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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1972

Page

2

Sorority Initiates Five Pledges to Theta Lambda Chapter

Five pledges became full members of Theta Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. Tom Pace home. President Barb Williams led the Jewels ceremony with assistants Nancy Ahrens and Linda Collins. New members from Washington are Mrs. Warren Shade Wellman Mrs. Ivan Moredock Mrs. Larry Fishback Mrs. Dave Dunt and Mrs. Tom Pace. Local membership now 18. Founders Day observed marking three years for the chapter and 41 years for the international club. Walter Ross III sent president’s message. Sue Knight read the table grace. New officers Ahrens Williams Fishback Moredock Linda Harter Rita Maggert to be installed in two weeks.

Beta Sigma Phi Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Tom Pace Warren Juanita Shade of Wellman Ivan Kay) Moredock Larry Mary Ellen Fishback Dave Sue Tom Faye) Pace Washington Dave Williams Phil Ahrens Richard Collins Journal Theta Lambda Chapter Barb Williams Nancy Ahrens Linda Collins Juanita) Shade of Wellman Mary Ellen) Fishback Sue) Dunt Williams International Club Peg Redlinger Executive International Council Walter Ross III Kansas City Sue Knight Ahrens Moredock Linda Harter Rita Maggert

Optimist Club films on tornados shown by Tom Horak

The Optimist Club viewed a tornado documentary presented by Tom Horak describing how the National Weather Service gathers data at the Kansas City Storm Warning Headquarters to issue watches and warnings. It warns to secure loose objects and take cover during warnings and to meet next Tuesday at Winga's Cafe at 6 45 AM.

Optimist Club Tom Horak Weather Bureau U.S Kansas City Winga

DAR Women Plan May Breakfast and Memorial Day Work

DAR met Monday at the home of Mrs Stephen Viggers with Mrs Maurice Meyer assisting. Topics included National Defense and civil defense issues plus plans for Memorial Day grave flags at Elm Grove and Woodlawn. Officers elected were Meyer historian Hotle treasurer Ward secretary Wiggers registrar. A committee will coordinate cemetery improvements with local groups.

Daughters of the American Revolution Stephen Viggers May Maurice Meyer Hazel Euwer America Russia Panama Canal China Asia United States Charles Hotle E.E. Ward Stephen Wiggers DAR Elm Grove Woodlawn Edna Jones Clarence Logan

McCalls to Present Travel Program at Y

Mr and Mrs Glenn McCall will present a slide program titled Panorama of Travel for the Senior Citizens. The event takes place Wednesday afternoon May 3 at 2 o'clock in the Y community room. Everyone is welcome.

What Cheer Wayne King RCA Victor Decca Records Ottawa Illinois Max Shafar Glenn McCall the Y

Local fines and bowling league kickoff announced

Michael John Vargason of Washington paid a $25 fine for reckless driving and Kevin D. Dunbar was fined $18 for speeding. The Monday Nighters Summer Bowling League starts May 15 at 7 p.m. at Columbus Bowl. call Kathy Bright at 728-2884 or Columbus Bowl at 728-8261 for details.

Michael John Vargason Washington Justice of the Peace Court Kevin D. Dunbar Monday Nighters Columbus Bowl Kathy Bright

Washington Seeing 2 Journal publication details and rates

The Washington Seeing 2 Journal lists publication address at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 with print hours Monday through Saturday except July 4 and Christmas. It details staff including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris managing editor Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent and local advertising manager Robert Shaffer. Subscription rates are 50 cents weekly by carrier in Washington 40 cents in nearby towns and various annual and semiannual mail prices for Iowa Washington headquarters route and outside Iowa.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 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 Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

Kalona United Fund Holds Organizational Meeting

Kalona United Fund Inc. held its quarterly meeting at the Kalonial Town House with President Mrs. Shirley Pantel presiding. Committees were named for the October 1973 drive, including Budget and Admissions chaired by Richard Beck with Swartzendruber Dyer Conwell and others, and Campaign chaired by Mrs. H. E. Peterseim and Mrs. C. W. Beckman.

Eugene Way Kalona Kalona United Fund, Inc Kalonial Town House Shirley Pantel Richard Beck Mark Swartzendruber Richard Dyer Dave Conwell Ford Skola Willis Gingerich Campaign H. E. Peterseim C. W. Beckman Cochairmen Earl Fry Morris Swartzendruber Joe Allen Steve Reif A. A. Jackson Pantel Way Jackson Dyer Phillip Yoder Yoder Iowa Mennonite School University of Iowa Yoder Feeds Inc Judy Miller Lance John D. Woodin Roy Pewitt Logan Reif Richard Scott D. G. Sattler Alvin Smith Lewis Belcher United Christian and Baptist Church of

Bridge Marathon Party Set For Saturday At Y M C A

The Y's Men's Bridge Marathon Party closes the year's event with a free evening for participants on Saturday May 13 at the Y M C A. Winners receive prizes and a mix of progressive and duplicate bridge. Scores should be submitted by week’s end as matches finish.

Y.M.C.A James Lloyd Lloyd

Iowa City Theatre Plans Cactus Flower Opening May 10

The Iowa City Community Theatre stages Abe Burrows light comedy Cactus Flower opening May 10 at 8:00 p.m. with 15 scene changes and four settings. Performances run May 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 at 8 p.m. and a May 14 matinee at 2 p.m. in the fairgrounds arena. Tickets $2.25, available at the Recreation Center or by mail Box 827 Iowa City 52240 with SASE and date choices.

Iowa City Community Theatre Abe Burrows Cactus Flower Fairgrounds Iowa City Highway 218 Agnes Knauf Iowa City Recreation Center Community Theatre

Local marriage Licenses Issued at Courthouse

Four couples from Washington received marriage licenses at the courthouse: Dennis Joseph Dougall with Linda Luanne Doggett and Samuel Jessie Curtis with Jean Marie Ward. A Monday accident caused minor damage when a truck rolled from a parking space near the square, pushing a car owned by Kenneth Brown into a second car owned by Jack Mings.

Dennis Joseph Dougall Linda Luanne Doggett Samuel Jessie Curtis Jean Marie Ward Washington Kenneth Brown Jack Mings

Iowa Maidens Meet. nutrition themes guide May meeting

Fifteen members of the Iowa Maidens gathered at Nancy Duensing’s home for a programs night. Guest speaker Mrs. Mildred Lee spoke on how community organizations aid nutrition, with Juniors presenting on kabobs and international eating, a fruit browning experiment, and snack nutrition. The Juniors plan a June tea for mothers.

Iowa Nancy Duensing Mildred Lee Cindy Hammen Susan Wylie Janie Friese Holly Wheelan Denise Jeffries Brenda Friese Barbara Larsen JoEllen Wiggers

Carpenter Local 1398 Meets Wednesday Evening

Carpenters union Local 1398 schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the IOOF Hall.

Carpenters. — Carpenter's Local Union 1398 Ioof Hall

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