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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1971

Page

2

Senior Center Tour Highlights Local Industry Visit

Thursday outing for 44 seniors toured the Perfex oil cooler plant and the McCleery Cumming Calendar factory in town. Guides explained processes, noted the hydrogen brazing furnace and 1972 calendar production of 26 million items, with room for plant expansion. A potluck is planned for Monday September 27 and more program details will follow.

Perfex Advance Ross McCleery - Cumming Washington

Honor Mrs. Tinnis at Fairfield home

Grace Tinnis of Convalescent Home Fairfield was feted Thursday afternoon with a birthday party. Attendees shared gifts cake ice cream and news in a social gathering organized by friends and neighbors.

Don Long Richland Grace Tinnis Fairfield Grace Jack Hessletine Don Long Charles Blakely Ida McClurg Dick Stagers Omer Long Edker McClurg Ray Maorer Chalmers Hoskins Richland Park Richland Hoskins Mary Mike McCormick Jennifer Larry Willey Larry Morgan Bob McCormick Craig Capps Tim Dunaway Gordon Mitchell Richard Bond Jack Moore Jackie Sam Ritchie Michelle Kristin Dunaway Dean Lassen Ron Greeson Lewis Duke Clyde McElroy Ethel Maeder Waterloo Duane Weber Cedar Rapids Jim Hoskins Frank Bottger W. T. Moffett Huntington, W.V Mildred Jacoby Enid Oklo Bob McKenzie Cicero

PCA stockholders to meet Tuesday night

The Mount Pleasant Production Credit Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday evening September 21. Registration for the meeting is set for 6 45 p m and dinner at 7 00 p m at the Student Union Iowa Wesleyan College. Dave Punke of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Omaha will be the guest speaker. The program includes election of two directors and a progress report. Directors listed: Walter H. Miller LaVerne Ledore Richard Woline Gerard Megdelsen Vance Anderson.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Pca Walter H. Miller Mt. Pleasant LaVerne Ledore Fairfield Richard Woline Gerard Megdelsen Ainsworth Vance Anderson Cantril

Harter honored with cookout on birthday in Washington

Washington freshman football and sophomore basketball coach Dale Harter was feasted at a birthday cookout Sunday September 12 planned by his wife Linda. Guests included Mr and Mrs Skip Speece Mr and Mrs Ron Hackbarth Mr and Mrs John H Sproule Mr and Mrs Dean Knight Mr and Mrs Phil Rusley and Mr and Mrs Gary Collins. Harter, unnamed age in the report, is said to be in his early thirties.

Dale Harter Washington Harter Linda Skip Speece Ron Hackbarth John H Sproule Dean Knight Phil Rusley Gary Collins Harter

Keota Chapter Plans Fall Style Show at High School

Keota TTT chapter AV of TTT will present a fall style show Tuesday September 21 at 8 p.m. in the Keota High School gymnasium. Fashions for the show are furnished by Seiferts and K Lynn of Washington.

Keota TTT Keota High School Gymnasium Seiferts and K’lynn Washington

Calendar Alt notices for this column deadlines

Notices list events for Bowling League Social Club Bethlehem commandery Rainbow Girls and many club meetings. Highlights include a Wiener roast at Sunset Park, a Captain's Table dinner, Square Dance with Paul Carruthers at Ainsworth gym, Bible study, Rainbow Girls installation, Theta Lambda and Beta Sigma Phi meetings, Daughters of Nile, Nile Sewing Group, Golden Age Club, Stewart PTA program, Y-Wives luncheon, and community bowling and club activities across Washington Columbus Junction and Sunset Park venues.

Sunset Park Bethlehem Commandery Ainsworth Paul Carruthers Monaay Rainbow Masonic Temple Bible Eileen Jeffrey Garden

Busy Bees 4H Club Plans Hayride and Tour

The Busy Bees 4H Club met Monday with Tammy Widmer as hostess. Seven members attended and provided a helpful cleaning hint. Connie Williams presided. plans were made for a hayride on Oct. 8 and a club tour on Oct. 22. Annette Walker, Nancy Rich, and Connie Williams gave talks. Drawer divider demonstration by Tammy Widmer and Lisa Bell. Refreshments were served.

Busy Bees Tammy Widmer Connie Williams Annette Walker Nancy Rich Lisa Bell

Sept 17 in history and birthdays highlight 1720 Baron von Steuben

Today marks Sept 17 1971 as the 260th day with Virgo births. It notes Baron von Steuben born Sept 17 1720 and historic events from 1787 Constitution signing to Washington's farewell in 1796 and World War II era moves in 1939. George Wallace’s 198 George Wallace nomination is listed.

Mercury Saturn Venus Mars Jupiter Virgo Baron von Steuben Philadelphia George Washington Russia Poland George Wallace Alabama American Independent Party

Soldier Completes First Phase Under VOLAR at Fort Ord

Army private John L. Courtney, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Courtney Route 2 Washington Iowa, completes the first phase of VOLAR training at Fort Ord California. The 16 week program blends basic and advanced training with decentralized instruction and fewer formations. Off duty time, travel freedom, and improved facilities are highlighted benefits. He began the training in June.

FT. Ord Calif John L. Courtney Lloyd R Courtney Washington Iowa Volunteer Army Field Experiment

Indoor revival for outdoor houseplants this fall

Iowa State University expert advises bringing summer houseplants inside before cool weather harms tender tropical varieties. Spray with a multi purpose insecticide, wash thoroughly, and repot larger plants as needed. Transplant fall herbs indoors in early spring, and sow parsley or chives now to use through winter.

Ben F. Vance Iowa State University Vance

Richland community notes honor 50 year OES member Marie Snider

Richland hosts birthday supper for Mrs Hadl with attendees including Mr and Mrs Hadley Chalmers Hoskins Mona Allen Helen Hadley and Sasseens. Marie Snider received her 50 year OES pin for joining in 1921 as Warder and substitute officer. Sally Conklin joins Chi Omega at University of Town. Clover Leaf Club meets with Wayne Parsons hostess. Donald Tucker of 1$,U. Co. on vacation Sept 7 to 21. Edddie Green family visiting from San Diego. Subscriptions renewal offered. contact for delivery during Derby Apple Orchard days.

Richland Dale Sasseen Raymond Hadl Raymond Hadley Dixie Chalmers Hoskins Mona. Allen Helen Hadley Sasseen Marie Snider Order of Eastern Star Marie Snider Gilbert Bernice) Dickinson Sally Conklin Dick Conklin Chi Omega Sorority University of Town Clover Leaf Club Wayne Parsons Dennis Eastman Donald Tucker 1$.U. Co Eddie Green San Diego

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