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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1972

Page

2

Wellman News Roundup From May Day 2 Wellman Iowa

Community notices include Wellman Ladies Bridge Club luncheon and bridge at Captain's Table Washington with ten members and two guests. Funeral details for Morgan Foster Jr. and Alfred Rabe noted with survivors listed. Memorial events plan for Weekend of Concern on State Highway 1 north of Kalona. Local visitations and hospital updates for Wellman residents summarized.

Charles Eckhardt Wellman Wellman Ladies Bridge Club Washington Mesdames Albion Young Stan Barber Paul Eimen Wendell Phillips Joe Barta Park Griggs Lyle Wade Clyde Snider Toppan Johnson Vic Rampelberg Rathbun Iowa Mesdames Ellery Foster Cedar Rapids Stamford Conn Alfred Rabe Muscatine Mercy Hospital Iowa City Snider West Liberty Ardell Miller Robert Brophy Kalona Daytonville Mid-Prairie Ray Marner Dana Christener la Grange Ind George Miller Goshen Lloyd Miller Keota Alma Seydel Maynard Reber Elmer Wagler Kevin Weldon Miller Fred Stockett University Hospital Josie Yoder Mercy

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday To Monday

The notice lists events including Rebekah Lodge and IOOF Hall activities Friday at 8 p.m. a Past Matrons luncheon at 1 30 p.m. and a Masonic supper at 6 30 p.m. Saturday hosts Rainbow Girls installation at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Judy Bauer as worthy advisor elect.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Charles Kennedy Walter Bauer Masonic Temple Masons Judy Bauer Curt Wells J. W. Helscher Floyd Blankenhorn YWCA John Helscher William Kettlitz Worthy High Priestess Club John Davisson

Rotenburgers celebrate Golden Wedding at Holy Trinity

John and wife Rotenburger marked 50 years with a April 30 open house at Holy Trinity Hall. A four tiered wedding cake graced the gold lace table as guests from Keota to Riverside gathered with family and friends for the anniversary celebration.

Ed Downs L.J. Bergthold Victor Malichky Joe Malichky Arch Saforek Emma Freund Richmond Edward Doris Cundiff Hedrick James Rotenburger Leonard Rotenburger Mt. Pleasant Dale Duwn Keota George Shalla Ben Gingerich Sol Ropp Everett M. Cox V.D. Hochstetler Marvin Raymond Yotty Urban Te Bockhorst Ona Schaefer Ernest Kloepfer Ralph Speas Edwin Knepp

Jaycee Spring Dance Set for May 13 at K C Hall

Jaycee sponsored spring dance scheduled for Saturday May 13 at the K C Hall starts at 9 p.m. with refreshments and live music by the Nite Hawks. Washington residents invited. Tickets available from any Jaycee member or by calling 653 5461.

K.C. Hall

Identifying Lineups and Fairness in Courtrooms

A discussion of eyewitness lineups and constitutional fairness. Harriet’s mugging leads to two lineups with one repeat suspect. the judge suppresses the identification as unfair. Courts note fairness varies with appearance, attire, and other identifying cues. An ABA public service feature by Will Bernard in 1972.

Harriet American Bar Association Will Bernard

Y Community Baseball Registration Extends Through Saturday

Jeff Buhr program director at the Y announces city boy's baseball registrations run through the end of the week. Boys ages 9 to 15 can pick up a registration card at the Y and register by Saturday to allow early next week team formation and practice scheduling. Coaches Max Cousins and Jeff on express eagerness to start play, with age as of August 1, 1972 determining players' age group.

Jeff Buhr Max Cousins Jeff On

Bowling League Results and High Scores

Results show Moothart 2 Iowa Cafe 1 and Home Town 12 Thermogas 1. Mills 2 C Bank 1. Carson 3 Hennigan 0. High team series Thermogas 2586 and Carson 2559. team game Thermogas 927 and Iowa Cafe 923. Top individuals M Donaldson 589 and C Crone 583. game leaders G Murphy 224 and M Donaldson 221, V Geyer 221.

Iowa Cafe Moothart Home Town Thermogas Mills C. Bank Carson Hennigan M. Donaldson C. Crone G. Murphy V. Geyer

Bowling results and standings from recent league night

Team standings show Mellinger Furnace leading with 2773 in team series and 960 in team game. Farm Service close with 2759 and 960. Individual scores list Larry Hough 598 in series and 221 in game, Dennis Page 560 and 247, Rick Crone 632 and 220. Other entries include Pepsi Cola, Pete Lowe Trucking, Drug Fair, and Perfex Inc. with various scores.

Pepsi Cola CaNe Mellinger Furnace Pete Lowe Trucking Farm Service Farm Bureau Pune Bee Cas Pert Drug Fair Payne T.V Mellinger Larry Hough Harold Gilmore John Combs Perfex Inc Sorrell Nixon Steele Pat & Mary’s Perfex Theatre Watson Lemke Rick Crone Dennis Page

Real estate taxes rise for American farmers since 1967

USDA figures show per acre real estate taxes paid by farmers up 34 percent since 1967. Washington Evening Journal advertises delivery rates and publication info for its Iowa city edition with staff roles and mail rates throughout 1972.

United States Department of Agriculture Washington Iowa

Family Planning Information and Services Call Line

Community information line offers guidance on contraceptives sterilization and pregnancy termination. Call 313 358 4672 for details and referrals to local clinics and support services.

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