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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1977

Page

2

Halcyon Highlights Prominent Local Social News

West Liberty residents Mr. and Mrs. R. E Ward and family visited Mrs. E Ward. Many local figures attended events at Halcyon House including a Developmental Center program by Charlotte Ripperger and plans to raise funds for a new building. Community visits, church activities, reunions, and travel notes fill a daybook of names, places like Keota Brighton and Washington, and events from May through June highlighting family ties and civic life.

June Duvall R. E Ward West Liberty James Oxley Iowa City Charlotte Ripperger Crane Company Washington Manufacturing Harper Brush Company Fairfield A.m‘ers Edna Wentworth John Latta Jr Cherokee Village Ark Vermont Brighton Earl Wright Mary United Methodist Don Guy Eva Blankenhorn Versa Anderson Alice Norman Applied Arts II Keith Stewarts West Chester Priscilla Thompson Camanche Milan Thompson George Dare Central University Pella Tom Janet Dare) Slater Herman Otto Mt. Pleasant Edith Hemmings Kolonial Florence Holmes Ainsworth Dale Holmes Patty Carole Wilma Brown Halcyon House Lee Baird Gladys Lewis Fresno Calif Pearl Edwards Merle Edwards Palm Dale Eva Robertson Cedar Falls Wayne Ruth) Holmes Jeremy Don Kinder Kelvin Kinder Jill Suzzone Holmes Dennis Holmes Duvall Ruth Shell Rock Tim Bohan

Mrs Lyle Wilcox Hosts H H Club Meeting

Mrs Lyle Wilcox hosted the H H Club Thursday with seven members. Guests included Mrs Lyle Wilson Mrs Herbert Ferrell Mrs Merle Jeffries Mrs Milton Schnicker and Mrs Dale Richards. A tribute to mothers was given and new year program books were distributed. Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Paul Beenblossom led in several quizzes.

Lyle Wilcox H. H. Club Lyle Wilson Herbert Ferrell Merle Jeffries Milton Schnicker Dale Richards Wilcox Paul Beenblossom

Local births and notices reach across several towns

Elk Grove and Washington residents announce births and family milestones. Laura Ann Halliday is born May 18 1977 to Mr and Mrs Don Halliday with Ryan 2 at home. Christina Engel earns a BA in French at Central College Pella. Michael Gallagher graduates from Luther College Decorah. May 25 board meeting of Mid Prairie School District noted.

Bill Sitler Wellman Steve Billups Pauline Arthur Bertie Warren A.F.B Cheyenne Wyo Ruth Bertie Washington E.V. Hall Fort Collins Colo Beverly Wolfe Schmitt Teresa Rich Stub Wolfe Richard Day Rhua Helmick Villa Sarah) Forinash Richland Gladys Putman Blanche Forinash Dale Connelly Waverly Royal Robertson Glen Dunbar Don Halliday Elk Grove Ill Laura Ann Ryan Bill Crane Anna Crane Eugene Engel Chris Engel Guy Stacy Central College Pella Engel Christina Engel Mid-Prairie Ty

Social Calendar Highlights From Ainsworth Week

Ainsworth area clubs and organizations fill the week with events at churches gyms and halls. Notable items include Social Calendar Saturday at the Ainsworth School gym with Larrie Orman calling, Monday Music at United Methodist Church, and White Shrine at Masonic Temple with special guest Charles Ask. Other activities cover community groups, youth orders, and senior center gatherings with time changes noted for Family Living II and Tops Club weigh in.

Marie Hyde Ainsworth Church William Tell Mr. Magoo Blanche Stanley Dorothy Enfield Vaughn Thompson United Methodist Women's Group 2 Don Huber Sadie Wilson Lillian Dehne Charles Paterson Aspen Colo Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Utah Keith Vetter White Shrine Masonic Temple Charles Ask Mary Dawson Halcyon House Cedar Township Farm Bureau Alice Norman Tops Ioof Lodge IOOF Mother's Club Eloise Hazen

Spring Festival for Senior Citizens Attracts Nearly 300

Almost 300 guests attended the Senior Citizens Spring Festival with Huntington demonstrations, a brisk bake sale and candy gone by noon. Masson Family provided musical numbers while Debbie Johnson and Pattie Jones offered dramatic readings. Jeff Schoonover introduced speech contest achievements. An afternoon of cards and games is planned for May 25 in the McCleery room at 1 30. Hospital notes list two admissions from Washington and births for Williams of Columbus City Hyde of Brighton and Pugh of Columbus Junction.

Masson Debbie Johnson Pattie Jones Jeff Schoonover McCleery

Open House at Cedar Dr Cottage Attracts 125 Guests

Mrs. Clarence Logan and her husband hosted a Sunday open house at their Cedar Drive cottage drawing about 125 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Logan's daughter Mrs. John Schulz and her 6 year old granddaughter Ann of Burlington, with several local residents and visitors from Clinton, Des Moines, and Denver noted among the attendees. Local activities included health center programs, birthday observances, and a May planting project funded by memorial donations.

Wiley Beveridge Clarence Logan Cedar Dr Logan John Schulz Ann Burlington Eleanor Davidson Clinton Lillian Davidson Wyoming Eleanor Isabelle Thiessen Gertrude Upton Wallace Upton Rockford Ill Ellsworth Butler Denver Colo Emmett Jungjohan North English Bessie Holmes Theodore Rebe Pennsylvania Willming Cottage Jessie Douglas Stewart Hall John J. Ballas San Mateo Calif Flossie Knupp California Alice Brown Annie Morris Helen Ralston Baumhoefener Nursery Cedar Rapids Brownlee Health Center G. Wiley Beveridge Clarence Lynn J. Paul Wolfe Mable Johnson Alda Warnock Margaret Beveridge Williamsburg Sarah Brown Dorothy Bear Robert Ferguson Claire Keating Richard Paul Herb Osincup Dwain Tschantz Paul Tschantz Myrle Baird John Baird Ann W.H. Bailey Hampshire

Real estate transfers list multiple local property deeds

On the Record records several transfers of land and property. Richard D Stagers and wife convey to Charles Ray Morgan and Judith A Morgan Ls 14 15 16 Block 3 Rubio. Ruth Blick estate to Winifred Wilhite Lot 10 Block 1 Addition to South Washington. Mary Lois Widmer to Robert A Spangler East 28 ft of NE of Sec 27 74 6 and a tract at NE corner of SE ¼ of Sec 27 74 6. Betty Hermann and husband to Fay A Wittetoe Land on East line of Benton Street in Brighton. David Williams and wife to Michael R Fritz Lot 1 Block 1 North Addition to Washington. Mada Dickinson estate to Donald G Lynn and wife Land in Sec 27 74 8.

Richard D. Stagers Charles Ray Morgan Judith A. Morgan Rubio Ruth Blick Winifred Wilhite Washington Mary Lois Widmer Robert A. Spangler N.E S.E Betty Hermann Fay A. Wittetoe Benton Street Brighton David Williams Michael R. Fritz Mada Dickinson Donald G. Lynn

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Halcyon A.M Ers Joyce Ray Nebel Albia Frank Kleese Louie Harley Helen Duncan Larry Duncan Bill Duncan Max Shraeder Columbus Junction Alice Green Janet Bain Mildred Shalla Wilma Huggins John Hazelett Lee Bairds Helen Mace Wayne Limerman Sun City A. W. Wells Kissimmee Fla Dot Bauer Dot Florence Wolf Golden Buckle Keota Chris Moore John Ellsworth Clifford Connelly Grethel Marshall Whitewater Wis Barbara Winn Russell Lincoln Charles Mary) Fuhr Geneseo Vincent Keesey Agency William Trembly Sharon Barbara Trembly Cornell College Mt Vernon American Legion Auxiliary Hazel Rapp Mary O’conner Irene Thompson Florence Henss Duayne Henss Branson Dale Kiesey Russell Knott Mayfield Kentucky Hartzler Bert Hartzler Michael Gallagher Ofshington Luther College At Decorah Ite Barbara Aileen White Orth Mount College Jill Davis Helga Burroughs Iowa Aavice Star Bank Americaid Welfare Jared B. Sturdevant, R. Ph Ainsworth School Larrie Orman United Methodist Church Priscilla Club Winga’s Y Building DeMolay Advisory Board Edward Walter Nettie Miller Genevieve Garrett Eric Williams Columbus City Phillip Hyde Douglas Pugh U.P. Home News Helen Vail Sioux City Mary Hastie Florence Marion Hale Dale Condry Bob Gardner Anamosa Vernon Elgin Marion Ave. United Presbyterian Church Richard Colby James Cottrell East Iowa Muscatine Robert Howell Russel Rathjem Davenport Florida Percy Holder Catholic University Law School Edwards U.S. Dept of Commerce Robert L. Branyan Mich Kansas City Maxine Moore Wolf's Farm Bureau Office Robert Stevenson Box Washington Call Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Des Moines, Ia Horemer Ras Counter Ben Franklin Ainsworth High School Ainsworth Gym Dale Buck Stan McCreedy Bowser Sewing Machine Shop E. Jefferson Washington, Iowa
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