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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
5
A reader asks about dating outside race and the consequences for offspring. Accused argues about parental bias and genuine equality. The reply supports individual worth while noting parental concerns and urges honest boundaries. A separate letter asks how to handle a friend pressuring shopping at the PX, with Abby advising to refuse and seek other arrangements.
Junior high music students in the Waco system plan a vocal and instrumental concert at Wayland Gym this Sunday at 2 p.m. The sixth and seventh grade band has 68 members, followed by the eighth and ninth grade band with 62 players. The program features Christmas and secular selections. The eighth grade boys chorus and the eighth grade mixed chorus will sing. Directors are Boyd Blattner, Mrs. Susan Ingold and Mrs. Betty Becker.
Nine weeks honor roll lists for Middle School of Waco district show seventh grade All A’s for Rodney Hanze Bruce Eichelberger Sue Arthur John Martens Carol Rodgers Cynthia Sinn Vicky Hertig Joni Roth Kim Boal Doran Conrad Tom Garrett Sharon Graber Janis Hauenstein Kathy Schultz Amy Swartzendruber. Eighth Grade All A’s includes Steve Boal Barbara Reschly Maurine Rich Shirley Beese Craig Dare Laura Blosser Edwina Neil Patty Thoma Deana Freyberger Carmine Roth Duane Tolander Lora Jean Leichty. Ninth Grade All A’s Maria Schlatter Janet Dare Julie Finke Jacqueline Roth Jackie Fulton David Tolander.
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre presents Edward Albee drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf from December 5 to 20. Four-character cast directed by Don Teacher. Francis Brinkman handles set design. Tickets available at box office or by mail and group discounts for 20 or more.
Los Angeles reports Anthony Kales of UCLA Brain Research Institute says insomnia sufferers become preoccupied with sleeplessness and chronic sleeplessness links to moderate to severe personality disturbances per psychological testing.
The December Music Department meeting hosted by Mrs Tom Essex at her home had sixteen members and three guests. Mrs Richard Paul presented a Christmas piano program with art by Mrs Claire Keating. A poem Secret of Christmas themed the session as keeping Christmas year round.
Prairie Angels 4-H club met at Prairie Flower School on Wednesday afternoon with Debbie Beliel presiding. New members Sheila Yoder and Kathy Stockstell joined, roll was called, and members shared Christmas plans. The group formed committees for a pine cone wreath and holiday pine arrangement, gifting one arrangement to Mrs Fabian and another to the Intermediate II class, and discussed grooming for holidays and January. The Iowa Maidens 4-H club hosted a Christmas party for mothers and leaders, installed new officers with Bernice Reed as president, and planned next year’s clothing project via a Fashion Forecasts film.
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters met at Mrs. Widmer's home with 13 members six children and guest Mrs. Gordon Secrest presiding. They planned stuffed animals for Iowa City Children's Hospital and shared gifts while Mrs. Hotchkiss led a Christmas prayer. St James Circle I held a Christmas potluck and gift exchange with demonstrations on poinsettias and plans for a joint meeting January 28 at St James School gym. Circle IV planned gifts for 20 shut ins and servicemen, with decorations and aRefreshments committee. DAR program titled Bells of Christmas featured Mrs Helscher authoring and a review of Christmas at Mt Vernon. Deb bie Farrell named good citizenship girl. 17 pounds of clothing and jewelry sent to Kate Duncan Smith school. Candy and cookies packed for shutin members.
Iowans may again serve as Santa Claus for patients unable to spend Christmas at the University of Iowa Hospitals. In past years many volunteers and organizations donated gifts for Christmas Eve distribution. Suggested items include toys handkerchiefs stationery with stamps books and gloves. Cash gifts to buy missing items are welcome and should be payable to the University Hospitals Christmas Committee.
Mr and Mrs Tom Skubal earned high honors in the York shire swine division at the International Livestock Exposition with Skubal Yorkshire Farm entries near Ainsworth. A barrow from Skubal finished tenth among 196 national entries in the National Quality Park competition, plus a reserve heavyweight Yorkshire show and third in the lightweight barrow show. The show continued with grand champion naming as Mr Skubal stayed in Chicago to drive another entry.
A composite of home tips covers smoke safety near the floor, quick dash guidance, choosing a painting contractor via neighbor recommendations, child sized milk servings, varying recipe needs by age and income, effects of new surroundings on children, rayon fabric bleaching limits, and carpet stain cleanup advice.
Independence Rock, known as the Register of the Desert, stands as a famed natural monument along the Oregon Trail, celebrated for its historic prominence to travelers and settlers.
A longevity filled ad urges households in Southeastern Iowa to place a low cost classified notice. It highlights newlyweds and new arrivals in the area seeking items no longer needed. The piece promotes contacting ad takers to list unwanted household goods.
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