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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1971

Page

2

Waco Seniors Graduate in May Commencement and Baccalaureate

Waco Community High School plans a Baccalaureate service at 8 p m on Sunday May 23 with Rev Nick Kassebaum delivering an inspirational address Fifty seven seniors will hear from Dr Theodore Khan professor of philosophy Iowa Wesleyan College on future risks and blessings Music from the Senior Choir and Miss Lou Ann Richardson diplomas presented by School Board President Er ie Baker and class honors announced by Principal Lewis Schrader The class roll lists seventy names of students achieving at least a 3 0 GPA and honor roll with 3 5 or higher

Waco Community High School Nick Kassebaum Richer Mennonite Church Lou Ann Richardson Waco Theodore Khan Iowa Wesleyan College Erie Baker Lewis Schrader Kathryn Marie Aden Joseph Willis Alliman Spencer Allen Anderson Overton Howard Bean Karen Kay Beese Warren James Burkholder Stephen Dean Butcher Gary Dare Clark Gary Eugene Coberley Terry S. Custericki Beth Dare

Mid-Prairie Hawk earns top honors

Mid-Prairie yearbook staff receives High National Scholastic Press Association rating. Elaine Marine edited the 1969 70 Hawk to an All American level, with Lucetta Hayes editing 1970 71. Copies priced at 5.00 will be sold at year end. extra copies available in fall.

Elaine Marine National Scholastic Press Association University of Minnesota All-Ameran Lucetta Hayes prom_es Mary Jane Donnelson NCA

Mrs Hamilton 43 Dies Unexpectedly in Washington

Mrs. Hamilton aged 43 of 1003 East Harrison Street Washington died Wednesday May 12 1971. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Sherman Eden Funeral Home Rev Leland Grove officiating Burns to Elm Grove Cemetery. Born March 30 1928 Queen City Missouri she married Henry Hamilton October 5 1983. Surviving are her husband three sons Don Audie Robbie two daughters Diane Roberta at home her parents Noel and Agnes Bradford Rutledge Missouri one sister Estaleen Smith Bethalto and Nolene preceded in death.

Hamilton East Harrison Street Washington Sherman - Eden Leland Grove Burns Elm Grove Queen City Noel Agnes Hayes Bradford Missouri Henry Hamilton The Christian Church Washington Cab Co Don Audie Robbie Diane Roberta Noel Bradford Rutledge Eugene Estaleen) Smith Bethalto Nolene

Obituary: John B Renoux 1884 1971 Washington resident dies

John B. Renoux, 86, died Wednesday May 12 1971 at Shenk's Nursing Home Wellman after a long illness. Born August 2 1884 in Washington, he married Mary I Miller August 10 1964. Survived by wife three children 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. funeral Saturday at 9:30 a.m. St James Catholic Church. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery.

John B. Renoux Shenk Wellman St. James Catholic Church Jones Funeral Home Edward F. Collins Elm Grove Cemetery John Baptist Renoux Washington John B Merceline Beliel Renoux Mary I Miller Harry L. Renoux Grand Junction Colo Delbert Edna) Hensley Wever Iown

Fewer war deaths in Indochina and 4-H Brighton pictures

UPI reports a seven day period with 45,121 U S service members killed in Indochina since 1961 and 290 102 wounded as combat deaths decline. Meanwhile the 4 H photography group in Brighton enjoyed an afternoon photo session led by Mrs Richard Fisher featuring subjects like an auction hobo and a snake with both beginning and older members listed. There is no 4 H Photography meeting for beginning members May 15.

Saigon U.S Indochina Buddha Ameri Brighton Richard Fisher

Economy seen turning upward after steady first quarter gains

Washington reports from the Commerce Department indicate stronger gross national product and rising after tax profits in Q1. Secretary Maurice Stans calls the data solid, signaling a vigorous expansion with retail sales up for four consecutive months and bets on continued growth into spring.

Washington UPI Commerce Department Petra Spd Comport Maurice "Stans Stans U.S General Motors Department Treasury

Pekin High School Plans Dual Graduation Events

Pekin Richland Pekin High School will hold Baccalaureate on May 23 at 8 p.m. with Rev Naomi Lock as speaker and Commencement on May 24 at 8 p.m. with Dr J P Dolan of Northeast Missouri State Colleges delivering the address on Separate ice from Rumor-His from Gossip. Senior speakers include Jean Hammes and Rick Lankford. Recognition will honor the top ten seniors academically with music by a long list of vocal and instrumental department members.

Richland — Pekin High School Naomi Lock J. P. Dolan Northeast Missouri State Colleges Jean Hammes Rick Lankford

Spring Luncheon and Community Visits at Richland

Richland notes report a May 11 Spring Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Mary Morgan with committee members and a Mothers Day program by Mrs. Ray Ward. Upcoming May 31 meeting will feature Birds as roll call and a program by Mrs. Morgan. Also listed are multiple Sunday visits, dinners, and family greetings from residents including Cox, Chalupa, Ritchie, Hayes, and local clergy. Rev Merle Green to supervise Richland Friends Bible School starting May 31.

Don Nave Richland Harmony Circle Mary Morgan Morgan Homer Dressler Elizabeth | Curtis Ray Ward Vi Mallinger Lois Wade Mabel Cox Marvin Cox St. Anthony al Cox Iowa Falls Wilford Cox Russell Chamblin Fairfield Naomi Bonita Chalupa Clem Gary Fritz Brighton Ronald Stehl Augusta Georgia Allen Ritchie Thornberg Sam Ritchie Michelle Clarence Ferguson Harold Hayes Francis Avery Greeley Colorado William Hayes Boulder Merle Green Richland Friends Bible School

Brownie troop to hike and cookout near Riverside

Brownie Troop schedules an evening hike and a weiner roast May 19 at Paul Schnoe belen farm north of Riverside. They depart 4 p.m. from Upper Elementary School and return by 7 p.m. The May 26 meeting at 4 p.m. will be the last until September. A combined meeting with Girl Scouts covers the Fly-up Ceremony for third grade girls entering next fall.

Weubus Kiene Riverside Paul Schnoebelen Girl Scouts Brownies Wilbur Kiene Henry Kiene Washington Ernest Kiene Crawfordsville The Willows Charles Kiene Charles Rosel Jim Pella Red Rock Dam Rea Marge Luckey Clarence Wilson Merle Blein the Baptist Church

Club activities and notices from local groups

The Past Matrons Club met at Daryl Dodder home with Nellie Dodder and Mrs James Larson hosting. Twenty members and one visitor attended a dessert and business meeting with games. June meeting planned at Captain's Table with details to come. Legion Auxiliary hosted by Alma Petry. Poppy Days May 27 28 with HQ at Jarvis Appliance Store. Sue Hetman chosen for Girls State. Memorial Day wreaths to be made May 29 at Legion rooms. Naughty Nibblers met at Walter Carr home. nine pounds lost. included games a pinscher and a slide viewing of local wildflowers. five new members welcomed.

Daryl Dodder Nellie Dodder James Larson Hosteses Naughty Nibblers Naughty Nibblers Club Walter Carr

Local News Briefs From Oskaloosa And Area

Carol Earnest will graduate May 31 from William Penn College with a home economics degree. Dale Stensen and Mrs Masson visitors head home to Madison Wisconsin after a visit here. Lloyd Little is a patient at VA Hospital Iowa City unit 6th floor west room 93, he seeks friends. Horak Insurance Agency representatives toured four Hawaiian Islands on a two week IMT Insurance Company related trip returning Tuesday evening. Fortnightly Club hosts IMT May party at United Presbyterian with a spring garden table decor and a salad supper.

Carol Earnest Jake Earnest William Penn College Oskaloosa Lloyd Little Iowa City Hawaii United Presbyterian

Marriage License Issued to Stoner and Haberman

A marriage license was issued today to John A. Stoner and Patricia J. Haberman, both of Chicago, Illinois. An accident occurred when a car driven by Thorne Lowry struck a parked car owned by Virginia Wehr of Keota on Wednesday afternoon. Lowry was fined $10 for a restricted driver’s license violation. Damages were estimated at $150.

John.a. Stoner Patricia J. Haberman Chicago Thorne Lowry Virginia Wehr Keota Lowry

Mature ISU students featured in Des Moines Register

Mrs. Mussen Moreland of Ames, formerly Helen Stone, daughter of Leo Stone of Washington, heads the Adult Students on Campus group at Iowa State University where she is a senior in education. Her husband is a civil engineering graduate student, with sons Bruce, Philip, and Michael shown in the feature about mature students returning to college.

mussen_ moreland Ames Helen Stone Leo Stone Washington Des Moines Register Today Iowa State University Moreland ASCC Bruce Philip Michael ISU Ing

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