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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1975

Page

2

Evensong Night Draws Community with Talks and Travel

The weekly Evensong service led by Rev. John Baird drew a well attended crowd. Miss Eleanor Davidson of Clinton visited her sister Miss Lillian Davidson at 38 Elm Lane while Mrs. Ballis of San Mateo arrived to see her parents in the Washington community. Numerous local visitors and guests from Des Moines to Williamsburg are noted, including a 75th birthday dinner for Albert Pollock and a spring weekend at Camp Wyoming for senior citizens.

John Baird G. B. Ferrell Helen Harvey Eleanor Davidson Clinton Lillian Davidson Elm Lane John Ballis San Mateo Calif Wilbur Knupp Washington Camp Wyoming Clifford Ramsdale Ross Copeland Charles Willming Gladys Boder Dorothy Arnold Ruth Anderson Hazel Buwer Fern Tate Helen Lackey Glendine Lundquist Thiela Ramsey Springville Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Albert Pollock American Legion Hall Tom Pollock Myrle Baird San Jose Gladys Carmel San Francisco Washington Assembly Order of Rainbow Linda Eash Pam Amlong Susan Eash Myrna Fountain Daylene Jones Sandy Lines Lisa Moothart Mary Zager Linda Bash Susan Jeanne Erickson Jody Hyde Laurel Griffin Jan Coon Charity Toni Turnipseed Hope Lisa Smith Faith CES Eastern Star Chapter Rainbow Girls

Social Calendar Highlights A Week Of Local Events

A dense listing of community activities includes Square Dance at Winfield Community Building with Jerry Story, Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic Temple, multiple chapters meeting around Monday and Tuesday, DeMolay groups, various club luncheons and tours, and gatherings at churches, temples, and senior centers across the week making up a bustling civic schedule.

Winfield Community Jerry Story Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple OES Vern Landers Edie Morris

ARC Meets on Wednesday Evening in Washington County

The Washington County ARC held its regular meeting at the Development Center with Paul Swank presiding. Members discussed a membership drive offering active and honorary forms, the Special Olympics Des Moines event with 30 participants, ARC scholarships to Betty Iossi and Richard Herlein, and upcoming IARC convention in Iowa City on June 7 and 8.

Washington County ARC Development Center Paul Swank Preston Conant Des Moines Betty Iossi Richard Herlein IARC Iowa City Association Sharyl Goodwin Susan Chance Corrine Crospie Joan Miller Kathy Eden Roberta Beenblossom Debbie Todd

Thompson-Renée Engagement Set for August 2

Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Radcliffe announce the engagement of their daughter Renee to Terry Carson son of Mrs. Leo Carson of Ainsworth and the late Mr. Carson. Renee teaches at Highland School in Riverside and Terry teaches at Camanche High School. The couple plans an August 2 wedding.

James Thompson Radcliffe Renee Terry Carson Leo Carson Ainsworth Mr. Carson Miss Thompson Radcliffe High School Luther College Highland School Riverside Highland High School William Penn College Camanche High School Camanche

Local Hospital Admissions and Births Reported

Admitted yesterday in Washington is Mrs. James Clark in the medical ward. Births yesterday include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schenk of Washington greeting a son. Dismissals yesterday list Mrs. Forest Mullin of Winfield Mrs. Clarence Collett of Washington and George Weston of W. Today Mrs. Relden Jarrard of Washington is noted as present.

James Clark Washington Richard Schenk Son Forest Mullin Winfield Clarence Collett George Weston Relden Jarrard

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Meets at Prairie Flower Church

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Society held an afternoon meeting with Mrs. Dean W. Luers opening a poem The Kingdom of Home. Mrs. Alice Hawkins led devotions from Ruth and Mrs. Henrietta Booth presented Home Missions featuring the Koltoviches of Fresno California now entering home missions. Hostesses were Mrs. Marge Jones and Mrs. Hazel Sievert.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Society Dean W. Luers Alice Hawkins Henrietta Booth William Koltovich Fresno Calif Koltoviches Association of Baptists For Home Missions Marge Jones Hazel Sievert

H J Club Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary at Frontier Cafe

The H J Club celebrated George and Mrs. Shalla's 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday at the Frontier Cafe with 34 attendees. Club leaders presented a money tree after dinner. The program featured Mrs Ollie Shalla, Mrs Vera Drake, and Mrs Lucille Escher, with guests Mr Norman Shalla and Mrs Dean Duwa.

H. J. Club George Shalla Frontier Cafe Hubert Beranek Hubert Malichkey Ollie Shalla Vera Drake Lucille Escher Norman Shalla Dean Duwa

Local railroad agent assignment corrected

The report of a new Milwaukee Railroad station agent for Washington is in error. Daryl D. Shy remains the local agent and continues his duties.

Milwaukee Railroad Washington Daryl D. Shy

Seek bids for new postal building in Olds town

The U S Postal Service seeks bids for a new post facility in Olds. Bids due June 6 for a new or modified building with at least 7 square feet on a 6000 square foot site near Olds district. Lease term would be 1 year with four 7 year renewal options. Contact Olds Post Office or L K Schwab at 100 NE Monroe Peoria IL 61601 for details.

OLDS U.S. Postal Service Postal Service Woul Olds Post Office L. K. Schwab Post Office Monroe Street Peoria

Washington Evening Journal May 10 1975 edition overview

The Washington Evening Journal published May 10 1975 in Washington Iowa details staff roles including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris managing editor and Robert Luther local advertising manager. The paper is printed weekdays with exceptions and uses United Press International wires plus multiple Iowa press associations.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa 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 Luther Leonard Llewellyn

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