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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1969

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Des Moines and University of Northern Iowa

Allen Rice of Des Moines visited over the weekend with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Charles Kennedy. Mrs G J Rice of 615 East Madison Street will celebrate her 92nd birthday October 30. W C Robertson is a medical patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Room 413 and would enjoy hearing from friends. Sigma Tau Gamma pledges at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls include John Lance Dana McAvoy Joe Minick Rich Shaver and Kim Steele. Mr and Mrs Price Roberts return from a weeklong vacation through Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee.

Allen Rice Des Moines Charles Kennedy G. J. Rice East Madison Street W. C. Robertson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls John Lance Dana McAvoy Joe Minick Rich Shaver Kim Steele

Real estate transfers seal Rubio and nearby county lands

Contracts filed list Victor Strabala and wife to Mahlon Schweitzer and wife land in section 21-77-8. R Pearl Henry transfers to Joe M Sprenzel multiple Rubio town lots in Block 3 and Block 2. Sheriff Charles C Snyder conveys land in section 21-75-6 to Earl R Wood.

Victor Strabala Mahlon Schweitzer R. Pearl Henry Joe M. Sprenzel Rubio Charles C. Snyder Earl R. Wood

Women of the Moose Convocation at Ankeny

The convocation of the Women of the Moose under the College of Regents was held Sunday afternoon at Ankeny with the Des Moines co workers as hostess. 253 co workers attended including 76 College of Regents members from 26 chapters in Iowa, St. Joseph Missouri, and Lincoln Nebraska. Deputy Grand Regent Mrs. Isabelle Johnson of Muscatine led the program. Mrs. Sam Simmering received her green beanie in the capping ceremony with Collegian Mrs. Ray Stalder as capping officer. They received corages and Simmering was gifted by the Washington chapter. Collegians on the ritual staff included Mrs. Robert Dunbar as chaplain and others. Washington attendees included Judye Curl and Collegians Mrs. Harold Brock and Mrs. Ed Letts. The hostess served luncheon at noon and refreshments afterward with door prizes.

Women of the Moose College of Regents Ankeny Des Moines Co Workers Iowa St. Joseph, Joseph Lincoln Neb Isabelle Johnson Muscatine Sam Simmering Ray Stalder Simmering Washington Robert Dunbar Robert Grubb Bill McDole Howard Curl Dale Sheetz Wilbur Hysell Curl Judye Curl Harold Brock Ed Letts

Overseas Parcels Are Due For Holiday Mail

Holiday mailing periods for Christmas parcels to Armed Forces overseas are listed: Surface Transportation Oct 13–Nov 8, SAM Oct 20–Nov 22, PAL Oct 27–Nov 29, and Airmail Dec 1–13. SAM items under five pounds use surface rate. PAL up to 30 pounds uses standard rate plus $1 and air service. Books and records can be SAM at 12 cents first pound, 6 cents per extra. Packages should be clearly labeled and packed securely with contents list. APO/FPO addresses require correct addressing and forms 2966 or 2976-A. Prohibited items include matches and lighter fluids. tobacco and coffee are restricted for some posts. Barrow noted as an ancient English burial place term.

PAL SAM Harry Levy U. S APO New York San Francisco Seattle

Morrison, Morrison and Lloyd Firm Directory Notice

Edmund D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd are listed as partners at the Morrison Morrison and Lloyd professional firm located at 271 West Washington Street with phone contact 653-5431.

John C. Owen Atto West Washington Sea Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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