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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1977

Page

3

Ainsworth Lions enjoy outing and church retreat notes

Ainsworth Lions Club and families shared a wiener roast and potluck at Marr Park on September 14 with committee members named. The piece also lists church and club activities, upcoming meetings, and visits by local families reflecting a busy community week in Ainsworth.

Duane White Ainsworth Ainsworth Lions Club Marr Park Joe Kaufman Dale Roberts Bill Wilson Doug Derschiel Washington County Lions Clubs Jack Hooten Willard McCracken Ainsworth Washington County Line Club Robert Duncan Steve Anderson Merle Miller

Airman Griffith deployed with 314th Wing to Europe

Airman First Class Philip G. Griffith of Wellman Iowa deployed with the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing at Little Rock AFB on temporary duty to Mildenhall RAF Station England. He is an aircraft maintenance specialist aboard C 130 Hercules transports providing airlift for U S forces and NATO training in Europe. He is a 1974 graduate of Mid Prairie High School. His wife Garlynn is from Blakesburg Iowa.

Jacksonville Ark Philip G. Griffith Richard D. Griffith RR 1 Wellman Little Rock Afb Mildenhall England Griffith 314Th Tactical Airlift Wing Military Airlift Command 314Th U. S the Airman Mid-Prairie High School Garlynn Eugene Seaba Blakesburg Iowa

Keota residents share recent activities and visits

Keota residents report a busy period of visits and travels. A.I. FitzSimmons received a fifty year jewel at Sigourney with family present. Several families, including the FitzSimmons, Waltons, and Osweilers, hosted relatives and friends from nearby towns and states. Coronation anniversary chatter and light entertainment, like charades, highlight social life.

James Nippers Clinton Denny Rieck Rhonda and Lynette Near Clinton Larry Watson Denver Calif Wilfred Weber Cheasapeake John B Weber Lewis J. Powell Okoboji Grotto West Bend Don Callen Eagle Grove Lela Miller Corinne Hill Jean Wagler Mt. Pleasant Waterloo Paul Long Washington Clarence Aller Bill Pyer Waynesville N.C Victor Bowen Pyers Jim Bowen Lulu Maule Fort Collins Colo Donald Stoner Lynn Hoyt A.I. FitzSimmons Sigourney Odd Fellows Lodge Elizabeth II Palace

Incumbents Win in Pekin Community School District

In Pekin, two incumbents won in the Sept. 13 election for the Community School District. North district incumbent Dick Swanson ran unopposed with 295 votes. Southeast district incumbent Dean Cary defeated Dorothy Hollingsworth 244 to 102. Voters approved a five year tax of 20 cents per $1,000 for grounds, construction, debts, and equipment by 221 yes to 97 no. New voting machines were used with most voters seeking information. Richland district voters favored the winners.

Richland Pekin Dick Swanson Dean Cary Dorothy Hollingsworth

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