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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1974
Page
3
A reader letter recounts a Christmas in hardship with five children and one dollar for gifts. The family buys a $1 sled from a hardware store after a local program, finds gratitude in health and progress, and hopes for brighter holidays in 1974.
The Golden Age Club finished two lap robes and multiple small squares at their sewing session, with Mrs Maye Sorrett sending three robes to recipients via Della Humphreys. Other groups like Applied Arts II and Y-Women held seasonal gatherings, crafts, and Christmas program items, while Beta Sigma Phi hosted a mutual Christmas party. A booster club meeting planned January events and aid for a family, plus a pork demonstration for Washington High School students concluded the bulletin.
Duane Hagensick, girls' basketball coach, spoke at the Optimist Club meeting Tuesday morning at Wingas. He outlined team expectations and said hard work and discipline build self confidence. Max Cousins presided and assists with coaching the team.
Yesterday Edward Wolfe of Washington admitted for surgical care. Mrs Arthur Davison of Wayland admitted for medical treatment. Today birth announced for Mr and Mrs Dennis Wood of Columbus Junction a daughter. Discharges include Robert Sims Conesville and several Washington residents including Mrs Francis Campbell Mrs Edith Harwood Mrs Eva Crawford Marvin Crim Mrs Emma Phillips and Mrs Louise Reaney.
A midweek to weekend list of social gatherings including CWE General Meeting at a church with a $2 gift exchange and babysitting, White Shrine at Masonic Temple with ceremonies and no gift exchange, HEO and Good Will clubs with meals, dessert at Iva Simpson’s, plus several civic and women’s clubs with luncheons swaps and elections. A square dance at Ainsworth gym caps the schedule with Del Trout calling.
Louisa County youths will weigh in 4-H market beeves on December 27 per Martin Hoeg chairman. Each member may enroll up to six head not exceeding 700 pounds. Animals shown after September 15 will be reweighed March 1 to 15. Schedule includes Wyman Elm Grove Comets 8 9 am and Columbus Junction Sale Barn 9 11 30 am with several clubs listed.
Ruth Shaffer of Federal Way Washington plans a weekend visit with her Shaffer family. John D Hazelett and wife welcome a son Joel Bradley born December 16 at Mercy Hospital Town City weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Joel has a brother Jared awaiting his return home. Harold Kerr relocates to Dyersville to oversee a country club and its clubhouse. Richard Bordwell underwent hip surgery at Children's Hospital Iowa City and will be hospitalized about ten days. Cloyce Maxwell remains a surgical patient at VA Hospital Iowa City Ward A-117.
Miss Denise Jo Hutchinson of Greeley and William Paul Arnold of Eaton wed in East Pleasant Plain on November 30 at St Joseph’s Church. Guests traveled despite a heavy snowstorm. The couple, graduates of UNC Greeley and Washington High School, plan home in Eaton after a Mexico trip. A prenuptial shower honored Dennis Potsander and Rachel Reschly.
A $25 cash award will go to the winner of the Louisa County Pork Queen contest sponsored by the Louisa Pork Producers Assn. Run by president Melvin Gipple residents aged 16 to 19 from pork producing farms or daughters of active pork producers are eligible. Mail entries to Melvin Gipple, Crawfordsville by Jan 18. Judging centers on poise 40 points, oral presentation four minutes 20 points, Q&A 20 points, and beauty and personality 20 points.
A potluck at the Fairgrounds marked the World War I Barracks and Auxiliary gathering. Cora McCoy and Irene Baker prepared turkey and dressing. Elizabeth Gingery led the Auxiliary meeting with 15 members present and new members Mrs. Ralph Boyd and Mrs. Holly Orris.
The Marion Ave Baptist Church in Washington plans a Christmas Rally Day next Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. Larry Brown leads a service featuring old fashioned carols four youth choirs and a Bible Christmas message. Free bus service is offered to area towns. call Pastor Brown for rides. The church sits one block south of the square.
United Press International via Inland Daily Press Association lists subscription rates. The Washington carrier rate is 240 per month, town area 20 per month, Iowa mail 14 per year, and outside Iowa 180 per year. Editorial staff includes David Elder president and editor, William Shannon vice president, Charles Morris managing editor, Robert Luther local ad manager, Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent.
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