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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1977

Page

2

Toastmasters at Frontier Cafe hear travel and news talks

Pauline Hite presided as Toastmaster at the Frontier Cafe meeting. LaRue Thurston served as timer, Ford Marie as topic chairman, Luiza DaSilva as grammarian, and John Gamon as master evaluator. Doyle Jarrard spoke on Travels with Ralph Martin evaluating, while George Kerr spoke on News Straight from Heaven with Geraldine Schulty evaluating.

Toastmasters Club Frontier Cafe Pauline Hite LaRue Thurston Ford Marie Topic Luiza DaSilva John Gamon Doyle Jarrard Ralph Martin George Kerr Geraldine Schulty

Veterinary conference in Des Moines highlights animal diseases

Dr. Keith Miller attended a two day practitioners conference on small animals in Des Moines September 13 and 14. Sponsored by the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and Iowa State University veterinary extension, topics included gastrointestinal disorders feline leukemia and related diseases neoplasias contrast radiography of urinary and gastrointestinal systems and exotic animals.

Keith Miller Des Moines Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Iowa State University Veterinary Extension

Dawn Zehr Weds Kevin Leichty in Oregon Ceremony

Dawn Zehr and Kevin Leichty exchanged vows on August 20 1977 in Eugene Oregon. The couple’s parents are Curtis Zehr of Eugene and Ellis Leichty of R R 5 Mr Pleasant. The ceremony was conducted by Harold Hochstetler with Richard Wenger assisting. The bride worked as a dental assistant for Dr Helscher in Washington prior to the marriage. The couple will reside at 107 2nd Ave Coralville Iowa 52241 where the groom is employed by S E Cabinets.

Wayland Dawn Zehr Kevin Leichty Eugene Oregon Curtis Zehr Ellis Leichty R.R. 5 Pleasant Harold Hochstetler Richard Wenger Salem Tina Zehr Linda Zehr Fred Leichty Roland Leichty Dr. Helscher Washington 2Nd Ave Coralville Iowa S&e Cabinets

Flea Market Set by North Lee County Historical Society

The sixth annual Flea Market will run Saturday Oct 1 from 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday Oct 2 from 9 am to 5 pm at Sacred Heart Hall Fort Madison Avenue I and 23rd Street. Table space is open to individuals groups organizations or clubs. Overnight security will be provided for the two days. For information contact Bill Sopher or Mrs Lorraine Worden in Fort Madison Iowa.

North Lee County Bill Sopher Lorraine Worden Avenue H Fort Madison Iowa

Hospital Notes Admitting and Discharges

Notes list yesterday admissions Mrs Helen Kelly Washington medical and Mrs Roger Wright Brighton medical. Today admissions include Mrs Jessie Stout Washington medical. Births: Mr and Mrs Larry McNamara Washington daughter. Dismissals: Willard Bell Wayland Mrs Lyle Rudkin Washington Thomas Karn Washington Mrs Larry Lauderman and son Pleasant Plain.

Helen Kelly Washington Roger Wright Brighton Jessie Stout Larry McNamara Willard Bell Wayland Lyle Rudkin Thomas Karn Larry Lauderman Pleasant Plain

Social Calendar Highlights Rainbow Girls and Community Meetups

Rainbow Girls host 7:30 p.m. installation practice at the Masonic Temple with all officers required. UMW unit luncheon 1 p.m. United Methodist Church. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. IOOF Hall. Bethlehem Commandry No 45 potluck 6:30 p.m. Meeting 8 p.m. Saturday square dance 8-11 p.m. Ainsworth School gym with Gale Romberg calling. Potluck 6:30 p.m. Bring two dishes. Open Rainbow Girls installation 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Monday Bible 8 p.m. Mrs. George Kerr Garden 2 p.m. Mrs. James McQuaid.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple H.J. Club Hubert Beranek UMW United Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bethlehem Commandry No. 45 Ainsworth Gale Romberg George Kerr James McQuaid

Mid-Prairie FFA shines at Iowa State Fair

Mid-Prairie FFA Chapter strong at the Iowa State Fair with Tom Vincent as usher in the grandstand and Curtis and Lyle Stutzman winning prizes for Eve Lamb class ewe lambs ram lambs and lambs. They also claimed Champion Columbia Ram and Jr show champion yearling ewe showmanship. August meeting added 12 freshmen and watermelon. Swine judging team Eddie Chabal Mike Stumpf Lyle Sturman took 3rd. second team Scott Erickson Tim Bringman Larry Debner Merle Miller judged but did not place.

Mid-Prairie FFA Tom Vincent Curtis Lyle Stutzman Stutzman Eve Eddie Chabal Mike Stumpf Lyle Sturman Scott Erickson Tim Bringman Larry Debner Merle Miller

Highland School Board Meeting Sees Staffing and Policy Actions

The Highland Community School Board met September 12 at the high school. New hires include Calvin Shanks for elementary band at Riverside one day weekly and Gary Curtis as Assistant Senior high softball coach, Rex Daubenberger offered head boys track. Policy updates include Conduct for Participation Rule adoption and Instruction Materials policy. Budget notes show Title money approved. salary adjustments awarded for summer education. Bus routes, need for a softball pitching machine, and driver-hiring permission were discussed.

Highland Community School Board of Education Gordon Dyer Sharon Garton Board of Education Calvin Shanks Riverside Gary Curtis Ass't Sr. High Rex Daubenberger Don Lewis Pat Gregory Bev Bailey Olive Laughlin Terry Kelley Sandy Stout

CWF Resumes Regular Monthly Meetings

Members of the Christian Women's Fellowship resumed their monthly study and worship in group meetings at members homes. Leaders introduced a new lesson No Skeletons in Our Closet by Mary Lou Canedy. Events announced include a church potluck supper and talent night on September 14, Farm Progress Ice Cream Social on September 17, and a general meeting September 21 at 7 30 p.m. The executive board meets at 6 45 p.m.

Christian Women’s Fellowship CWF Mary Lou Canedy Christian Church Disciples of Christ Laurene Knapp Priscilla Florence Crawford Nancy Kull Doris Eaton Leslie Beenblossom Rodney Davisson Carl Dallmeyer Robert Lynde Farm Progress

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