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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

2

Friendly Circle Club and community group meetings overview

A roundup of local club activities includes the Friendly Circle Club hosted by Mrs. Daryl Dunbar with 12 members, planned plans for a 50th anniversary and a September luncheon themed The Golden Friendly Circle. Other societies met at Wellman, Ottumwa, and the YW luncheon featured new officers and mother themed gifts.

Friendly Circle Club Daryl Dunbar Ed Augustine The Golden Friendly Circle James Cuddeback John Kleese Trish Harvey Diane Day Phyllis Kulisky Diane Allison Kiki Aanestad Karly Miller Y-Women Vida Roberts Alyce Moore Amelia Light Diane Gansen Jane Ellefson Dorothy Soucek YW Council VW Room

Fine arts night at IMS near Kalona Thursday

A fine arts night is planned at Iowa Mennonite High School near Kalona on Thursday May 12 at 7 30 p m. Hillcrest will sing five selections the orchestra performs a concerto for four violins and other pieces and the drama mass media class presents a play Were You There. The program includes a choral reading and asks the question were you there when they crucified my Lord. The public is invited to attend.

Kalona Iowa Mennonite High School Hillcrest Orchestra Drama-Mass Media Sks

Washington Golf and Country Club Women Bring Back Noon Luncheons

Social briefs note noon luncheons cards and golf for women at Washington Golf and Country Club start Wednesday May 11 with reservations by calling. 4 H leaders plan a spring organization meeting Wednesday May 11 at the county extension office and request club representation as fair exhibits move to a different building with new entry procedure. All home economics exhibits will be entered and judged Monday Aug 1.

Country Club The Washington Golf and Country Club

Social Calendar listings for club meetings and events

A dense roster of social group meetings across multiple venues with times, venues, and hosts. It includes potlucks, luncheons, circle gatherings, clubs, and auxiliary events with noted figures such as Mrs. Neva Campbell Mrs. Roland Kammerer and Mrs. Gloria Zager, plus locations like YW room IOOF Hall Masonic Temple VFW Hall and Sunset Park.

U.P Neva Campbell Worthy High Priestess Club Roland Kammerer Martha Bates 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 American Home III Winga’s Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Don Jaspering UPW Irene Moore Zelma Fleming VFW Nineteenth Century Club Marguerite Crail

Waldorf College graduate Karen Krotz to exit May 15

Brief notes that Karen Krotz daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Krotz of Columbus Jet will graduate from Waldorf College on Sunday May 15. Waldorf College is described as a two year college of the American Lutheran Church.

Briefs Krotz Karen Krotz Wilbur Krotz Columbus Jet Waldorf College American Lutheran Church

We Can’t Afford to Save Money on a Garden

The article advises evaluating time and equipment before starting gardening, canning, or freezing projects. It argues that counting personal time negates savings and suggests contacting the county Extension Service of Iowa State University or the toll free Answerline at Ames 1-800-262-3804 for more information.

County Extension Service Iowa State University Ames

Crossett and Schaerer wed in Amana ceremony

Melissa LeAnn Crossett and Neal Charles Schaerer exchanged marriage vows Saturday May 7 1977 at Amana Community Church with Elder Henry Schiff officiating. The bride daughter of Duane and Mrs Crossett of Columbus Junction and groom son of Harold Schaerer of Amana plan to reside in Missoula Montana after a honeymoon in Hot Springs Arkansas and Nashville Tennessee.

Columbus Junction Melissa LeAnn Crossett Neal Charles Schaerer Amana Community Church Henry Schiff Duane Crossett Harold Schaerer Amana Nancy Blair Anamosa Carol Schaerer Marcia Robertson Ainsworth Doug Bintner Lake Mills Wis Bob Reihman Dick Peshek Davenport Duane Crossett Jr Craig Puegner Des Moines Dennis Garmely R.B. McDonald Prairie City Henry Stone Baton Rouge Central College Pella Hot Springs Ark Nashville

Weekend visits and family milestones across the area

Weekend highlights include the Burroughs family visits in Bettendorf and Silvis with golf boating and dancing, a Mothers Day dinner at El Pancho Villa, and Chris Griffin of Washington welcoming son Jason Charles born May 6 1977 weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Charles and Rose Griffin. Also noted are Mercy Iowa City patient Dale Janecek and the Bennett family welcoming daughter Jennifer born May 6 1977 with ties to Riverside Plainfield and Kalona.

Pat Burroughs Quad Cities Larry Burroughs Bettendorf Ronald Burroughs Silvis Ill el Pancho Villa Chris Griffin Washington Jason Charles Charles Moose Griffin Rose Griffin Kalona Paul Bennett Elmira N.Y Jennifer Bennett Carolyn Goodlander Joe M. Goodlander Riverside Howard Bennett Plainfield N.J Ray Sojka Max Goodlander

Iowa Maidens 4-H Club meets in May demonstrations

Eleven members of the Iowa Maidens 4-H Club gathered May 2 at Tracy and Christy Shoger’s home. Debbie Krotz demonstrated Tablecloth Tips, Christy Shoger showed How to Pot a Plant, and Donna and Diana Shepherd spoke on Clutter Chaos. Members handmade fabric flowers and voted to donate $5 to the Community Center landscaping fund. Next meeting set for Shelly Stout’s home at 2 p.m. June 6.

Iowa Maidens 4-H Club Tracy Christy Shoger Debbie Krotz Donna Diana Shepherd Shelly Stout

Lamaze childbirth classes begin May 17 in Ainsworth

Lamaze prepared childbirth classes start May 17 at 7 30 p m at 536 Monroe St Ainsworth led by Ann Valenta provisional Lamaze instructor. Six sessions cover labor coping techniques not a prenatal series and class size is limited with a fee. For registration contact Mrs Stephen Valenta.

Monroe St Ainsworth Ann Valenta Stephen Valenta

Hospital 3 Notes Admitted and Dismissed

Patient admissions list includes Larry Sabin in Washington for medical care and several surgical and medical cases in Columbus Junction Brighton and Wayland. Births: Gregory Stoller and spouse in Columbus Junction welcome a son. Dismissals and transfers include Mrs Glover and daughter in Washington and Roy Lowe in Brighton. patients move to Washington Care Center.

Larry Sabin Washington Charles Sparrow Columbus Junction Surgical Robert Bodkins Brighton Pete Rich Bessie Lowry Wilma Allred Wayland Gregory Stoller Son Mark Glover Richard Herlein Margaret Vinton Roy Lowe Robert Frame Ainsworth Jim Pease Ralph Moothart Washington Care Center

Deed Transfers List Shows Numerous Property Changes

A compilation of notarized transfers documents multiple deeds, detailing owners and parcels across Washington and surrounding townships. Entries include From Don R Wyngarden to Cha Xiong and Song Xiong Land to William Zieglowsky From Claire Neff Estate to Laura Neff and several additions to Grace Hill and Washington areas. Other transfers list Mabel Huber to Richard Huber, Eva Flanegan lot moves, Buster family lots in Columbian Addition, Miksch family land trades, and Terry Roth to Wyngarden Lot in Perdock subdivision.

Don R. Wyngarden Cheryl A. Wyngarden Cha Xiong Song Xiong East Washington M. John Owen William Eugene Zieglowsky O. L Paul F. Hazelett Larry W. Reed Grace Hill O.L Claire D. Neff Laura Z. Neff Keith W. Souer Betty F. Stoner Riverside Mabel Huber Richard A. Huber Mildred L. Huber Almeda L. Thompson Marvin L. Tweeton Enid C. Tweeton Michael D. York Donald J Robert S. Keedy Donald J. Buster L. Yvonne Buster Columbian Francis Patrick Bruty S. L. Hahn Jerry G. Hawkins Roger K. Jenkins Marr Ainsworth Leslie W. Gilland Lutha Mae Gilland McGaughey O. S John H. Koehler Thomas H. Shepherd Margaret D. Shepherd Charles H. Harvey James R. Miksch Lynda L. Miksch Wellston Alice Ahmling Lynda R. Miksch Lewis John Dempsey Robert L. Anderson Ruth Ann Anderson Roberta Lee Voelker Margaret E. Crone Ralph L. Miller Cathy A. Miller Dennis W. Wolfe Willard D. Widmer Keith E. Lit Ledra D. Kauffman Terry D. Roth Perdock

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