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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1961
Page
4
Editorials ponder harsh northern winters from Iowa to Alaska, recalling Whittier’s snow and a 60 degree below wind chill. The piece recounts Opo the dolphin of Opononi, porpoises at sea, and community notices from readers about the Journal’s long tenure and odd questions about a chimp smoking.
Digest summarizing fiveTrue or False statements about hormones and glands from a 1958 feature. It covers thyroid pituitary and adrenal function, effects of cortisone, and the impact of hormone pills on the menstrual cycle, warning against amateur medical claims and emphasizing professional guidance. Included are editorial credits and publication details from the Evening Journal Iowa.
In a bridge problem by B Jay Becker, South, after a forcing two bid and reaching four spades, avoids drawing trumps. By leading diamonds and discarding, he prevents a 4-2 spade split and diamond ruff, enabling four spades to be made despite potential 4-1 diamond division.
Mrs Clem Griffith and Mrs Ted Kelsey attended the Merry Mixer Club Christmas luncheon at the L P Statler home. Several members visited Mercy Hospital and attended the Past Chiefs Christmas supper at The Captain's Table. The Westminster group met at the Robert Eckels home with five families present. next meeting set for January 9 at Keith Stewart's home.
Brighton December 12 Mr and Mrs Laton Schooley were surprised Sunday as their children arrived with baskets for a cooperative dinner honoring their 40th wedding anniversary A decorated cake was the centerpiece Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Fillmore and boys Burlington Mr and Mrs Norman Schooley and families Mr and Mrs Lee Schooley and families Mr and Mrs Stanley Schooley and daughter Brighton Miss Virginia Schooley of West Liberty could not attend due to weather conditions Also Mr and Mrs Wilbert Rose were hosted by their son Mr and Mrs Marshall Rose and son to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on December 11Relatives attended
Kaota Iowa December 11 The T L S Club met at Marie Greiner's home for a potluck dinner Dec 6 A Rose Times box contained a letter from Maurine Dunbar A net Christmas tree demonstration by La Vera Weber and exchanges of secret sister gifts were enjoyed Officers elected Hazel Greiner president Gertrude Keifer vice president Marie Greiner secretary treasurer The group plans caroling for shut ins and year plans were set The next meeting will be January 3 at Irene Greiners
Earl Kolosick and family attended a Turkey dinner in Monmouth Illinois hosted by World Book for representatives and families. About 75 of 150 invited attended due to bad weather. funds from the children’s contributions will aid four retarded schools including Washington County.
Miss Maria Glaze of Peru visited Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwyn Corey in Cedar. Calls came from Mr and Mrs Everett Hostetler of Tampico and Mrs Dessa Libe and Mrs Maurice Libe.
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