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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1971

Page

3

Dvoraks Plan 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house at Community Hall Riverside on Sunday March 14 from 1 to 4 pm Invitations extend to relatives and friends. The couple married March 8 1921 in Riverside with Rev D Phillips officiating. He served in World War I Rainbow Division before settling on a farm near Gould Bridge, later moving to a Highway 218 farm north of Highland School where they have lived 41 years.

Frank Dvorak Riverside Alice Prymek Methodist ‘Parsonage D. Phillips Alicin Dvorak Walter Prymek Dvorak

Seep Gikler Vass By Grace Kerr

Community events in the McCleery Room feature a pinochle tournament with 36 players, prizes awarded to top scorers Edd Blattner, Mrs. James Larson, and Harold Brock. Upcoming activities include Cancer drive film, March dinners, and a Health Insurance talk by Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Robert Stevenson.

McCleery George Dare Edd Blattner James Larson Harold Brock

Mrs Bartholow Hosts Reform Presbyterian Missionary Society

Fifteen members of the Reform Presbyterian Missionary Society met with Mrs. Charles Bartholow Thursday afternoon. After devotions led by Mrs. Ray Blair, Mrs. Ralph Wilson conducted the business meeting. Plans were discussed for the upcoming Presbyterial meeting in April. Mrs. Ralph Howell led the lesson study on The Sermon on the Mount. Mrs. Gaylen Jarrard and Mrs. Blair assisted with refreshments.

Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society Charles Bartholow Ray Blair Ralph Wilson Ralph Howell Gaylen Jarrard Blair

Public invited to rural legislative discussion Saturday

All Washington County residents are invited to participate in an informal discussion of legislative issues Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau building. Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Herb Campbell will attend.

Washington County Farm Bureau Richard Stephens Herb Campbell

Candace Randall Honored At Shower In Purple and Lavender

Candace Randall was honored at a prenuptial shower Wednesday evening hosted by June Jensen with help from her mother Mrs Norman E Jensen. About 25 guests enjoyed social games and visiting as a purple and lavender themed refreshment table showcased the celebration. Mrs Tom Randall poured coffee, Mrs Ed Sorrell presided at the punch bowl, and Mrs Roy Raddall served the cake. Miss Randall will marry Steven Talbot on April 17.

Candace Randall June Jensen Norman E. Jensen Tom Randall Ed Sorrell Roy Radall Randall Steven Talbot

Marriage license issued to Hershberger and Stalder

A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Carroll Francis Hershberger of Kalon and Sharlene Kay Stalder of 415 West Jefferson Washington.

Carroll Francis Hershberger Kalon Sharlene Kay Stalder W. Jefferson Washington

Social Calendar Notices For Friday and Tuesday Events

Several community groups announce social and meeting dates. Odd Fellows Rebekahs Family Social at 6 20 p m includes a potluck and card games at OGF Hall. Brighton OES Mason il Temple Lodge 21 meets 7 30 p m for first degree work. Rainbow Girls 7 p m initiation at Masonic Temple with OES and Masonic members invited. Bible 8 p m Mrs Robert Koehler Garden 1 2 p m Mrs John Witthoff. Nile Sewing Group 7 p m Mrs Don Maxwell. Nile Service Club 7 p m Mrs Charles Greenlee. Tuesday Stewart PTA 7 30 p m in the school gym featuring a style show of home sewn garments. Sunrise Singers new officers announced. Applied Arts TV 2 p m Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Y Wives 1 30 p m crafts and sports. VEW Auxiliary 7 p m VEW fall. World War 1 Barracks Auxiliary 6 90 p m potluck at Legion Hall. Tops Club 7 30 p m YWCA room. Senior Citizens Variety Program 2 p m at McCleery St James Circle 1 6 30 p m potluck at church meeting room bring one dish to pass. Booster Club 12 30 p m salad luncheon with Mrs Louis Larsen rolls and coffee provided election dues payable cookie auction and recipe.

Mondry Rainbow Masonic Temple OES Masonic Lodge Bible Robert Koehler Garden 1 John Witthoff Nile Sewing Group Don Maxwell Nile Service Club Charles Greenlee Stewart Pta Sunrise Singers Applied Arts TV Cloyce Stewart Legion Hall Tops Club YWCA McCleery St. James Circle Louis Larsen

Naughty Nibblers and Friendship Club Meet This Week

The Naughty Nibblers met Wednesday with Mrs Joe Martin. seven members attended and reported a total loss of six pounds. The Friendship Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Mark Campbell entertaining ten members. officers elected were Mrs Larry Lasek president, Mrs Gary Windus vice president, and Mrs Joe Kaufman secretary treasurer. Mrs Ray Niffenegger provided chatter bridge entertainment. high score was shared by Mrs Theodore Meyer and Mrs Dean Sandburg, with Mrs Lasek at low. Secret sisters will be revealed at the April meeting with Mrs Niffenegger and a $1 gift.

Joe Martin Friendship Club Mark ‘Campbell Larry Lasek Gary Windus Joe Kaufman Ray Niffenegger Theodore Meyer Dean Sandburg

Dear Abby Replies on Parenting and Snoring headlined

In this column mash, readers ask Abby about disciplining a stepchild, loving children, kissing a boy, and a doctor husband who snores. Abby advises showing love, avoiding harsh punishment, and seeking medical options or sleep aids for snoring marriages uncertain.

Abby Hartford

Evening Journal Town Friday March 12 Item

A compact entry from the Evening Journal in Washington notes a Friday March 12 listing. It reads like a town page brief with local items and brief notices. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.

Evening Journal Washington

Abby advice column address mix prompts aid letter

A reader request unfolds with garbled mailing details and stray phrases about Abby's booklet and a wedding gift. The fragment mentions Abby, a box address in Los Angeles and Cal 90069 90060, suggesting a reader-submitted query about writing to Abby for guidance.

Abby Los Los Angeles Cal

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Mr. Dvorak Mrs Seep Gikler Vass Grace Kerr Arthur Duensing Texas Six Flag Country Duensing Dare Kay Stewart Charles Rademaker Robert Stevenson Blue Cross Blue Shield Southland Mrs. Bartholow Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Ass'n The State Theater Odd Fellows Rebekahs OGF Brighton Oes P.m Masoniic Masonic ‘Temple Pakistan Pakistan Relief Fund Washington, D.C Brn Ali Abigail von Buren Mare Faith Baptist Church Baptist General Conference Henny Penny 2Nd Ave Ngton, Iowa Washington Area Shelly Lynn Mildred Morgan North 7Th Iowa
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