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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1971

Page

8

Four baptized at church in Wellman

WELLMAN Aug. 29 Four baptized at the Baptist Church Sunday Jeffery Dean Miller Julie Dawn Miller Joni Deann Miller and Kathy Ann Freel Lloyd Blumenstein of Genese. It is spending the week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Blumenstein.

Blumenstein Williamsburg Park Lloyd Blumenstein Genese, Ill Glenn Blumenstein Eury Henderson Duane Tadlock Wellman Leo Ruppenkamp North Liberty Roy Blumenstein Bradenton Fla Ed Weno Iowa City Larry Henderson Melinda Des Moines Paul Berry Bury W. Henderson Ralph Tadlock Jeff Warren Sjoberg Robert Rowland Milaca Minn Ruth Ott Walter Ott Sarah Stuart Rutham Pat Sheridan Autumn Lynn Lawler Iowa Bathyle Billis Sheridan Turkey Valley Harry Finley Columbus Junction

Beenblossoms Honored on 61st Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard Beenblossom celebrated their 61st anniversary with dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Gerdes and family at the Captain's Table. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jerry Mitchell of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Denny Oakes of Fairfield. The group later visited the Gerdes home for ice cream and cake. The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its September meeting at the United Methodist Church with Gene De Fazio speaking about the planned Washington County Developmental Center.

Ainsworth Howard Beenblossom Harold Gerdes Beenblossoms Jerry Mitchell Iowa City Denny Oakes Fairfield Gerdes Women's Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Gene de Fazio Washington County Washington Gene Scott Shennie Buck Marlin Owens Raymond Lasek Scott Jim McCreedy Vincent James Chili Larry Trotter Max Bales Omaha Neb Winterset Bales Duane White C. A. Thompson Jane Janice Johnston Dale Johnston Cedar Rapids Janice Deerfield Ill Trinity College Corbin Crawford R.O.S Paul Beard Claude Kilgore Veil Pruess Kenneth Pruess Greeley Colo Ina McIntire Shirley Reynolds Charley Pruess Kersey Steamboat Springs Trail Ridge Rocky Mt. Road Merle Nebergal Illene Atalissa

Attempted assassination of U.S. ambassador in Phnom Penh

UPI reports terrorists planted a 20 pound plastic explosive on Ambassador Emory C. Swank’s limousine in Phnom Penh but the bomb failed to detonate. The chauffeur swerved to avoid the bicycle bomb, guards tightened security, and police recovered the intact device as suspects fled. Swank remained at work after the incident.

Phnom Penh UPI U. S Emory C. Swank Swank

Iowa Forms EMS Section to Improve Accident Care

Des Moines reports the Iowa Department of Health creates an Emergency Medical Services Section led by Albert Hunter to boost site care for accident victims. Goals include more ambulances and trained staff, better patrol and rescue units, ongoing training, and state wide planning with supportive legislation.

Des Moines Aps Towa Department of Health Arnold Reeve Towa Albert FE Hunter Reeve The Iowa Medical Society Health Commissioner Iowa

Wallings Return After Tennessee Funeral Service

Mr and Mrs Carlos Walling of Washington returned Sunday after being summoned to Tennessee for the illness and death of his father. The funeral was held Wednesday in Pikeville Tennessee with Mr Walling having traveled earlier and Mrs Walling joining for the services.

Carlos Walling Washington Tennessee Pikeville, Tenn

Miss Iowa Judith Stephens Heads to Atlantic City Pageant

Davenport report says 21 year old Judith Stephens of Clarinda leaves for Atlantic City New Jersey to compete in Miss America preliminaries. She arrives with chaperone Mrs. Richard Tucker and aims to relax and perform the same piano talent from Miss Iowa.

New Jersey Miss Iowa Davenport UPI Iowa Judith Stephens Clarinda Atlantic City N.J Richard Tucker Miss Stephens J.W Stephens Morningside College Sioux City Stephens Lowa East Coast Julie

Pizza Hut Plans Site on West Madison Lot in Washington

Larry Duncan confirms reports that Pizza Hut will be built on half of his West Madison Street lot currently housing Kwiki Car Wash. A second business will occupy the other half. Dismantling of the car wash is planned and Pizza Hut expects to serve its first pizza 31 days after groundbreaking.

Larry Duncan Washington Pizza Hut Duncan West Madison Street Kwiki

Tribal Meeting Set at YMCA for Indian Guide and Princess Tribes

William Guenther announces a Wednesday September 8 organizational meeting for Indian Guide and Indian Princess tribes at the YMCA. Fathers, sons, and daughters are invited to a 6:00 fun swim with 7:15 program details. Ten tribes in Washington will join the evening activities. For information call 653-2141.

William Guenther Washington YMCA

Cedar Clippers 4-H Tour Kolonial Industries

The Cedar Clippers 4H Club toured Kolonial Industries to see mobile homes built and furnished. They ate sack lunches at Sunset Park and visited the McCleery Cumming plant to watch calendars made and packed for mailing. Debbie and Lori Altenhofen and their mother served refreshments for ten members two leaders and four guests.

Cedar Clippers 4H Kolonial Industries Sunset Park M ccCleery Cumming Park Debbie Lori Altenhofen

A.R.C. Holds First Meeting After Summer Break

The Association for Retarded Children will meet this Thursday September 9 at 7 30 p m at the Nurses Home. All members are reminded this is the first meeting after the summer recess.

A.R.C Association For Retarded Children

Westfall transfers Lot 12 Block 17 Riverside to Calta et al

Opal E. Westfall conveys Lot 12 in Block 17 of Original Town of Riverside to Clark C. Calta and others under a deed or notice of record. The action records a property transfer with the names of grantor and grantees and the land description.

Opal E. Westfall Clark C. Calta Riverside

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