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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1972

Page

2

Club activities fill afternoon with readings and reports

American Home III meets after lunch at Captain's Table with 32 members. Lyle Rudkin reviews Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone. New officers named Rudkin leader Bartow assistant Putman secretary treasurer Blair Haymes program leader. Fortnightly board notes shared. Past Noble Grand Circle and Chapter DL, TTT details follow with gatherings, found Founders Day plans, jazz band vote, and readings on motherhood and glass history.

American Home Clayde Knapp Lyle Rudkin Irving Stone Rudkin Fred Bartow William Putman Blair Haymes Knapp Harry Ramseyer L. M. Eicher Everett R. Burham Ruth Bridges Darrell Ross Frank Bruty Walter Doak James Butler Robert Bates Delbert Soper

SMV Emblem Rules For Slow Moving Vehicles In Iowa

The Iowa guidance states SMV emblems must be placed on the rear of slow-moving or towed vehicles at two to six feet high and visible at all times on highways. A 25 mph or less vehicle is slow moving, and if the towing vehicle shows an emblem, no extra emblem is needed on the towed unit. When multiple vehicles are towed, the rear of the train requires an emblem. Contact Jim Frier or the Iowa Highway Patrol for details.

Jim Frier Washington County Extension Frier Iowa Highway Patrol

Dutchettes 4H Club Hosts Meeting and Demonstrations

The Dutchettes 4H Club met at Jean Vitte’s home with fifteen members. They planned a June 12 gathering at Jim Barnes’ home and watched demonstrations on baking a potato and two methods for hot cocoa. Members spoke on polite eating, Mexican food, cooking substitutes, and table setting slides.

Jean Vitte Toe Jim Barnes Melia Sherman Patty Booth Mary Ann Wehr Chris Engel Julie Luers Ray Wehr Dean Luers

Faith at Work Circle Meeting Opens at Mrs Johnsons

Mrs Charles Johnson hosted the Faith at Work Circle of the First Baptist Church at her home Tuesday evening. Alta Hays led devotions Our Message. Officers for the coming year were named including Mrs Johnson chairwoman Mrs Robert Buffington vice chairwoman Jean Stout secretary treasurer Mrs Hays love gift chairman Mrs Leonard Pohren White Cross chairman Cora Hopping card chairman. Mrs Johnson closed with prayer seven members and one guest Mrs Richard Peterson attended.

Charles Johnson First Baptist Church Alta Hays Johnson Robert Buffington Jean Stout Hays Love Gift Leonard Pohren White Cross Cora Hopping Richard Peterson

Crawfordsville Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Community groups meet Wednesday through Friday at local venues including Masonic Temple St James cafeteria and Fairgrounds. Events feature OES Rebekah and Catholic Daughters sessions, plant exchanges, and circle meetings with reminders to bring items such as dessert and a mother’s picture. Election note invites participation in the Brighton CES circle.

Crawfordsville Oes Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters St. James Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rebekah Club IOOF Eastern Star Masonic Home Boone G.W. Manussier Friendship Club Mark Campbell Prairie Flower Missionary Society Glenn Knapp Rural Women’s Club Duane Redlinger Walnut Women’s Club Melvin Schnicker Christian Cwf Martha Group LuElla Beenblossom Priscilla Group Jeannette Grove Women of Moose ISU Howard Hazen Grant Humston Clifford Freel Clark Bauer Brighton Ces John Vaughn Walter Westen

Births and dismissals at On the Record Hospital

Yesterday two births in Washington with the Jaspering couple a son and Hennigan couple a daughter. Dismissals include Elmore Edmondson Kalona Mrs John H Miller and son Kalona Charles Thrapp West Chester and Mrs Clarence Brown Kalona. Long term care admitted today Mrs Cordelia Whitacre Brighton.

Donald Jaspering Washington Patrick Hennigan Elmore Edmondson Brighton John H. Miller Kalona Charles Thrapp West Chester Clarence Brown Cordelia Whitacre

Guthrie Center approves $1.4 million school bond

Voters in Guthrie Center Community School District approve a 1.4 million bond by a 947 to 431 margin to build and furnish a new high school. The proposal funds construction and equipment for the Guthrie Center high school project.

Guthrie Center UPI

CAP annual meeting and officer election set for May 15

The county Community Action Program holds its annual meeting and officer election at 7 30 p m on Monday May 15 in the Christian Church community room. The public is invited.

CAP County Community Action Program The Christian Church

Local births and community notes from Cedar Falls area

Mrs. and Mr. Doug Miller announce the birth of daughter Jalene Lynette on May 7 at home in Cedar Falls. Grandparents Merle Miller of Ainsworth and great-grandmother Mrs. Walter Sheets of Washington are named. Several residents travel, recoveries noted, and Rainbow for Girls honors reported along with local visits and hospital surgeries.

Doug Miller Dietrick Trailer Court Route 4 Cedar Falls Jalene Lynette Tammy Lee Merle Miller Ainsworth Walter Sheets Washington Grand Cross of Color Burlington Barbara Warner Sherry Eash Daytom Crim James Eash Richard Nihart Brighton Nihart Mary Ann

Sue Ann Walkup Weds Terry Lavely in Cedar Rapids

Sue Ann Walkup daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Walkup Cedar Rapids married Terry Lee Lavely son of Mr and Mrs Paul Lavely Coin on Saturday May 6 at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. The bride granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Hermansforder Keota. Maid of honor Mrs David Henn of Maryville Missouri and best man Mr Henn. Reception at the bride's parents home.

Keota Sue Ann Walkup Wilbur Walkup Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s Methodist Church Terry Lee Lavely Paul Lavely Louis Hermansforder David Henn Maryville, Mo Mr. Henn

Haverkamp Walkup Vows Solemnized in Cedar Rapids

Miss Rachel Haverkamp of Cedar Rapids wed James Louis Walkup son of Cedar Rapids, at First Presbyterian Church on May 6. The bride wore candlelight satin and carried white roses with attendants Robin Haverkamp Stephanie Moore and Carol Haverkamp. Best man was James Peter Bell and groomsmen Jay Hoyt Douglas Walkup. A reception followed.

Keota Rachel Haverkamp Cedar Rapids James Louis

Y-Wives Hold Craft and Swim Meeting at YWCA

Twenty seven members attended crafts and swimming at the YWCA on Tuesday. Hostesses were Mrs. Dale Close and Mrs. Everett Tobin. The board will meet at 1 p.m. next Tuesday with old and new members urged to attend. Members should bring tennis rackets and bikes for the 1 30 p.m. regular meeting.

Y-Wives YWCA Dale Close Everett Tobin

Angus cattle top sellers at Southeast Iowa sale

The Washington Evening Journal reports the Southeast Iowa Angus sale where Paul Heindel of Columbus Junction bought the Champion Bull of the Southeast Iowa Angus Safe consigned by Ed Griffith Jr. for 1100. The Reserve Champion brought 700. Top bull sold for 800 to Jerry Fisher. The top female included a cow calf with the June heifer calf selling for 450 to Diane Carr and the cow for 650 to Tom Hartley. Champion Female sold for 510 and Reserve Champion Female for 430. Additional entries and trophies noted for various exhibitors and sponsors.

Paul Heindel Columbus Junction Iowa Ed Griffith Jr Crawfordsville Ed Griffith Boyd Emde Wellman Jerry Fisher Joy Illinois Diane Carr Clayton Ohio Tom Hartley West Point Bill Bermel Wapello Julie Hahn Solon Griffith Darrell Weller Douds Farmers Elevator Kentone Peoples National Bank Vigortone Feeds Southeast Iowa Nancy Gilliand Ainsworth

Washington Journal details and subscription rates

Washington Journal of Washington Iowa outlines contact details and staff including David Elder president and editor. It lists publication schedule, postal rates for carriers and mail subscriptions, and rates for within and outside Iowa, with various regional pricing options.

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