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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1976
Page
3
A cooking column previews hearty winter recipes from Helene B Dillon. Swedish Meat Balls in Brown Sauce blends ground ham and pork with bread crumbs and a sweet brown sauce, plus Stroganoff style noodle serving ideas, chicken croquettes and a ham loaf from Centerville cooks.
The Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society surpassed the $10,766 goal set for 1976, with over $2,500 raised this fiscal year through gifts in memory of friends and loved ones. Memorials for Miss Alice McDaniel, who died August 13, total $750, with funds sent to the Iowa Division USC to support education, information, service, rehabilitation, and research programs.
Airman First Class Thomas A. Colthurst of Ainsworth has been named squadron airman of the month for August and nominated for base airman of the month by Major Eric W. Erickson. Stationed at Elmendorf AFB near Anchorage since January 1976, he is praised for a conscientious attitude, extensive job knowledge, good rapport with workers, and attention to detail that reduced errors.
Tuesday events include a 7 p.m. weigh in at the YWCA room and a 7:30 p.m. IOOF Lodge meeting in the IOOF hall. Wednesday features DeMolay activities at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. advisory board at the Masonic Temple, with a 11:30 a.m. CWF luncheon and a 7 p.m. Bethel Missionary Society gathering at Martha Kirfman. Friday offers a 6:30 p.m. Sunshine Community Club and a family picnic at Sunset Park, plus Sunday golf awards at the Country Club with reservations required. Additional events include Dirty Eight at 8:30 p.m. and LBC Club Thursday at 1:30 p.m. plus Prairie Painters Club meeting with Bea Niffenegger Monday, a snow-scene painting demonstration by Bess Watson, and business matters led by Mrs. L. P. Statler.
Admitted today in Washington is John Bernard King. Dismissed yesterday is Richard Gibson. Today also dismissed Mrs Wayne Janecek and son Washington Steven Carroll Washington.
Mrs. Ray Phillips at Washington Care Center to observe her 88th birthday on Saturday August 28. Michael Fisher returns to West Des Moines after visiting grandparents in Washington. Mrs. Lester Merz comes home from University Hospital Iowa City after cardiovascular surgery. Several relatives of the Lowe and Merz families visit during surgery. A son born August 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lowe, named Robert Matthew. Grandparents and extended family listed. Lowes to Chicago for Tom’s optometry studies. Elaine Young and others from Elaine's Beauty Salon attend Burlington class for fall hair styles with demonstrations by Bill Hill and Debbi Heater from West Point.
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