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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1975

Page

2

Local Travel Highlights and Community Socials Noted

Mr and Mrs Dale Darbyshire of Washington toured 13 New England states ending in Portland Maine visiting West Point Cadet Chapel Holy Land U S A Plymouth Rock Mayflower II Plymouth Plantation Longfellows Wayside Inn Old North Bridge and Lake Champlain route. Merle Statler injured in rural Washington and hospital stay noted. Community socials include a housewarming for Evelyn Evans and a reception for Don Norton and wife with relatives and friends.

Dale Darbyshire Washington New England Portland Maine West Point Academy Cadet Chapel West Point N.Y Holy Land U.S.A Waterbury Conn Plymouth Rock Plymouth Plantation Plymouth Mass Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury Old North Bridge Concord Lake Champlain Burlington Port Kent Steve Whisler Don Norton

Local 4-H Activities Highlight Oct Fundraiser and Club Updates

The Dutchettes 4-H Club hosted a October 7 roller skating fundraiser at Wellman rink with 70 attendees from Washington County and guests. Iowa Maidens 4-H Club welcomed new officers and initiates Andrea Zear Jackie Chalupa Debbie Shepherd Diana Shepherd and Donna Shepherd after talks on Cleaning Tarnished Metals. Jackson Boys 4-H Club elected Kevin Hora president and others, planned a Parkette Country Fare sale, and met at David Sojka’s. funeral services were held for Kula A Cherry at Sherman Eden with interment Elm Grove Cemetery.

Wareweries Dutchettes 4-H Club Wellman Skating Rink 4-H Washington County Iowa Maidens Holly Wheelan Sue Shepherd Andrea Zear Jackie Chalupa Debbie Shepherd Diana Shepherd Donna Shepherd Jackson Boys Andy Hora Kevin Hora Mike Beranek Matt Sojka Brian Hora Lael Stout Greg Hora Sentinel Greg Marek David Sojka

Orient film and travels highlight 76 Community Club meeting

The 76 Community Club of 76 Township met October 9 at Irene Baughman’s home with co host Margaret Reed. Gerry Stoutner screened films from San Francisco to the Orient and beyond and displayed items from the region. New members Darlene Flynn and Rita Vogel and visitors were welcomed.

76 Community Club 76 Township Irene Baughman Margaret Reed Gerry Stoutner San Francisco Orient Australia Singapore Gerry Kathryn Romine Darlene Flynn Rita Vogel Helen Benson Floretta Brenneman Audrey Reed Kenneth University Hospitals Iowa City Maplewood Manor

St James Pinochle Marathon Announces Final Winners

The St James Summer Pinochle Marathon held at the church basement Sunday named Mrs Glen Widmer and Mrs Fred Metzer top winners with 8830 points. Afternoon play at five tables saw high scorers Mrs Charles Greiner and Martha Whittaker while Agnes Belie and Delores Greiner were low.

St. James Glen Widmer Fred Metzer Ray Minick Eileen Hammen Charles Greiner Martha Whittaker Agnes Belie Delores Greiner

Recreation Workshop Brings Iowa Leaders to Des Moines

The 27th Governor's Conference and Recreation Workshop met in Des Moines to stress evolving recreation needs and its social vitality. Doris George of Maplewood Manor Keota chaired area activities and led district action. state officers from Iowa associations were announced including Deb Thompkins as President and multiple vice presidents, treasurer and secretary from Des Moines Dubuque Cedar Rapids Sioux City Akron and Mt Pleasant facilities.

Des Moines Doris George Maplewood Manor Keota Doris Iowa State Officers of Iowa Association of Deb Thompkins Calvin Manor Marlene Gunderson Luther Manor Home Dubuque Judy Smith Cedar Rapids Karen Tagatz Northwest Holy Spirit Retirement Home Sioux City Sue Mortenson Akron Nursing Home Akron Patricia Triska Pleasant Manor Mt Pleasant

Hospital admits and births reported at Washington unit

Admitted yesterday are Mrs. Mabel Rankin Dale Beliel Lawrence Miksch and Benny Scott all from Washington for medical care. Chester Goodin from Washington undergoes a surgical procedure. Births yesterday include a son to Mr and Mrs William Carr of Wellman. Transferred long term care Tillie Vondrasek of Washington.

Mabel Rankin Washington Dale Beliel Lawrence Miksch Benny Scott Chester Goodin William Carrof Wellman Alfred Baldridge Kimberly Hagie James Dayton and Son Columbus Junction Derry Andrews Walter Rains Brighton Tillie Vondrasek

Abbreviated newspaper rate card for Washington and Iowa editions

Witla Shannon vice president and advertising director announces subscription rates. Carrier in Washington area costs 290 dollars per month. in towns within the Washington retail trade area 200 dollars per month. By mail in Iowa 14 dollars per year. by mail outside Iowa 18 dollars per year.

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