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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1977

Page

5

Welsh guests and local gatherings mark Crawfordsville event

The Griffith families hosted a noon potluck at the American Legion hall honoring David Huges of Dolffanog Faur and his friend Hugh Jarman of Cildydd Talyllyn Wales. Dozens from Crawfordsville attended alongside relatives and friends from surrounding towns. A separate report notes a 400 turnout for the Legion chicken barbecue and Lions Club support for volunteers at Old Threshers.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Griffith American Legion Hall David Huges Dolffanog Faur the Griffiths Hugh Jarman Cildydd Talyllyn Tywyn Wales Margaret Griffith Washington Wesley Smith Jr Columbus Junction Sam Patterson Theresa and Kristi Cedar Rapids Gary Grelk Jennifer Julie Jody Winfield Mervin Blythe Doug Donna Mindi Williamsburg Larry Price Lorna Lisa David Mt Pleasant Edward Griffith David Griffith Susan Alfred Davis Mark Griffith Shannon Gomer Davis Keith She Bob Laurer Swedesburg Lillian Arvid Anderson Federated Women’s Clubs Mt. Pleasant Walter Winter Cedar Falls Harlan Winter Jesus Cantata Singers Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Sharla Trisha Winter United Church of American Legion Lions Club Old Threshers Robert Whiting Homestead Fla Bobbie Whiting Eric Jason Sandusky Ohio

Richland marshal honored at party

William Muenzenmeyer Richland city marshal was surprised by a birthday party at Mother Cabrini Parish Center Hall. Guests included his wife Helen and many local families, officials, and area residents. Other notes mention relatives moving, a fish fry for J.W. Fitch, a Saudi Arabia trip, and the Hayes family reunion with Girl Scout leaders named.

Richland William Bill) Muenzenmeyer Mother Cabrini Parish Helen Muenzenmeyer Terry Gill Melinda Everett Milligan Clarence Gertrude) Griener Donald Tucker Ronald Tucker Maurice Gould Everett Baker Richard Sloan Donna Muenzenmeyer Mark Brian Kent Zeta Staton Cedar Rapids Don Milligan Cliff Mittlestadt Waterloo Donald Muenzenmeyer Melissa Kermit Oswalt Mr. Smith Nellie Jones Burlington Raymond Derby J.W Bill) Fitch Robert McCormick Fitch Carl Coffman J.W Fitch Donald Clark Saudi Arabia Clark States Tucson Ariz Jocelyn Reenee Hayes Lions Building Washington Fairfield Brighton Wapello Illinois Packwood Cindy Sievers Andrea Goettsche Kathy Snow Janette Williams Michelle Ritchie Christine Jackson Camp Strother

Highlanders meet at school in Ainsworth

The Highlanders 4-H Club met Oct 4 at the elementary school in Ainsworth with twenty members and three guests later becoming members. New members are Dwight Miller Eric Roberts and Jeff Kaufman. President Robert Sandberg led the meeting. Members discussed calendars, project signing, and a community service project. Next meeting set for Nov 11 with host Neil Megdelsen.

Ainsworth Highlanders Dwight Miller Eric Roberts Jeff Kaufman Robert Sandberg David Skubal Lyle Sexton Neil Megdelsen Ainsworth Ces Columbus Junction Gilbert Wood Kenneth Arthur Haydn Thomas Darold Jones Evelyn Quigley Henry Wagenknecht Glen Lord Bruce Lord Thomas Jones Arthur Wood Glen County Line Club Ainsworth School Charles Lord Wayne Brown Friendly Families Club Qct Stan McCreedy Clark Pfeifer Bob Frame Dale Johnston Duane White Gilbert Morley Cedar Rapids George Stout Scott

Linda Greiner Is Honored At Keota Bridal Shower

Linda Greiner was honored at a misc bridal shower in Keota hosted by Mrs. Eugene Greiner with Mrs. Greg Smothers co hosting. Twenty attended including Darlene Greiner and Mrs. Robert Simmins of Ottumwa. Linda will wed Terry Powers Oct 22.

Robert Hollis Whiting Art Marge Whiting Fredonia John Donna Whiting Fairfield Ernest Whiting Veterans Hospital Iowa City West Branch Stewart Mather Amanas Whitings Martha Darby Crawford Judy Ardell Kliewer Travis York College Sid Hesston College United Church Women’s Evening Circle Debbie Lowe Linda Henderson Helen Lease Kaye Winter Dorsey Welliver God Paul Sievert Keota Linda Greiner Eugene Greiner Greg Smothers Darlene Greiner Robert Simmins Ottumwa Linda Joyce Terry Powers Bill Mayer Iowa State University Ames Burl Ives Stephens Auditorium Janice Thrapp Tammy Gary Wellman Pearl Richardson Noah Brenneman Michael Brenneman Orlan Hochstedler Larry Statler Kalona W.H. Barnum Dodge House Barnum C.S. Wheeling Marion Stoutner Sara Keith Stoutner Glenview, II Bruce Stoutner Charles Stoutner Waterloo Tom Stoutner Milo Harold Miller Crawfordsville Walter Smith Don Milbern Underwoods Elizabeth Weerman Milbern Underwood Weerman Pete Koehler Koert Bartman Ruby Lincoln Ill Dirk Weerman Near West Chester Mercy Hospital

Emergency Livestock Feed Program Set

The USDA will administer an Emergency Livestock Feed and Drought Assistance Program under the 1977 Farm Bill signed by President Carter. Eligible producers may be reimbursed up to 50 percent of feed costs, decided case by case by county ASCS committees, with no Washington designation required. Previous approvals from FDAA will transfer to ASCS.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Carter Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ASCS Washington Federal Disaster Assistance Administration Department of Housing and Urban Development FDAA

Danger season: January February lowest highway deaths

The National Safety Council notes highway death rate per 100 million vehicle miles is lowest in January and February and peaks in August, September, and October despite icy roads.

National Safety Council

Sewereamer Promises Quick Sewer Root and Grease Clearing

Promote Sewereamer a floor drain treatment that dissolves roots paper grease and organic matter without digging. Advertises fast action chemical solution in 10 lb cans urging customers to ask for the SEWEREAMER brand by Carson.

Carson

Napoleon’s Mother Follows Him to Elba

When Napoleon was exiled to Elba, his mother traveled to the Mediterranean island to stay near him, reflecting family ties amid exile and political upheaval.

Napoleon Elba Mediterranean Island

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