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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
3
Practical tips from Glamour Magazine to ease dressing for young children. Use slide on boots with plastic bag liners, elastic waist leggings, coats with zippers, pull on pants, and a crochet cord to keep mittens attached. These methods aim to reduce parental fuss and teacher workload while fostering independence.
Riverside August 2 The Riverside Chamber of Commerce met with sixteen members present at the Community Building. President Cleo Burich led the session. Letters of congratulations from Tr. Sorden the Washington Chamber of Commerce and from Francis Baschnagel and his sister were read. The Centennial bleachers were returned and a Read group invitation issued. An appreciation picnic for Centennial helpers is planned for Sunday Sept 17 at Hall Park. Larry Muller and Cleo Burich chair the barbecue. Officers were elected: Elmer Schneider president Robert Colbert vice president Robert Schneider secretary treasurer Cleo Burich and Lester Schnoebelen directors. Centennial float dismantled and stored.
Washington area residents are urged to recycle their books for a Planned Parenthood sale open to the public for six days from October 9 to 14 at the Washington Chamber of Commerce office. Donated books puzzles records and games in good condition are welcome with pickup offered by Mrs. Jerry Ridley. Donations are tax deductible and support Planned Parenthood's county health services.
Iowa Southern Utilities Co will host its fourth Art-In on Saturday Oct 7 at Lake Rathbun. Up to 100 artists from southern Iowa are expected to compete in four categories including high school college student adult amateur and professional. Cash prizes will be awarded with a sweepstakes winner chosen from category winners.
Nineteen members weighed in at the Tops meeting Tuesday evening with Florance Richards named best loser at 11 pounds. Washington Club members invited to join Wayland Club in Sunset Park. Members introduced themselves. watermelon served and Tops songs sung with Earnest Lampe on guitar. Next week’s plan includes bingo. Meetings at VW room weigh-in 7:15 p.m. followed by 7:45 p.m. meeting.
Hospital records show admissions including Charles Duttweiler Crawfordsville in surgical with Lonnie Evans of Washington for medical care. Discharges include Thomas Baker of Keota, Mrs Clark Smith and daughter of Washington with Mrs Larry Manning and son, also of Washington. Mrs Lela Rosen of Ainsworth is listed.
Guidance from Jacquelyn Yep of Iowa State University on selecting durable jeans. Look for blends with nylon or polyester, heavier 10 oz fabrics, double stitched seams, reinforced knees, rivets, strong zippers, and correct leg length. Knit jeans may be less durable. expect higher upfront cost for durability and long term savings.
The World War I Auxiliary met at Leona Kucera’s Riverside home for a Wednesday morning coffee. Twenty-two members and one visitor attended with Irmina Schnoebelen cohosting and Wilma Rummelhart and Eva Gase assisting. Tray doilies were distributed for Washington Care Center donations, with prizes and letters of thanks read from care centers.
A father son campout for Scouts was held at Lake Darling with two fathers and five boys participating. The event included a fishing contest and prizes to be awarded at the next court of honor for the top catches.
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