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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1972

Page

5

Petunia takes spotlight in gardens with color and ease

The petunia proves versatile and durable offering continuous blooms from spring to autumn. Sunlit spaces and room to grow fuel its performance, while modern breeders provide ready-to-plant, mature varieties at low cost. Plant after frost danger ends. water properly and avoid overfeeding for best results.

New England Edward Sprague Rand, Jr Petunia Bedding Plants, Inc Society of American Florists P.O. Box Carleton

Ray Neu favored by area Republicans in straw poll

In Iowa City a fundraising dinner honoring Fred Schwengel produced a GOP straw poll showing Governor Robert D. Ray favored for governor with 83 percent and Arthur A. Neu leading for lieutenant governor with 65 percent. Jepsen and Harbor trailed, Nixon led the presidential tally, and 218 ballots were cast.

Iowa City Robert D. Ray Arthur A. Neu R-Carroll Fred Schwengel Ray Johnson County Republican Central Committee Roger Jepsen Arthur Neu House William Harbor Henderson GOP Marion Neely Richard M. Nixon California Paul McCloskey Ohio John Ashbrook Neely Johnson Iowa Washington Louisa Benton Poweshiek U. S Bob Packwood Oregon

Sister Gabrielle Attends National Catholic Education Convention

Sister Gabrielle Hagerty B V M returned from Philadelphia after the 69th annual National Convention of the Catholic Educational Association. Davenport Diocesan elementary principals attended with speakers including President Nixon Cardinal Krol and Dr Sidney P Marland Jr at the Philadelphia Civic Center April 3 to 6.

Mary Gabrielle Hagerty B.V.M Philadelphia Catholic Educational Association Gabrielle Davenport Philadelphia Civic Center Nixon John Cardinal Krol Sidney P. Marland Jr United States Commissioner of Education Paul C. Reinhert S.J St. Louis University St. Louis

Start summer baseball plans for boys in Wellman and Kalona

Wellman and Kalona announce summer baseball plans with Pony League and Babe Ruth teams in each town. Signing has begun in Wellman with ten or eleven registered. coaches include Don Gingerich for Pony League and Roger Borup for Babe Ruth. Little League and PeeWee coaches listed. more needed for PeeWees. Games likely Monday evenings with possible Wednesday slots.

Charles Eckhardt Wellman Otto Steele Tri County Baseball League Wellman Mid-Prairie Pony League Babe Ruth Kalona Roy Durian Sunny Hot Springs Arkansas Edna Dean Wade Dean Wade Attended the Funeral of Mrs. Wade Hattie Johnson Chicago Ardell Miller Muscatine

Junior High Skating Party Promoted by Optimist Club

The Optimist Club sponsors a Junior High skating party this evening at the local rink from 7 to 9 30. Club members will serve as chaperones.

Optimist Club Optimist

Early training proposed for potential drinking drivers in Iowa

Dr. Harold A. Mulford of Iowa University urges including alcoholism center clients in re education, not just convicted drink drivers. Study of 3 175 new cases in 1971 shows 81 percent admitted to drunk driving, 16 percent had been arrested, and two thirds had accidents linked to alcohol.

Iowa City Iowa Harold A. Mulford Division of Alcohol Studies University of Iowa Mulford

Seven-Up Salad from Shellbark Club Cookbook

A recipe note credits Beaulah Piper for a Seven-Up Salad combining lemon or orange Jello with hot applesauce, a bottle of 7-Up, diced orange, and orange rind. The method dissolves Jello in hot applesauce then folds in fruit and soda before chilling.

Helene B. Dillon Shellbark Club Beaulah Piper

Rhubarb Salad Recipe From Judy Wilson

Judy Wilson shares a rhubarb salad recipe served with ham. The method includes simmering rhubarb with sugar and salt until tender, dissolving strawberry Jello in hot water, then mixing in celery and lemon juice before chilling.

Judy Wilson

Edith Pierce Chicken Casserole Special

Easy to prepare and a delight to eat. This chicken casserole uses leftovers baked with cream soup, frozen peas and carrots, and a top layer of Tater Tops. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

Edith Pierce

Hominy Casserole Recipe from Janet Pretz

Janet Pretz presents a Hominy Casserole combining hominy cream soup and cheese. Mix the ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until heated through and bubbly.

Janet Pretz

Boys Town Fundraiser Criticized By Siouxland Leader

George Pratt executive director of Siouxland United Way criticized Boys Town fundraising efforts. He noted Boys Town recently drew national attention for its asset totals in the millions and for not using much of the funds it received from contributions.

Sioux City UPI Boys Town Neb George Pratt Siouxland United Way

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