kalona United Fund Red Cross Miksch Gene Brush Ainsworth Luton Schooley Brighton Leroy Conrad Crawfordsville Roger Schloss Riverside Lola Marner Wellman Robert Stout West Chester

Three motorists fined in city police court action

Three persons paid fines in the justice of the peace court. Jimmy Lee Swift of Washington paid $10 for speeding. Milton Cyrus Garrison of Weetin was fined for disturbing the peace. Richard A. Troyer of Kansas paid $10 for speeding.

Justice of the Peace Court Jimmy Lee Swift Washington Milton Cyrus Garrison Weeetin Richard’ A. Troyer Ka Fona

Social Calendar Notices Preview Week Events

Must be in by first publication day three days in advance. Thursday CES at 8 p m Masonic Temple honor past chaplains. Women of Moose 8 p m ISU meeting room executive grounds potluck note change of date Friday Methodist WSCS Circle V VII 12 30 p m joint luncheon at church Circle VI 2 p m Mrs Milburn McKay Odd Fellows Rebekahs Family Social 6 30 p m potluck IOGF Hall with cards to follow Brighton OFS 8 p m Masonic Temple Lodge 21 7 30 p m Masonic Temple work in first degree Monday Rainbow Girls 7 p m initiation Masonic Temple Bible 8 p m Mrs Robert Koehler Garden I 2 p m Mrs John Witthoft Nile Sewing Group 7 p m Mrs Don Maxwell

Masonica Temple Women of Moose ISU Potluck Milburn McKay Odd Fellows - Rebekahs Iogf Hall Brighton Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Bible Robert Koehler Garden John Witthoft Nile Sewing Group Don Maxwell

Edens Lead in Ys Men Pinochle Marathon

Mr and Mrs Wendell Eden maintain the lead after the ninth round with a net 8230 points in the Ys Men pinochle marathon data from headquarters. Close battle for second place features Cloyce Zieglowsky and Scott Wilcox on 6870 and 6830, followed by Rex Ray 6440 and Sidney Coon 6430 among the top ten.

Wendell Eden Edens Cloyce Zieglowsky Scott Wilcox Rex Ray Sidney Coon Marion Augustine Leo Mangold Dean Zachs Lloyd Plecker Richard Havel

Dear Abby advises on danger and hair color honesty

A reader recounts a 19 year marriage with alleged abuse and threats by Edwin and seeks help. Abby warns of danger, suggests legal aid, and urges self-preservation. Another letter asks whether to dye hair blond or stay natural, and Abby counsels authenticity and a witty wig option. A third reader praises Abby and comments on social behavior and friendship.

Edwin P.S Abby Pease

Washington Journal and Press Rates Notice

Washington Iowa publication details and agency contact information appear with postal and delivery rates. The notice lists circulation by carrier and mail, including 40 per week within the Washington trade area and 46.60 for two months by mail, with annual and outside-state pricing.

Washington Washington Fetals Towa

Teen Agers Want to Know ask for help sending $1

A note invites readers to send one dollar to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 to receive more information or correspondence. The fragment outlines a simple ask without further context or details.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Professional Directory Items From Local Listings

Directory snippet lists Dr. M. L. Tweeton at 108 North Marion with day hours Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. Production Credit Association hours Friday 8 to 5 at 210 North Town, Maplewood Manor Nursing Home notes out of town visitors welcome with no waiting list, contact 636 3400.

M. L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association Monthru North Town Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Nursing Home

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