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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1972

Page

3

Boutique of Fashion at Washington High Monday Night

Washington High School presents a Boutique of Fashion at 7 30 p m Monday in the auditorium. Fifty eight girls from the home economics department and Future Homemakers of America display 98 outfits with ponchos pant suits hot pants and vests. Robbie Davison narrates the show with Lori Miller organizing music. Three Capri Cosmetology College students assist with modeling technique.

Homemakers of America Mary Williams Washington High School Robbie Davison Lori Miller Sandy Widmer Wendy Laing Denise Clingman Mary Atwood Capri Cosmetology College Fairfield Miss Atwood WHS Jayne Shafer Pati Hemmand Jane Nordstrom Jean Frazer Penny Harvey Annette Whittaker Jane Blieu

Linda Doggett Celebrated At Pantry Shower For Bride

A pantry shower honored Linda Doggett with games and a scrapbook of her life created by guests. Special guests included Mrs. Dale Doggett, Mrs. Felix Dougall, and Tootie Dougall as Linda prepares to wed Dennis Dougall this Saturday May 6.

Linda Doggett Leigh Ann Hansen Linda Dale Doggett Felix Dougall Tootie Dougall Miss Doggett Dennis Dougall

Grand Cross Set for Sunday at Burlington

The Rainbow Girls announce Grand Cross will be Sunday May 7 at 2 30 p m at the Burlington Masonic Temple. Designates for the event meet at the Burlington Temple at 2 p m that day.

Burlington All Rainbow Girls Burlington Masonic Temple Burlington Temple

Alpha Chi chapter Delta Kappa Gamma gathers for annual dinner

Mrs. Irene Trotter led the Alpha Chi chapter meeting at Captain's Table for Founders Day program. Members plan to attend the Upsilon State Convention in Cedar Rapids on May 6. New officers installed. May pole decorations featured. Hostesses were Mabel Detweiler, Helen Marine and Elsie Zook.

Irene Trotter Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma

Time running out for Sunshine mine rescue in Idaho

Rescue teams pushed to open the sole escape route at Sunshine mine where 50 trapped workers faced deadly fire that already claimed 32 lives. Crews battled smoke leaks while awaiting fresh air and a risky descent to the 5,000-foot level, as officials weighed survival chances and the possibility of carbon monoxide exposure.

Kellogg Idaho UPI Sunshine Silver West Melvin C. Chase Sunshine Eugene Baker

On the Record Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted yesterday Mrs. Francis Balk Washington medical. Today Mrs. Grace Moran Washington medical. Dismissed yesterday Ralph Wikoff Brighton Carl Mennes Brighton. Today Mrs. Frederick Martens Keota Mrs. Daniel Peiffer and son Keota Mrs. Joe Harroun Reynolds Ill Mrs. Earl Voelker Washington. Long term care Dismissed today James Potterfield Washington.

Francis Balk Washington Grace Moran Ralph Wikoff Brighton Carl Mennes Frederick Martens Keota Daniel Peiffer Joe Harroun Reynolds Ill Earl Voelker James Potterfield

Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings

A dense listing of events across clubs and churches. Priest Rebekah Lodge and Past Matrons Club gather. Masons meet at the Masonic Temple. U P Mother-Daughter Salad Supper at the church. Rainbow Girls open installation. Shirts and Skirts at Ainsworth School gym. multiple TTT chapters meet with time changes. YWCA Public Affairs with Dr. Helscher. various American Home groups and homemaker circles meet at Wingas, Captain's Table, or YWCA rooms. notable sessions include Lorraine and Mrs. Helscher hosting, and general public invited to join club and circle activities throughout Monday Tuesday and weekend.

Rebekah IOOF Charles Kennedy Walter Bauer Masonic Temple U.P Judy Bauer Ainsworth School Maurice Garmoe Curt Wells J. W. Helscher Floyd Blankenhorn YWCA John Helscher William Kettlitz Worthy High Priestess Club John Davisson L.F. Harding Wingas 19Th Century Club A.E. Baldrige Tops Club Immanuel Lutheran Women Ray Staatz Verle Worley Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council

Community clubs hold meetings and plan events

Multiple clubs met midweek with activities, programs, and social plans. Just Us Club signed a sympathy card and dues paid. Merry Mixers discussed a West Chester Centennial float and June breakfast. HEO Club hosted a poetry session and funded jazz band travel. Log Cabin Questers named officers. Tops Club discussed weight loss contest and Davenport convention. Linger Longer Club held May breakfast with memories of mother. PEO toured Hoover site. Go and Let Go Club planned June luncheon. WCTU discussed family values and youth concerns. Friendly Circle Club prepared for 45th anniversary and flower demonstrations.

Merry Mildred Statler Joey Parcell Rex Widmer West Chester Wellman Park Ted Kiesey

Open house Sunday for Rev Peterson family

The public is invited to an open house farewell for the Rev and Mrs Richard Peterson and family at First Baptist Church on Sunday May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. A brief program is planned at 2 p.m.

Peterson Richard Peterson First Baptist Church

Mrs Murphy's Pupils Do Recital at United Presbyterian Home

Gary Murphy presented a group of piano students at a recital in the United Presbyterian Home Monday evening. Gail Colby served as mistress of ceremonies. The program featured Becky Thompson Jim Koehler Pam Gorham Becky Fritz Rocky Gray Linda Koehler Burge Hammond Toni Turnipseed Gail Colby and Marge Koehler with refreshments served after.

Gary Murphy United Presbyterian Home Gail Colby Becky Thompson Jim Koehler Pam Gorham Becky Fritz Rocky Gray Linda Koehler Burge Hammond Toni Turnipseed Marge Koehler

Janet Marshall Delays Rehearsal By Carrying Weekly Wash

Janet Marshall hurried to an operatic rehearsal in Sheffield and discovered at the venue that she had packed the weekly laundry instead of the costume. The mix up caused a delay as officials arranged a temporary workaround for the performance.

Sheffield England UPI Janet Marshall

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Karen Collett Jane Stewart Osincup’s Appalachian Work Group Washington Methodist Church Payne West Side Square Immanuel Lutheran Church Evening Circle William Rarick Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Just US Lewis Goodlander Just Us Club D.O. Butler Pearl Parcell W.B. Edwards HEO Club Herb Campbell Susan Campbell Charles Bartholow Maurice Libe Bruce Campbell Don Simmering Carl Jungbluth M. John Owen Jungbluth Lawrence Bartmann Verne Escher Marshall Koehler Lawrence Whisler Sandy Times Tops Mary Ann Hildebrand Eileen Wilson Vickie Patterson Davenport Don Bartholomew John Kiene Mother Clyde Dawson Jr Husbands Golden Buckle West Branch Herbert Hoover Pearl Woodford Paul Hazelett Leonard Brinning Gene Booth Woman's Christian Temperance Union Helen Walker Geanie Nayadley Y.T.C Lake Ahquaba Friendly Circle Club Elwood Kleese John Kleese Troy Amy Augustine Harold Klopfenstein Merle Sheet Wilbur Wright Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Association The State Theater Benoit McLellan East Side Square Washington, Iewa
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