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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

3

Mother-Daughter Banquet Held by Methodist Women

More than 200 attended the United Methodist Mother-Daughter Banquet in Fellowship Hall. The event featured a theme Teach the World to Sing and a program led by Cheryl Pfeiffer with accompaniment by Mrs. Richard Paul. Special mothers were recognized and carnations awarded. The Hi-Fi's performed a musical act under Robert Youngquist. Co-chairs were Mrs. Sproule and Mrs. Kelly Schlapkohl. The Rev. Tom Pace gave the prayer and the Women’s Society of Christian Service arranged the meal served by church men.

United Methodist Fellowship Hall John Sproule Cheryl Pfeiffer Richard Paul Merle Fitzgerald Earl Rae Nancy Vicki Jodi Robert Youngquist Sproule Kelly Schlapkohl Tom Pace Women's Society of Christian Service Marsh Atkinson

Fortnightly Club Literature Evening Features Senior Citizens

Mrs. William Kettlitz hosted the Fortnightly Club Literature department for a Monday evening 6:30 salad supper. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. A. R. Warnock and Mrs. William Ross. Mrs. George Kerr presented a slide illustrated talk on Senior Citizens and plans for service to and by seniors.

William Kettlitz A. R. Warnock William Ross George Kerr

Lab puppy rescued after head stuck in wall in Bletchley

Fire crews in Bletchley England freed Honey a Labrador puppy after she bolted into a wall and became wedged with her head trapped.

Bletchley England UPI Wednesday Honey

Chavez-Bontrager Vows Exchanged Near Kalona

Chavez-Bontrager couple wed at East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona with Rev. J. John J. Miller officiating. The bride from Puriscal Costa Rica and groom from Wellman plan to live in Goshen Indiana while he studies at Mennonite Biblical Seminary and works at Paul’s Mobile Homes.

Kalona Zory Picado Chavez Puriscal Costa Rica John Bontrager Wellman East Union Mennonite Church J. John J. Miller Tabo Picado Chavez Elman Bontrager Gay Hunsberger Goshen Ind Gene Bontrager Mrs. Bontrager Mennonite Biblical Seminary Elkhart Paul’s

Miss Duncan to wed Doug Hayes in June ceremony

Miss Susan Beth Duncan and Douglas Dwight Hayes of Washington will marry on Saturday June 3 at 3 p.m. in Raritan Baptist Church Raritan Indiana with reception in the church parlor. The bride is daughter of Eldon and Mrs Duncan and the groom son of Mrs Lawrence Whetstine and the late L L Hayes.

Susan Beth Duncan Douglas Dwight Hayes Washington Raritan Baptist Church Raritan Eldon Duncan Mr. Hayes Lawrence Whetstine L.L. Hayes

Water safety class ends training here

The Washington County Red Cross chapter certifies several locals as water safety instructors after a two part course. Part I was led by Mrs Milo Steele Jr and Part II by Milo Steele Jr with the list of graduates including Monte Bohrosen Keota Robin Green and Sarah Rowland Columbus Junction Steve Huber and others from Washington.

Washington County American Red Cross Milo Steele Jr Red Cross Monte Bohrosen Keota Robin Green Sarah Rowland Columbus Junction Steve Huber Larry Hysell Randy Martin Dave Myers Tom Sheetz Nancy van Cleave Washington

Luziers Cosmetics Spring Showing At Ottumwa Hotel

Mrs. Harold Kline, district manager Dorothy Willhoit, and state manager Leo Seib attended Luziers Cosmetics spring showing and school at the Ottumwa Hotel on Tuesday.

Harold Kline Dorothy Willhoit Leo Seib Luziers Cosmetics Ottumwa Hotel

Pleasant Plain child bitten by dog and at home

Kim Hanshaw eight years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Larry Hanshaw of Pleasant Plain suffered severe head and face lacerations from a dog bite Saturday morning. Her uncle and aunt Jim and, with Dr. Wolfe of Richland, provided prompt care. The dog had rabies shots. Kim will likely finish school at home this year and invites friends to write to her at route 1 Brighton 52540.

Pleasant Plain Kim Hanshaw Larry Hanshaw Kim Jim Hanshaw Wolfe Richland Brighton

Social Calendar highlights community gatherings this week

Social Calendar lists events from GES at 8 p.m. Thursday at Masonic Temple to Rainbow Girls and Golden Age Club meetings. Masonic Home program, OES pinochle, Christian and Priscilla groups, Women of Moose, various Circle meetings, Rainbow Mothers Tea, and Bible salad supper are scheduled from Thursday through Monday with locations and host names.

Masonic Temple Eastern Star Masonic Home Boone G.W. Manussier Christian Cwf Martha Group LuElla Beenblossom Priscilla Group Jeannette Grove Women of Moose ISU Creative Jeff Buhr Rainbow Girls Rainbow Mothers Golden Age Club YWCA Bible Harold Johnson Garden I Lester Orr

Jaycees Plan Spring Dance at K C Hall

The Jaycee sponsored Spring Dance will be held Saturday May 13 at 9 p.m. at the K C Hall. Live music by the Nite Hawks and refreshments will be provided. Washington residents are invited. Tickets available from any Jaycee member or by calling 653 5461.

K.C. Hall Washington

On the Record Admits Coffman in Richland Medical

Carl M. Coffman of Richland admitted yesterday. medical status reported. Dismissed today is Mrs. Fred Shalla of Brighton.

Carl M. Coffman Richland Medical Fred Shalla Brighton

World War I Auxiliary Coffee Social Held at Ainsworth

World War I Auxiliary members met at Mrs. Mary O Conner's home in Ainsworth for a morning coffee and social time. Homemade rolls and cookies were served from a decorated table and a contest was enjoyed. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Robert McKee on May 23 at 9 30 a.m.

Mary O'Conner Ainsworth Robert McKee

Washington Evening Journal publication details and prices

The Washington Evening Journal lists address at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa with publishing by Elder Shannon Co Inc. It notes staff roles including David Elder president and editor William Shannon vice president advertising director and Charles Morris managing editor. Subscription prices: 50 cents weekly by carrier in Washington 40 cents in surrounding towns. annual rates $12 within Iowa $15 with Washington route. outside Iowa $14 yearly.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington, Iowa United Press International Oastacht Inland Daily Press Assn Towa Daily Press Assn Towa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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