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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1977

Page

3

Mother-Daughter Tea At Crawfordsville Church

The annual Mother-Daughter Tea at United Church Crawfordsville drew a large crowd Tuesday evening in the North Building. Doris Davis welcomed guests and, with Donna Fletcher, led the program. Performances included skits, piano and flute pieces, and a sewing demonstration by Wilma McAllister and Ruth McAllister. Local girls sang, and a birthday tribute honored Heidi Bernau. Refreshments, a flower-filled table, and a silent bulbs auction followed. Notable attendees included several out-of-town guests and families from nearby towns.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville United Church Doris Davis Donna Fletcher Donna Pamela Margery Edgar Brenda Susan Shri Erwin Ruth Kaye Winter Sharla Trisha Kaye Wilma McAllister Ruth McAllister Winfield Debbie Lowe Heidi Bernau Ruthe Fletcher Dianne Black Betty Hamil Milly Moore Frank Trevitt Mediapolis Margaret Crone Ella Fisher Washington Grace Williams Verda Jones Columbus Junction Pat Fisher Lynn Kim Ainsworth Lyle Williams Tammy Tricia Cedar Falls Kenneth Rhea Clint Rhea Russell Williams White Cloud Club Margaret Davis Lyle Paisley Owen Brush Iowa City Kenneth Cherryholmes Ames Weishea John Israel Newton Kenneth Mildred Marvin Moses Pella Cathy Williams United Church Women Gladys Twinam Vietnam James Turpin Arlene Fletcher Margaret Davidson Lillian Maxwell Mary Evans

Retirement honor for Rural mail carrier Gerald Burns in Bonaparte

A retirement dinner was held for Gerald Burns known as Buzzy, a Bonaparte native who began as a substitute rural mail carrier before taking over the route thirty years ago. He plans travel and visiting his children after decades of service.

Gerald Buzzy) Burns Bonaparte Bonaparte Record-Republican

Washington pool swim program parent permission note

Permission for an 8 year old to join the Washington Municipal Pool swim lessons from June 6 to July 15. Beginner to advanced beginner levels offered with bus transportation provided. Basic rescue and water safety course may be available for interested participants aged 11 and older who are already swimmers. No disability presumed. Red Cross liability release included. No on-site registration. return by May 23 to Red Cross office. donations welcome but not required. Parent or guardian must sign.

Washington Municipal Pool American National Red Cross Red Cross Washington County

Dear Doctor Advice Column: Romance and Babysitting Dilemmas

A reader asks if astrology affects marriage prospects for two Aries lovers and seeks guidance on balancing family duties with a social life. The columnist urges marrying the boyfriend despite horoscopes and suggests Al consider part time work to fund a babysitter, noting the sister could learn routines to help.

I Love to Fish with My Father Plan Help

Dear Michael offers practical tips when Dad cannot join fishing trips. If plans fall through, suggest an alternate fisher such as a relative or friend, then ensure a return fishing day with a stringer of fish for dinner. Include a pickup plan to keep the routine.

Doctor

Pekin to run summer recreation at Pekin High

Pekin High hosts a summer recreation program led by Coach Tom Stone on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9. It runs June 1 to July 14, with possible Thursday conflicts for baseball. The school board names Roland Wray athletic director for high and middle schools, replacing teacher principals. Terrie Uhl resigns as women’s P E teacher and part time coach. A property sale over 5 000 must await voter approval at the annual school election. Kindergarten prep shows about 50 pupils, possibly three sections next year. Roof deck work lags one month while walls progress ahead. Sick leave for pregnancy remains unsettled after a national court test.

Roland Wray Terrie Uhl Ollie Iowa James Rood Rood

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