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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

7

Chickadees Celebrate Christmas Party in Keota

Keota four H club members the 76 Chickadees and guests including Sally Smith, county home economicist, and Lil Maristony of Argentina attended a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Glenn Stoutner and Shirley. Members shared crafts and speeches on fabrics and Argentina, with a Christmas exchange and mother gifts.

Margaret Huber Washington, D. C Lil Maristony Argentina Lil Sally Smith Iowa State Extension Service Extension Home Economist

Mid Prairie GOP Teens Hold Christmas Meeting at Pam Norman Home

The Mid Prairie Teen-Age Republicans hosted a Christmas meeting with 15 members and guests including Mrs. Robert Stephens Washington County Republican Women's chair. Officers for next year named Harry Maxwell president and Virginia Beckman vice president. LBC Club hosted eight members with Mrs. Marty Whittaker presiding and officers re-elected.

Mid Prairie Pam Norman Kathy Bauer Donna Linezey Robert Stephens Washington County Republican Women’s Stanley Barber Cecil Miller Orville Quasdorf Harry Maxwell Virginia Beckman Marty Whittaker LBC Club Flossie Holmes Whittaker D. O. Butler Lloyd Walker Grace Stewart Carl Jarrard Myrtle Genkinger William Bealer

Safe Christmas toys tips from Iowa State expert

Dr. Norval Wardle advises parents to spend extra time choosing safe gifts. Inspect construction, smooth edges, securely attached parts, and toys too large to fit in a child’s mouth. For toddlers use simple toys. remove loose eyes from dolls. avoid items like BB guns or knives to prevent injuries. Ensure toys suit the child’s sex and age.

Norval Wardle Iowa State University Wardle

Pekin chorus to present Messiah under school direction

Pekin Community High School mixed chorus will perform Handel's Messiah December 17 at 3 p.m. in Richland Methodist Church, directed by Mrs. Sharyl Woolums with Terry Brown on piano. a second concert is set for December 18 at Ollie Baptist Church. Soloists include Cynthia Baumgartner, Terry Brown, Cora Lea Scharff, Debbie Gott, Kertney Steinbeck, Danny Zane, Marlin Woolums, and Phil Johnson.

Richland Pekin Community High School Richland Methodist Church Sharyl Woolums Terry Brown Ollie Baptist Church Cynthia Baumgartner Cora Lea Scharff Debbie Gott Kertney Steinbeck Danny Zane Marlin Woolums Phil Johnson Clem Blume Lynn Conrad Bloomington Ind Kermit Hinshaw Indiana Ames Crane Mfg. Co Goldie Sable Jefferson County Hospital Howard Jones Woman's Club T. R. Wolf J. W. Hendrickson Hoskins Mel Meader Victor Parcell Tommy Hartnell Betty Seivert Russell Parsons Richard Bond Charles Blakely Richards Don Whitlow Star Country Club Janice Underwood Whitlows

Christmas plans and club activities at Senior Y Teens

The Senior Y Teens met to plan the Christmas dance on December 28 in the Y gym, theme Moonlight and Mistletoe, with nut and peanut brittle sales funds. Members heard about the Faster Seal, Moose events, and Academy of Friendship gatherings, plus parties at County Home and Veterans home.

Wayne Galpin Helen Simmering Social Service Moose Home Moose Howard Cur Ray Stalder Iowa City Moosehaven Academy of Friendship

Convenience cooking gifts for family and storage needs

The Iowa State Extension Service offers tips on electrical cooking appliances for Christmas gifts. Portable rotisseries, ovens, blenders, and large coffee makers are reviewed with guidance on heat control, materials, cleaning, and space requirements. Emphasizes matching family use and storage, and notes next week will cover holiday safety.

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