Williams refuses to join Senate tax conferees
Senate finance ranking member Sen. John J. Williams of Delaware declines to serve on the Senate House tax conference team, citing inability to back a bill he calls radically wrong. Sen. Wallace F. Bennett, Utah, replaces Williams and vows to fight the measure, aiming to steer the bill toward committee language.
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Hustlers 4 H Club meets at Fair Grounds
Hustlers 4 H Club held a Thursday evening meeting at the Fair grounds with speaker Hustlers 4 H member H Hustle Chuck Hotle who shared slides from a Wyoming Colorado trail ride. The club plans a skating party for December 30. Lana Kay Weeks and Jeff Boshart are the calling committee. After the meeting a Christmas party and gift exchange were hosted by the Friers and the Quinns.
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Hustlers
Fairgrounds
Mr. Hotle
Wyoming
Colorado
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Jeff Boshart
the Friers
the Quinns
Christmas greetings sought for Journal readers
As Christmas Day approaches the Journal invites local readers to share party plans and family gathering news for the holiday season. Cards calls or visits to the newsroom are welcomed. The Society desk also seeks Yuletide greetings from distant friends and former residents. The Christmas news column will run near Christmas Day.
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Nemmers Lead in Y's Men Bridge Marathon
Dr and Mrs G J Nemmers top the Y s Men Bridge Marathon after the fourth round with 11350 points. Second place goes to Ruth Young and Ruth Davidson at 9790. Other top ten include Don Hansons 6820 Aharts 6310 Rusleys 5680 Wells 5680 Logans 5250 Reeds 5050 Bendixons 410, Gillesby and Prohaska 4910.
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G. J. Nemmers
Ruth Young
Ruth Davidson
Don Hansons
Dr. Aharts
Phil Rusleys
Curt Wells
John Logans
Robert Reeds
N. D. Bendixons
Bob Gillesby
John Prohaska
German gets official Nixon holiday card
W. K. German of Washington received an official Christmas card from President and Mrs. Nixon. The simple white card with a red and gold border features aSnowy White House view and bears a red engraved message wishing a joyous Christmas and a happy New Year. Mr. German served at the Ottumwa Naval Air Station during World War II when Nixon was an officer there.
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Bill) German
Washington
Nixon
Nixons
White House
President
Mrs. Nixon
German
Ottumwa Naval Air Station
United States
Marriage license issued to Holsky and Stapp
A marriage license has been issued here to Richard Wayne Holsky of West Liberty and Donna Jean Stapp of Columbus Junction.
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Richard Wayne Holsky
West Liberty
Donna Jean Stapp
Columbus Junction
Free dress offer tied to pre Christmas sales
A sales pitch promises a free dress for every girl in the household with each pre Christmas purchase. The wording suggests a household discount incentive aimed at boosting seasonal sales.
Just Us Club Christmas Dinner At Captain's Table
The Just Us Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Captain's Table on Wednesday noon after a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Ralph White. Members shared Christmas poems and readings, ending with a gift exchange.
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Just US Club
Ralph White
Gray Back From Hollywood Wins Showman of the Year
Washingtons Showman of the Year, Jim Gray, operator of the State Theatre, returns from Hollywood and San Francisco with a $1000 savings bond and a plaque. He won in towns up to 50000, among 1300 entrants, the only west of the Mississippi. Prizes also went to Elton Holland of Memphis and Mrs Dickie Linger of Savannah. Visitors toured studios and Knotts Berry Farm during the trip before flying to Chicago and back to Washington. Also note: Iowa license expiration for hunting fishing and trapping is December 31 with 1970 licenses available from county recorders.
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Los Angeles
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Christmas program and services at Marlin Rasmussen church
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 45 a m The message titled The Estimate of the King A Christmas program is scheduled for 7 30 p m No Wednesday service this week New year s Eve Watch Night on December 31 at 8 p m Rev Paul Schwartz missionary to Borneo will speak and show slides Pastor Marlin Rasmussen leading
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Borneo
Marlin Rasmussen
Sugar and Spice Club meets Monday at 3 p.m.
The Sugar and Spice Club invites the girls to meet at 3 p.m. Monday December 22 in the YWCA room for a cookie bake. Attendees are asked to note the time change.
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Social Calendar Notices for December Events
Social calendar items list church Christmas program at 7 30 p m Friday executive board at 7 p m Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Bethlehem Commandery Christmas dinner with turkey dressing potatoes rolls and coffee bring two dishes Women bring white elephant Friday Shirts and Skirts 8 p m Farm Bureau Building Rainbow Girls initiation at Masonic Temple All OE S and Masonic Lodge members invited Monday Sugar and Spice Cookie bake note time change Tuesday White Shrine 8 p m Masonic Temple $1 gift exchange
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Farm Bureau
Wiley Hutchinson
Rainbow Girls
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O ES
Masonic Lodge
Christmas sale price list for audio furniture items
Reg sale console stereo in walnut 299.95 reduced to 219.00 or 199.95 to 179.00. credenza stereo in maple 279.95 down to 229.00. portable transistor radio 9.99 now 7.38. 23 inch color TV walnut 519.95 to 419.00 or 479.95 to 379.00.
Osaka guest Nobuko Matsuno visits Journal office
Nobuko Matsuno of Osaka Japan, visiting guest of the Cave Elders, is spending four days in town on a vacation from her job in the buying office of Montgomery Ward in Osaka. She plans to visit Ward offices in Chicago New York Texas Canada and return home after the trip. She previously spent four weeks at the Elder home while attending the University of Iowa.
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Journal
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Lovelesses to note 60th anniversary
Mr and Mrs L L Loveless of 609 East Main will observe their 60th birthday Monday December 22 The Lovelesses came to Washington from Birmingham Ia in Van Buren County and have lived in Washington 29 years They have no special plans for their anniversary but will probably be with their son and daughter in law sometime during the day
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East Main
Lovelesses
Washington
Birmingham
van Buren County
Prairie Flower Church Christmas Program Set for Dec 21
The Prairie Flower Baptist church will present its annual Sunday School Christmas program on Sunday December 21 at 8 p.m. The program titled Gods Christmas Vessels was written by Vivian Imbrock. All ages of students will be involved and it is directed by Pastor David Hess.
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Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Vivian Imbrock
David Hess
Faith Baptist Church Service Schedule in Washington Iowa
Faith Baptist Church in Washington Iowa lists a 9 00 a m Sunday School and a 10 00 a m Worship service The note ends with Seek joy in what you give and not in what you get attributed to Evan Roberts
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Evan Roberts
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