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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1973

Page

3

Landscaping topic highlighted at Farm Bureau Women event

James Frier led a program on Landscaping and Maintaining Lawns during Farm Bureau Women's Day. Mrs. Maurice Crawford presided as district officials and committee chairs gave reports. A safety skit by Dutch Creek Township women and talks on consumer statistics and farm permits followed, with music, greetings, door prizes, and an informal tea to close.

James Frier Farm Bureau Maurice Crawford Marjorie Holmes Dutch Creek Township David Griffith Vince Horst Region 20 Theresa Reed Katherine Reed County Farm Bureau Doyle Jarrard Ray Sojka Heide Horn Duane White John K. Skubal J.H. Jones Robert Shepherd

Shrine elects new officers at Masonic Temple meeting

Mrs Thora Pease was elected worthy high priestess of the White Shrine at the Tuesday meeting in the Masonic Temple. The slate includes Mrs Merle Warner and Mr Warner as presiding officers with a schedule of officer installations and practices planned for April. A social hour followed with birthday observances for Mrs Paul Laffoon and others.

Thora Pease White Shrine Masonic Temple Merle Warner Warner Shepherds Roger Chapman Inez Lomen Delbert Zager Pauline Crone Cedric Guy Paul Laffoon Ted Russell Pease Temple Flossie Knapp U.P Marguerite Swift Paul Laffoon Mrs. Pease

Deed transfers recorded in Washington and Brighton areas

On the Record lists several property transfers including James R. Rockey and wife to Lloyd E. Reighard and wife for Lots 6 and 7, Block 4 Stickney addition Brighton. Ola F. O Loughlin to Florence K Hamilton East 40 feet of Lot 11 and West 15 feet of Lot 10 Block 14 Original Riverside. Harold O Hamm and wife to Robert Wheeler and Arlene Marie Wheeler South 53 feet of Lots 6 and 7 Block 1 Ashbys Addition Washington. Marion M. Swanson and wife to Robert L. Kelley and Dorothy May Kelley Lot 1 Block 5 Smouse's Second Addition Washington. Henrietta Stewart McKenzie and husband to Robert A. Roe South half of Lot 3 and South half of Lot 4 Block 9 Original Plat of Washington. Robert Stewart Webb and husband to Robert A. Roe South half of Lot 3 and West half of Lot 4 Block 9 Original Plat of Washington.

James R. Rockey Lloyd E. Reighard Stickney Brighton Ola F. O'Loughlin Florence K Hamilton Riverside Harold 0. Hamm Robert Wheeler Arlene Marie Wheeler Ashby Washington Marion M. Swanson Robert L. Kelley Dorothy May Kelley Smouse Henrietta Stewart McKenzie Robert A. Roe Robert Stewart Webb

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events

Social Calendar lists events from Wednesday to Sunday including Mrs. Gary Murphy hosting a study, Senior Citizens Craft Coffee at 9:30, Pansy Hill Club meeting, Masonic Lodge Past Masters Night and DES Pinochle, a fast breakfast, Shirts and Skirts square dance cancellation, Eastern Star School of Instruction at Masonic Temple, potluck, 7:30 p.m. inspection, corsage wear, White Shrine practice for installation, and officers urged to attend.

Ymca Pansy Hill Club Brat Wingas Dafe Lodge No Masonica Temple Paul Stebeltonkfast Eastern Star School of Instruction Masonic Temple

Local births and travels noted in Washington area notices

Mr and Mrs Joe A White named their daughter Lori Jean born Saturday March 24 at the local hospital weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan returned from visits to Dead Wood South Dakota and Denver Colorado. Grandparents welcomed Justin John born March 26 to Mr and Mrs Bill Frame of Loveland Colorado weighing 9 pounds 5 7 ounces. The Frame address is 60 W 57th Street Loveland Colorado 80537. Mr and Mrs Richard Weeks returned from the Independent Bankers meeting in San Francisco. Mrs George Zeck and Gary returned from Fargo North Dakota after visits with Bruce Bailey and Kristin. Gary will return to Coe College Cedar Rapids Monday April 2 after spring break. Mr and Mrs Robert Lowe Mr and Mrs Darwin Vacha and Walter Farrell returned from a five day Bahamas tour. Grandparents Larry DeVore and Michael Snyder visited Muscatine with their mothers over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Frank Kos returned from California after attending the Independent Bankers meeting with Major and Mrs Sidney Hanna of Merced. En route they stopped three days in Las Vegas and visited Des Moines with their son Frank and family before returning to Washington.

Joe A. White Lori Jean Brian John Frame Bill Frame Loveland Colo Justin John Bernard Campion Iowa City WR. Murphy Washington W. 57Th Street George Zeck Gary Fargo N.D Bruce Bailey Kristin Coe College Cedar Rapids Frank Kos California Independent Bankers Meeting San Francisco Major Sidney T. Hanna Merced Calif Las Vegas Des Moines Frank

Engagement of Rebecca Summy to John Clingman Planned

Columbus Junction announces the engagement of Rebecca Lou Summy to John Wayne Clingman son of Deane Clingman and Mrs. Clingman. A May wedding is planned. Rebecca is a 1970 Columbus Community High School graduate and employed at Johnson County Social Services. Clingman is a 1970 Washington High School graduate and will be a University of Iowa senior in Business Administration.

John A Summy Columbus Junction Rebecca Lou John Wayne Clingman Deane Clingman E. Tyler Miss Summy Columbus Community High School Trinity College Deerfield Muscatine Community College Johnson County Social Services Iowa City Clingman Washington High School University of Iowa

Share houseplants with your friends

A green thumb? Why not share your talents. A stem or leaf is all it takes to start most small houseplants. Begin with a starting pot in a large container filled with perlite, sand or vermiculite and a buried small clay pot. Roots form in a couple of weeks.

Robert Bauske Iowa State University

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Noted

Yesterday admission of Mrs Nellie Crone and Mrs Robert Johnson in Washington. Today admissions include Earl Ferrell and Mrs Glennie Wolfe with Mrs Edwin Novotny and Ronald Keeler in Washington and Columbus Junction respectively. Eugene Black listed in Washington.

Nellie Crone Washington Robert Johnson Earl Ferrell Glennie Wolfe Brighton Edwin Novotny Ronald Keeler Columbus Junction Eugene Black

Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley meets at Winga's

Activities span Nineteenth Century Club at Ralph Bauer home and Fortnightly Club music evening at M Schell home. Easter centerpiece, coffee hour, and a slate of officers announced for next year. Luncheon, program notes, and convention plans cited. YWives crafts session noted with upcoming luncheon and style show.

Hazel Euwer The Legion Auxiliary Winga’s Euwer Eva Blankenhorn Edna Simmering Harry Ramseyer M.J. Cruise Blankenhorn Roger Sherman Emily Kimbrough Nineteenth Century Club Ralph Bauer Leo Hoover M. M. Schell Marvin ‘Tweeton Paul Holder Rick Bordwell Vincent Keesey Tweeton Edna Smith Schell Charles Rademaker Dwaine Tschantz Herb Osincup Foster Bagge Des Moines

Thought on self scripture by Stevenson quotes

In a reflective line Robert Louis Stevenson declares that every man ultimately becomes his own doctor of divinity, trusting personal judgment above external guidance. The remark frames foresight about individual faith and self reliance.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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