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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1963
Page
6
Council considers a plea for water adjustment based on a received count. After review, the request by C. Wayne Tai was granted on the basis of prior reading. Termination of service for a city official is noted, with no further business reported and adjournment moved by Councilman Marshall.
Keota residents hosted a steady stream of visitors over the weekend. John Braun of Town City and Beverly Sprague of Cedar Rapids visited Isaac and Beverly Sprague, with a Saturday gathering at Don Darbyshire’s in West Chester. Nearby, Russell Cotter and family, moving from Iowa City, stayed with Benford Thompson and Patty before heading to Appleton City and Kansas City en route to California. Various relatives attended events including a Talley Rand fish fry, Christmas Eve plans, and a Washington visit by Dale Moody and granddaughter Pam.
Large crowd attends Keota High School program as Mrs Ernest Kilpatrick directs with help from grade teachers. Kindergartens perform Licken Licken and Little Red Hen, first grade presents House of Christmas, second grade girls perform Christmas Dolls and boys Christmas Soldiers, third grade Living Christmas Candles. Grade school band also performs a number.
Brighten items report Roy Campbell and family plan Tuesday train trip to Beaverton Oregon to visit daughter and family Rex Hagans over the holidays. Cafe will close while away and reopen January 6 1964. Also notes a custody of births visits and club activities.
The Past Matrons Club held a ham dinner and Christmas meeting at Cappers Cafe with officer elections and a gift exchange among sixteen members. Ethyl Rugs hosted a Sunday dinner. Embroidery Club celebrated Ona Bidwell’s 56th anniversary with a corsage and exchange. Altar and Rosary Society reported a silent auction adding 180 to treasury. Wellman Garden Club enjoyed an Old Time Christmas program and refreshments. Hollywood brief notes Jack Haley joins Burke's Law segment.
In Mayer Wellston area visitors report many deer taken over the weekend. Larry Sheets is among the lucky hunters. Local families, gatherings, and Christmas parties fill weekend activities as residents visit kin and attend events. New soup news from New York notes condensed cream of potato soup selling widely.
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