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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1973
Page
2
YWCA swim classes begin in June with first Tuesday class on June 12 and Friday class June 15. Regular sessions cost $4 per person, junior life saving $6 plus manual. dips free for YW members. Registration via YW desk or call 653 2504. June through August office open Tuesdays and Fridays.
After thirty years of marriage a local man says he has never spoken an unkind word to his wife but warns that one day he may interrupt her. A lighthearted item ends with an advertisement for FTD flower delivery and a phone number 653-5457.
The May sessions of Junior Hustlers Cedar Clippers and Dutchettes 4-H clubs covered demonstrations on Hog Care atomic energy and dog breath care, tote bags, hems, sweater storage, fabric samples, sewing plans, and garment evaluation. Activities included roll calls, member talks, and refreshments.
A 1-year-old boy in Twin Falls Idaho was jailed after finding truck keys at a used car lot and driving the vehicle. Police reported he could not reach the pedals or see over the wheel yet managed to strike four cars, pushing one into a fifth before being arrested. A breath test showed alcohol in his system and he is held under the Youth Rehabilitation Act.
Miss Christy Hammes bride elect of Ron Lyle of Keota was honored at a personal shower Sunday May 20 hosted by Jacque Bennett and Mrs. Brad Fosdick. Friends from Iowa City Keota and Washington attended. The couple plan to marry June 2 at St Mary's Church in Keota.
Keota school personnel gathered at The Willows on May 24 to honor Supt. V. Barnum, Mrs. Clara Kent, and Mrs. Fred Robinson. Ninety attendees included faculty, board members, drivers, lunchroom workers, secretaries, aides, and spouses. Toastmasters Sasseen and Roegner presented gifts marking ten, twenty five, and nineteen years in service.
Washington Y's Men held their final spring meeting at the YMCA with regular sessions resuming in fall. Gaylen Widmer shared a six week Africa work tour with slides from the former Belgian Congo where he aided hospital construction. Nearly $700 was raised in the annual pinochle marathon, and members were urged to donate furniture or clothing for props, contacting Mrs. Cal Wolf, Mike Kramme, or Leon Hilfman.
Clarence Berknett has been released from Mercy Hospital Iowa City where he underwent surgery last Thursday and is recovering. Sunday dinner guests at the Charles Walker home included Larry Walker Jim Jamieson Ralph Edgerly and Harold Walker. Larry Walker reenlisted and will end service in 1976. Jim Jamieson is the son of the Marvin Jamiesons.
Richard C. Gerber of Cedar Rapids paid a $10 fine for a stop violation. Charlotte Knutson of Columbus Junction paid a $10 fine for an improper change of lanes. The Washington Evening Journal notes local fines and lists newspaper staff and subscription rates.
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