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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1974
Page
2
Iowa State University expert Vikki Morain suggests inflation as a chance to focus on meaningful bonds. Families can swap, repurpose, or handmade gifts, plan themed celebrations, and build traditions while steering clear of overspending.
Sarena Nancy Soto daughter of Seferino P. Soto and Martin Lynn Nebel son of Lois Nebel were married December 12 1974 in the bride’s parents home with Rev Paul Lobb officiating. About 60 guests attended and the couple will reside in Washington. The groom works in Kalona.
Richland and area groups held senior citizen meals with a social hour and readings. The Richland Friends Missionary Aid hosted a Christmas program led by Eloise Hadley with Glenda Spray and Jill, while local families hosted gatherings and a Kiwanis dinner is planned for December 15 at Sigourney High School with a 1 30 p m meet at the Methodist church.
Numerous clubs and groups post Christmas gatherings potlucks and meetings across Monday to Thursday. Notable items include Theta Lambda Xi Epsilon Kappa Christmas party at Kay Moredock and YWCA crafts, with many potlucks and gift exchanges planned. Holiday meals and community dinners are emphasized, with reminders to bring gifts and dish contributions.
The Clovertones 4-H Club met at Crawfordsville Legion Hall with Cheryl Van Engen presiding and pledges led by Marty Johnston and Shari Erwin. Mothers attended. Christmas caroling followed. Officers elected last month include Sharn Erwin president JoAnn Graber vice president Lynn Owen secretary Joie Rose treasurer Betty Jones reporter and Marty Johnston historian.
Local residents note 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones. Spurgeon Store manager Dave Bell and wife hosted a Christmas party for staff and spouses with meat dish and dishes to pass. Katherine Kiefer at English Valley Rest Home seeks friends. Mrs. Harold Kline earned top sales at Luziers party. George Brock 28th anniversary celebrated with dinner at Frontier Cafe and cards at home. Sgt Earl D Letts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Letts, returns from Germany to Ft Sill for Christmas. Funeral in Idaho for Robert M. Scott. Mills Motors Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. Jeffrey David Vosika born at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. grandparents listed.
After three rounds Marion Mulier and partner hold a total of 4 660 points in the YMC A pinochle marathon with the Millers atop the leaderboard. The top ten includes Marion Augustine 3 130 and Rex Ray 3 080 along with Dale Connelly 2 860 and J C Britsch 2 490 among others.
About 100 friends and relatives visited the Sinn family home for an open house marking the remodeling and refurnishing of a house destroyed by fire on May 25. Donations from churches Sunday school classes and organizations, plus labor and a benefit sale, funded the work enabling the Linn family to occupy the home during Thanksgiving season.
Saturday entries show Samuel Fred Orris and Paul Thomassen among patients in Ainsworth and Washington with medical conditions. Mrs Eva Crawford also listed in Washington as medical. Dismissals include Kenneth Sutton and Luella Schnoebelen in Ainsworth and Earl Fisher in Brighton. Today’s note lists Mrs Vincent Keesey in Washington as present.
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