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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1975
Page
2
The Past President's Parley met at Winga's for coffee and business with hosts Mrs. Eva Blakenhorn Mrs. Bertha Guther and Mrs. Hazel Euwer. Poems were read and members shared summer trips as Mrs. Davis Hedges led the session.
The Marion Hobby Club met at Mrs. Everett Davis’s home then toured Bentonsport’s historical museum Mason house Keosauqua’s historic home and Hotel Manning dining. Lynn Stephens received a bridal shower at Mrs. Wayne Davis’s with guests Leslie Stephens Cherylene Sisler and Julie Davis. Miss Stephens to wed Michael Sisler on Oct. 11.
Plans for the annual UNICEF drive were completed at a meeting of the organization. Volunteers finalized fundraising goals and coordinated distribution of materials and responsibilities for the upcoming campaign.
Ernest Hinkle of Fairfield turned 87 on Oct 14 with a colorful surprise. Thirteen relatives spent a warm autumn Saturday painting the Hinkle house two tone green. The gift was arranged by his children with contributions from extended family across Iowa and California. Mrs. Hinkle hosted a picnic lunch for the painters.
A humorous column by Sheilah Klapp recounts a University of Iowa painting class where a student mistakes her own still life and self portrait for art. The piece lampoons critics, explains the garret myth, and ends with the author repainting her kitchen ceiling in Michelangelo spirit.
Yesterday admitted Miss Debra Roush of Washington for medical care. Today admitted Charles Kuhn of Washington and Mrs. Merle Weatherman for medical treatment. Discharged today Miss Mary Edna Coble of Washington and Mrs. Robert Baker of Washington.
Sheriff's officers investigated a county road crash near the old Walnut school southwest of Washington. Lisa Renee Libe lost control after swerving to avoid two dogs, rolling into a ditch. Car damage $1,500, fence damage $50. Libe uninjured.
Friday activities include Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall 7:30 p.m. and Lodge No 26 at Masonic Temple 8 p.m. TGIF Club meets 7 p.m. in VW room. Past Matrons Club gathers 1:30 p.m. at Juanita Connelly. Saturday features S Square Dance Club at Foss Memorial Building Salem 8 p.m. with Ron Rominger caller and White Shrine 8 p.m. Friendship night. Shirts and Skirts square dance 8–11 p.m. at Ainsworth School gym with Don Gosling caller. refreshments for guests.
Linda Barnes began studies Sept. 29 at the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis to become a Veterinary Medical Technician. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Barnes of Brighton. Anna Lukovsky returned from Florissant Missouri after visiting her daughter and family, the Walt Timsons, enjoyed shopping in St. Louis, toured the St. Robert E. Lee, and dined in the Sea Food room where her daughter is head waitress.
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