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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
3
Last minute sewing gifts include neckties and vests for men, cobbler aprons for all ages, stuffed animals for children, belts for teens, and spat boots. Home items like appliqued wall hangings, bright pillows, and circular tablecloths round out a unique, hand crafted gift list with a personal label sewn in.
Richard Schuck of the Iowa State Department of Public Safety spoke to the Washington Optimist Club outlining new symbol based road signs aligned with international practice. He warned communities face liability for noncompliant signs and described the 1972 Motor Vehicle Inspection program requiring odometer readings on titles and inspections for many vehicles.
Local volunteers Mrs Edward Roberts Mrs Marcella Wittetoe and Dell Walker hosted the Red Cross quarterly birthday party at the County Home. Nineteen residents joined in games and visiting as refreshments were served.
The Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association will hold its annual meeting Friday December 3 at the Captain's Table starting at 9am. The program includes the business meeting county director elections outlook by an extension economist a speaker and a report on the new computer program. Dennis Berger of Wellman is president Keith Horn of Riverside is state representative and Charles O Greenlee is a consultant.
On the Record lists yesterday admissions including Ward Anderson John Keeler Mrs Leo Nardy Mrs Milton Kerr Daniel Walker and Sam Miller all medical or surgical in Washington Columbus Junction Letts and Wapello. Births announce Mr and Mrs William Kane Washington with a son. Mrs Dean Luers Riverside discharged yesterday.
The Mid-Prairie board of education schedules a public meeting on December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room. All meetings are open to the public.
The VFW Auxiliary reminds members that dues of 6 dollars per year are payable by December 31. Send payments to Esther Gray the membership chair or to Pearl Weeks promptly.
Mrs Zeno Knebel flew to Akron to visit her daughter over Thanksgiving and returned Monday. Postmaster Florence Hamilton received a Fresno California letter with an old Riverside studio photo on display at the post office. Capt Ronald Swenka and family visited here before leaving for Texas. Mrs Harry Strabala and others visited Beverly Manor in Iowa City. Butter Nut coffee strip drives collect strips at local stores to aid needy children, due by December 8.
Thursday events include CWF Martha Group at 7 30 pm and multiple circle meetings at 9 15 am 2 pm 12 30 pm, plus Lodge No 26 supper at 6 30 pm and regular meeting at 8 pm. Friday hosts Rebekah Lodge KOOF Hall gathering and a family Christmas party at Richmond Parish Hall with gift exchange. Saturday features Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club at Ainsworth school gym 4 pm with callers Wayne King and Jerry Story and Lodge No 26 work in third degree at Masonic Temple. Monday lists Rainbow Girls YWCA activities, Bible travel meeting, music, and Square Dance Class Graduation. A cooperative luncheon with canned goods for Christmas basket is noted.
Dr. Lillian Schwenk of Iowa State University urges cautious winter driving. Start gently, avoid spinning wheels, use lower gears, and plan slow deliberate moves. Leave ample stopping margin, test braking lightly, and give snowplows space while adjusting speed to ice and snow conditions.
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