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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
2
A Riverside kitchen window vignette recalls a cookie jar, guests, and a 1973 Chamber party with hors d oeuvres by Mrs Wayne Horak. The writer reflects on amaryllis bulbs, a mystery plant, past Christmas gifts, and old watches, ending with a recipe for Pig in a Poke Pie and Christmas wishes.
Wayland December gathering recounts multiple local families visiting the Max Roth home for Sunday dinner and a pre Christmas gathering hosted by W.E. Schantz. Injuries and hospitalizations are noted for Adaline Tschantz Ruth Hixson Ray Wyse Oscar Miller and Ralph Kauffman. Moves include Willis Hildebrand Clara Beatty and Pleasant moving to new homes.
In a festive pre Christmas scene Edna Sherriff awaits opening eight gifts from friend Opal Allen of Iowa City, part of the traditional days of Christmas. At the Captain's Table the Home staff enjoyed a December 13 dinner with about 65 attending, featuring flaming duck and the Tandemettes. The Advent program by Rev Ramsdale pair and Evensong choir impressed attendees with scripture, song, and slides. Mrs. Bruce Gulls heals after wrist surgery at Muscatine General. Ruth Nolin’s address updated to 55 Arnold Street Washington PA 1530. Editor Lilian Davidson injures wrist, off work in Stanwood for weeks. Jim Frier Family delivers a Christmas message in word and song, five members performing. Hi-Fi's from the local high school present a Christmas program to Home members with no encore rewarded.
Horak family hosts a Christmas dinner at their Coppock cabin with Dick Tom and Jerry Horaks visiting from Cottonwood Falls and other relatives joining for sledding and games. Various guests from Ames, Davenport, Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids plan family gatherings and travel over the holidays.
Radio personality Hal Maclain piloted a small biplane at 2000 feet over the Palos Verdes Peninsula performing 1500 aerial loops for a charity promotion by KFOX Long Beach. He surpassed the 1433 loop record from 1928 by an unidentified barnstormer.
Fifty five senior citizens gathered in the McCleery Room for a December honoree celebration and birthday party. A letter-count contest awarded Peter Koehler for guessing 759, with more than 1,000 greetings sent to couples. Officials note Washington’s high senior population enriches the community and promote Mini-Bus transportation memberships to save money. The piece ends with a Christmas prayer wishing happiness, peace, and blessings.
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