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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1972

Page

2

Rainbow Girls install Judy Bauer as Worthy Advisor

Judy Bauer was installed Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony with many friends and relatives present. The event included a rainbow aisle, vows at the altar, songs, and mentions of other officers and family tributes. The term plans center on themes of the umbrella and fidelity, with service projects including a May 15 mothers program and a June 3 garage sale to fund activities.

Judy Bauer Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Julie Nichols Judy Joe Bauer Jane Bauer Lana Kay Weeks Charity Julie Kennedy Hope Julie Pilcher Shari Williams Sharon Paul Mindy Murdock Kris Erickson Laurel Griffin Nature Gail Colby Judy Neuwirth Fidelity Barbara Lund Carol Porter Service Linda Eash DeMolay Bill Williams Perdock Court Rainbow Eastern Star James Bash Bauers Alice Harnagel Farmington Grace B. Sprecker Robert Vicky Gale Reif Roy Bauer Ralph Bauer Claude Holmes Dorothy LaFollett Ottumwa W.A. Sherry Bush, Jr W.A Vicky Bauer Jane Yoder Richard Paul Connie Crone John Kennedy Richard Weeks

Club activities and charity plans from CHAPTER El TT T

Members of Chapter El TT T met with Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn and Mrs Walter Griffin for a 1 30 dessert. They discussed Founders Day with Chapter DL, approved the budget, and named Mrs Towyn Davies to lead May’s good deed.

Floyd Blankenhorn Walter Griffin M.L. Brown Verne Landers Towyn Davies Landers Iowa City

Mrs Crawford Leads Washington County Farm Bureau Meeting

Mrs Maurice Crawford county chairman led seven members in the monthly Farm Bureau Women’s Committee session at the Farm Bureau building. Plans were laid for the Milk Maid Magic contest on June 19 with co chairs Mrs John Renoux and Mrs Duane White. Garments made for Ship HOPE were packed for the Summer Conference in Iowa City June 11 to 13.

Washington County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Farm Bureau Maurice Crawford Haydn Thomas John Renoux Duane White Washington County Hope Iowa Farm Bureau Crawford St. Louis Paul Hammen

Birthday Dinner Honors Harry Kuntz in Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker hosted a cooperative birthday dinner for Harry Kuntz, marking his 82nd birthday on May 1. A decorated cake was shared with Mrs. Baker, whose birthday also falls on May 1, and ice cream followed the afternoon gathering with family and friends from Davenport and Washington.

Robert Baker Harry Kuntz Mr. Kuntz Baker Louis Stockman Denny Dean Stockman Scott Sky Seth Davenport David Kuntz Ronnie Tony Steve Washington

Baby Shower Honors Mrs Richard Custer at Home

Mrs Richard Custer was honored at a Sunday baby shower hosted by Mrs Alvin Jones with assistance from Mrs Ed Jones. Guests included Mrs Charles Berdo Mrs Boyd Berdo Mrs Alex Lytle and Mrs Ed Custer. Games visited and gift packages with a stork decoration were displayed while refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Richard Custer Alvin Jones Ed Jones Lester Schlatter Mt. Pleasant Charles Berdo Boyd Berdo Alex Lytle Ed Custer

Reading Council Meets in Iowa City May 17

The Iowa City Council of International Reading Association holds its final 1971-72 meeting on Wednesday May 17 at 7 30 p m at Helen Lemme School. Dr Margaret Weiser University of Iowa will speak on The Role of the Parent in the Teaching of Reading. PTA members invited. officers for next year elected. reports from Detroit convention read. Reading Teacher of the Year Award to be presented.

Iowa City Council of International Reading Association Helen Lemme Margaret Weiser University of Iowa PTA International Reading Association Detroit Michigan

Catholic Daughters Meet to Hear Sister Gabrielle

Sister Gabrielle will speak at the Catholic Daughters meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the St. James Cafeteria. Dr. M. R. Flickinger Dr. Dan V. Allen and Dr. Jon Campbell from Washington veterinary offices attend the Veterinary Practitioners Clinic at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. About 300 veterinarians from Iowa and nearby states are expected to attend the clinic showcasing new surgery treatment and anesthesia techniques via closed circuit television.

Gabrielle St. James Cafeteria M. R. Flickinger Dan V. Allen Jon Campbell Washington Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Iowa

Past Worthy High Priestess Club Meets in Detroit Report

The Past Worthy High Priestess Club met Monday evening with Mrs John Davisson and assistant hostess Mrs Marion Snodgrass. Twelve members attended. Mrs Roger Chapman reported on the Supreme Shrine in Detroit. Pinochle games crowned Mrs Cloyd Garrett high and Mrs Walter Bauer low. Refreshments followed.

Past Worthy High Priestess Club Worthy High Priestess Club John Davisson Marion Snodgrass Roger Chapman Detroit Cloyd Garrett Walter Bauer

Social Calendar Keeps Busy Week With Many Meetings

A dense list shows numerous groups meeting from Tuesday to Friday across local venues including YWCA Masonic Temple and churches. Highlights include West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville CES Catholic Daughters and WWII era auxiliary events with times and locations.

West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville Fairgrounds Good Will Club Iva Simpson Mary O’conner Ainsworth VFW Flora Spivey

Hospital Admit and Birth Notices

Yesterday and today hospital entries list Mrs. Elsie Waltman and Miss Ruth Bridges among admissions, with Elmore Edmondson and William Hemmings noted for medical and surgical care, plus Mrs Ronald Redlinger. Births note a son to Mr and Mrs James Little in Grandview. Dismissals include Ralph Reinier and several Washington residents.

Elsie Waltman Brighton Elmore Edmondson Ruth Bridges Washington William Hemmings Ronald Redlinger Wellman James Little Grandview Ralph Reinier Fairfield Ralph Graber Francis Balk Loren McGilvrey Alpha Brecht

Exhibit of Thai artifacts at Middle Tennessee State University

Dr. Helen L. Smith, a Manchester native, displays artifacts and pictures of Thailand at Middle Tennessee State University. The exhibit showcases tools and scenes from subsistence agriculture. Smith taught five years at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

Helen L. Smith Manchester Thailand Middle Tennessee State University

Mother Daughter Banquet Highlights Crawfordsville Event

A Crawfordsville Mother-Daughter party at the United Church featured past Mother’s Day insights, a grandmother portrait from a child, a Hawaiian hula solo, storytelling and singing by local students, and gifts for guests. Seventy-five attendees included families and club members with floral décor and refreshments.

Fremont man fined for failing to yield

Randy Dean Cowan of Fremont was fined $10 for failure to yield the right of way. Thomas T. Laffoon of Washington paid a $12 fine for speeding.

Randy Dean Cowan Fremont Thomas T. Laffoon Washington

Washington J tows fe390 Tele lines obscure office notices

The Washington Journal Washington Iowa details its address 111 North Marion Ave Washington IA 52353 and announces staffing led by David Elder as president editor and business manager and Charles Morris as managing editor with others. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions and time periods.

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

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

How To Open CLOGGED SEWERS Without Digging. SOAMES offers a chemical solution to remove dots paper grease and other matter from floor drains. No tools needed pour in and act quickly. Packaged in cans priced around $4.30. CARSON PLUMBING & HEATING endorses SEWEREAMER by name.

Soames

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