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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1971

Page

3

School of Instruction and Square Dance Club Events

The Order of astern Star hosts a School of Instruction at 12 30 p m at the Masonic Temple on Saturday April 3 with a cooperative salad dinner at 6 p m and inspection at 7 30 p m Virginia Hansen will teach. The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets at 8 p m in Ainsworth school gym with Paul Carruthers and Jerry Story calling refreshments to be provided.

Order Ainsworth School Paul Carruthers Jerry Story CBS School of Instruction Masonic Temple Virginia Hansen

Little chance for interim tax plan in Iowa

Des Moines Iowa ranking House Ways and Means member Rep Norman Roorda predicts the interim tax study committee proposals will have little chance of passage in full House debate He notes about 16 plans exist but the decision hinges on the committee recommendations versus a foundation plan Key dissenter Rep Warren Curtis says the study plan would raise about 155 million more in state taxes signing burdens on taxpayers with a uniform property tax levy favored by the foundation plan

Des Moines UPI House Ways and Means Norman Roorda Monroe Iowa Iterim Committee Roorda Warren Curtis Foundation Edgar Holden R - Davenport Norman Rodgers D - Adel Rodgers Dale Cochran D - Eagle Grove Tax Study Committee

Postpone wedding announced after bride elect’s injuries

Beth Anne Richardson and Michael D Edwards wedding set for April 3 is postponed due to injuries from a March 29 auto accident. Notices must be submitted by the first published date. three days advance print. Community calendar items follow with church, club and social group events listed.

Vernon Richardson Beth Anne Michael D. Edwards

Charivari Honors Newlyweds David and Colleen Jefferson

Mr and Mrs David J Jefferson were honored at a surprise charivari at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Gary Crossett Tuesday evening The couple married March 20 After the groom pulled the bride around the town square in a little blue wagon guests enjoyed a coke at the Hub Attendees include numerous relatives from Washington and Mt Pleasant with extended Crossett and Schantz families listed

Leland Grove Earl Grove Keswick Grove Will Herr Keota Phil | Grove Des Moines The Groves Mary Burke Lin da Grove University of Town David J. Jefferson Gary Crossett Mr. Jefferson Colleen Crossett David Schantz Connie Marshall Ada Sue Teresa Sheryl Lloyd Beenblossom Mike Matt Marty Donald Schantz Kathryn Alan Barbara Mary Linda Becky Gerald ‘Hagie Jerri Lloyd Marek William K. Lord Kathy John Steve Turner Washington

Local Births and Admissions Reported in Washington Area

Yesterday and today multiple admissions and births noted across Washington and surrounding towns. Names include Ethel Trotman Angela Sue Allender Cynthia Provenzano Leo Bishop wornon Watson Colleen Jaeger Harold Blodgett mma Levert Bert Depping with care facilities cited in Keota Atalissa Wayland Columbus Junction and Brighton.

Ethel Trotman Washington Angela'Sue Allender Cynthia’ Provenzano Keota Colleen Jaeger Harold Blodgett Brighton

Automotive Names List From 1920s Trade Ads

Randomized snippet lists new cars and brands including Ford, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Olds, and trucks with multiple personal names such as Jack Mings Dixie Mings Roy Darian Ralph Graber Nick Gevock James McQu, Ruth Rene ger, Irene West and others. It reads like a dealer or auction board with model brands and owners.

Jack Or Dixie Mings Ford Roy Darian Pontiac Ralph Graber Kawasaki Nick Sadie Gevock International Car James E. McQu Chevrolet John Ruth Reneger Joe Irene West Olds Robert George Bodkins Ford Truck Jack Juanita Seward We Ilman Produce Co

Dear Abby Readers Share Family Ties And Beards

In a column mix of letters Abby advises on Myrtle’s abusive husband and a husband’s beard, noting conflicting tales and family dynamics. Another note covers a father’s bias against a son in law over appearance and a busy mother seeking opinions on three sons under four and laundry challenges.

Abby Myrne Myrtle True Blue Stan

Dear Abby and Y-Wives club notes

Dear Abby column replies on winter laundry and parental advice. The Y-WIVES meet in the YW room with Easter egg candles, volleyball, and swimming. April dessert luncheon is planned with speaker Fran Anderson a Des Moines parole officer.

Lannie Howard Jim Arnold George Akers Norman Jensen Leonard ‘Tindal Fran Anderson Des Moines

Land Transfers and Abby Letter Offer Mentioned

The notice lists several conveyances Sidney Coon and wife to Lloyd Freeman Burr Jr and wife land in Section 3766. Mary Triska to Eugene D Lintz and wife land in Section 14746. Also requests $1 to Abby Box 69100 Los Angeles for Abby’s Lyman v Hendrickson booklet How to Write Letters and a wife to Willard Bell and wife land in Section 2075-6.

Abby Los Angeles Cal Sidney Coon Lloyd Freeman Burr, Jr Mary Triska Eugene D. Lintz Lyman v. Hendrickson Willard Bell

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