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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1975

Page

2

Refugee colonel speaks on Vietnam here at Fort Indiantown Gap

A gray haired refugee who says he is a South Vietnamese army colonel discusses hopes and fears of about 130000 Vietnamese refugees arriving in the United States. He questions local sponsorship plans and notes his family left behind in Vietnam. He intends to seek citizenship only after Vietnam remains under Communist rule.

Indiantown Gap UPI Vietnam United States Pennsylvania Army Post Pennsylvania South Vietnam

Local honors mark four months with bonds and speech

Mrs. Harold Kline receives a $50 U S Savings bond from Luziers Cosmetic Co for top state sales in January to April and earns president’s council status plus a gold bracelet and charm. Peter Temple, grandson of Mrs. Stewart, is among Keota High graduates and earns a community scholarship. Rodney Hanze graduates with a 4.0 and trombone solo at Waco High exercises. Katherine Buxbaum, once Grace Hill, has a stroke and is in Grinnell Hospital in serious condition.

Harold Kline U.S Luziers Cosmetic Company Cloyce Stewart Jay Brewer Esther Linda Bordwell Keota High School Edward Wolfe Robert Brinton Ethel Hanze Brighton Waco High School Rodney Hanze Wolfe Roger Hanze Swedesburg Katherine Buxbaum Grace Hill Grinnell Hospital Eugene Engel

Social Calendar Highlights for Week

The Social Calendar lists events from PEO Chapter 1 with a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting at Mrs James Schmidt to a Saturday Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at Ainsworth School Gym with Dick Reisinger as caller. Sunday sees Drift Riders Inc Potluck at Sunset Park at 5 30 p.m. with drinks provided.

Ainsworth School Dick Reisinger Drift Riders, Inc Sunset Park

Faith Baptist Bible School Opens June 2

Faith Baptist Church announces its annual Vacation Bible School for all ages through 10th grade from June 2 to June 6, 6 30 p m to 9 p m nightly. The theme is What s the Good Word. Transportation hotlines are 653 5707 and 653 4462.

Faith Baptist Church

CWF installs new officers at May meeting

The Christian Church Women’s Fellowship held its May gathering with the Priscilla group hosting. Mrs. Virgil Earll presided as past president’s pin was presented to her. new officers named include President Mrs. Leonard Llewellyn and Secretary Mrs. Gladys Putman.

C.W.F The Christian Church Priscilla Group Virgil Earll Ira Morrison Earll Edna Tucker Roy Kephart Laurene Knapp Gladys Putman Leslie Beenblossom Paul Beenblossom Wilmer Lauderman Edna Peters Leonard Llewellyn Gladys Bartholow Carl Dallmeyer Dorcas Rodney Davisson Esther Oran Hutchison Ruth Robert Cheyney Priscilla Don Gardner Walter Sheets Helen Watklins

Vacation church school and day camp planned by U P church

The United Presbyterian Church in Washington will host a combined vacation church school and day camp June 2 to 6. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m at the church and 9 to 1 30 p m at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse for children age two through eighth grade. The event includes staff lists, transportation by church cars, Bible lunches, and Hillcrest Services in Dubuque as the collection recipient.

United Presbyterian Church Washington Izaak Walton League Club House Annetta McConnell Sandy Beauchamp Pat Stout Helen Ralston Helen Thorne Shelly Stout Carol Winga Joleen Krotz Karma Embree Karen Kleese Carolyn Bollman Fran Batterson Julia Gamon Mary Helen Jewell Sara Kinzler Ann Duncan Duncan Nichol William Kettlitz Pat Johnson Kitsy Morgan Julia DePenning Brenda McConnell Mary Meeker Ann Colby Gail Colby Barb Larsen Penny Crile Karla Kleese Janis Goff Hillcrest Services Dubuque

Hancher Auditorium Tours Resume in Iowa City

Regular tours of Hancher Auditorium will resume Sunday June 1 with a new schedule. Tours of the University of Iowa facility will run Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p,m. Departures are from the box office lobby. Special group tours require advance arrangements via the auditorium office at 319 353 6251.

Iowa City Hancher University of Iowa

United Presbyterians Announce Summer Service Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church in Washington releases a summer schedule for Sunday services. Morning worship begins at 9 30 a m with church school opening at 10 35 a m on Sundays throughout the summer months.

United Presbyterian Church Washington

Washington High FHA installs new officers at barbecue

Newly elected Washington High School Future Homemakers of America officers were installed Tuesday at Mary Atwood's home. Randi Allen becomes president with Joyce Grim as vice president Louise Albright secretary and JoAnne Dusenbury treasurer Past president Loree Satterfield presided and received an FHA charm bracelet Plans for District 16 Spring Round Up at West Burlington June 6 include delegates Randi Allen Stephanie Beliel and Louise Albright.

Washington High School Future Homemakers of America FHA Mary Atwood Randi Allen Joyce Grim Louise Albright JoAnne Dusenbury Loree Satterfield West Burlington Stephanie Beliel

Washington BPW installs officers and welcomes new members

The Washington Business and Professional Women's Club held a meeting at the Captain's Table reviewing the year and installing officers and new members. Geraldine Schulty led the emblem ceremony for eight new members, Fran Roland became president and others were installed, with Linda Hendricks presenting a club pin and gavel.

Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club Geraldine Schulty Ann Burt Eileen Hammen Sally Richards Margaret Crone Pat Kruk Jeanenne Edwards Wanda Dabney Debbie Swift Fran Roland Kathryn Eagle Marie Marie Maybelle Edwards Linda Hendricks Conger House Kathy Wallace Helen Ryner Geraldine Weeks Helen Peiffer Miss Schulty Unicef

Hospital notes Admitted and Births Yesterday

Hospital notes list admissions yesterday for Clarence Fritchen Richland medical Angeline Burke Brighton medical James Hiller Columbus Junction medical Margaret Vinton Washington medical Florence Tanner Washington medical Robert Jones Brighton surgical Births yesterday to Mr and Mrs Robert Wetrich Washington a son Dismissals today include Mrs Laura Wade West Chester Kathryn Blodgett Ainsworth Ted Howell Washington

Clarence Fritchen Richland Angeline Burke Brighton James Hiller Columbus Junction Margaret Vinton Washington Florence Tanner Robert Jones Robert Wetrich Son Laura Wade West Chester Kathryn Blodgett Ainsworth Ted Howell

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