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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1976

Page

5

Social club afterthoughts and Cedar Township meeting notes

Al review of social activities Afterthoughts Pansy Hill Club met with Mrs. Orin Roth nine members attended the birthday dinner Mrs. James Redlinger joined the club Sally Hotle led the meeting and members shared local legends Birthday gifts went to several members A breakfast is planned for May 27 in Winga's Cafe Cedar Township Farm Bureau women met at Mrs. Robert Jones home chaired by Mrs. Henrietta Booth Devotions referenced a Planting Time Barnyard Parable and A Tribute to Mother There was news of the Milk Magic contest in June the Bicentennial Chorus schedule and a half quilted quilt by Mrs Cloyce Tines The Cedar Township group will quilt May 3 or 5 Mrs Alice Norman gave a tractor safety report Mrs Reeves led a political quiz A plant and bulb exchange drew 17 women No meetings will be held until September.

Pansy Hill Club Orin Roth James Redlinger Sally Hotle Redlinger Vaughn Thompson Leonard Goeke Liz Widmer Leonard Adrian Evelyn Bruty Winga Cedar Township Farm Bureau Robert Jones William Gamon Henrietta Booth C.C. Reeves Cloyce Tines Cedar Township Alice Norman Reeves

Legion officers run bingo night at Mt Pleasant hospital

American Legion officers of the Leon Beatty post presided over a Friday bingo party at the Mental Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. About 60 patients attended as prizes and refreshments were provided by the post.

Leon Beatty American Legion of Washington Mt. Pleasant

Bridal Showers Planned for Joan Vittetoe Bride

Two showers were held for Joan Vittetoe with a misc shower April 25 at Mrs. Paul Greiner’s home attended by 22 guests and mint green and yellow decorations. Special guests included Mrs. Alvin Wittetoe and Mrs. Warren Housel. A kitchen shower followed at Cathy Rich’s home with help from Mrs. Alvin Vittetoe and others. Vittetoe and Jim Housel are set to wed June 4.

Joan Vittetoe Paul Greiner Marlin Creiger Pat Clexia Paul Menke Alvin Wittetoe Warren Housel Mt. Pleasant

Senior Center News Highlights May Activities

Ninety nine seniors enjoyed the polluck dinner as Marcia Frier performed Liebestraum and Face to Face for a contest. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Knupp joined the center. Open meeting May 10 in the McCleery Room to plan funding. May 25 Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington seniors to meet.

Jan Rossen Marcia Frier Tuttle C.A.P. Center Heritage Agency On Lillies Bloom McCleery Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington

Class of 1926 reunion planning session announced

The Class of 1926 will hold a planning meeting on Wednesday May 5 at 7 30 p.m. at City Hall. All class members are invited to attend and participate in organizing the reunion.

City Hall

Armstrong couple weds in United Presbyterian Church

Terri N Marler and Terry L Cox united in marriage on April 17 at 2 p.m. in Armstrong Iowa officiated by Rev Travis Cannady in a double ring ceremony. Bride and groom are children of local families. reception followed at the church parlors.

Terri N. Marler Terry L. Cox United Presbyterian Church Armstrong Iowa Travis Cannady Wm. V. Marler R. Dean Cox Washington Pam Pedersen Ledyard Lynne Pichelmann Des Moines Linneah Pedersen Mike Chalupa West Chester Doug Cox Britt Luke Pedersen Joe Moore Peoria Illinois Rex Teigan Davenport Frazier

Hospital Notes Admitted and Dismissed This Week

Admitted Saturday Floyd Hiller Washington medical Mrs Raymond Miller Washington medical Mrs Jessie Colthurst Washington medical J Eddie Gretter Keota medical Kenneth Crawford Washington medical Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Lester Worley Washington daughter Today Mr and Mrs Jose Cuellar Columbus Junction daughter Dismissed Saturday Darwin Widmer Washington Harley Brock Washington Walter Pacha Brighton Yesterday William Neff Wayland Ralph Gingerich Columbus Junction Today Mrs Patrick Jaeger and daughter Keota

Floyd Hiller Washington Raymond Miller Jessie Colthurst J.eddie Gretter Keota Kenneth Crawford Lester Worley Jose Cuellar Columbus Junction Darwin Widmer Harley Brock Walter Pacha Brighton William Neff Wayland Ralph Gingerich Patrick Jaeger

American Legion Meeting and Cookout Contests Planned

The American Legion to meet on Tuesday May 4 at 7 30 p m at Maurice Meyer home. Washington County Parkettes and Cowbelles consider sponsoring a cookout contest at the county fair. contact Mrs Terry Greiner or Mrs Jim Waterhouse for details. The Women's Golf and Bridge Association of Washington Country Club holds a stagette on Wednesday May 5 at 7 p m replacing the noon luncheon. bridge at 3 30 p m with co chairs Annie Tetley and Kathryn Cruise. dinner at 7 and a meeting to follow. reservations by 3 2080.

American Legion Maurice Meyer Washington County Cowbelles Terry Greiner Jim Waterhouse Womens Golf and Bridge Association Women's Golf and Bridge Association Washington Country Club Annie Tetley Kathryn Cruise Washington County CB Club Farm Bureau UMW Young Women's Group Robert Helscher Delta Kappa Gamma Kalona Historical Museum Marion John Dawson

Social Calendar Week of May Activities and Meetings

Community groups, clubs, and church societies list events from Monday to Thursday. Highlights include YWCA council potluck, Theta Lambda and Xi Epsilon Kappa Beta Sigma Phi activities, Y-Women luncheon, hairdressers talk, Anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Stumpf, and various meetings at YW room, Community Room, and Masonic venues with dates, times, and reservation notes. Numerous clubs cover crafts, breakfasts, elections, and social gatherings across Washington County and surrounding venues.

Ywca Council Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Jerri Faulkner Xi Epsilon Kappa Barb Williams

Catholics launch Bishop Annual Appeal for diocesan finances

The 22 county Davenport Diocese starts its Bishop Annual Appeal to fund a $740,000 operating budget. It replaces the former parish tax rates of five to seven percent, with solicitors visiting homes on October 3 to seek cash gifts or pledges for education of seminarians, priest retirement, bishop support, offices, schools, religious education and social action programs.

Davenport Gerald O'Keefe Superintendent of Schools

Local subscription rates by delivery method and region

Subscription pricing listed by carrier and mail. In Washington retail area two dollars monthly. Mail to Washington and adjoining counties eighteen dollars yearly. Mail elsewhere in Iowa twenty dollars yearly. Mail elsewhere in United States twenty four dollars yearly.

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