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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1972
Page
3
This gardening note highlights zinnias and marigolds as easy to grow in spring. It covers planting depth spacing sun and soil needs plus germination tips and notes their colors and uses in beds and containers with a brief editor’s note and an offer for brochures.
The Iowa Mennonite School Concert Choir leaves April 12 for Kidron Ohio to join the Annual Mennonite High School Music Festival with nine Mennonite high schools. Under David Falk the 350 voice mass choir will sing sacred music before a final combined performance. En route they visit Metamora Indiana Kokomo Indiana and West Liberty Ohio and return April 17. Harold Blosser leads the IMS group.
The Toastmasters Club met Thursday at the Captain's Table with seven B.O.J. Club members from Ft. Madison as guests along with Mike Roe and Kent Dallmeyer. Speakers included R. C. Moline on Rehabilitation John D. Wakeman on Dont Ever Forget and John Lemmon on Hawaii. Ralph Martin led table topics and the group invites guests each Thursday.
About 100 people attended the grand opening Wednesday for Jeanne's Petite Paree the new Redken Salon at the corner of South Second and East Washington drawing local residents and salon enthusiasts.
Mrs. Charles Bartholow entertained 10 HEO Club members and guests including Mrs. Keith Thompson and baby Shawn of Davenport and Jason and Justin Bell on Thursday afternoon. A quiz game followed roll call as Mrs. Maurice Libe led the business meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dave Bell. The May meeting will feature a bulb and flower exchange.
The Kirkwood Community College board voted April 6 in Cedar Rapids to raise salaries by an average of 4.28 percent for 292 full-time staff for 1972-73. The raises, costing $129,550, start July 1 and affect teaching faculty administrators secretarial and clerical staff custodians and other non professional employees with specific increases of 450 450 300 and 350 respectively.
Mrs Cloyce Stewart Fortnightly Club Mother of the Year and Iowa merit mother spends the day in Marshalltown as guest of Mrs Lucille Mitchem Iowa Mother of the Year. Other past hosts join for a day of women’s activities ending with an evening banquet before returning to Washington.
Yesterday at the record hospital Edith Shields and Barbara Geyer from Washington along with George Weber of Columbus Junction, Richard Buck of Washington and Kevin Dowell of Wayland were admitted for medical or surgical care. Dismissed today were Mrs. David Messenger of Keota Mrs. Addie Thompson of Washington Charles Goodell of Washington and Henry Berdo of Washington.
Sunday Saddle Club hosts a 2 p.m. trailride at Jim Wilson home in Haskins. Monday activities include TTT Chapter Y at 8 p.m. and Chapter DL and EI meetings with dessert and notes. Tuesday features multiple American Home groups and Y-Wives desserts, plus other circles, clubs, and a Citizen Band Radio Club gathering at Firemen's Hall. Contact organizers for ride or meeting details.
Darrell Gene Butner of Lockridge paid a 14 fine for speeding. Phyllis Ann Hazelett of Washington paid 15 for failure to stop in the assured clear distance. Ronald Ross Fox of Brighton paid 25 for illegal passing.
Multiple transactions detailed for Washington Iowa region including Mamie Schlabaugh to Amy White in Section 13, Lenninger to City of Washington, Allen to Yoder, Hunt to Walsh, Holden to Vittetoe, Vittetoe to Casey, Guy to Kenneth Guy, Muller estate to John Muller, Harmison to Ford Skola, Lins to Collett, Schantz to Steele, and McCarthy to Goodlander in various lots and additions.
Mercy Hospital officials in Iowa issue a reminder about visiting hours. Visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient are allowed. Bruce Thorsen, director of development, urges adherence to the rules to free morning hours for care, lab tests, x rays, physical therapy, and doctor visits.
The mystery behind bursting roasting bags is solved by a tablespoon of flour coating the bag interior. Flour keeps meat liquids boiling evenly, preventing fat and water from building pressure and causing explosions. Follow manufacturer temps and venting rules, trim excess fat, use a deep pan, and avoid high heat or broiling.
Private Trent J. Lyle, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Richard F Lyle of Route 1 Keota, finished eight weeks of basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. He trained in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and army history and traditions with Company D 5th Battalion 2nd Brigade.
The Washington Community board of education will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the senior high school library. BPW members are reminded of the County Home party Wednesday April 12 at 7 p.m. Those unable to attend may leave cookies at Sears Store that day.
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