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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1975

Page

3

Afterthoughts Y-Women Meet With Craft Work and Nursery Charge Change

The YW room gathering led by Sally Webbey discussed raising nursery charges to 50 cents per child and worked on macrame and crafts. The Past President's Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Helen Ward's home with co-hostesses and, after coffee, read Memorial Day articles. The group will reconvene in September.

Shirley Machael Jackie Strabala Carmen Norris Sally Webbey American Legion Auxiliary Helen Ward Edna Simmering Lela Miller Jean Lang Doris Hedges

Fortnightly Music Group Dines Then Shares Program

Music department of Fortnightly met Tuesday for a dinner at Frontier Cafe. Afterward members gathered at Mrs. John Thorne’s home for a business meeting and program led by Mrs. Dwaine Tschantz. Mrs. Claire Keating presided and invited each member to perform a solo act.

Music Department Frontier Cafe John Thorne

Washington WCTU and Shrine Meetings Highlight Week

Washington events include the Washington WCTU meeting with guest speaker Reverend Duncan Nichol discussing youth problems and an offering of seven dollars. Damascus Shrine members and guests attend a Masonic Temple gathering, report on the Denver Supreme Shrine Session, and note an upcoming official visitation and Cedar Rapids dinner.

Washington Wctu U. P Lois Grice Vivian Ross Vera Buchanan Duncan Nichol Eleanor Creswell Cedric Guy Guy Shepherds Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple J. Paul Wolfe Kenneth Peters Supreme Shrine Denver Colo Inez Lomen Cedar Rapids Moose Hall Washington Cora McWilliam Columbus Junction J. Ellis Grayson Cedar Falls Grayson

Lovelesses Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Earl Loveless celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at a Sunday party at the Captain's Table. Their family gathered including three children and many relatives from Marshalltown Riverside Washington Milton Douds and California with And Mrs Joe Moore and Cousins Dick Johnson visiting to extend best wishes.

Earl Loveless Nancy Loveless Steve Linda) Reber Lynette Matt Marshalltown Nancy Sleichter Sandra Cindy Riverside Michael Loveless Ronda Goodwin Washington Mr. Loveless L. L. Lovelace

Howells Celebrate 40th Anniversary At Columbus Junction

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Howell were honored by 150 guests at a Saturday evening celebration in the Columbus Junction State Bank activity room marking their 40th wedding anniversary. Relatives gathered from Cedar Rapids Wapello Anaheim Racine and many Iowa towns to share in the occasion.

Ralph Howell Columbus Junction Cheryl) McMorrais Cedar Rapids Dick Clemmer Anaheim Calif Hope Daughters Glen Adams Racine Wis Paul Schwarze Mark Borneo Indonesia Bill Carris Loveland Colo Keota Washington Ainsworth Crawfordsville West Branch Muscatine Davenport Iowa City Mediapolis Cotter Bettendorf

Surprise graduation party honors Wayland graduate tonight

Mrs. Sarah DeLay hosted a surprise party in Washington for Laura Morrow of Wayland who will graduate from Waco High School tonight. Attendees include the DeLays and Morrows from multiple towns, plus extended family and friends. Also guests in Des Moines celebrated granddaughter LeeAnn Marshall who will graduate from Polk County High School with baccalaureate services and a reception.

Sarah DeLay Washington Laura Morrow Wayland Waco High School Charles Helfrich Diane Linda Brighton Kermit DeLay Bobby Des Moines Max DeLay Terry Marengo James Morrow Randy Sheila Beverly Cindy Sinn Dale Carroll Clarence Farmer Isaac Kleese Herbert Farrell Fred Bruegge Kevin Rhonda Melinda Richard Marshall LeeAnn Marshall Polk County High School

Washington Plan and Zone Hears Care Center Expansion

The Washington Plan and Zone Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m to consider a request to expand the Washington Care Center on Polk Street.

Plan & Zone Washington Plan and Zone Commission Washington Care Center Polk Street

First Baptist Plans Week of Bible School

The First Baptist Church of Washington will host a Bible school June 2 to 6 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. The theme is Whats the Good Word and all children ages four through six grade are invited to attend.

First Baptist First Baptist Church of Washington

West Chester UM Church Announces Vacation Bible School

The United Methodist Church of West Chester sets Vacation Bible School for June 26 to July 1, from 8:30 to 11:30 each morning. Open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade from West Chester and surrounding area.

United Methodist Church West Chester

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