Rich flowering Impatiens blooms in shade boosts shade gardens
A feature on Impatiens as a shade loving annual and perennial plant. It explores varieties Busy Lizzie Sultani and Shady Lady, seed costs, care recommendations, and planting spacing for elfin minette and imp groups. The piece notes transplant care and market demand for fully rooted plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impatiens
Lizzie Impatiens
Sultani
Zanzibar
Lizzie
Germany
Bedding Plants, Inc
Society of American Florists
P.O. Box
Carleton
State cuts gasoline costs with regular fuel and fleet changes
Des Moines reports that Frank Crabb, Iowa Car Dispatcher, projects annual savings of about 250000 by switching highway patrol to regular 94 octane gasoline and adopting Chrysler fleet. He also cites bulk fuel purchasing, centralized pumping, broader fill options, reduced car counts saving 120000, and 360 cheaper compact cars plus local used car auctions saving 19000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
SDPA
Frank Crabb
Highway Patrol
Crabb
Denison
Highway Commission
State Social Services Commission
Post office hours change at Ainsworth
Ainsworth post office adjusts hours after a USPS survey. Lobby service for stamps money orders and similar transactions will run 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Saturday hours 8 a.m. to noon. Box lobby hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. six days a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postal Service
Ainsworth
Star Route
Cedar Rapids
Social Calendar Highlights From Saturday to Wednesday
A busy schedule features dances at Ainsworth gym led by Luther Rhodes and a White Shrine installation at Masonic Temple with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Warner. Weeklong activities include sewing, dances, Bible study, crafts, and multiple YWCA events plus club meetings across local venues.
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Ainsworth Gym
Luther Rhodes
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Merle Warner
K.C
K.C. Hall
Leading layman to the U P speaker here
Charles Waldt Jr. of Philadelphia, associate field director of the Presbyterian Lay Committee, will speak at Washington United Presbyterian Church at 2 30 Sunday May 7 about lay involvement. The Lay Committee has 51 chapters in 27 states. Eastern Iowa Chapter serves this area. The meeting is open to the public and further announcements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waldt Jr
Presbyterian Lay Committee, Inc
Philadelphia
Washington United Presbyterian Church
Waldt
Iowa
Washington Community approves 60 passenger school bus
At the school board meeting bids were opened and reviewed before the Washington Community board approved purchasing a 60 passenger bus. Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse include Kenneth Paul Craft and Delores Ann Dunbar of Washington, Allen Ray Kos of Kalona and Shirley Jean Goodwin of Wellman, and Terry Lee Graf and Ruth Marie Knerr, both of Washington.
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Washington Community Board
Kenneth Paul Craft
Delores Ann Dunbar
Washington
Allen Ray Kos
Kalona
Shirley Jean Goodwin
Wellman
Terry Lee Graf
Ruth Marie Knerr
Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in Richland highlights
Delta Kappa Gamma met April 6 for dinner in Richland with Lois Howell, Jessie Mossberry, Katherine Morgan, and Ora Murphy presenting Agents of Change. Officers for the next Biennium were installed by outgoing president Mildred King. Lois Howell named president and several officers named to key posts. Other notes include births, visits, and a WSCS meeting at the Richland Methodist Church with next gathering on May 9.
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Don Long Richland
Delta Kappa Gamma
Lois Howell
Jessie Mossberry
Katherine Morgan
Ora Murphy
Agents of Change
Louise Doak
Mary E. Kopsicker
Mildred King
Sigourney
Henrietta Rouph
South Amana
Dorothy Stanley
Irene Oswalt
Mabel Cuddy
Matilda Nordyke
Lincoln
Neb
Robert den Hartog
Alvie Bohrofen
Keota
Ray Ward
Jim Harbison
Richland
Jefferson County Hospital
Jess Harbison
Robert Winn
Ollie
Carrie Dickinson
Calla Harbison
Ward Doolin
Neva Finch
Keswick
Jamison Gregory
Ray Mourer
Brett
Local families share travels and college ties in community notes
Mr and Mrs Robert Dunbar and daughter Randi returned from a three week trip across western states. Their son Al c Richard Dunbar of Norton AFB Calif had a week’s leave and joined them sightseeing. Jane Marshall a Central College freshman at Pella is among five coeds chosen to reign over the April 14 Iowa Conference Relays at Pella and April 26 Central Invitational Track and Field Meet. Miss Marshall is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Marshall and attended the queen Elizabeth Bergstrom of Winfield. Sperry Kaster left for a visit with son and family Jim Kasters at 371 Parkwood Drive St Paul Minn 55119. Paul Dodder of Emporia Kan spends weekend here with his mother Mrs JF Larson and Mr Larson and with brother and family the Daryl Dodders.
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Robert Dunbar
Randi
al c Richard Dunbar
Norton Afb
Calif
Jane Marshall
Central College
Pella
Miss Marshall
Ralph Marshall
Elizabeth Bergstrom
Winfield
Sperry Kaster
Jim Kasters
Parkwood Drive
St. Paul
Minn
Paul Dodder
Emporia
Kan
J.F. Larson
Mr. Larson
Daryl Dodders
Trash Pick Up Day Opens With Fifty Volunteers
About 50 people gathered at the courthouse for the annual Trash Pick Up Day to raise funds for a County Community Action Program youth coordinator. Volunteers, ages 8 to adult, will collect trash along county roads, earning $10 per mile. The effort, aided by six donated trucks, includes a noon wiener roast and features state Rep. Herb Campbell among participants.
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Michelle Meyers
County Community Action Program
Herb Campbell
Washington
Briets Letts funeral held by D.A.R. members
Members of the D.A.R. will meet at the library to attend the funeral of Mrs. Grove Letts in a group.
Washington Evening Journal local newspaper rates and staff
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists offices at 111 North Marion Ave and staff including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as managing editor, and Robert Shaffer as local advertising manager. Subscription rates are given for mail and carrier delivery within Iowa and outside Iowa with various term lengths and regional routes.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co, Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
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Nile Sewing Group
Willis Jones
Rainbow Girls
Bible
Louis Larsen
Golden Age Club
Ywca Room
David Bauer
YWCA
Halcyon
Daughters of Nile Service Club
Robert McFarlane
Harold Perry
VFW
VFW Hall
Legion Hall
Creative Living
Richard Gipple
Tops Club
E.P.C
Keith Statler
M.L. McCreedy
Walter Bauer
Pauline Crone
Sunshine Community Club
Harold Gerdes
McCleery
Y. Ywca
Richard Myren
Tom Horak
Charles Berdo
WSCS
Circle I
Verle Gallagher
Altha White
Walter Griffin
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
Jolly Nine Club
Clare Griffin
Us Club
U. P
Elmer Koch
Brighton
Ellen
Burlington
James Little
Lyons
Francis Little
Mediapolis
Miss Koch
Youngs School of Beauty
Little
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
United States Gypsum Company
Chicago
iDe
Ed Podolak
Paul
Blake’s
Davis Paint
Edwards Insurance
Loren Robertson
W. Monroe
Washington Federal Savings
Washington Evening Journal
The
Washington Evening 2S Journal
Washington, Iowa
American Mortgage Corp
Hyne’s & Howe
Securities Investing Corp 3
American Securities CO
Larry A. Duncan
Progress
Sitler’s
House OF Lights
West Third St
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