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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1972

Page

3

Death notices from local column report multiple family items

Word has been received of the death of Herron with services set for 2 p m Friday March 17 at the First Christian Church in Adel. Mrs Frances Joy of Albany Georgia formerly of Washington underwent major surgery February 23 and is reported doing well. Mrs Joy is the former Frances Jimner. Miss Della Patton aged 90 of Santa Ana California formerly of Washington fell March 5 crushing a vertebra and is now in a convalescent hospital for recovery.

Herron First Christian Adel Frances Joy Albany, Ga Washington Joy Frances Jimner Della Patton Santa Ana Calif

Social calendar highlights local club events this week

The calendar lists PEO and Double Deck Club meetings, H J Club postponed to March 23, and Friday venues including Methodist WSCS luncheon Rebekah Lodge and YWCA Public Affairs. Saturday brings a St Patrick’s Day party, Shirts and Skirts square dance, and a Golden Age Club gathering. A note mentions patient status at Mercy Hospital and a move to Crystal Lake Ill for CPA firm work.

J. W. Helscher Thelma Rohrer H. J Rebekah Lodge IOOF YWCA James Gorham

Local Club Activities Lead Easter Programs and Meetings

American Home II met after a dessert at Winga's Cafe with Mrs. Neal Burton leading Easter reflections. Y-Wives gathered in the YW room for chair caning and Easter egg trees while planning next Tuesday's program. American Legion Auxiliary planned a rummage and food sale for April 7 in Legion rooms with notices of county and district meetings in Brighton and Coralville.

Neal Burton Winga’s Burton Helen Lackey Stirling North Ron Hildebrand Lyle Moon Jerry King American Legion Auxiliary Leo Hoover Joe Lang Legion Rooms Brighton Coralville M.J. Cruise

Snowball Social Club Hosts Breakfast Come As You Are

Mrs Cloyce Tinnes led nine members and guests at a morning breakfast with a long table seating. Guests included Mrs Bill Redlinger Mrs Jack Trotman Mrs Larry Drayfahl Florence Kyle and several children. Members paid a penny for each clothing item changed totaling 38 cents. Mrs Robert Knerr sets April meeting.

Cloyce Tinnes Bill Redlinger Jack Trotman Larry Drayfahl Florence Kyle David Hess Robert Knerr

Reformed Presbyterian Family Night Potluck At Church

A large gathering attended the Reformed Presbyterian Family Night potluck and social at the church on Wednesday. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Chester Holcomb. Tables decorated by Mrs Orpha Munson and Mrs Charles Bartholow with a seasonal kites theme. Entertainment for children by Mrs Earl Hiller and Charlotte. Adult entertainment provided by Mrs Dwain Johnson and Mrs Gerald Vandenburg.

Reformed Presbyterian Chester Holcomb Orpha Munson Charles Bartholow Earl Hiller Charlotte Dwain Johnson Gerald Vandenburg

Hospital Admissions and Transfers Report

On the Record shows yesterday admission of Robert Brinton in Washington for surgery and discharge of a baby girl Goettsche to Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Today Mrs Clyde Knight in Washington transferred to Iowa City, while Mrs Grace Meinert remains admitted for long term care in Washington.

Allen Pohren Iowa City Crystal Lake Ill Pohren Lester Witte and Robert Brinton Washington Surgical Goettsche Mercy Hospital Clyde Knight Grace Meinert

Film "His Land" Shown at Washington Mennonite Church

A color film telling Israel’s story from ancient times to today will be shown Sunday March 19 at 7 30 p m at 815 Polk Street Washington Mennonite Church. Ralph Carmichael wrote the musical score and the movie features Cliff Barrows and Cliff Richard. The program lasts about an hour and invites the public.

Israel Washington Mennonite Church Polk Street Ralph Carmichael Cliff Barrows Cliff Richard

Audubon Wildlife Film at IMS Saturday

Iowa Mennonite School presents the fourth Audubon Wildlife program on Saturday March 18 at 8 p.m. Walter Berlet will narrate The Untamed Olympics detailing the Pacific Northwest wilderness through his photography. The film covers Pacific beaches and the Olympic Mountains and reflects Berlet's conservation work and international filming.

Iowa Mennonite School Walter Berlet Pacific Northwest Washington State Pacific Olympic Mountains Mr. Berlet

Spring meeting of Iowa Republican Women in Des Moines

Local Republicans gathered for the Iowa Federation of Republican Women spring conference at the Hotel Fort Des Moines with Vice President Spiro Agnew and Mrs. George Romney addressing attendees. Mrs. Nate Young led Washington County Republican Women with other district leaders present.

Nate Young Washington County Republican Women Joe H. Jones Kay Statler Geraldine Stoutner Keota Iowa Federation of Republican Women Des Moines Ft. Des Moines Spiro Agnew George Romney State House

New Pattern Book and Pattern Order Ad

Customer advised to pay $1.00 plus 25 cents postage and handling per pattern. New pattern book priced at $1.25. Orders requested via Austine La Mar Fashion Patterns, Washington Evening Journal, Box 1615, G.P.C., New York, NY 10001. Include full name address ZIP PATTERN NUMBER AND SIZE.

Austine la Mar Washington Evening Journal G.P.C New York N.Y

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