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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1972

Page

3

Lincoln PTA to Meet for Final Year Event and Exhibits

The Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association's final meeting of the year is set for next Tuesday March 28 at 730 p.m. in the school with doors opening at 630 p.m. An art and social studies exhibit will be on display in the lower hall and the program will feature music performances by students and various demonstrations from physical education classes and seventh grade instrumental and vocal numbers. Election of officers will be held.

Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association Rustan Robert Boyd Cary Hotle Mike Beranek Timkling Lummi Stix Jeff Goodell Kent Keating Brandon Ray Zager Nancy Schlapkohl Karen Ruppert Chris Lee Jenny Harris Sunrise Doug Ruby Doug Hammer Irv Rich Kay Howell Mary Fish Dennis Coon Christine Boos Barbara Kessell

Airman Larry L Black arrives in Des Moines for 30 day leave

AMN Larry L Black arrived by plane from Shepherd AFB Texas to spend a 30 day leave in Des Moines with his mother Mrs Max Arbogast and Mr Arbogast and other relatives. Mrs Harold Dutch Young was dismissed from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after eye surgery and is recuperating at home. Don Fenno of Washington was honored at a Purina Feed Company sales meeting for 20 years in the firms sales division to be completed on April 1 this year.

AMN Larry L. Black Des Moines Shepherd Afb Texas Max Arbogast Mr. Arbogast Harold Dutch) Young Mercy Hospital Iowa City Don Fenno Washington Purina Feed Company Fenno Purina Theta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dennis Coon Washington High School Switzerland May Kane Coon Skip Speece

Creative Living Club elects new officers at meeting

Mrs. Phil Rusley hosted 11 Creative Living I members. Mrs. Rusley was elected leader for the coming year and other officers were named. New committees include nominating and program chairs. The group announced a Fortnightly breakfast for May 2 with reservations due by April 27.

Phil Rusley Creative Living Richard Herlein Rusley William Westphal Floyd Woods Dale Engle Jeff Buhr Carlton Bump Westphal Allan Kinzler Joe Evanovich Bump Bruce Campbell

Local Hospital Admits Several Patients and a Birth

Yesterday multiple patients were admitted including Sandra Johnson Colinumbus Junction Mavia Byers Washington William Stines Columbus Junction Debra Drayfahl Ainsworth Brian Davis Columbus Junction and Maude Stuart Washington along with a birth to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stout of Washington. Kenneth Sutton of Ainsworth was dismissed today.

Sandra Johnson Columbus Junction Mavia Byers Washington William Stines Debra Drayfahl Ainsworth Brian Davis Maude Stuart Kenneth Stout Kenneth Sutton

Washington Evening Journal publication and mailing rates

The Washington Evening Journal lists offices at 111 North Marion Avenue Washington Iowa 52353 and printer Elder Shannon Co. pricing for carriers and mail: 50 cents weekly in Washington, 40 cents in nearby towns. annual rates 12 dollars outside Washington 15 dollars within. six months options shown. staff includes David Elder president and editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director. production supervisor Leonard Llewellyn.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

MP board approves West Chester Elementary plan changes

The Mid-Prairie School Board meeting on March 13 approved moving to four teachers for grades 1–6 at West Chester Elementary for 1972-73 to boost efficiency and individualized instruction. Kindergarten remains unchanged. reading readiness opportunities expand. The board also adopted a 1972-73 calendar, noted resignations of three teachers, and reported Title I funding delays.

Board of Education Mid-Prairie Community School District Warren Shade Richard van Hoozer West Chester Jr. High Ray Schrepfer Richard Dyer Barbara Adams Wellman Eugene Clark Elaine Tolle Curtis State Department of Public Instruction

Volunteers In Community Service Guides Iowa Heart Efforts

William R. Wilson M D of Iowa City announces a brochure titled Volunteers In Community Service describing Iowa Heart Association community program activities. The work centers on prevention emergency treatment and rehabilitation with atherosclerosis linked to over 800000 deaths yearly.

William R. Wilson Iowa City Iowa Heart Association The Heart Association Wilson Iowa Heart 36Th Street Des Moines Iowa

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly and Weekend Events

Social calendar lists events from Thursday to Monday including Women of Moose at 8 p.m. in ISU room and Family Living I at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Burl Pringle. Friday YWCA Public Affairs at 9:15 a.m. with Mrs. George Krogmeier and WCTU at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Geanie Nayadley. Sunday Trailride at 2 p.m. hosted by the Washington Saddle Club with Jim Wilsons at Haskins. attendees welcome. Monday Music at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Herb Osincup for guest night. Monday Nighters at 6:15 p.m. meet at Y and dine out.

Women of Moose ISU Family Living I Burl Pringle YWCA George Krogmeier WCTU Geanie Nayadley Jim Wilsons Haskins The Washington Saddle Club Herb Osincup

Just Us Club Elects Ethel Swift President

Ethel Swift was chosen president of the Just Us Club at Wednesday afternoon’s meeting, with Mrs. Ralph White as vice president and Mrs. L F Harding as secretary-treasurer. Eleven members attended and entertainment was provided by Mrs. Hesseltine and Mrs. Goodlander.

Ethel Swift Just Us Club Ralph White White L.F. Harding Leta Goodlander Ralph Hesseltine Goodlander George White D.O. Butler Booster Club Chancy Litwiller Mel Donaldson Don Cave Francis Litwiller Keith Litwiller Larry Fishback Phil Ahrens Leland Jeffries Dale Lance

Farm Bureau Women’s Day Program Set for Monday

The annual Farm Bureau Women’s Day will be held Monday afternoon at the Farm Bureau building with a 1:30 p.m. program. Feature speaker Mrs. A.K. Stoutner of Keota will discuss Norway and the Associated Country Women of the World, reflecting her role with the U.S.A. Country Women’s Council at the ACWW meeting in Oslo last August. An invitation goes to anyone interested.

Farm Bureau A.K. Stoutner Keota Norway

Community Notices From Brighton Area

Mr and Mrs Harold Rebling Sr attended a grocery shower for grandson Steve Rebling and his bride at Hope Lutheran Church Germanville. Brighton Fire Department held a chili supper at Alice's Coffee Shop before the regular meeting. Brenda Guy earned Alpha Beta Kappa honors at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids. He and she details. Dean Edwards and wife Jeanette attended the 42nd annual convention of the Independent Bankers Association of America in Bal Harbour Florida with a Bahamas tour posted.

Brighton Harold Rebling Steve Rebling Hope Lutheran Church Germanville Alice Brenda Guy Lathel Guy Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Brenda Roy Deittweiler James Hesseltine Alvin Hesseltine Howard Shaffer North Farmer Street Cherryholmes Construction Co Washington Rex Widmer Joan Dunbar Ottumwa Artex Clarence Reighard Keota Lloyd Reighard Rhoda Campbell Robbie Burlington Dean Edwards The Rubio Savings Bank of Jeanette Independent Bankers Association of America Americana Hotel Bal Harbour Fla Edwards Des Moines Freeport Bahama Islands

Kiwanis Speaker Merle Wilson Reviews Club History

Lt Gov Merle Wilson of Ottumwa spoke at the Washington Kiwanis luncheon, reviewing Kiwanis history from its inception fifty years ago and outlining the organization’s principles. He noted recent events in Algona with Gov Robert Ray and district Governor Ray Stevens, plus the structure of sixteen divisions led by lieutenant governors. The talk emphasized community service and reaffirming Kiwanis fundamentals.

Percy Holder Kiwanis Merle Wilson Ottumwa Kiwanis Organization Wilson Algona Iowa Robert Ray Ray Stevens Ray Mr. Ray Stevens Kiwanis International Club

Mid-Prairie Education Association Scholarship Offered

The MP teacher group will award a 200 dollar scholarship to a graduating high school senior, now in its fourth year. Previous winners include Pam Goschke Denny Yoder and Marilyn Gingerich. Applicants must meet criteria of average or above, financial need, good character, good citizenship, and interest in teaching. Applications are available from S.S. Statler and due by April 14.

Mid-Prairie Education Association Pam Goschke Denny Yoder Marilyn Gingerich S.S. Statler

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