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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1977

Page

2

Social activity reviews by Ashley Chapter DAR and clubs

Ashley Chapter DAR members visited Historic Conger House and Alexander Young Log Cabin with hostesses assisting at Conger House and Washington Chapter DAR members hosting at the Log Cabin. Other clubs met for quilting, pinochle, painting and Y-Women sessions with speakers and volunteer calls for a day camp.

Ashley Chapter DAR Cedar Rapids Conger House Alexander Young Log Cabin Helen Wilson John Witthoft Stephen Wiggers Washington Blair Haymes Ray Higbee Maurice Meyer Charles Hotle Harold Timmins Robert Morgan Neal Hall Flo Cherry

World War I Auxiliary reports and officers this week

The World War I Auxiliary met at the schoolhouse on the fairgrounds with Pauline Crone as president. Officers for the coming year were installed by Mary O’Connor, and several members planned to attend the department convention in Waterloo June 9 to 11.

Pauline Crone Department Waterloo A.F.S Florence Zwicki Mary O’connor Veterans Hospital Iowa City Mary O’conner

Social Calendar for Wednesday to Friday at local clubs

Social Calendar lists events at Masonic Temple and IOOF Hall from Wednesday to Friday. UMW Evening group meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Donna Koehler. Rainbow Girls practice. regular board meeting follows. Thursday features Zeredatha Council degree work and special meeting. H H Club dessert with guests. Goodwill Independent and H J clubs meet. PEO Chapter 1 at 8. Friday includes Methodist mother-daughter supper and Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall event.

UMW Donna Koehler Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Zeredatha Council H.H. Club Lyle Wilcox Goodwill Club Albert Wehr Independent Leo Vittetoe H.J Lawrence Whisler Peo Elizabeth Colby

YWCA Art Club to sponsor life drawing workshops

The YWCA Art Club of Washington will sponsor three life drawing workshops led by LaVergne Dunn of Fairfield. Held Saturdays June 4 11 and 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the YW room cost 7.50 for the series. Students bring 18 by 24 inch newspring and drawing supplies. Register with Jackie Wells or Karen Trottman route 3 Washington. Reservations close when classes fill.

Ywca Art Club of Washington LaVergne Dunn Fairfield YW Room YWCA Jackie Wells Karen Trottman Route 3 Washington

Washington CWF studies Blacks

Christian Women's Fellowship groups met to study The Untold Story A Short History of Black Disciples. Ruth Group hosted by Mrs Edna Brinning. Esther, Dorcas, Priscilla, and other groups held leadership and worship sessions. Plans included Vacation Bible School prep, Teacher Training on May 25, and a June 8 potluck lunch. An executive board meeting was scheduled for 6 45.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Edna Brinning Ruth Duane Krotz Kenneth Pfister Yale Jarvis Vel Lase Dorcas Virgil Earls Carl Dallmeyer Gladys Putman Esther Ed Chabal Rodney Davisson Don Gardner Juanita Bourgeois Robert Cheyney Priscilla Don Eaton Laureen Knapp Christian Church Baptist Church

Methodist women hold group meetings

United Methodist Women groups I IV V VI met in private homes and at Halcyon House across Wednesday to Friday. Leaders Duvall Wead Bauer Crawford presided. programs included Mother, Home and Family World Hunger and a Bible quiz. Attendance ranged from six to twenty one members with several guests.

United Methodist Women UMW William Guenther Carl Guther Walter Duvall Home Howard Hazen Marion Augustine Allen Ferguson Wilbur Watson Edgar Porter Response Magazine Maurice Crawford Sam Turkington Clark Bauer Sea of Gallilee B.M. O’beirn Israel Vincent Kiesey Leo Hoover Clarence Jacobs

Bluebird Girls Plant Flowers Across Washington Parks

The Washington Bluebird girls held their annual flower planting Monday at Central Park with flowers donated by Wolf Florists and the Camp Fireboard. All Bluebird groups in Washington participated, and the West Chester Bluebirds also planted flowers at West Chester Monday.

Washington Bluebird Central Park Wolf Florists Camp Fireboard West Chester

Washington Evening Journal front page details 1977 staff and rates

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa publishes staff roles including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as managing editor, and Robert Luther as production supervisor. Subscription rates are listed for in town, surrounding areas, and mail across Iowa and the United States. The paper notes its address, printing details, and press association memberships.

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

Business Women install officers in BPW Washington chapter

The Washington Business and Professional Women's Club held a meeting at the Frontier Cafe Tuesday with Margi Marek presiding. Officers and chairmen reported, awards were given, a state convention trip was discussed, and new officers were installed by Marek. A reception for state president Phyllis Robuck was announced for June 12.

Kiki Aanestad Jane Ellefson Phyllis Kulisky Aniamls Trish Harvey Don Turner Sunset Park Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club Frontier Cafe Margi Marek Katherine Eagle Evelyn Sonday Sister Gabriel Maybelle Edwards Frank Miller Geraldine Schulty Betty Earnest Agnes Beliel Marie Marie Miss Schulty Des Moines National Federation BPW Foundation Louisville Kentucky New State Phyllis Robuck Knoxville Marek Lenore Sprague Diane Day Charlotte Lindmeier BPW

Vacation Bible School at Christian Church Sets Dates

Theme Created for Love. Vacation Bible School at the Christian Church runs May 31 through June 3 with sessions 9 to 11 30 a.m. Tuesday Thursday and Friday and a full day 9 to 3 Wednesday. Children aged 3 to 6th grade may attend. lunch needed on Wednesday. An offering for Heifer Project International will be collected daily. Picnic Friday at noon. dismissal 1 30 p.m. Transportation provided. Contact numbers 3-3881 or 3-3151.

Love The Christian Church Heifer Project International Gary Hixon Teresa Crossett Mary Beth Beenblossom Ed Jones Dale Gonterman Robert Cheyney Cheryl Crossett Kenneth

4-H Trail Ride for Washington County Members Saturday

A 4-H trail ride for Washington County Horse Project members is set for Saturday May 21 at 4 p.m. at Dawn Meyer’s Brighton home. A wiener roast follows. members should bring their own food and service. Those unable to bring a horse may attend.

Washington County Horse Project Dawn Meyer Brighton Julia Gamon Meyer Skunk River Highway No. 1 Washington

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