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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1977

Page

2

Social notes highlight visitors and programs at U P Home

The U P Home scene records guests at the Harold Ross cottage including Mrs. Ross cousins and Mr and Mrs George Anderson from Munster Indiana. Dr Russell Ross hosts Sunday dinner with the Athletic Club group. Other entries cover visits by Mrs Virtue Sacha, a Tuesday Variety Night with seven senior citizen singers led by Mrs Scott Wilcox, noseophone performances by Dutch Meyer, and yodeling numbers. Additional items note Rev Robb guests from San Diego and Vanderbilt. Rotarian visits. hospital releases. dental hygiene programs. and renovations for cottages housing Rev and Mrs Jongewaard.

Wiley Beveridge Harold Ross Ross George Anderson Munster Ind Russell Ross Iowa City Athletic Club Virginia Sacha Waterloo Dora Wiley Scott Wilcox Ralph Kleese Clarence Berkoff Glen Thompson Dutch Meyer Pete Koehler Ted Meyer Dutch Meyers Fred Robb

Patricia Reschly Weds Brian Patterson

Don and Mrs. Don Reschly announce the September 15, 1977 marriage of their daughter Patricia to Brian Patterson son of Don Patterson of Wellman and Mrs. Mary Ann Wilkins of Wellman The bride a 1977 graduate of Washington High School The groom works for Iowa Insulation Inc Riverside They plan to reside in Kalona

Don Reschly Patricia Brian Patterson Don Patterson Wellman Mary Ann Wilkins Washington High School Iowa Insulation Inc Riverside Kalona

Local families reunite as relatives gather in Grinnell

Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis return from a family reunion in Grinnell with nephew Dr John L Daniel and family. Other attendees include John’s parents Mr and Mrs David Daniel of Cambria Wis and aunts Lillian Olwen and Edythe Daniel of Platteville Wis. Mary Engel Martin Jr and daughter Rebecca visit Burke Va with her parents Eugene and Mary Engel. Jay Swift of Washington welcomes daughter Gwendolyn Giselle born Sept 16 1977 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City weighing 7 lb 1 oz. Grandparents Charles Swift Archie Lovick of Washington. Great grandparents Ethel Swift Bernice Lee of Washington and R J H Badger of Montezuma.

Marshall Rice Kele Williams Kansas City Illinois Vera Buchanan Edward Sywilca Guatemala Carrie Whiteside Schnectady N.Y Lois France Lowell University of Nebraska Sywilca Mary Hastie Laura Rouse Mercy Hospital Iowa City Harvey Davis John L. Daniel Grinnell John David Daniel Cambria Wis Lillian, Olwen Edythe Daniel Platteville Harmon Mary Engel) Martin Jr Rebecca Burke, Va Eugene Engel Jay Swift Washington Gwendolyn Giselle Charles Swift Archie Lovick Ethel Swift Bernice Lee R.J.H. Badger Montezuma

4-H Clubs Meet at Homes and Fairgrounds

Cedar Chips 4-H Club held at Steve Thomas home with 13 members. Steve Thomas spoke on Meeting Conduct while Keith Thomas discussed Soy Bean Moisture Contents. Record books were turned in. Washington Hustlers 4-H Club met at the fairgrounds with 31 members. They will work at the Farm Progress Show on Wednesday September 28 selling pop. Talks were given by Patty Jones Chris Jones and Robb Murphy. New members Tim Wells and Mike Murphy attended. Enrollment forms were completed.

Cedar Chips 4-H Steve Thomas Keith Thomas Washington Hustlers Fairgrounds Farm Progress Show Patty Jones Chris Jones Robb Murphy Tim Wells Mike Murphy

Noise labeling hearing on household products in Cedar Rapids

Residents can weigh in next week on a proposed EPA rule to require noise ratings on many home products. The open hearing starts 9 a.m. Tuesday September 20 at Kirkwood Community College and runs until 9 p.m. or until all have spoken.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Social Calendar Highlights Community Activities This Week

A weekend of social events at the Ainsworth School gym features a square dance with caller Gale Romberg from 8 to 11 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. potluck, and an officers installation at the Masonic Temple. Several clubs meet across Mon, Tue, and Wed with luncheons, gatherings, and note changes.

Ainsworth Gale Romberg Masonic Temple

Amateur Radio Course Draws Licenses at Mid-Prairie

Amateur radio fans attend a Mid-Prairie class offering a two part license test. The test includes a five word per minute Morse code written exam and an operating procedures and electronics theory test. Since the course began twenty eight students have taken the test and several locals have earned licenses. Licensed operators consider forming a club.

Mid-Prairie Max Otto Wolff Bob Arceneaus Wbovmw Steve Isleman Wbczuh Joe Griffith Wbczui Brian Schweinfurth Wbczuj Terry Blum Wdcdwu Fred Fisher Wdcdwv Darryl Miller Wdcdww Robbie Shaver Wdcdwx Anthony Spitzer

Semi-finalists Named in National Merit Scholars List

Local students advance to the semi final stage of the National Merit Scholarship competition for 1978. Eligible for finalist consideration are Kevin E. Kaufman of Waco High Virginia B. Ellinger of Highland High Carrie A. Mineart Brandon D. Ray and Karen K. Ruppert of Washington High Matthew G. Bash of Mid Prairie High.

Kevin E. Kaufman Waco High School Virginia B. Ellinger Highland High School Carrie A. Mineart Brandon D. Ray Karen K. Ruppert Washington High School Matthew G. Bash Mid-Prairie High School

Catholic Daughters Hold Meeting and Fashions Program

The Catholic Daughters of America Court McDermott No 504 met at St James School for a hard time party. A workshop is set for Cedar Rapids on Sunday Sept 25 titled The Fashions of Today modeled by officers. In Washington area, 20 people attended a Retired Teachers Association meeting at the Administration Building. Mrs Don Emmanuel state president spoke, Ike Emerik publicity director attended. Mike Zachs presented The History of Iowa in Washington County. Harold Ross led the business meeting, with Vera Griggs and Myrtle Robertson as hostesses.

Catholic Daughters of America Court McDermott No. 504 St. James School Cedar Rapids Washington Area Retired Teachers Association Washington Administration Building Don Emmanuel Ike Emerik Mike Zachs Iowa Washington County Harold Ross Vera Griggs Myrtle Robertson

Low cholesterol foods for a refined cocktail party

A Heart Association cookbook offers low cholesterol hors d oeuvres and fruit trays for elegant serves. Recipes include Poor Man s Caviar with eggplant and a fresh fruit skewers dish. Suggestions cover dips, breads, and a light pre dinner drink, plus notes on diet and medication.

American Heart Association

Film on Orientation School for the Blind in Des Moines

A. M.ers hosted a film presented by Glenn Williams of the Lions Club at the Captain's Table highlighting the Des Moines Orientation School for the Blind. The program emphasized overcoming fears and perceived inferiority of blind individuals with notable attendance from Noon Kiwanis members and other guests.

Glenn Williams Lions Club Kiwanis A.m.'ers Des Moines Kiwanis Max Smith Norm Schoonover Wayne Davis Everett Meeker Joe McConnell Bob Keeler Arden Wesley Lloyd Beenblossom Kevin Caldwell Ted Johnson Bill Perdock Harold Mangold Don Wells Jim Hanshaw

Hospital Births Today Notice

Mr and Mrs Ken Paisley of Ainsworth welcomed a daughter today at the hospital.

Ken Paisley Ainsworth

Reslicing the Pie Women and Public Policy Conference

Iowa commission on the status of women hosts a series of free one day conferences at six locations including Mt. Pleasant on October 5 from 8 am to 4 pm at Iowa Wesleyan College. Noted speakers from Iowa and Grinnell College will address equal opportunity employment and women’s social services with eight workshops. Pre registration urged. contact Des Moines office for details.

Des Moines Iowa Commission On the Status of Women Iowa Board For Public Programs Creston Decorah Mason City Mt. Pleasant Sioux City Marshalltown Ruth Anderson Mary Boland U of I Patricia Brenner Grinnell College Louise Lex ISU Dorothy Starr Wartburg College Jean Williams U. of I Jill of Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College 10Th Street

Daytons to observe 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Oren Leroy Dayton of 326 South First Street Council Bluffs Iowa 51501 celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary October 2 with a reception at Grace Presbyterian Church Council Bluffs planned by daughter Martha and family Mr and Mrs Angelo DiBlasi two sons David and Tim and daughter Toni from 2 to 4 p m Dayton graduated from Washington High School in 1924 or 25.

Oren Leroy Dayton South First Street Council Bluffs Iowa Grace Presbyterian

Subscription Rates for Washington and Iowa Regions

Subscription rates listed by carrier and mail options. In Washington the rate is $2.40 monthly by carrier and $18.00 annually by mail in Washington and adjoining counties. Iowa mail rate is $20.00 per year elsewhere in Iowa and $24.00 per year for all other U S addresses.

Washington Iowa United States

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