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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
3
The annual party for retarded children at the County Home drew fair attendance despite bad weather. The Charmenaires performed and refreshments were served. Cookies donated by locals were ample and leftovers were stored for holiday use at the County Home.
Pat Swartzendruber, bride-elect of Loren Swartzendruber, was honored at two showers this past week. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, refreshments, and decorations in cranberry and white, with family members attending. The wedding is set for Wednesday, December 24.
Notices list upcoming social gatherings with times and venues at churches temples and clubs. Includes potlucks gift exchanges meetings and special programs across numerous groups such as Christian CWF Dorcas Ruth Esther and Rainbow Girls with dates and host names where given. Reservations often required with guest counts and exchange details.
Miss Hysell and Mr. Jaspering, both 1969 graduates of Washington High School, pursue new paths. She works at Crane Company while he studies at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids and also works for Rapids Chevrolet.
Washington County Supervisor Howard Anderson, after seven years, was surprised at Bryn Mawr Steak House by about 105 guests as he retires effective January 1 1970. Willis Richards will join the board, and the Andersons will move to a Crawfordsville area farm after Florida wintering.
George Widmer and his wife live at 433 E Howard Apt 3 Biloxi Mississippi 39530 He is the son of the Glen Widmers and is listed as living at the above address.
The Saddle Club held its annual turkey and ham Christmas party Wednesday evening at the Fairgrounds with Frai Kleese and others hosting. Santa distributed fruit and candy, a gift exchange followed, and carols were led by Mrs. Gary Murphy.
David McDaniel a senior at St Ambrose College Davenport plays Charley in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller in Lewis Hall Thursday to Sunday December 11 12 13 14 with curtain at 815 p.m. He is son of Mr and Mrs Merritt McDaniel and has appeared in Lion in Winter Gideon and Sir Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons.
In Utrecht Netherlands imports and sales of bicycles rose in the 1960s. New bikes sold in 1968 reached 684700 versus 608200 in 1964 while imports climbed from 49800 to 91000, showing continued strong demand for cycling alongside rising car ownership.
Oren Lee Staley, president of the National Farmers Organization, tells 12,000 delegates that collective bargaining has raised prices on many farm commodities to the highest level in 17 years. He notes coordination of bargaining in 48 states and outlines future profits for family farms.
Harry John Miller of Washington pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Judge Harold J. Fleck fined him 300 dollars and recommended a one year license suspension.
The Doers Circle of the First Baptist Church met in Fellowship Hall Tuesday to cut quilt blocks for Congo missions. Mrs. Stan Bauer led the business portion and Mrs. Charles Johnson filed a White Cross report on a box sent to Mr. and Mrs. Huff in the Congo. Members also prepared Christmas boxes for shutins.
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