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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1971

Page

3

Local families attend funerals and graduations in Cedar Falls and Des Moines

Local notices recount funeral services for Mrs J L Swift and Mr Dave Falk with relatives from Ma rengo Iowa City Clear Lake and Newton attending. Drake University will award M S E to Mrs Virginia Crone as several family members prepare for spring commencements. Mrs Wayne Simerman visits from California to stay with Mrs Willa Breshwaters and old friends.

Norene McGraw Leon Hillman Tom Chicago Sigma Alpha Epsilon Hillhouse Dave Falk Cedar Falls University of Falk Northern Iowa Joe Falk Robert Crone 19Th St. Place West Des Moines Drake University Crone Virginia McLaughlin Donald McLaughlin Route 1 Washington Cynthia Jane Dan Texas ‘Tech University Lubbock Texas Steven Gladyce Crone Wayne Simerman Sun City Calif Here Willa Breshwaters

Webelos Study Rocks and Minerals At Pack Meeting

Twenty four Webelos Scouts from Pack 242 at St. James heard Dave Wright and Don Allen of the Keota Chip N See Rock and Mineral Club describe rocks and minerals. They viewed guest specimens, learned differences, and discussed geologic products. Each Scout received a mineral sample as work on the geology activity badge and plans include a May 23 hike and hunt trek in the McBride area.

Webelos St. James Dave Wright Don Allen Keota Chip 'N See McBride

Concert Friday at University The Hawkeye Band and Wind Ensemble perform at Iowa City

The Hawkeye Concert Band and University Wind Ensemble present a free concert Friday at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Towa Memorial Union Iowa City. Richard Lerke leads the wind ensemble with a marimba solo by Luther Meier and a program of Rossini Ashe Jacob Fillmore and Tainer pieces. Woodrow Hodges conducts the band with Rimsky Korsakov Lo Presti Bilik Sousa Wagner selections.

Iowa City Hawkeye University Wind Ensemble University — of Frederic Ashe Gordon Jacob Henry Fillmore Peter Tainer Luther Meier Cleveland Ohio Woodrow Hodges Winfield Kan

Piano pupils give recital at UP Home

Mrs Gary Murphy presented several piano pupils in a recital at the United Presbyterian Home Thursday evening. After the program the pupils helped Mrs Murphy serve refreshments to family, friends and residents of the home. Those appearing in the program included Gail Colby, Riquel Gray, Burge Hammon, Becky Thompson, Deb Lovick, Pam Gorham, Becky Fritz and Toni Turnipseed.

Gary Murphy United Presbyterian Home

Fire call and minor vehicle accidents reported downtown

Washington fire responders contained a garage fire behind 308 South Town Avenue Sunday at 12 43 PM with hot motor oil ignition. Police logged three minor accidents including Shelby Robinson versus Bertha Wenger on South Town Avenue, Davidson and Brindley at East Washington and South Ninth, and Stone versus Little at South Avenue B and West Main with damages ranging from 600 to 800 dollars. Davidson was cited for failure to yield.

Washington South Town Avenue Shelby Robinson Iowa Bertha Marie Wenger Wayland South Town Avene Richard Eugene Davidson Dorothea Brindley East Washington South Ninth Avenue Davidson Leo Stone Calvin Little South Avenue B West Main Street Stone Little

Barbara Reed Prenuptial Shower Held At Home

Miss Barbara Reed was honored at a prenuptial shower in Mrs. Reinhold Kunze’s home Saturday afternoon. Guests were friends and high school classmates. The table featured yellow and white decorations. A variety of gifts was given. the wedding date is June 12.

Barbara Reed Reinhold’ Kunze Pride-Elect

Supreme Shrine members return from Oklahoma City session

Mrs Wendel Guy and others attended the Supreme Shrine session of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Oklahoma City on May 47. Damascus Shrine in Washington announced appointments including Mrs Cloyd Garrett Supreme Queens Attendant and Ralph Greenlee District Chairman of Membership. Mrs Roger Chapman elected secretary treasurer of the Iowa White Shrine Club at the Skirvin Hotel breakfast.

Wendel Guy Worthy Kenneth Peters Delbert Zager David Walter Roger Chapman Supreme Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Oklahoma City Oklo Damascus Shrine Washington Cloyd Garrett Material Objective Ralph Greenlee Towa White Iowa Skirvin Hotel

Scouts Workday at Waubeek and Wakond Camps

Three Scouts from Troop 242 spent Friday night and Saturday on a workday at the annual Order of the Arrow Spring Conclave. About one hundred Arrow Scouts attended as they prepared Waubeek and Wakond for the upcoming camping season. Gary McClure Dick Schuck and Steve W Jaspering participated with scouters Dick Schuck and Lou Pailliotet.

Order of the Arrow Waubeek and Wakond Order of the Arrow Scouts Gary McClure Dick Schuck Steve W. Jaspering Lou Pailliotet

Admitted and Dismissed Names in Local Records

A local hospital record lists admissions yesterday including Mrs Alan Olson of Washington and James Kauffman and a daughter, with today’s admissions for Mr and Mrs Daniel Dunn of Keota and a son. Dismissals on Saturday include Mrs Robert Stumpf and daughter of Riverside, Eli Plank of Washington, Mrs Donald Brinning and daughter of Brighton, and Mrs Joe Zuniga and daughter of Columbus Junction.

Alan Olson Washington James Kauffman Daniel Dunn Keota Robert Stumpf Riverside Eli Plank Donald Brinning Brighton Joe Zuniga Columbus Junction

Social Calendar Highlights Monday Community Notices

Social calendar items list Monday events at Worthy High Priests Club Coop tive supper at UP Home YW rooms and Circle meetings. Tuesday through Thursday items include luncheons, candle holder crafts, skating party, dinners, movies, and club gatherings across local churches and civic groups.

Worthy High Priestess Club Roger Chapman UP Home Helen Lackey John Owen Merle Turhipseed Immanuel Lutheran Evening Circle William Rariek Haskins YWCR McCleery James Brooks Winga Cafe Jay Sellers Legion Auxiliary Alma Perry 9Th Century Club Frank Miller Emmanuel Lutheran Circles John Ramsey Dale Venzke Verle Worley Cyrus Chapter Zeredathan Council Masonic Temple St. James Home Rural Women’s Club Fon Goff Leo Peiffer Robert Marie Prairie Flower Missionary Society CB Radio Club First Baptist Evening Group Richard Chorpening Bernice Howell Noble Grand Circle Leona Gardner Washington Skateway Cinderella West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville St. James Senior Citizens Y. Twoball Methodist Wscs Association For Retarded Children Nurses Home Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rebekah Club Women of Moose Moose Home Retha Good Will Club Albert Webr Friendship Club Gladys Wulf Walnut Women’s Club Reformed Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Don Wilson

Fines Paid in Justice of the Peace Court

The court recorded several speeding fines and related penalties. Dennis Lee Mc Dole and Mary Ann Marie each paid $10, Larry W. Williams $20, Thomas J. Meeker $15, Jerry Turner $10 for parking on the roadway, and Rodney Arnold $10 for a stop light violation.

Justice of the Peace Court Dennis Lee Mc Dole Mary Ann Marie Larry W. Williams Thomas J. Meeker Jerry Turner Rodney Arnold

Seven Layer Cookies to Rhubarb Pie and Strawberry Cake

A nostalgic note shares easy year end cookie and dessert recipes from neighbors. It presents Seven Layer Cookies with graham crumbs coconut chips condensed milk and nuts, a Rhubarb Pie with a spiced custard, and a Strawberry Cake with yellow cake mix strawberries and jelly, plus Blueberry Delight with graham crumbs, cream cheese filling, and chilled topping.

Larry Robertson Connie

Dear Abby Musicians Kiss and Lip Facts Debate

Abigail Van Buren compiles a round of quotes from famous trumpet players and wives about kissing versus trumpet embouchure. The testimonies from Harry James to Louis Prima defend kissing, while others like Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Carter suggest little conflict, leaving a playful clash of expert opinions.

Abby Harry James Las Vegas Herg Alpert Doc” Severinsen Ray Anthony Robert Divall Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Pete Candoli Mery Griffin Lloyds of London Dizzy” Gillespie Cat" Anderson Duke Ellington Jack Feierman Andy Williams Jack Benny Mannie Klein Louis Prima Louie Satchmno” Armstrong Lucille Mike Natale Mike Douglas AL Hirt

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