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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1971

Page

3

Farm Bureau Women Host Annual Meeting Monday

Rural and urban Farm Bureau Women will meet for the annual Farm Bureau Day Monday at the Farm Bureau building. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with the program at 1:30 p.m. Oneita Fisher of West Chester will speak on England. Ron Renoux provides music and a film about drugs titled It's Up to You will be shown. Door prizes and a social tea follow.

Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Build Oneita Fisher West Chester England Fiser The Historical Society Des Moines Sunday Register Ron Renoux

Beenblossom Bridal Shower Honors Martha Beenblossom

A miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Martha Beenblossom was hosted by aunts Dale Thompson and Mrs. il Pacha in the Thompson home. About 37 guests attended, games were played and gifts opened. The bride elect is to wed Ed Jones in April with relatives including Mrs. Fred Heck present.

Martha Beenissom S. Dale Thompson Il Pacha Thompson I Beenblossom al. Jones Fred Heck Miss Beenblossom Ed Jones

4 H Activities At Jackson Boys Club Meeting

The Jackson Boys 4-H Club met at Greg Horn's home with President Denny Titthoft presiding. Discussions covered basketball tournaments rescue breathing control of bleeding location of pressure points handling fractures poison safety and safe disposal of empty containers. Refreshments were served.

Jackson Jackson Boys +H Club Greg Hornhursday Denny Titthoft Bob Witthoft Mike @Janek Kathy Rek Tt Foster Eddie Chabal Peggy A Iowa Dan ‘Keelan Tom Berdo Dave Green

Square Dance at Ainsworth School March 20

Local club hosts a dance at the Ainsworth school gym on Saturday March 20 with Bob Yerington as caller. All square dancers welcome and members will bring refreshments.

Nce Ainsworth School Ffinasium Bob Yerington

Hospital Admissions and Births Record Summary

Admitted today is Mrs John Grunnell ington for surgery. Yesterday births to Mr and Mrs Dean Laver Washington a daughter and to Mr and Mrs Ray Wayland a son. Dismissed yesterday Brenda Scott and Randy Williams. Today Eula Patterson of Ashington is listed.

John Grunnellington Surgical Dean Laver Washington Ray Wayland Brenda Scott West Randy Williams Eula Patterson Ashington

Stewart PTA Meets for Style Show in School Gym

Two hundred attended the Tuesday evening Stewart PTA session in the school gym with Mrs Allen Griggs presiding. The event featured a home tailored clothing style show modeled by PTA mothers and children. Mrs Dan Allen moderated and Mrs Dwain Tschantz provided music. Thirty five outfits were shown. The Sunrise Singers under Mrs Bagby performed multiple numbers and Donna Davisson played a flute solo.

Stewart Parent Teachers Association

Republicans dine as party leaders address policy topics

Sixty or more Republicans attended a buffet dinner at the Willows Monday evening with Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Herb Campbell as guest speakers. Mrs. Walter Bauer opened with a prayer and Mrs. J. H. Jones chaired the Q and A session following remarks. Topics included taxation pollution education and soil conservation.

the Willows Richard Stephens Herb Campbell Walter Bauer J. H. Jones Ford Skola Marie Jackson Kalona Jones Des Moines Motor Lodge Robert Kunzig Wash Lington D. C Nixon William Helscher Russell Bannister William Perdock District Central Committee Everett Meeker Clark Bauer Edgar Stewart

Early Summer Wedding Planned for Grinnell Couple

Miss Craver, a University of Iowa graduate, is engaged to Mr. Kiene who will finish the University of Iowa College of Engineering this May. The wedding is planned for early summer.

Miss Craver The University of Iowa Grinnell Mutu Reinsurance Company of Grinnell Kiene University of Iowa College ‘of Engineering

Social Calendar Notices and Postponements

Community notices list meetings and events from Wednesday to Friday with times and venues. Several items are postponed one week including Craft room at H. H. Club and Independent Club dessert at Wingal.

H. H. Club Winga Ella Miller

Auxiliary meeting reviews wartime unity and plans

Mrs. Thora Pease led the Auxiliary to the World War I Barracks club after a Legion Hall dinner. Seventeen members answered roll. Mary O Conner spoke on Americanism and urged letters to officials about HF185 for veterans widows. District meeting planned in Washington April 25.

Thora Pease Legion Hall Mary O'Conner Washington Riverside Paul Snakenberg Will Henss

Cedar Clippers 4 H Club March Meeting Held at Jones Home

The Cedar Clippers 4-H Club met at Rita and Inda Jones’s home for its March meeting. Thirteen members attended, sharing notes on beauty around them and poems. Linda Jones presented a talk titled Seed pictures, while Lori Altenhofen spoke on age at Rigi to Accom. Vickie Patterson demonstrated Making a Bed, and the evening concluded with portfolio work and refreshments served by the hosts.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Rita Inda Jones Lori Altenhofen Rigi Accom Ea

Lincoln PTA Holds Year End Meeting and New Officers

The Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year in the school gym. Mrs Delbert Soper led the brief business session and announced officers for next year including Garth Rustan as president and Kathleen Morgan as secretary. Five sixth graders presented a musical program and earned top ratings. Irvan Rich tutored the musicians. Curriculum director Al Kinzler spoke on Our Schools. Hospitality chair Mrs Wayne Hyde led a coffee hour with several host families.

Cloyce Stewart Applied Arts Charles McClung B. B. Bordwell Bordwell Jay Brewer McClung Essex June Jensen Wendell Eden Floyd Blankenhorn Wayne Willliams Imes Glenn Mace Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association Delbert Soper Garth Rustan Don Lawless Kathleen Morgan Bill Guenther Treasury Sheryl Bloesser Jim Dayton Jeff Schoonover Dwight Brewer Kelly Gipple Irvan Rich Sigourney al Kinzler Wayne Hyde

Cantata Planned at Faith Baptist Church Washington

Rehearsals are underway for a cantata to be presented at Faith Baptist Church in Washington on the first Sunday in April at 7 p.m. The program title He is the King of Glory will be presented to the public with details to be announced later.

Faith Baptist Church Washington

Walter transfers land contracts to Greiner in multiple sections

David C. Walter transfers land contracts to Jerry F. Greiner landing rights in Sections 8 9 16 and 17 759. The action records a formal land transfer between named individuals likely within a formal filing or property record.

David C. Walter Jerry F. Greiner

Holding power of Iowa high school entrants steady near ninety plus

DPI figures show Iowa ninth graders sustain about 92 percent to reach senior year, with 1964-65 at 92 and 1965-66 at 92.9. 1967-68 seniors sit at 91.8 percent. National rates lag behind as migration factors blur comparisons. Iowa’s six-year 12th grade hold averages sit around 95.8 percent.

Iowa Department of Public Instruction Eldert Groenendyk DPI Management Information Division United States Office of Education USOE

Red Cross Offers Baby Care Class in Washington County

The Washington County chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a mother and baby care course for prospective and new parents. Volunteer nurse Mrs. Mary Koehler will instruct. Classes start in early April and interested individuals should call the Red Cross office.

Washington County The American Red Cross Mary Koehler Red Cross

Ski Team Diet Promises 20 Pound Loss in Two Weeks

An advertisement touts the U S Women s Alpine Ski Team diet claiming to reduce weight by 20 pounds in 14 days. It stresses a chemical action plan from a Colorado physician, promises no starvation, and encourages ordering for $1 plus rush service.

U.S U. S O. K Sheffield Dr Dept. ST Santa Barbara Cat

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