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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1977
Page
2
The group invites fourth and fifth graders to rhythmic marching and dancing with a swim after class on Tuesday afternoons, and offers a Halloween parade option for those who enroll by October 11. A babysitting basics class for ages 11 to 13 starts October 15, cost four dollars plus five for a YW activity ticket, signups due October 13.
October Fifth senior center notes report 52 attendees at the October birthday party honoring Glenn Knupp Clara Brown Margaret Thomas Myrtle Mayer Pete Koehler Hubert Freund Evan Rees and Glen Thompson. Craft session on fall dome plaques followed by pine cone wreaths and cathrectal quilting planned for late October. Events include Golden agers quilting October 10, bingo and cards October 12, potluck October 19, film October 26 and open house November 1 with bake sale.
The Washington County Mini-Bus plans trips to Washington Community Theater on Oct 23 and 13 for the mystery Wait Until Dark. A charter to Nauvoo on Oct 14 includes Brecht Co. plant Fort Madison and Phelps House Burlington. Other outings go to Cedar Rapids on Oct 21 and Ice Capades in Des Moines on Nov 25.
William C Whittenberg’s son Curtis Allen Powers of route one Ainsworth swerved to avoid an oncoming car, went into a ditch, was treated for minor injuries, and a second car damaged about 500 dollars before reaching Washington County Hospital.
Admitted yesterday is Mrs. Clara Taylor of Washington for medical care. Births today in Brighton greet a new son to Mr. and Mrs. Tonnie Crile. Dismissed yesterday is Warren Donaldson of Ainsworth.
A dense listing of local social activities from Fairfield high school and community groups. Highlights include the Fairfield Square Dance Club at 8 p.m. at Jr. Ag grounds with Frank Lane as national caller, plus various chapter meetings, club luncheons, and charity drives across Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, with venues such as the Masonic Temple, Captain's Table, YW room, and High School Auditorium. Babysitter service noted.
Mrs. R. J. Tanner of Washington announces the engagement of her daughter Jane Lambertson of Cut Bank Montana to Ferdinand Joseph Marie son of Mr and Mrs Leo W Marie of rural Washington A December 28 wedding is planned.
Stork Gazette reports the birth of a son and daughter to Mr and Mrs Roy Daniel Beachy RR2 Kalona and Carolyn Sue Crossett daughter of Mr and Mrs Danny Lou Crossett 609 North Iowa Washington.
Heritage Agency on Aging sponsors an old-fashioned hayride and wiener roast for seniors on Friday October 21 at Pleasant View riding stables North Liberty. Ride begins 6 p.m. lasts about one hour followed by a bonfire. Cost 2 per person. Reservations via toll free 1 800 332 5934 or local Cedar Rapids Marion line 398 5559.
U P residents record a steady stream of visitors and social events. Mrs Gertrude Upton hosts her son and daughter in Rockford Illinois while others attend a Sewing Social for Bank Uniform Benefit and various visits from Grinnell Hopkins Audubon and Clarion connections. Trips include a Greek Isles tour from Kennedy to Hungary and a Wisconsin Dells boat trip. Local residents attend clubs and meetings, visit campuses and health centers, and travel to Missouri and Nebraska for family and community events.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones of Aberdovey and David Hughes with Hugh Jarman of Tywyn returned home on Thursday October 6 after attending the Farm Progress Show near Washington. Hughes and Jarman raise sheep on Welsh mountains and visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis of Crawfordsville.
Local officers were asked to check Friday on a break-in at an antique store on East Washington Street. A door was broken and the place entered sometime during the night. Several items were reported missing.
Multiple cases unfold with dismissals, guilty verdicts, and fines. Karen S. Wilson and Steve Tinnes had charges dismissed, Timothy L. Phillips and Kenneth L. Fenn were found guilty of speeding with $25 and $39 fines respectively, and other motorists faced fines for speeding and miscellaneous violations. Charles Curtis and Jack Sanders had DWI charges moved to district court. Local totals include numerous minor fines for speeding and infractions across towns such as Washington Keota and Burr Oak.
A line item notes a production year offered by mail and elsewhere in the United States at a price of 24 dollars per year.
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