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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
3
Extension nutritionist Kay Munson notes children bring enthusiasm and untapped skills to Christmas cookie making. Even toddlers can help with no bake treats while older kids decorate and paint with colored yolk. Mothers assist with oven safety as children craft cookies and cookie trees, sharing in the baking and a wholesome snack with milk or hot chocolate.
Dale Dunbar of Route 1 Fairfield underwent back surgery on December 12 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He is in room 3117 and appreciates hearing from relatives and friends after prior care at Jefferson County Hospital since November 30.
Bethlehem Commandery will hold its annual Christmas dinner and observance Friday at 6 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Commander Gilbert Wood urges new members and families to attend as meat and potatoes are provided and guests should bring salads vegetables or desserts.
The Mary Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Charles Morris home with Mrs. Robert Carson as cohostess. Mrs. Max Henness led devotions and Mrs. Edna Smith presented a Christmas themed program. Twenty six members attended along with four guests Mrs. M O Smith Mrs Fred Peiffer Mrs Shirley Steele and Mrs Kathryn Stucker.
Funeral services for Lawrence B. Donaldson were held Wednesday at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. William H. Kettlitz officiating. Casketbearers were Gerald Donaldson, Wayne Cross, Richard Shalla, Joseph Becker, Dean Henderson and Richard Donaldson. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
On the Record Hospital admitted yesterday Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman Brighton medical and Mrs. Virgil Davis Washington medical. Today Mrs. Cloyd Garrett Washington medical. Births today Mr and Mrs Roland Duke Crawfordsville a son. Dismissed yesterday Loretta Stefanick Tracy Minn. Today Sheila Boulton and Mrs Don Boulton Wapello Richard Horak Washington Harold Godwin Washington Herbert Ramsey Washington DC Mrs Dean Knight Washington Mrs Terry Allen and son Wellman.
Five circles of the Methodist Woman's Society held Christmas meetings Friday and Wednesday. Circle I met at Halcyon House with nineteen attendees and devotions led by Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Crull. program from Paul Engle's Old Fashioned Christmas. piano by Mrs. Kiesey and carol singing. Circle II, hosted by Mrs. Joe Jones with twelve attendees and guest Mrs. Smith, featured birth of Christ devotion by Mrs. Bagge. Circle IV gathered in the church lounge with fifteen members and guest Mrs. Ryner. program on life at Anamosa Reformatory and Christmas, piano by Schell, song by Milo Sorden, devotions by Mrs. Weston. Circle VI hosted by Mrs. Burham and Mrs. Davisson with devotions led by Mrs. Blankenhorn and program by Mrs. Miller. Circle VII included a 9:30 coffee, Christmas story read by Mrs. Helscher and carols led by Mrs. Keating. seven plates of goodies prepared for shut-ins.
The Sherry's School of the Dance in Olds and Ainsworth lists Saturday rehearsal times in the Olds gym. Pupils arriving for 2 p.m. should come by 1:45 p.m. Those for 3:30 p.m. should arrive by 2:30 p.m. The recital starts at 7:15 p.m. that evening in the Olds gym.
Washington County Iowa public notice states Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative seeks a Rural Electrification Administration loan to build about four miles of 69 000 volt line from an Iowa Southern Utilities interconnection to a new Kalona Substation to serve roughly 180 current customers. Public comments on environmental aspects due within 30 days.
City Council meets December 4 1972 with Mayor Ralph E. Martin presiding. Several claims are approved across funds including General Fund and Utilities. The council discusses street improvements liquidated damages and zoning recommendations. Resolutions accept work and publish plots and schedules with parking restrictions announced.
Almanac entry notes James H. Doolittle born December 14, 1896. Also recalls Washington death in 1799, Alabama statehood in 1819, Amundsen pole discovery in 1911, and Nixon currency devaluation in 1971. Philosophical thought and celestial highlights accompany the date.
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