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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
4
The column muses on the fading sense of home as Americans move frequently. It notes how Christmas cards bridge distances, keeping ties with friends from past places and generations, and laments the loss of lifelong roots while valuing the greeting “Until we greet again.”
A reader urges state aid to private colleges like Iowa Wesleyan to curb university overcrowding. The letter argues private colleges face high tuition, loss of enrollment, and that additional public universities are unnecessary.
Kalona Savings Bank personnel and directors hosted a holiday dinner at the Captain's Table in Washington with President and Mrs. R. L. Hendrickson as hosts. After dinner the group returned to the Hendricksons' Kalona home for the remainder of the evening.
The Mid Prairie High School Band in Wellman launches a fundraiser for a Washington DC trip. Contributions include a 100 dollar plus donation from Century Club and Mid Prairie FFA, with several local supporters and Stan Barber among others. Donations are tax deductible and checks go to the Band Director Bob Gaston at Mid Prairie High School.
The IRS filed a civil suit to recover 1911 dollars from Brent M Summers, a Fresno construction worker who allegedly relied on a malfunctioning computer. The agency says Summers received 956 in 1966 instead of 10, 611 in 1967 instead of 86, and 551 in 1968 though no refund was due. Assistant U S Attorney Richard Nichols said the computer "ran amuck" with Summers' checks.
The Library festively decorates with creche, tree, and stockings as Ao-wa ki-ya and O-ki-zu Camp Fire groups trim the tree and sing carols. Other groups contribute mittens, scarves, and cards. New books—ranging from health to sex education—join the display for hospital Bookmobiles and patient access.
The County Line Club hosted its annual Christmas supper at Bryn Mawr Steak House with nine members and their husbands. Officers were elected: President Mrs John K Skubal, Vice President Mrs George Lord Jr, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Glen Lord. A birthday and anniversary were noted, a gift exchange occurred, and plans for a Jan 13 meeting were announced along with card drives for a school scrap book project.
WWE Club gathered at Mrs Harold Spangler home with guest Mrs Art Whiting of Fredonia. Hostess gifts went to Mrs Wayne Davis and Mrs Harold Williams. CES Crawfordsville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a meeting at the Masonic Hall with officers elected for the coming year led by Worthy Matron Gladys Thomas and Worthy Patron Haydn Thomas. Open Installation is set for January 17 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Hall.
UPI reports Concordia Lutheran School in Rockford urges help from students and friends to reach 1.575 million cake mix coupons for a new school bus. So far 23,000 coupons have been collected toward replacing the 11-year-old yellow bus.
A reader asks about jealousy after a husband buys pearls for a loyal employee in Japan. Abby suggests no jealousy, praising the husband as generous. Another letter describes a sexless marriage and a confessed puritan partner, with the writer resigning to a life without sex. The column ends urging readers to use ZIP codes and mail Abby with questions.
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