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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1977

Page

4

Kracaw Stogdill Wedding in Crawfordsville Details

The wedding of Sherrie Kracaw and Kenny Stogdill, both of Crawfordsville, took place Saturday April 30, 1977 at 7 p.m. at United Churches of Crawfordsville. Attendants included Elaine Duke as maid of honor and Heather Kracaw as flower girl. The couple plans a weeklong Wisconsin honeymoon and will reside in Crawfordsville.

Sherrie Kracaw Crawfordsville Kenny Stogdill United Churches of Dean W. Swenson Ainsworth Nolan Stogdill Harlan Winter Mary Swenson Annie Elaine Duke Olds Heather Kracaw Bob Spangler

Kalona tour of homes planned to raise funds for mini park

The Idris Club will host a May 15 tour of homes in Kalona from 2 to 4 pm to support a new mini-park at the library entrance. Tickets cost 2 dollars. The plan honors Judy Adams for her community work and aims to dedicate the park to her memory. The Swank home at 913 14th Street features a single level layout, brick fireplace, balcony deck, and heat pump. The Griffin residence sits among hickory trees.

Idris Club Kalona Judy Adams Paul Swank 14Th Street Mrs. Clyde Griffin C.W. Beckman 5Th Street Jan Skola J Avenue D.G. Sattler Sattlers Mankato

Simkins to observe 20th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Everette Simkins of Davenport will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 21 with an open house at their home. The family plans the event. The couple married May 19, 1927 and have 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. They request hearing from relatives and friends at 3920 Northwest Blvd Davenport Iowa 52803.

Everette Simkins Davenport Myrtle Long William Darlene) Hopkins James Rosemary) Schwertfeger California Daugher Elizabeth Jane Washington Ainsworth Columbus Junction Northwest Blvd Iowa

Riverside Elderly Meal Program Menu and Reservations

Riverside Congregate meals for persons 60 and older and spouses. Special diets available with advance arrangements at the Riverside Community Building. Reserve at least one day ahead by calling 648-2712 or 648-5231. Friday 3:30 p.m. for Monday. Menu lists meals for May 16 to May 20 including roast chicken, liver and onions, hot roast beef, pork chops, and quiche with sides and desserts.

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Hats at UPW salad buffet highlight Mother's Day event

At the First Presbyterian Church Friday May 6 a Mother-daughter salad buffet featured guests in hats of every description. Mrs Beulah Temple opened with a prayer, other speakers and musical readings followed, and Mrs Anna Grace Goeke honored Mrs Sara McCleery as Mother of the Year. Four generations were represented among honored guests.

First Presbyterian Church Beulah Temple Catherine Kleese Debby Johnson Grace Kerr Rebecca Greiner Mary Dawson Bernice Witting Clark Smith Angela Smith Kenneth Harden George van Houten Mark Shearer Amy Shearer Ann Duncan Augusta Livingston

Fortnightly Club activities span tea to readings

American Home III members met May 10 at Captain's Table for a 1 15 p m luncheon with hostesses including Mrs William Putman and Mrs William Sitler A post luncheon tour of the Community Center followed. Rita Wright celebrated a dessert and upcoming June 4 wedding to Herbert Ray Phipps at United Presbyterian Church with family guests present from Wright Kleese and others. The group planned summer reading and an Adventures in Reading program while Betas and auxiliary groups held meetings and circle IV hosted exemplar degrees and local convention plans May 20 22 in Iowa City.

American Home III William Putman William Sitler Everett Burham Charles Jenkins McQuaid Arden Freel Edna Peters Mary Neff Robert Huber Rita Wright Iowa Frontier Cafe Elwood Kleese Wilbur Wright David Kleese Karla Debbie Wright Miss Wright Herbert Ray Phipps United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Home Ruth Nolin Kenneth Tate Don Maxwell Grethel Marshall Pearl Casson Blair Haymes Xi Epsilon Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Peg Redlinger Alberta Bonar Barb Chebuhar Mary Horak Ann Logan Jane Zeck Jane Rae Iowa City Jean Cousins Mary Stewart Esther Bordwell Hazel Sitler Pauline Stewart Iris Courts Mt. Pleasant Sitler Des Moines American Legion Auxiliary ISU Hazel Rapp Lorene Cox Irene Thompson Spring County Riverside Edna Simmering Eloise Hazen Alberta Rhea AFS Fannie Shannon Nancy Barclay Pauline DeLashmutt Jean Lang Bertha

Maharishi Theater presents A Man for All Seasons

Maharishi International University Theater stages A Man for All Seasons from May 19 to 22 at Montgomery Theatre on campus. Show times are 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees May 21 and 22. reservations via university telephone. Lead roles include Mark Olson Angela Casey Charity Wolfe Michael Dougherty and Martin McCarthy.

Fairfield — Maharishi International University Theater Montgomery Theatre Maharishi Mark Olson Angela Casey Charity Wolfe Michael Dougherty Martin McCarthy

Vlasta Souchek Celebrates 90th Birthday Open House

About 40 friends and relatives attended a Friday open house for Vlasta Souchek’s 90th birthday. Hosts were her two sons Henry of Washington and Jaro of Toledo, with their wives. Out of town guests included Mrs. Charles Buresh of Omaha and several others from Iowa City.

Vlasta Soucek Henry Washington Jaro Toledo Ohio Charles Buresh Omaha Neb Ken Kutter Kansas City Louie Mahan Bob Coffey Jean Soucek Iowa City

Rebecca Shalla and Randall Mougin wed in Riverside church ceremony

Rebecca Shalla married Randall Eugene Mougin of Ainsworth on Saturday April 30 1977 at St Marys Church Riverside. The 3 pm double ring ceremony was officiated by Father Thomas Mohr with a reception at St Marys Riverside and a later supper and dance at H Palace. The couple will reside near Avisw after a honeymoon in St Louis Missouri.

Rebecca Ann Shalla Randall Eugene Mougin Ainsworth St. Mary’s Church Riverside Thomas Mohr Wayne Shalla Route 2 Victor Mougin Columbus Junction Cynthia Gerot Debra Mougin Joseph Frantz Penny Gerot Sherri Mougin Dale Mougin Douglas Shall George Shall Tom Gerot Michel Hills St. Mary’s Riverside H Palace Highland School Hills Bank and Trust Co Columbus St. Louis

Local families share Mothers Day across states and births

Blanche Hinkle and relatives from Murrities California Pleasant Valley Washington Delta and Sigourney gathered at the Lloyd home to celebrate Mothers Day. Don and Ruth Mandrell welcomed a new grandson Christopher born April 29 1977 weighing 8 lb 7 oz. Jeff Gann and wife from Sigourney welcomed a son born May 9 1977 at Oskaloosa Hospital with Ruth Mandrell and Blanche Hinkle as grandmothers.

Blanche Hinkle Bo Kos Murrities Calif Harry van Dyke Pleasant Valley Ruth Mandrell Washington Dennis Straube Delta Virginia Sargent Don Leslie Aleda, III Christopher Jeff Gann Sigourney Oskaloosa Hospital Joe Schlatter

Social Calendar Highlights Quiet Week Ahead

A packed social calendar lists gatherings across clubs and organizations. Washington Saddle Club meets Wednesday at the Fairgrounds for dessert and drinks, followed by Thursday events including a 60th anniversary dinner for Prairie Flower Ladies. Various groups such as UMW, MEN, Pinochle, and Rainbow Girls schedule meetings, installations, and visits with notable guests and active community scenes.

Just Us Club Winga’s Prairie Flower Ladies Jim Rossen CWF Priscilla Group Louise Clarahan UMW Group Pauline Crone

Hospital Notes and Births Reported Yesterday

The hospital listed admitted patients Jacob Knottner Ainsworth and others with surgical and medical cases. Births included two newborns to couples in Keota and Riverside. Dismissals noted Mrs Edwin Verri and today more patients including Mrs Jim Pease and Mrs Pete Brighton. The report also cites a statistical note on female suicide attempts in the United States, highlighting rising frequency with age and among college students.

Jacob Knottner Ainsworth Paul Scran Washington Donald Han Washington Raymond Mil Washington Larry Hal Keota Marlin Mil Riverside Edwin Verri Columbus Junction Jim Pease Larry Sabin Pete A. Brighton U.S

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