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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1973

Page

3

Wellman Couple Announces Engagement of Anita Ann Hammen

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammen of Wellman announce the engagement of their daughter Anita Ann to Kenneth Seeger son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Seeger of State Center Miss Hammen is a 1970 graduate of Washington Community High School and her fiancé is a 1969 graduate of West Marshall High School State Center and Marshalltown Community College They both attend the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls A late summer wedding is planned.

Herbert Hammen Wellman Anita Ann Kenneth Seeger Vernon Seeger State Center Hammen Washington Community High School West Marshall High School Marshalltown Community College University of Northern Iown Cedar Falls

Social Calendar Packet of Community Activities

Friday Lodge No 26 meets 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple for third degree work. Reformed Presbyterian Father Son Banquet at church 6 30 p.m. Saturday Rebekah Family Social 6 30 p.m. Potluck at OO F Hall for members and friends. Monday Music at 8 p.m. Mrs M M Schell. Monday Nighters 7 30 p.m. YW room DeMolay 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple. DeMolay Mothers Club 7 30 p.m. sample. Tuesday Senior Citizens Catered Dinner noon community room Easter program Y Wives 1 30 p.m. YW room. Candle holders and pictures, bridge, sports and pool tables available. Board meeting 1 p.m. 19th Century Club 1 p.m. Luncheon at Wings Restaurant Mrs Ralph Bauer hostess Garden I 2 30 p.m. Mrs Edward Roberts Garden plant and idea exchange Family Living U1 8 p.m. Mrs Truman Hysell Applied Arts 1 8 p.m. Mrs Leon Hillman BPW Club 6 30 p.m. Dinner at Captain's Table Tops Club 7 30 p.m. YWCA room Past Presidents Legion Auxiliary 9 30 a.m. Coffee at Wingas Restaurant.

19Th Century Club Winga Ralph Bauer Edward Roberts Family Living U1 Truman Hysell Applied Arts Leon Hillman BPW Captain's Table Tops Club YWCA Presidents Legion Auxiliary Wingas

Cub Pack 242 Skating Night and Webelos Awards

Cubs and families joined Cub Pack 242 for a skating party at the local rink Thursday evening. King Arthur aka Cubmaster Bill Yerington knighted new cubs, with many earning Bob Cat pins and Silver and Gold Arrow awards. Webelos awards were presented by Bob Kelly, with Scott Yerington entering Webelos and multiple named Scouts receiving various honors. April meetings and April 19 registration deadline announced as the Optimists Club becomes sponsor starting May 1.

Toller King Arthur Bill Yerington Mike Elder Ron Sojkacotherington David Greenlee Larry Drayfahl Jeff Tisor Steve Ling Karl Lovick Kelly Baker Bill Drayfahl Scott Yerington Webelos Bob Kelly Ronnie Boileau Mike Boileau Todd Bauer Brian Reighard Billy Baker Larry Kerr Brian Ruffel Danny Weston Calvin Lloyd Gregg King Rodney Dorsett Scott Kelly Scott Keating Mike Chrisinger Scott Flickinger John Pearson Kent Marsengill Jeff Richards Daryl Dean Rick Nelson Randy Tisor Ken Armstrong Ron Sojka Bill Draytahl John Richards Ith Geneva Paillotet St. James Vm Optimists Club

Plans welcome Thieu in California meeting with Nixon

Fundamentalist preacher Carl MeIntire of New Jersey plans to greet South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Van Thieu in San Clemente California as Thieu visits with President Nixon on April 2. MeIntire praised Thieu and his people for fighting alongside American troops and sharing the losses of U.S. soldiers.

Washington UPL Carl MeIntire New Jersey South Nguyen van Thien San Clemente Califire America South Asia MeIntire Thieu Nixon

Local News Briefs From Ames Iowa and Nearby

Sister Mary Janet Mangus visits relatives in Ames while aiding brother Leo Mangold after throat surgery in Mercy Iowa City. Norman Schoonover discharged to recuperate at home. Clarence Coulter, husband of Esther Lipscomb, died after a stroke. funeral planned in Marshalltown. Mrs Ida McKune moves to Parkview Nursing Home, Ames.

Mary Janet Mangus Owercy Hospital Chicago Don McClure Leo Mangold Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mangold Mary Janet Norman Schoonover Clarence Esther McCreedy Lipscomb Washington Coulter Avey Funeral Home Marshalltown Luther Drive Apt 1 Ames Iowa Ida McKune West Washington Parkview Nursing Home Waisin

Second Annual Women's Ping Pong Tourney at YMCA

The YMCA hosts the second annual women’s ping pong tournament on April 12 at 7 p.m. Open to women and girls of all ages and schools. First through third place trophies will be awarded with a deadline labeled Spain.

YMCA Spain

Record of Admits and Births Across Multiple Towns

Yesterday and today notices list admissions and births in several communities. Individuals include Mrs Roscoe White Packwood Mrs Myrtle Keota Mr and Mrs Jonas Sorntreger Kalona a daughter missing Mrs Herman Bruegge Washington Mrs Carl Jarrard Washington Henry Stettler Ainsworth Harold Mineart Brighton Gerald Edwards Wayland William Xendrick Washington Mrs John Custer Washington plus Patrick Robertson and Gerald Edwards among others.

Roscoe White Packwood Medical Patrick Robertson Washington Myrtle Medical Tites Keota Jonas Sorntreger Kalona Herman Bruegge Carl Jarrard Henry Stettler Ainsworth Harold Mineart Brighton Gerald Edwards Wayland William Xendrick John Custer

Speeding fines paid by motorists in Washington area

Violating speed limit ordinances led to fines paid by several motorists. Robert Brewer of Washington paid $10, Ronald Ernest Earll of Washington $13, Clifford Joseph Shalla of route 2 $10, and Duane Ray Miller of Washington $10.

Robert Brewer Washington Ronald Ernest Earll Clifford Joseph Shalla Route 2 Duane Ray Miller

Leo Schumacher Named Manager of State and Waco Theaters

Leo Schumacher is appointed the new manager of the State and Waco theaters. The former Washington resident recently returned from Denver, Colorado, and succeeds Dave Holzman who has joined another theater group in Milan, Illinois.

Io J. Schumacher Washington Mr. Schumacher Denver Colorado Dave Holzman Milan Ilinois

Izaak Walton League Family Night Potluck Supper

The Izaak Walton League will host a family night potluck supper on Monday March 26 at 6 30 pm at the club house. Members will present a few favorite slides to share.

Isaak Walton League Izaak Walton League

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Anita Hammen Masonic Temple Rebekah Family M.M. Schell DeMolay DeMolay Mothers Club Mple Rob Robertson Freshwaters Feed & Grain Jim Peterson Ottumwa Don Fenno Leame Warm Bea Washington Sna Eishlon Galli Bouck Ashington, la Elim Imperial Washington Evening Journal Leo Schumacher Ning Liza Hardee Ming Hamburger Cheeseburger Deluxe
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