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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1977

Page

2

Cindy Schlapkohl Weds Thomas Fish In May 1977 Ceremony

Cindy Schlapkohl and Thomas Fish married Saturday May 28 1977 at United Methodist Church Manchester officiated by Dr J Roland Crandall. The couple's families are from Washington Osage Davenport and Des Moines with 350 guests at a church reception. both are UNI graduates and teachers at Maquoketa Valley Delhi.

Uthia L. Schlapkohl Thomas J Fish Manchester United Methodist Church J. Roland Crandall E. Kelly Schlapkohl Washington Robert G. Fish Osage Venice Carole Schlapkohl Nancy Schlapkohl Christine Mineart Dave Pfaltzgraff Omaha Neb Barry Gaarder Marshalltown Denny Johnson Des Moines Loran Erdmann Rochester Minn Don Smalley McGregor Dean Olson Larry Johnson Steve Jensen Margaret Herman

Home Economist Answers Household Craft Questions

The Washington County Extension Office advises on removing carpet tar, refinishing furniture, altering patterns, bouquet preservation, and other home questions. Jean Hood invites questions on food, textiles, development, art, housing, money, and consumer affairs for possible column use. Use drying compounds like silica gel or cornmeal borax to preserve flowers in a box.

Jean Hood Washington County S. Marion Street Washington

Stewart pupils achieve perfect attendance in 1976 77

Stewart Elementary School in Washington reports several students with perfect attendance for the 1976 77 term. Named on each grade list are Toni Horning Lori Zager Scot Bruns Tim Brock Mark Dorsett Rosaleen Goeke Tracy Owens James Schiebel Todd Smothers Meredith Bean Jo Lynn Leyden Janice Vittetoe Jimmy Holwegner Daniel Krotz Mark Janecek Krista Flory Kristen Giardino Julie Vittetoe Christy Wiley.

Stewart Elementary School Washington Toni Horning Lori Zager Scot Bruns Tim Brock Mark Dorsett Rosaleen Goeke Tracy Owens James Schiebel Todd Smothers Meredith Bean Jo Lynn Leyden Janice Vittetoe Jimmy Holwegner Daniel Krotz Mark Janecek

On the Record Newcomers MRS CLEO MARSOLAIS

Mrs Cleo Marsolais of Iowa City Iowa a retired Director of Social Services for Jackson County is noted as a newcomer in the On the Record column.

Cleo Marsolais Iowa City

Learn to Swim program invites helpers at Municipal pool

All Water Safety Instructors aides and anyone interested in helping with the Red Cross Learn to Swim program are invited to be at the Municipal pool at 10 o'clock Thursday morning June 2. Petersons announce birth of son Scott Alan born May 31 at 1718 Owen St Charles City.

Red Cross Peterson Pete Peterson Washington Scott Alan Petersons Jenny Owen St Charles City

Social Calendar week events at local clubs and meetings

Social calendar lists Tuesday through Friday club meetings and activities. TOPS Club weigh in at YW room 7 pm. IOOF Lodge 7:30 and 8 pm. Wednesday Rosemary Club 1:30 pm at Wingas Ainsworth CES 8 pm. Rainbow Girls 1 pm. senior citizen birthday party 1:30 pm. officer initiation practice. Rainbow Board 6:30 pm. Thursday Friendly Circle 2 pm with dairy recipe. Log Cabin Questers tour West Branch Retired Teachers 2 pm. Friday UPW circles cancelled then circle 2 1:30 pm at Mabel Wiley with Ruth McKee. Past Matrons dessert 1:30 pm Mrs. Edgar Stewart. Rebekah Lodge 8 pm.

Tops Club Ioof Lodge Ioof Hall Rosemary Club Winga’s. Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Friendly Circle Club Cathy Kleese West Branch UPW Mabel Wiley Ruth McKee Edgar Stewart Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Porkettes Plan June Pork Appreciation Day

Washington County Porkettes board met at Winga's with president Mrs Terry Greiner leading. They schedule June 6 Pork Appreciation Day in Washington and a Pork Queen contest at 4 30 p m at the junior high. Mrs Terry Utzinger chairs Pork for Pop with pork cooking June 18 in Washington and Kalona stores and members will assist.

Washington County Porkettes Winga’s Terry Greiner Washington Terry Utzinger Washington and Kalona

What you'll need for Social Security

A checklist for applying for retirement benefits detailing required proofs. Key items include your social security number card or record, age proof, birth or baptismal certificate, marriage certificate for spouse benefits, children's birth certificates, and a W-2 or last tax return. If any proofs are missing, apply anyway and inquire about acceptable alternatives.

Social Security Office Jean Hood Extension Home Social Security

Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals Parade

Admits on Sunday include Mrs. Nellie Klotz of Columbus Junction for medical care. Yesterday saw Mrs. George Fort and Mrs. Charles Greenlee of Washington for medical reasons. Births on Sunday blessed Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Showalter of Wellman with a daughter. Dismissals on Saturday included Mrs. Florence Tanner of Washington and Mrs. Blanche Christner of Keota. Yesterday discharged Dennis Winn of Ollie and Kurtis Hunt of Brighton. Today Mrs. Glenn Showalter and daughter of Wellman and Frank Augustine of Crawfordsville were discharged or noted.

Nellie Klotz Columbus Junction George Fort Washington Charles Greenlee Glenn Showalter

Pfeifer Collins vow in Sunday wedding ceremony

Cheryl Ann Pfeifer and John Michael Collins were married May 29 1977 at United Methodist Church with Dr J Roland Crandall officiating The ceremony featured a satin wedding gown green and yellow attire for bridal party and mint green tuxedos for ushers A reception followed and the couple plan to live in Ames Iowa The bride is a 1977 Iowa State University home economics graduate and the groom an Iowa State University architecture senior They honeymooned in northern Minnesota and Canada

Calvin Wolf Washington Michael Redlinger Janell Fish Osage Church Fellowship Hall Iowa Minnesota California Maryland Nebraska Illinois University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Maquoketa Valley Community Schools Delhi Manchester Cheryl Ann Pfeifer Shirley Pfeifer Fred Pfeifer John Michael Collins Ralph Collins Brooksville Fla United Methodist Church J. Roland Crandall Jenny Bartmann Iowa City Daiquiri Collins Keith Landa Cedar Rapids Roger George Pfeifer Mike Ranum Minneapolis Minn Rae Riebe William Helscher Jane Moss Robert Moss Tom Collins Daiquiri Steve Collins Dearbon Mich Max Soeth Etherville Katherine Ford Storm Lake Clark Pfeifer Ainsworth Michigan Ames Iowa State University Canada Pommel Court Michelle Graveline Colorado Springs Colo West Chester United Methodist Church Robert Stout Ruth Stout Massachusetts Colorado John Duvall Keith Stewart Marion Timmins Lawrence Miksch Kenneth Cuddeback Joe Bauer Cloyce Crone Graveline Kent Stout

Local residents share in births moves and graduation

Mike Beenblossom recovers from tonsilectomy at Washington County Hospital. Bertha Falk and Leon Hillman’s Washington trip highlighted by granddaughter Joan Polacheck graduating Yale with high distinction. Family visits in Potomac and Boston after extended trip. Robert and Robert Lowe family weekend in Chicago for Illinois College of Optometry graduation where Tom Lowe earned Magna Cum Laude B S in visual science and Doctor of Optometry. Meredith Emily Lins born May 23 1977 at Mercy Hospital weighing 9 lb 3 oz. Grandparents Howard Lins and Arnold Oehlerking. A wedding party for Cheryl Pfeifer and John Collins attended by many relatives from Iowa to Michigan plus Washington hosts.

Bertha Falk Leon Hillman Washington East Mrs. Falk Joan Polacheck Yale University Marilyn Potomac Washington, D.C Robert Anderson Robert Lowe Chicago Illinois College of Optometry Tom Lowe Ben George Richard George Hubert Redlinger Ed Lins Iowa City Meredith Emily Mercy Hospital Bryce Howard Lins Arnold Oehlerking Sioux City

Washington Country Club Steak Fry and Dance Notice

A steak fry and dance are set at Washington Country Club on Saturday June 4. The steak fry runs 6 30 to 8 30 a m and the orchestra plays 9 p m to midnight. Reservations for the steak fry are due by June 1. If uncalled and planning to attend, contact committee members or their wives including Dean Cox Bob Anderson Murray Cruise Dean Knight Dale Scheibe Wendell Eden Dennis Janssen Triv Jones Ron Hildebrand or Leonard DeHoet.

Washington Country Club Dean Cox Bob Anderson Murray Cruise Dean Knight Dale Scheibe Wendell Eden Dennis Janssen Triv Jones Ron Hildebrand Leonard DeHoet

Riverside Congregate Meals Plan for Seniors

Congregate meals are available for persons 60 and older and their spouses at Riverside Community Building. Special diets can be arranged in advance. Reserve at least one day ahead by calling 648-5241 or 648-4741 new numbers. Monday reservations due Friday by 3:30 p.m. Menu lists daily items June 6 to 10 including fried chicken and meatloaf with side dishes.

Riverside

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Cindy Schlapkohl Thomas Fish Ken Rene Thomas J. Fish cGrswe T.G T.O M.F Mark Twain Mrs John Collins Mike Beenblossom Lloyd Beenblossom Washington County Hospital J. W. Helscher Cheryl Pfeifer Gerald Keister Dows Ralph L. Collins Thomas Collins Steven Collins Detroit George Keister Jane Mary Kirsten Ranum Michael Ranum Minneapolis, Minh Catherine Miller Battle Creek Ralph O. Butler Beverly Brinton Lorraine St. Clair Jack Lansing Amy and Jill Lansing Helschers Yaro Chmelar Robert Helscher John Helscher Mabel Rankin Fleur de Lis Club Ruth Wiggers Linda Birney Mary Crandall Polk Street Savtoth Tower Zsa Zsa Devoree Wolf's Flower Shop Mama Breese General Telephone
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