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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1977

Page

2

Halcyon Social roundup notes visits and gatherings

Pauline Arthur travels to F E Warren AFB Wyoming for two weeks with Roberta and Colonel Richard Sandercock family. Various local residents host, visit, attend breakfasts and church events, move into Halcyon House, and participate in community activities including a Fortnightly breakfast, women's relief corps, and a Boy Scouts evening.

June Duvall Pauline Arthur F. E. Warren Air Force Base Wyoming Roberta Richard Sandercock Mark Mike Laura Anderson Midway Ark Dot Bauer Alice Norman Lexington Circle Kalonial Kalona Doris Tadlock Wellman Neal Shebeck Altoona Iowa Alvin Shebeck Jake Ernest Eva Robertson Women’s Relief Corps of West Chester Mabel Griffith Cloyce Crone Eunice Montgomery United Presbyterian Home John Duvall

Laurie's Engagement to Joel Greene Planned for July

Mr and Mrs Robert Gerot of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their daughter Laurie to Joel Greene son of Mr and Mrs Bill Greene of Columbus Junction. Miss Gerot is a 1976 Highland High School graduate and the fiance is a 1974 Columbus Community High School graduate now farming. A July 16 wedding is planned.

Robert Gerot Ainsworth Laurie Joel Greene Bill Greene Columbus Junction Miss Gerot Highland High School Columbus Community High School

Bennett McConnell to wed in Bettendorf church ceremony

Debra Kim Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Bennett of LeClaire and Robert James McConnell son of Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell of Washington announce plans to marry Saturday May 28 at 3 pm in Bettendorf Presbyterian Church Bettendorf. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at Jersey Ridge Club House. Reservations are required a week in advance.

Debra Kim Bennett Robert L. Bennett LeClaire Robert James McConnell Francis McConnell Washington Bettendorf Presbyterian Church Bettendorf Jersey Ridge Club House

Social Calendar highlights weekly club meetings and dinners

A dense list of community groups schedules from Monday to Wednesday including potluck at U.P. Home craft room, TTT chapters with various hosts, Nighters at VW Room, Squirts at Fire Hall, Faith at Work Circle, Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Women, American Legion Auxiliary, TOPS at YWCA, IOOF Lodge, Mothers Club, Luncheons at Winga's and Captain's Table, Cyrus Chapter, Zeredatha Council at Masonic Temple, Self Awareness, UPW Circles, babysitter service, VFW Hall events, Nineteenth Century Club luncheon, VMW group changes, and multiple CWF groups with transportation notes and Desert.

Washington Faith Work Circle Gloria Zager Dutch Creek Franklin Farm Bureau John Renoux American Legion Auxiliary Sunset Park ISU Noble Grand Maurice Libe Tops Club YWCA Ioof Lodge IOOF Mothers Club Winga’s Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Don Jaspering UPW Irene Moore Zelma Fleming VFW VFW Hall Nineteenth Century Club Marguerite Crail

Highland seniors select two speakers for May 15 commencement

Janet Frank and Kirk Kaalberg were chosen from Highland High School seniors to speak at the 8 p.m. commencement on May 15. Janet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank and Kirk the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaalberg. Reserved seats for parents and relatives will be issued to seniors in advance, and all gym floor chairs will be reserved.

Janet Frank Kirk Kaalberg Highland High School Janet Robert Frank Kirk Frank Kaalberg

Senior Citizens Birthday Party and Spring Festival Plans

Mina Brannen and Carl Jarrard celebrated birthdays at a May Senior Citizen party with Stella Vacha Merle Jefferies Ruth Gray and George Dare assisting. Ray Davis won the pool tournament with Clarence Fritz as runner up. A program titled Fashions with Thelma will be held next Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the community room inviting ladies and guests. The May 18 Spring Festival at the YMCA runs 9 a m to 4 p m with craft sales demonstrations a noon lunch and a tea room after a 1 30 p m program. Johns Beth Johns has been initiated into Alpha Delta Epsilon sorority at Central College as a theatre major. A Freud quote about what women want closes the item.

Mina Brannen Carl Jarrard Stella Vacha Merle Jefferies Ruth Gray George Dare Ray Davis Clarence Fritz Kirk Helmstead Thelma YMCA YWCA

Spring Fling events noted at Camp Wyoming

Members of the Home family attended the Spring Fling at Camp Wyoming from Monday through Wednesday. The program included Bible Study, nature walks, and a visual Holy Land trip led by Clinton residents. Several attendees and guests are named, with updates on travel, hospital visits, and community activities at Kirkwood College and local venues.

Wiley Beveridge Camp Wyoming Mark Hampshire Ross Copeland Dorothy Arnold Mary O’conner Glendine Lundquist Willa Ramsey Lillian Davidson Margaret Beveridge Copelands Shelli Tague Clinton Holy Land Karl and

Sixteen YWCA Members Attend State Convention in Muscatine

Sixteen members of the local Y-Women attended the state convention in Muscatine. They viewed a slide on Norman G. Baker, toured YWCA facilities, enjoyed a salad luncheon, heard Miss Muscatine Katy Keeley sing, and heard a talk by YMCA executive director Fred Leonard. Family visitors included Mrs. Myrtle Meeks of Indianola and relatives from Texas and Oregon visiting East Side Senior Village. A new birth is noted for Jeremy Donald Kinder, born May 4, 1977, weighing 7 lb 13 oz, with brother Jason Michael awaiting arrival home. June Duvall of Washington is mentioned as great-grandmother.

Mary Conyers Ken Dawson Cedar Rapids J. W. Dawson Juanita Herring Edith Hemmings George Dare Amana George Little Amana William Sitler Ora Gingerich Wellman Helen Ward Howard Anderson Crawfordsville White Club Margaret Davis Anderson Kermit Payne Elsie Meeker Ron Hadley Mindi Sue Blanche Formash Hadley Blanche Blanche Forinash White Way Club Jerry Forinash West Chester Leland Griggs Florida Blanche Foriash Glen Dunbar Halcyon House Charles Fuhr Geneseo Y-Women Muscatine Norman G. Baker YWCA Kelvin Linda) Holmes Kinder Iowa Cedar Falls Jeremy Donald Jason Michael June Duvall Washington

Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

Admitted yesterday is Mrs. Florence Zwicki of Washington for medical care. Dismissed yesterday is Mrs. Mable Cross of Washington. Today admissions include Harold Ross of Washington E W Kleinberg of Winfield Fred Shetler of Letts and Mrs. Harvey Davis of Washington.

Florence Zwicki Washington Mable Cross Harold Ross E.W. Kleinberg Winfield Fred Shetler Letts Harvey Davis

West Chester student among 137 to enroll at Iowa State

Sue E. Dusenbery of West Chester is one of 137 high school seniors with top marks accepted at Iowa State University next fall. She will study sciences and humanities and receive a $100 scholarship as recognition. MU Art awards highlight Morrison and Stevenson from Washington. Morrison gets $25 outstanding achievement and Stevenson named outstanding senior. One hundred one artworks were shown in UNI’s 28th annual student exhibition.

Mary Morrison Mark Stevenson Washington University of Northern Iowa Department of Art

Washington Evening Journal 1977 May 7 issue header data

The Washington Evening Journal publication details for May 7 1977 include staff roles and affiliated associations. Subscription rates are listed for local carrier delivery in Washington and surrounding areas and mail rates nationwide.

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