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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1975

Page

2

Surprise Birthday Honor for Mrs. C. E. Shumaker

Mrs. C E Shumaker was toasted at a surprise birthday gathering at the Richard Shumaker home in Wayland on a Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Shumaker, Mr. and Mrs. S E Umphrey, Mr. and Mrs. W E Schantz, Wade Huffman, and the host family, with a decorated cake and homemade ice cream.

Waunita Andy Kaufman Kaufman Elmer Christner Hazel Fuller Mr. Pleasant Chris Earnest Washington Raymond Rich George Unkrich Murray Reeser Mendota Ilinois Sheila Reeser Chicago, Ill Bill Monson Kim Delvan Wise

Visitors in home of Gene Stephens

Ainsworth Iowa October 13 Mr and Mrs Don Welsch of Albuquerque New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Carl Jungbluth of Conesville visited with Mr and Mrs Gene Stephens Tuesday afternoon Gene is recovering from nasal surgery. Also noted are local social events including a field trip by second grade to Kalona Historical Village and a 4 H Club meeting with officer elections.

Duare White Ainsworth Don Welsch Albuquerque N.M Carl Jungbluth Conesville Gene Stephens Gene Pat McDole Pat Pohren Joe White Roger Leyden Sunset Park Kalona Wahl Mary Megchelsen Patty Holmes Janene Stout 4-H Brenda Lasek Kathy Potter Lauretta Sexton Marsha Byerly

Green Mound women meet October tenth in Wayland

The Green Mound Women's Service Council met in Wayland on Friday October 10. Lucille Campbell opened with prayer and devotion from Psalms, followed by Moody Monthly articles. President Mabel Rich led business, dues were paid for October through year. A $15 gift was sent for The Daily Bread booklet. Letters from two missionaries were read as the council plans to install a telephone in the parsonage basement.

Waunita Magdefray Wayland Green Mound Women's Service Council Augusta Messenger Lucille Campbell Moody Monthly Magazine Mabel Rich

Richard Allisons honored at Brighton

San Antonio couple Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allison were honored at a Brighton Presbyterian church family dinner with many relatives from Illinois and Iowa. Guests included Lydia Allison, Joe Deutsch family, Harold Lynn clan, and others from Fairfield, Mt. Pleasant, Richland, and Davenport. Local reports note visits, a Walnut Two Homemakers meeting, and upcoming Jefferson County Hobby Show with a program on American Indians.

Laton Brighton Richard Allison San Antonio Tex Brighton Presbyterian Church Lydia Allison Ronnie Pacha Terri Angie Bloomington Ill Dave Jeffrey Tammy Ricky Pleasant Marion Beltramea Debbie Kristi Kevin Randy Kathy Jo John Beltramea Pat Baker Jim Deutsch Laura Amy Jo Marcel Allison Fairfield Joe Deutsch Kirk Paula Craig Donnie Carla Gena Richland Dan Coffman Lone Tree Ronnie Elmore Sherry Ronda Robin Kim Ann Mt. Pleasant Pam Ray Harold Lynn Bob Deutsch Dick Allison Richard Washington Denise David Lynn Texas Homer Mann Walnut Harold Rebling Jefferson County Jefferson Co. Ag Gertrude Rubey Howard Burger Michael Neal Springville Connie Bennett Marion Earl Neal

Sunday Visitors at Dean Zahs Home in Haskins

Marie Whetstine and Mike Zahs visited the Dean Zahs home with Zahs family members present. Several neighbors and relatives shared a weekend gathering, birthday cake for Bill Hartsock, and social calls at Harmon and Carpenter households. Sympathy extended to the Carpenter family on Floyd Carpenter's death.

Ivan Hartsock Haskins Marie Whetstine Mike Zahs Dean Zahs Zahs Roger Keil Carolyn Zahs Sabula Donald Zahs Tony Paul Harman Gary Dinslage Allison Percy Skubal Jim Jones George Murphy Bentonsport Ivan Hartsock Ed Hartsock Tom Hartsock Bill Raymond Westfall Paul Harmon Evelyn Murphy Doris Hartsock Lillian Endicott Helen Mercer Laurie Beth Carpenter Floyd Carpenter Neil Carpenter Jim R Carpenter Navy Orlando Fla San Diego Wayne Carpenter Harold Hall

Allen Wulfs visitors in Iowa for Bethel homecoming

Ruth Gideon notes visitors for Bethel Iowa including Mr and Mrs Allen Wulf and baby Nathan Allen of Wheatridge Colorado who visited at William Wulf's home. Nathan's first Iowa trip born July 13. Other weekend guests included Kenneth Wulf Velma Jarrard Chevyl Tosselland and Mrs Kenneth Stewart. Bethel homecoming planned for October 26 with services school and basket dinner. The article also covers CROP income reports and hunger relief programs with details on fundraising and global hunger efforts.

Phillip Speidel Pleasant Harold Speidel Willard Hauenstein Harold Shepherd Ralph Stuart Emily Wyse Schooley Wittmer Franklin Wittmer Bowling Green Kentucky Monmouth Cave Nashville, Tenn Cross Plaines W.E. Schantz C.E. Shumaker Wade Huffman S.E. Umphrey Minnie Wyse Barbara Milton United Methodist Church DeMello Wayland United Harrisonburg Virginia Allan Early Brenda Niagra Falls Hershey Penn Early's Roth M. J. Haberman James Springborn Wheaton Ill John Stoner Clinton M.H. Schlatter Ronald Bowser Ronda Teresa Leland Graber Edith Hileman Ron Michel Doug Jodi Pandora Ohio Susie Alliman Bluffton Ray McVey Sacramento Calif Willia Alliman Everett Kreiger Salem Bain-Hulme Trenton Max McGuire Ray Rich Ruth Goldsmith Eda Boshart Christa Smith Ron Roth American Institute of Business Des Moines Iowa Testing Laboratories Eagle Grove Iowa Max Bain Wayland Allan Hospital Waterloo Vinton Ruth Gideon Bethel Allen Wulf Nathan Allen Wheatridge Colo William Wulf Nathan Wulf Kenneth Wulf What Cheer Velma Jarrard Davenport Chevyl Tosselland Peoria Bethel Niger Africa Indonesia India

Junction youth to stage hay ride

Sr Hi Youth of the United Methodist Church plan a hay ride for Saturday October 18 meeting at the Dick Utter home. Also noted are CROP Hunger Walk plans from Wapello to Toolesboro on October 25 with lunch, plus local visits and society notes.

Helene B. Dillon Columbus Junction J. Kelly McKee Pat Walter Muscatine Davenport Sr. Hi United Methodist Church Dick Utter Rodney Slight University Hospital Iowa City Colonial Manor Mercy Hospital John Dillon Cedar Rapids T.T.T. Society Jean May Margaret Robertson Connie Lewis T.T.T Des Moines Margaret Reaney The New York Life Insurance Co Carol Ann Howell Kay Duncan Kathy Crawford Darla Currie Kim Howell

West Chester UMW Meeting Allocates Funds and Pledge

The West Chester United Methodist Women met October 8 at the church with 18 members. President Mrs. Ed Hahn opened the session asking for thoughts on October. A motion allotted 5 to the UMYF for a Golden Valley weekend. Pledge service titled Go Tell Everyone was led by Mrs. Ken Dusenbery and Mrs. Keith Fisher. A silent auction raised 42 for Bidwell Riverside. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lloyd Bauer, Mrs. Jim Stancer, and Mrs. Howard Moore to close.

Tom Hobbs West Chester United Methodist Ed Hahn Ted Kiesey Golden Valley Ken Dusenbery Keith Fisher Bidwell Riverside Lloyd Bauer Jim Stancer Howard Moore

Mrs Lena Novy Birthday Noted By Riverside Kin

Riverside residents gather for the 84th birthday of Mrs Lena Novy with family from Riverside Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport New Hampton and more. Don Latta family relocate within Riverside. Sportsmen club October meeting planned at VFW club for 7 30 pm with a reorganizational focus for youths and parents. A book fair is set for Upper Elementary Riverside on Friday October 31.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Lena Novy Novy Norma Jean Dale Novy Dennis Novy Tara S. J. Zilinski Davenport Don Latta Schnoebelen Street Sportsmen V.F.W Upper

Brighton Auxiliary Fall Convention Opens In Brighton

Brighton Auxiliary hosts the Washington County Fall convention at the Legion hall with Mrs. Florence Wade presiding. Units from Kalona Riverside Wellman and Brighton attend. memorial service, silent auction, and refreshments mark the gathering. Other area events include Pythian Sisters and Federated Clubs meetings and Eastern Star honors at the Masonic Temple. Dan Peters of Maxwell dies. widow Mrs Peters, former Gladys Brier, related.

Unre Brighton Dogar C. Davison American Legion Auxiliary Washington County Legion Hall Florence Wade Wellman, Co Kalona Riverside Washington Wellman Eloise Hazen Larry Hunter Edith Stacy Elsie Atkinson Florence Waterhouse Laton Schooley Brighton Temple of Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters Ottumwa Schooley Nelson Schooley Leo Dunbar Kenny Meyer Brighton Federated Study Club Laton Margaret Hesseltine Assoc Earl Neal King Johnson Henry Lechner Lillian Schafer Inez Smith Elmer Moore E.M. Elmore E.L. Edmondson Elsie Kyle Davenport Winfield, Wyman Peters Gladys Brier Clem Brier

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