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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1975

Page

3

Porkettes Elect New Officers for Year in Washington County

The Washington County Porkettes met at the ISU community room for their annual Fall coffee and meeting. New officers elected include president Mrs. Terry Greiner and vice president Mrs. Larry Shalla with other posts filled by Mrs. Terry Utzinger secretary and Mrs. Edwin Horn treasurer. Community events include a Farm Bureau dinner Oct 4 and a Country Fare Bazaar Oct 23 featuring bake sales, flea market, and pork-themed contests.

Washington County Porkettes ISU Janice Skubal Penny Stout Janice Knottnerus Joe Jones Jr Keith Hora State Office Larry Shalla Jones Hora Farm Bureau Washington Junior High School Ramada Inn Des Moines Wilfred McCreedy Parkette Terry Greiner Jim Ledger Joe Te Bockhorst Terry Utzinger Edwin Horn Allen Griggs Ed Chabal

New FBLA Officers at WHS Installed

New officers of the Future Business Leaders of America at Washington High School were installed during a joint FBLA and Office Education meeting at the Captain's Table. Officers include Jane Cherryholmes president Nancy Walker vice president Toni Turnipseed secretary Rocky Gray treasurer Vita Beemblossom reporter. Susan Stannard WHS graduate and former FBLA member spoke on adapting conduct for job interviews. About 40 students attended. FBLA advisor is T J Berdo. Three members Stephanie Beliel Rocky Gray and Cindy Tisor will attend a regional conference in Madison Wisconsin soon.

Future Business Leaders of America Washington High School FBLA Jane Cherryholmes Nancy Walker Toni Turnipseed Rocky Gray Vita Beemblossom Susan Stannard WHS T.J. Berdo Madison Wis Stephanie Beliel Cindy Tisor

Marty Levy finalist in Grant Wood Area Senate Youth Program

Marty Levy a Washington High School senior is among six Grant Wood Area Education Agency finalists for the United States Senate Youth Program. The program offers a $1000 college scholarship and a Washington, D. C. trip. A panel will select the winner after reviewing tests and essays.

Marty Levy Grant Wood Area Senate Washington High School Grant Wood Area United States Senate Washington, D.C Grant Wood Des Moines District of Columbia Senate

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted

Yesterday admissions include Mrs Ronald Brown Miss Nettie Miller Mrs Rita Stout Mrs Mary Libe and Miss Grace Vincent all in Washington for medical reasons. One discharge is listed Mrs Ethel McCreedy of Washington. Today’s entry notes James Wertz in Washington.

Ronald Brown Washington Nettie Miller Rita Stout Brighton Mary Libe Grace Vincent Ethel McCreedy James Wertz

Washington Welcomes New Welcome Wagon Hostess

Mrs. Bob Jean Swift takes over duties as Welcome Wagon hostess in Washington succeeding Mrs. Joe Evanovich. Swift will greet newcomers and asks for notice of recent arrivals. She previously served in a similar role for the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

Bob Jean) Swift Washington Joe Evanovich Swift

Sweet Adelines Fall Show Star Spangled Salute

The Cross County Chapter of Sweet Adelines presents its annual fall show Star Spangled Salute on Saturday Sept 27 at 8 p.m. in Iowa Wesleyan Chapel Mt Pleasant with The Allied Four as guests. Tickets $2 adults $1.50 seniors and students $1 children under 12. door prices apply. Also to be shown in Ft Madison on Oct 11.

Sweet Adelines, Inc Iowa Wesleyan Chapel Mt. Pleasant Allied Four Joliet Illinois Lucille Marshall Sweet Adeline Rodd’s Ft. Madison

Mid-Prairie FFA Members Shine In State Events

Curtis Stutzman earns third place in the Kansas State Sheep Shearing contest at the Kansas State Fair. The Sophomore Crops and Soils Class visited the Soybean Variety Field Day at Frank Patterson farm last Tuesday. Gerrit DeBruin, National FFA VP, to speak at October 16 Appreciation Night. Fifteen members reach Chapter Farmer degree in September meeting. Lyle Stutzman chairs Freshman FFA Conduct of Meetings with Scott Keifer and Myrna Fountain as vice-chairman and secretary.

Curtis Stutzman Mid-Prairie FFA Frank Patterson Patterson Washington County Fairgrounds Gerrit DeBruin National Ffa Scott Keifer Myrna Fountain

Film to be shown at Assembly of God here

The film Discipline in the Home will be shown Sunday at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church on E Main and 15th Street. Dr Howard Hendricks of Dallas Seminary argues families need an authoritative base for growth. He says lack of discipline causes insecurity in children.

Assembly of God First Assembly of God E. Main 15Th St Howard Hendricks Dallas Seminary

Social Calendar of Events in Salem and Surrounding Areas

Schedule lists activities from Thursday to Saturday including a square dance at Foss Memorial Building Salem with Maurice Garmoe as caller and a 8 p m swing session. Friday features a Baptist Women’s Missionary Society luncheon at First Baptist Church. Saturday offers Odd Fellow Rebekah Family Night Potluck at OOF Hall and Promenaders Square Dance at Winfield Community Building with Jess Pennock calling.

Family Living Inez Loomis Foss Memorial Building Salem Maurice Garmoe Baptist Women’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church Rebekah Promenaders Square Winfield Community Building Jess Pennock

Ballou Couple to Mark 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ballou of Washington celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on October 5 with a 3 to 5 p.m. reception at the Captain's Table. The couple wed October 23, 1935, in Independence with Rev. Weed officiating. Witnesses were William and Ada Easler. They are parents of three children: David of Mt. Pleasant, Kathy McClurg of Mason City, and Jon of Washington.

Howard Ballou Washington Independence Weed Methodist William Ada Easler Ballous David Mt. Pleasant Robert Kathy) McClurg Mason City Jon

Priscilla Group Hosts CWF General Meeting at Church

The Christian Church CWF gathered for a general meeting with Priscilla Group as hostesses. New member Mrs. William Zook welcomed. Mrs. Leonard Llewellyn presided. Sewing project outlined as mission work, with plans to furnish holiday treats for the Development Center.

CWF The Christian Church Priscilla Group William Zook Leonard Llewellyn Walter Sheets Leslie Beenblossom Laurene Knapp Robert Cheyney Virgil Earls

West Chester Methodist Sunday School Teachers Recognized

United Methodist Church West Chester will honor Sunday school teachers during the worship service Sunday at 10 30 a m. Those in charge request that as many Sunday School children remain for the service as possible.

West Chester United Methodist Church At

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