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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1977

Page

2

Harbison baby born in Fairfield hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Harbison of Brighton welcomed a son, Trent Michael, born Tuesday September 6 1977 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces. Grandparents are Carl Harbison and Mrs. Harbison of Brighton and Robert Whitten and Mrs. Whitten of Fairfield.

Donald Harbison Brighton Trent Michael Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Carl Harbison Robert Whitten

Arnolds to observe 60th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Rodney Arnold celebrate their 60th anniversary at their Washington home on Saturday Sept 10. Rodney Arnold and Jessie Hazen married Sept 10 1917 in Washington. They are the parents of one son, Bill Arnold of Sepulveda California.

Rodney Arnold Washington Jessie Hazen Bill Arnold Sepulveda Calif

Y's Men Plan Card Events in Washington

Y's Men announce registrations for contract bridge and pinochle marathons in Washington. Bridge entries are handled by Jim Lloyd at 1 Orchard Drive telephone 653 2612. Pinochle players contact Clarence Logan at 54 Cedar Drive telephone 653 4951. Pinochle deadline September 19.

Washington Y’s Jim Lloyd Orchard Drive Clarence Logan Cedar Drive

Rainbow Girls Elect Officers at Washington Assembly Meeting

Miss Mary Dunbar presided at the Rainbow Girls meeting in the Masonic Temple. Sue Lambertson joined as guest. Dunbar named grand representative to Kansas and Iowa. Officers elected for fall include Beth McCurdy as worthy advisor and Sue Eash, Myrna Fountain, Mary Zager, and Shelly Richenberger in key roles.

Mary Dunbar Washington Assembly Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Sue Lambertson Washington Montana Kansas Iowa Sue Bush Trisha Malin Lori Klapp Kim Malin Shelly Richenberger Mary Zager Jane Pilcher Julie Pilcher Eldon Assembly Tammy Miller Paul Stebelton Sue Eash Myrna Fountain Beth McCurdy Charity Hope Faith District School of Instruction Donnellson

Thought for the Day on Schopenhauer’s view of hatred

The entry quotes German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer noting that hatred arises from the heart and contempt from the head, neither fully within our control. It frames a reflection on inner emotions and intellectual judgment.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Grow herbs now for winter cooking

Ames Iowa state extension horticulture associate Linda Naeve urges starting indoor herb growing in September. Best potted herbs include basil chives mint parsley savory and marjoram. start new plants from seeds cuttings or divisions. provide well drained soil and acclimate plants before bringing indoors. monitor pests with safe soap solutions and allow five hours of sun or strong indoor light. maintain 30 to 50 percent humidity and trim clippings to encourage growth.

Ames Linda Naeve Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Iowa Naeve

Betty Jones Misses First at State Fair Fashion Revue

Betty Jones of Crawfordsville earned the second place in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue with a four piece blue gray polyester outfit. Susan Reeding of Scott County won first. Betty is a ISU freshman majoring in home economics, daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Jones. Charlene Gent won but was ineligible to compete at state fair.

Betty Jones Crawfordsville Susan Reeding Scott County Miss Jones Younkers Tea Room John H. Jones Iowa State University Washington County Fair Betty Charlene Gent

Reschlys Observe 40th Anniversary in Mt. Union

Mr and Mrs Ralph Reschly of Mt Union celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 22 An open house in their honor will be held Sunday September 11 from 2 to 4 p m at Pleasantview Mennonite Church Lucas Street Mt Pleasant All friends and relatives invited The couple request no gifts They are the parents of five children Gary Reschly of McMinnville Oregon Louise Nisly of Hutchinson Kansas Joanne Gibson of Odinberg Alabama Denny Reschly of Mt Pleasant and Randy Iserman of Charleston Heights Nevada They have seven grandchildren

Ralph Reschly Mt. Union Pleasantview Mennonite Church Lucas St Mt. Pleasant Reschlys Gary Reschly McMinnville Ore Dan Louise) Nisly Hutchinson

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Gatherings

Thursday at 8 p.m. Masonic Temple honor past matrons patrons and travel club members. AAUW meets at 6:30 p.m. Iowa Frontier Cafe with Mrs Jane Eikleberry speaking on women rights. reservations to Gerene Denning by Monday. Friday UPW Circle 7 at 1:30 p.m. U P Home with Mabel Roberts hosting. Sunday Jarrard reunion at noon at the schoolhouse fairgrounds. Monday Monday Nighters 7 p.m. YW room. U Chapter DL 8 p.m. Initiation and state president visitation. note change of place. TTT Chapter Y 8 p.m. Dorothy McCreedy Initiation. Past Worthy High Priestess Club 7:30 p.m. Mrs Roger Chapman. TTT Chapter EI 1:30 p.m. Ethel Landers Literature 7:30 p.m. Mrs Don Maxwell.

AAUW Iowa Frontier Cafe Jane Eikleberry Iowa Gerene Denning CWF Priscilla Group Laurene Knapp Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall UPW Circle U. P Mabel Roberts Jarrard Fairgrounds Marcia Robertson Dorothy McCreedy Worthy High Priestess Club Roger Chapman Ethel Landers Don Maxwell

Records show Robertson and Pullen families with new addresses

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Robertson now live at 602 West Jefferson from Fairbury Illinois where he works as an electronics scale man. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pullen of Burlington reside at 411 South Marion Avenue. he is a self employed logger. They have four and two children respectively. Sigmund Freud, Austrian founder of psychoanalysis, said being entirely honest with oneself is good exercise.

Robert L. Robertson West Jefferson Fairbury, Ill Norman Pullen Burlington South Marion Avenue Sigmund Freud

Horras descendants meet on home farm near Clear Creek

The Horras family reunion for the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper Horras was held Sunday Sept 4 on the old family farm near Clear Creek northwest of Richland. Present were Walter Horras Sr Sigourney residents Zeno Hammes Ben Weber John Horras Clem Streigle Bud Horras Ollie residents and Vernon Earl Jerry and Donna Gilbert from Richland area with Walter Horras Jr. A cooperative dinner followed as about 140 attended.

Richland Casper Horras Gordon Horras Clear Creek Walter Horras Sr Fairfield Zeno Hammes Ben Weber John Horras Clem Streigle Sigourney Albert Bud) Horras Keota Howard Horras Ollie Richland Area Vernon Horras Earl Horras Jerry Horras Donna Gilbert Tom Stewart Walter Horras Jr

Crash involving Bell Ready Mix trucks northeast of Ainsworth

Two Bell Ready Mix trucks from Columbus Junction collided on a gravel road about 9 30 a m Wednesday. Wellington suffered unknown injuries and the rear impact damaged Browns truck. Browns vehicle sustained lighter damage. Both drivers were named James D Wellington and Michael Brown. Investigating deputies reported extensive vandalism in Wellman with store windows broken overnight.

Bell Ready Mix Columbus Junction Ainsworth James D. Wellington Michael Brown Lansing Iowa Brown Wellington University Hospital Iowa City Sheriff's Deputies Wellman

Debra Ann Kelsey to Wed Joseph Patrick Nance in Honolulu

Mr and Mrs Bill Kelsey announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Deborah Ann to Joseph Patrick Nance in Honolulu Hawaii on September 11. The ceremony will be on the Foster Botanic Gardens terrace with a 3 pm reception in DeBussy Hall at the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki Beach.

Bill Kelsey Deborah Ann Joseph Patrick Nance Honolulu Hawaii Foster Botanic Gardens DeBussy Hall Hale Koa Waikiki Beach

Lamaze childbirth classes start September 15 at church lounge

Lamaze preparation classes will begin Thursday September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church lounge. The five class series covers relaxation and labor coping techniques with an instructional childbirth film. To register contact Mrs. Stephen Valenta in Ainsworth. ARC hayride for handicapped to be held September 14 at 6:15 p.m. at Washington County Fairgrounds. Handicapped people and parents invited. bring own table service, hot dogs, buns, and two dishes to share. drinks provided. American Legion Auxiliary tea honors Gold Star mothers Tuesday September 13 at Halcyon House lounge at 2 p.m. with a special program.

United Methodist Church Stephen Valenta Ainsworth ARC Washington Association For Retarded Citizens Washington County Fairgrounds American Legion Auxiliary Halcyon House

Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Briefly Reported

Admitted yesterday at Washington hospital was Matthew Redlinger for medical care. Dismissed today was Mrs. Ronald Fox from Brighton.

Matthew Redlinger Washington Ronald Fox Brighton

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