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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1976

Page

2

AAUW Members Gather for Meeting and Elections

The American Association of University Women met at Jean Crone’s home with co hosts. Attendees included Sue Golden Nancy Shamdin and guest Diane Day. The nominating committee named Jackie Greener as president Trina Bell as second vice president for membership and Inez Loomis as secretary. Election set for May. A CWF tea featured Valerie Poubelle speaking on France. A May 5 executive board meeting is called for 9 am at the church with all officers and leaders invited.

AAUW American Association of University Women Jean Crone Sue Golden Nancy Shamdin Diane Day Peggy Butler Linda Mahany Ginny Bordwell Jackie Greener Dubuque Trina Bell Inez Loomis May Christian Women’s Fellowship Valerie Poubelle A.F.S France C.W.F Leonard Llewellyn Virgil Earll Don Gardner Kenneth Pfister

Social Calendar Across Week From Ainsworth to Washington County

A weekend calendar lists community events in Ainsworth and nearby areas. Activities include a Saturday Shirts and Skirts social at Ainsworth School gym with Larrie Orman as caller, a Sunday Grand Cross of Color ceremony at the Donnelson Masonic Temple, and weekly club meetings from YWCA to Beta Sigma Phi and IOOF with guest speakers, installations, and dinners. Transportation notes and reservations lines are included for several events.

Ainsworth School Larrie Orman Grand Cross of Color Donnellson Masonic Temple Jeanne Erickson Jeannie Gayle Total Look School of Cosmetology H.J Robert Stumps Washington C.B UPW Norma Beauchamp Mother’s Club Ioof Lodge IOOF Tops Club YWCA Methodist Church

Founders Day Marks 45th Beta Sigma Phi Banquet

Beta Sigma Phi celebrated its 45th Founders Day with a Wednesday banquet at Captain's Table. Iowa Beta members from Kalona joined Theta Lamba and Xi Epsilon Kappa hosts for a program featuring Girl of the Year awards to Peg Redlinger Fran Hoff Becky Swartzendruber and Mary Koehler Woman of the Year. Committee members were Jane Zeck Jan McDowell and George Shelangoski. Program books were designed by Earl Rae.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Theta Lamba Xi Epsilon Kappa Iowa Beta Kalona Washington High School Peg Redlinger Fran Hoff Becky Swartzendruber Iota Beta Mary Koehler R. N Jane Zeck Jan McDowell George Shelangoski Earl Rae

Highland Community Board to Meet May 10 in Public

The Highland Community School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday May 10 1976 at 8 p m at Highland Secondary School. All meetings are open to the public.

Highland Highland Community School District Board of Education Highland Secondary School

Parsons Singers Bring Testimony to Washington Mennonite Church

Kenneth L. Parsons and his wife Judith Ann will perform at Washington Mennonite Church in Washington Iowa on Sunday May 2 at 10 30 a m. Parsons a former troubled teen who spent time in correctional institutions has a record of juvenile offenses but now shares a message of faith through song and preaching. They will also appear at Bethel Mennonite Church near Wayland on May 2 at 7 30 p m.

Kenneth L. Parsons Washington Mennonite Washington Iowa Judith Ann Parsons Mr. Parsons Christ Jesus Jesus Christ Oklahoma Virginia Robert Hartzler Bethel Mennonite Church Wayland

Scouts Award Night Highlights From Stewart School

Scouts from Troop 242 at Stewart School hosted awards night featuring a Dutch oven cake bake by seven patrols led by Greg Stark. Tenderfoot: Mike Hoyle Jeff Woods Rick Wolfe. Merit badges earned by John Hesser Mat Ridley Bill Simpson Rob McDowell Steve Linge Randy Howe. Skill awards: First aid finalists Mike Leyden Robbie Benge Matt Ridley Jeff Tisor Tim Robinson Bill Simpson Eric Buchholz. Den chiefs cards to Rob Benge. Panther Patrol won the traveling trophy. Big Rock hike patches awarded to 24 Scouts and Minuteman Patches to 40 Scouts.

Stewart School Panther Greg Stark Tenderfoot Mike Hoyle Jeff Woods Rick Wolfe John Hesser Mat Ridley Bill Simpson Rob McDowell Steve Linge Randy Howe Mike Leyden Robbie Benge Matt Ridley Jeff Tisor Tim Robinson Eric Buchholz Rob Benge Matt Redley den Chiefs Panther Patrol

Macrame Class Opens at YWCA in Washington

The YWCA in Washington seeks more students for a macrame class starting soon. Interested individuals should contact the YWCA promptly for details and enrollment as class plans depend on sufficient interest.

YWCA Washington

Washington man graduates Navy recruit training at Orlando

WHALEN Navy Seaman Apprentice John Wayne Whalen son of Mr and Mrs William E Whalen of 1120 E Main Washington was graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center Orlando Fla. Classes included seamanship military regulations firefighting close order drill first aid and Navy history A 1975 graduate of Washington Senior High School he joined the Navy in January 1976 Jon K Turnipseed first lieutenant son of Mr and Mrs Merle E Turnipseed of 746 E Washington St Washington Iowa is participating in SAC missile combat competition Olympic Arena at Vandenberg AFB Calif He is a missile combat crew commander at Davis Monthan AFB Ariz with the 390th Strategic Missile Wing Unit personnel are vying for top honors using electronic computerized simulators similar to those used in operational launch facilities The annual competition recognizes the proficiency and readiness of the U S Intercontinental Ballistic Missile force and promotes professional information exchange and improved procedures The lieutenant a 1965 graduate of Washington Comm High School earned a bachelor’s degree in 1973 from the University of Iowa where he was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program.

Navy John Wayne Whalen William E. Whalen E. Main Washington Naval Training Center Orlando Fla Washington Senior High School Lompoc Calif Jon K. Turnipseed Merle E. Turnipseed Washington St Iowa Strategic Air Command SAC Olympic Arena Vandenberg Afb Turnipseed Davis-Monthan Afb Ariz 390Th Strategic Missile Wing Nine Minuteman Titan U.S. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Washington Comm. High School University of Iowa Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps

C B Radio Club Plans Tuesday Meeting and Elections

The Washington County C B Club will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Farm Bureau building at the west edge of Washington. Officers will be nominated and elected in this special session. All members and interested citizen band radio enthusiasts are invited.

Howard Milam West Chester Farm Bureau Washington Milams Milam Washington County C-B

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rates notice

The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa on May 1 1976 lists staff roles and contact details. It provides subscription prices by carrier in town and mail rates for local adjoining counties Iowa and other regions in the United States.

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 United States

Community News Highlights from U.P. Home News

Mrs. Rebecca Butler’s guests included her daughters Harriette Boon of Salem Oregon and Duane Cunningham of Hollister Missouri. Birthdays for Mrs. John Baird and Mrs. Grace Cottrell celebrated at Health Center. Various church, hospital, travel and social notes list visitors and activities involving local residents and guests from Iowa, Minnesota, Canada and beyond.

Rebecca Butler Harriette Boon Salem, Ore Duane Cunningham Hollister, Mo John Baird Grace Cottrell

Professional Directory of Washington Area Attorneys and Services

Directory listing law firms and attorneys in Washington Iowa Kalona and surrounding area with offices at Main Street West Marion and other streets. Includes phone numbers office hours and additional services such as chiropractic osteopathic optometry nursing homes and childcare contact details for Community Counseling Service and production credit associations.

Griffiths Anderson & Buffer Lawrence B. Griffiths Tracy Anderson Pete F. Buffer W. Main Washington Kalona 5Th & B Street Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main Farm Financing Production Credit Association North Iowa Melvin Schneider Manner Nursing Homes Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota

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