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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1977

Page

4

Halcyon Community News And Events Highlights

West Liberty families and friends gather for visits and dinners as Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Oxley’s daughterheads share Sunday time. Developmental Center expansion discussed by Kiwanians with local firms Crane and Washington Manufacturing aiding a new building. Numerous visits, church events, and reunions across Halcyon House and nearby towns mark a busy social season.

Local births and recognitions in Elk Grove area notes

Mr and Mrs Don Halliday Elk ie Ill greet daughter Ira Ann born May 18 1977 with older brother Ryan at home Bill Crane Washington ndmother and Anna Crane of shington great grandmother. Kiesey recuperating from major surgery at home of Mrs Russell Knott to return soon to field Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Eugene Engel Chris el and Mrs Guy Stacy attended Central College graduation ceremonies en a Thursday Their daughter Itina Engel received a BA in French. Hartzler feature sign regret. series by pastors appears Fridays. Michael Gallagher of Ington to graduate summa cum laude from Luther College Decorah May 22. Barbara Aileen White of worth among Mount Mercy College seniors at commencement May 21. Jill Davis of Crawfordsville to receive associate in applied science in computer programming at DMACC May 26. Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education to hold special meeting May 25 at 8. public welcome.

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 Stewart Florence Holmes Ainsworth Dale Holmes Patty Carole Wilma Brown Iowa City Halcyon House Lee Baird Gladys Lewis Fresno Calif Pearl Edwards Merle Edwards Palm Dale Eva Robertson June Duvall Cedar Falls Wayne Ruth) Holmes Jeremy Don Kinder Kelvin Kinder Jill Suzzone Holmes Dennis Holmes Duvall Ruth Shell Rock Tim Bohan Don Halliday Elkie Ill Ira Ann Ryan Bill Crane Washington Anna Crane Eugene Engel Chrisel Guy Stacy Central College Ena Engel Suesday Itina Engel Jill Davis Crawfordsville Des Moines Area

Social Calendar Busy week of events at local venues

This calendar lists community activities from Saturday to Wednesday. Highlights include Saturday Shirts and Skirts at Ainsworth School gym with caller Larrie Orman, Monday Music at United Methodist Church with salad, and various club meetings at YW room Masonic Temple and other venues featuring groups like White Shrine, Tops Club, IOOF Lodge, Y-Women, DeMolay, and Child Study.

Ainsworth School Larrie Orman United Methodist Church 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

Senior Citizens Spring Festival draws near 300 guests

Almost 300 guests attended the Senior Citizens Spring Festival with demonstrations and a brisk bake sale. The Masson Family performed in the afternoon and high school students Debbie Johnson and Pattie Jones read dramatic readings. Jeff Schoonover introduced speech contest achievements, closing with a group male vocal selections. Next week’s card and game afternoon is set for 1:30 in the McCleery room.

Masson Debbie Johnson Pattie Jones Jeff Schoonover McCleery

Real estate transfers recorded in Rubio and nearby towns

On the Record lists transfers including Richard D. Stagers and wife to Charles Ray Morgan and Judith A. Morgan for lots 14 15 and 16 in Block 3 Rubio. Ruth Blick estate to Winifred Wilhite for Lot 10 Block 1 Addition to South Washington. Mary Lois Widmer to Robert A. Spangler for the east 28 feet of NE part of Section 27 74 6 and a tract at NE corner of SE part of Section 27 74 6. Betty Hermann and husband to Fay A Vittetoe for land along the east line of Benton Street in Brighton. David Williams and wife to Michael R. Fritz for Lot 1 Block 1 North Addition to Washington. Mada Dickinson estate to Donald G Lynn and wife for land in Section 27 74 8.

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

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