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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1972

Page

2

Veishea Festival at Iowa State Set for May 4–6

Iowa State University unveils Veishea events May 4 through 6 featuring Stars Over Veishea performing Fiddler On The Roof at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. May 6 in Stephens Auditorium, The Would Be Gentleman May 2–6 at Curtiss Auditorium, a Veishea parade May 6 at 10 a.m., concerts including Sha Na Na May 5, open houses outdoors, guest speakers Frank Mankiewicz and Elmer Lower, plus campus tours and scholarship awards.

Ames Iowa State University Veishea United States Stars Over Veishea Stars Over Veishen C.Y. Stephens Stephens Auditorium Curtiss Auditorium ISU Hilton Coliseum Weishea Central Campus Parachute Club Frank Mankiewicz U.S Robert Kennedy Peace Corps South America Elmer Lower ABC News Iowa State President Parks Memorial Union Kildee Curtiss Pioneer Room Iowa

Pleckers lead pinochle marathon as Rays gain

The Lloyd Pleckers stay top after ten rounds with 9 820 points while Rex and Rex Ray move into second with 9 550. Other top pairs include Joe Barnes 8 440 William Jones 7 580 Clyde Crile 7 470 and John Young 6 710. The YMCA event resumes Friday April 28 at 8 p.m.

Lloyd Pleckers Rex Ray Pleckers Rays Joe Barnes William Jones Clyde Crile John Young Stan Bauer Verle Gallagher Arden Freel Kent Dallmeyer YMCA

Carl Reschlys hosts at Wayland home

Wayland social notes record guests visiting Carl Reschly and Garretts, March birthdays and a wedding anniversary. A Golden Rule class held an all day meeting at Mrs. J C Wenger's home with multiple hostesses. several local families are listed. Also mentions farm purchase near Coppock and several Sunday visits. Laundry protest in Lileby, England, over incinerator smoke.

J.C. Wenger William Leichty Ada Conrad Willard Leichty Dale Diers Herman Leichty Elmer Roth Noah Widmer Henry Leichty Bill Deaton Marty Washington Jim Brooks Sid Brooks Greta Swan Rex Swan Allen Meyer Richard Demming New Mexico Ivan Wyse Debbie Sandy Carol David McCrabb West Liberty James McCrabb Texas Effie Brooks Nellie Brooks Ethal Brooks Lileby England UPI

Urge support of Easter Seal drive in Washington County

Washington County residents massively support the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults with over $1,500 raised so far. The Homebound Training Program opened February 27 at Camp Sunnyside offering crafts and employment pathways for handicapped individuals, with a second session from April 9 to May 12 and scholarships available for 1972-73.

Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club Washington County Easter Seal Society Geraldine Schulty Iowa Camp Sunnyside Iowa Elks Association Box Des Moines

Ambassador Chorale to Perform in Wayland Concert

The Ambassador Chorale from Grand Rapids will sing at Wayland Independent Bible Church on April 3 at 7 30 p.m. The 16 voice male ensemble offers sacred music, hymns gospel songs and spirituals with special selections by a trio soloists and instrumentalists. public invited.

Ambassador Chorale Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music Grand Rapids Michigan Wayland Independent Bible Church

No Luck Budapest Hungarian Locksmith Accused

UPI reports Gyula Vancsa a young Budapest locksmith faced a police investigator after being accused of attempting to molest miniskirted girls. He said none of the nine girls managed to succumb and that he required medical aid after being beaten.

Budapest Hungary UPI Gyula Vancsa

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Holds March Meeting

The Cedar Clippers 4-H Club met at Carol Bush home with eleven members. Guests attended and Cherie Liebe presented Lets Do the Dishes. Diane Flynn spoke on Yeast and Clothing. Carol Bush gave Sifting Flour. Debbie and Lori Altenhofen conducted Good Manners. Refreshments followed.

Cedar Clippers Carol Bush Cherie Liebe Diane Flynn Debbie Lori Altenhofen

Area school lunch menus outline for five districts

Washington Keota Waco and Mid Prairie publish weekly lunches. Plans list Monday to Thursday meals with entrees, sides, desserts, and milk. Easter vacation noted for Friday in Washington.

Washington Johnny Moretti KEOTA WACO Mid-Prairie

Connie McCall elected head of district Jr. Legion Auxiliary

Connie McCall was chosen president of the first district Junior American Legion Auxiliary at a Victor conference. Auxiliary District Vice president Mrs. Richard Lease organized the event. Attendees from Crawfordsville included Kay Slater and Susan Griffith as well as McCall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCall.

Connie McCall Jr. Legion Auxiliary Marian Waters Crawfordsville First District American Legion Auxiliary Victor Richard Lease Ora Marlatt Davenport Harker Wholesale Company Holiday Inn Freeport Ill Bob Miller Howard Altenbernd Washington Eva Blake Wilbur Wheeler Lulu McCaustland Wheeler Ralph Beech Winfield John Prior Mt. Pleasant Haydn Thomas Kenneth Thomas Donnellson Dean Henderson Stan Kim Fletcher Glen Hesseltine Ames Paul Henderson Mason City Des Moines Bob Henderson American Legion State Lease Coralville Legion Post Bill Bernau Tom John Heidi Florida Disney World Orlando Cypress Gardens Kennedy Space Center Miami Beach Mr. Bernau Independent Bankers Association

Indian Guides and Princesses Overnight YMCA Event

The Indian Guides and Princesses will hold an overnight party at the YMCA starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday March 25. Attendees should bring swimsuits towels and sleeping gear. Breakfast will be served Sunday morning and the program ends at 8 30 a.m.

YMCA

Walton League Pancake Breakfast and Trap Shoot

The Izaak Walton League invites the public to a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday March 26 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse seven miles south of Washington on Highway 1. A trap shoot starts at 11 a.m. A family night potluck supper and games follow with membership prizes.

Izaak Walton League Washington Highway 1

Beirut man seeks peace as family clash ends with capture

Mo hammed Hassan Berji, 32, of Mets el Jabal Lebanon fled after his wife and mother fought. He tried to mediate but the two women stood against him and he was detained by Israeli authorities at Dhar al Assi for investigation.

Beirut UPI Mohammed Hassan Berji Mets el Jabal Israel Mohammed Dhar al Assi

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Iowa State Veishea Professional Directory Livingston, Day, Kehoe John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M.L. Tweeton North Marion J.R. Bissland Kalona Production Credit Association Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor P.L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue Carl Reschlys Wayland Ezra Wittmer Easter Seals Mary Lou Pruett Boyd Dunbar Stewart Elementary Mary Lou Journal Wolf's Flower Shop The Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave 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 Ector Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn Osincup's Bernaus Marathon Shores Keys Key West Clovertone 4-H Club John Harold Jones Cheryl van Engen Marty Johnson Julie Moore Charles Twinam George Fulton Burlington Hospital Ray van Engen Robyn Robert Wheeler Cheryl Lenore Banks Blake McCaustland Indian Guides and Princesses Party Waltons Ralph E. Martin Dinlage State Bank
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