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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1974

Page

8

MIU officials discuss transcendental meditation with Kiwanians

Manarisat International University representatives Jim Belilove and Jerry Leahy told the Washington Kiwanis Club that TM is an integral but not religious practice at the college in Fairfield. They highlighted four year liberal arts programs, campus growth to 500 students with 690 projected, and TM taught through a seven step course with twice daily sessions.

Manarisat International University Fairfield Washington Kiwanis Club Jim Belilove Jerry Leahy MIU Parsons College Belilove Iowa Leahy Washington Jefferson County Tom Stewart

YW Council sets dues and plans events for December

YW Council meeting with 15 members and secretary Jean Crone discussed funding. Dues for swimming lessons rise to 7.50 for eight weeks starting Jan 1 1975 to cover pool deficits. Norma Turnipseed resigns. Helen Owen becomes vice president. Planning includes a Christmas party Dec 18 and various classes and activities.

Jean Crone Ywca Council Jan Kiesey Phyllis Hardy Norma Turnipseed Helen Owen Yw-Rotary Jane Evanovich Theresa Tam Shirley Sines

Livestock Prices Mixed at Joliet and Des Moines Markets

In Joliet Illinois live cattle sales showed insufficient demand with prices for No 1-2 200-240 lb cattle at 40.75 to 41.25 and No 3-4 335 lb cattle at 36.00. In Des Moines hogs traded slowly with steady to higher butcher values across weights up to 270-390 lb sows and 400-550 lb boars. estimated receipts today's cattle 1,200 and hogs 1,000.

Livestock Des Moines UPI Minnesota

Thanksgiving Weekend Visited by Snowbound Guests

Francis Bruty returned home after Thanksgiving and weekend with the Priebe family in Davenport. He then visited Muscatine with the Scranton and Sarah, and the Holiday guests included Gary and Leland Kracaw, Joy Gettert, and the McCarthys from Bloomington, all detained by heavy snow and poor roads.

Francis Bruty Henry Priebe Mona Davenport Robert Scranton Sarah Muscatine Keith Vetter Gary Kracaw Tom Leland Kracaw Keota Joy Gettert Martin McCarthy Sean Bloomington Minn McCarthys Bernard McCarthy

Washington County hospital board to meet Wednesday

The Washington County board of trustees will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday December 11 at 8 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

Washington County Board of Trustees

Funeral for Eula Dillon 66 Held in Keota

Funeral services for Eula Dillon 66 who died Wednesday at Satori Hospital Cedar Falls will be held at 1 30 p m Monday at United Presbyterian Church Keota with Rev Don Callen officiating Burial will be in Keota Cemetery Mrs Dillon formerly of rural Keota was born Oct 17 1908 at Crawfordsville to J B D and Maude McKee Martin She married George D Dillon who preceded her in death in 1957 She is survived by two daughters Betty Claassen Parkersburg and Mrs Norma Moore Willow Grove Pa a son Glen Cresco four brothers William Martin Lincoln Neb Robert W and Bruce Martin Moline Ill and Eugene Martin Washington and two sisters Mrs Jemeima Ruble Denver Colo and Mrs Olive Willie Topeka Kan She was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas Elwin.

Keota Eula Dillon Satori Hospital Cedar Falls United Presbyterian Church Don Callen Dillon Crawfordsville J.B. D Maude McKee Martin George D. Dillon Betty Claassen Parkersburg Norma Moore Willow Grove Glen Cresco William Martin Lincoln Neb Robert W Bruce Martin Moline Eugene Martin Washington Jemeima Ruble Denver Colo Olive Willie Topeka Kan Thomas Elwin

Mrs Fannie Zehr Dies in Wayland at 95

Mrs Fannie Zehr 95 died suddenly at 9 25 am Thursday December 5 1974 at Parkview Home Wayland Survived by son Lyle former Zehr Funeral Home owner and daughter Esther Saltzman of Rock Island Funeral arrangements pending Beatty Jennings Funeral Chapel Wayland

Wayland Fannie Zehr Parkview Zehr Lyle Esther Saltzman Rock Island Beatty-Jennings

DAR Christmas Meeting at Durst Carried by Local Chapter

The DAR held its annual Christmas meeting at Mrs. Harold Durst’s home on Tuesday with Mrs. Lawrence Zuehke leading the program on The Origin of Christmas Celebration. Mrs. J. W. Helscher compared carols and hymns as Mrs. Blair Haymes presided and committee reports were shared. Louisa Young outlined Christmas tree decorating progress at Conger House and invited helpers. three high school girls were accepted for the Good Citizens district competition: Joan Miller Mid-Prairie Penny Frank Highland Loree Satterfield Washington. Two boxes of used clothing and jewelry were sent to Kate Duncan Smith and Tomassee School in the Southland DAR. Refreshments and Russian tea followed, with plates delivered to shut‑ins.

Harold Durst DAR Lawrence Zuehike J. W. Helscher Blair Haymes Louisa Young Conger House

Snow removal reminder for rural mail boxes at Riverside

Mrs. Phylis Navy, Riverside restmaster, urges residents on the rural route to clear snow from around rural mail boxes so carriers can deliver mail. If delivery fails due to uncleared snow, residents should contact the Riverside Post Office. Past responses were strong according to Mrs. Novy.

Phylis Navy Riverside

Mid-Prairie FFA to deliver fruit soon

Mid-Prairie FFA will deliver fruit by December 9 subject to weather. Sophomore FFA members tested the high school football field and sent samples to Iowa State University for the BOAC Project. Coach Strain will use the data to guide fertilization for a greener field next fall. Mike Yoder, ISU agronomy student and Iowa State debate team member, visited last week.

Wellman Mid-Prairie Ffa Mid-Prairie Towa State University BOAC Strain Mike Yoder FFA Iowa State University Minnesota South Dakota Mike ISU

Ag Chemical Dealer Meeting Scheduled in Cedar Rapids

The annual Ag Chemical Dealer meeting in the Cedar Rapids area takes place Friday December 13 at the Joint County School System Building 401 6th Street S.W. Registration starts 9 a.m. with the program 9:30 to 3 p.m. ISU Extension specialists review 1974 insecticide herbicide and fungicide research and 1975 supply and price outlook. Speakers include Vivan Jennings Harold Stockdale Bob Nyvall Jerry Gogan Bert Brayton.

Ag Chemical Dealer Cedar Rapids Joint County School System 6Th Street S.W Hawkeye Downs Iowa State University Extension Ag Chemical Vivan Jennings Harold Stockdale Bob Nyvall Jerry Gogan ISU Bert Brayton Brayton Chemicals

Carbohydrates and Nutrients in Digestive Energy

Carbohydrates provide the body with readily available energy in calories. Foods containing carbohydrates also offer other essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, with examples like citrus fruits rich in vitamin C and potassium.

Robo Car Wash Opens in Washington Iowa Franchise Spotlight

Robo Car Wash opens in Washington Iowa as part of the national chain with 60 Iowa locations. Elwood Clark of Grandview is the local franchisee and Keith Vetter provides a RO water system to reduce spotting. The fully automatic facility includes high pressure undercarriage wash and new self service U Du bays for DIY customers.

Robo Washington United States Canada Europe Far East Elwood Clark Grandview Iowa Keith Vetter Culligan Vetter Clark Robo-Wash, Inc Kansas City Missouri

McQuay Perfex Declares 19 Cents Quarterly Dividend

McQuay Perfex Inc. directors declare the 74th consecutive quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share payable December 27 to holders of record December 13. 1,585,230 common shares outstanding. The Minneapolis based maker of air conditioning and industrial heat transfer equipment announced the action.

Minneapolis icQuay-Perfex Inc McQuay-Perfex Inc

Salem lodge marks 125th anniversary celebration

Salem Lodge A F and A M will celebrate its 125th anniversary on December 14 in Salem. Grand Lodge officers will attend. The 3rd degree first section begins at 4 p.m. and the second section at 7:30 p.m. A 50 year certificate will be presented to the grandfather of the 3rd degree candidate. A dinner by the Order of Eastern Star is at 5:30 p.m. Reservations due by December 7. Send $3.25 to Charles Hourihan, Salem.

Salem Lodge A.F. & A.M Salem Grand Lodge Order of Eastern Star Charles Hourihan

Top Y league teams duel as KCSB and Hutmacher win

In Wednesday YMCA adult basketball action KCSB beat Keota 78 to 72 behind Mike Mateer 35 points and Dan Ahrens 23. Hutmacher beat Y's Men 80 to 67 led by Chris Wilson 24 and Tom Foels 10. Fritz Tap held on 63 to 60 over Squire Shoppe as Larry Brinning led with 20.

Hutmaener Keokuk County State Bank KCSB Keota Hutmacher Fritz Tap Squire Shoppe Mike Mateer Roger Smith Gary Black Larry Brinning Fritz Tim Hammes Mike Levy Larry Fishback Doug Dunlap Y's Men

Hairdressers Club Hosts Potluck and Gift Exchange

Jeanne Prochaska entertained the Hairdressers Monday with a potluck and white elephant gift exchange at her home. Judy West, president, led a brief business meeting. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. West at West Chester with an ideas and products exchange planned.

Jeanne Prochaska Judy West Mrs. West West Chester

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