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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1971

Page

2

Local holiday visits reported across Fort Leonard Wood area

Pvt. Leonard Dean Pohren from Ft Leonard Wood is with his parents for Christmas. Calls came from Ft Worth Texas and Fairfield Iowa families to the G H Mayer home. Y Wives group met to plan crafts and noted a Dec 28 break with a Jan 4 session. Stewart Elementary School students staged a Christmas program for over 1,000 attendees at the Junior High. Louie Jones from Santa Ana visits family here. The Jones and Porter households coordinate Christmas visits and travel plans for the season.

Pvt Leonard Dean Pohren Ft Leonard Wood, Mo Leonard Pohren Stewart Elementary School

Church Services and Activities in East Washington and Marshalltown

Immanuel Lutheran East Washington and 13th lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Prairie Flower Baptist in Marshalltown schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. Youth hour at 6 p.m. Evening service 7 p.m. Basketball and volleyball practice 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. State basketball jamboree in Marshalltown Tuesday with a 6 a.m. church meetup. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Watchnight 8 p.m. Friday with filmstrip on Creation vs Evolution. David Hess and Einar Fetterman, pastors.

Prairie Flower Baptist GARBC Marshalltown David Hess

Kiwanis Club Christmas Message Heard by Members

Kiwanis club held its pre Christmas meeting with Rev. Tom Pace of the United Methodist church delivering a talk titled Giving. He urged self sacrifice and the joy of giving echoing the biblical phrase it is far better to give than to receive. Max Owens received an ovation after his recovery from illness. Lee Holland underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and is recuperating in room 3124.

Kiwanis Club Tom Pace United Methodist Church Jesus Christ Max Owens Lee Holland Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Gwen Noble Weds Dennis Allen Sokol in Davenport Cathedral

Miss Gwen Noble of Omaha Nebraska daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne E Noble Jr of Fargo North Carolina and Dennis Allen Sokol of Omaha son of Mrs Mildred Sokol of Chicago and the late Stanley Sokol were married December 19 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Davenport The bride a Augustana College graduate and medical center worker The groom a Northern Illinois University graduate and KOIL radio announcer will reside in Omaha

Gwen Noble Omaha Neb Verne E. Noble Jr Fargo, N.C Dennis Allen Sokol Mildred Sokol Chicago Stanley Sokol J. Lindley Coon Ainsworth Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Davenport Augustana College

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

On the Record lists multiple Washington residents admitted yesterday for medical care and one surgical case Jeanné Schantz, with several dismissals today including Mrs. Joe Kaufman and son Ainsworth and Mrs. Wayne Janecek and son Crawfordsville and Dennis Miller. A $10 speeding fine was paid by Robert Lee Buffington of Washington after a justice court appearance, and Yvonne E Edwards of Wayland fined $5 for no valid license.

Raymond Cline Washington Metta Rice Wilhelm Seiler Jeanné Schantz Surgical Ernestine Kiesey Joe Kaufman Ainsworth Wayne Janecek Crawfordsville Dennis Miller Robert Lee Buffington Justice of the Peace Court Yvonne E. Edwards Wayland

Capitol Cockroach Infestation Plagues Washington Building

Washington insiders report the U S Capitol Building is overrun with cockroaches. Architect of the Capitol official George Hays says an 18 member cleanup team plus outside exterminators struggle to control a unique invasive breed. He suggests sealing the building and fumigation as the only sure solution.

Capitol Washington UPL U.S. Capitol George Hays Hays United States

Professional Directory listings for Livingston area attorneys and services

Directory page lists Livingston area law firms including Day Everett Meeker Bates and Morrison Morrison Lloyd, plus Owen and Stewart Shearer. Also includes chiropractors Dr Bissland, Dr Tweeton, osteopathic Dr Etter, optometrist Dr Lemmon, nursing homes Maplewood Manor, and Production Credit Association contact details. Local addresses and phone numbers are provided for each entry.

Almanac entry for December 23, 1971

The United Press International almanac notes December 23 as the 357th day of 1971 with Mercury and Jupiter visible in the morning sky and Venus Mars Saturn in the evening. It marks birthdays such as Joseph Smith and historical events including Washington’s 1783 resignation and Tojo’s 1948 execution.

United Press‘ International Joseph Smith George Washington U.S. Army Mount Vernon

Thought for today echoes Wolfe on mind and illness

A brief reflection cites American novelist Thomas Wolfe stating that most perceived illness is often a matter of the mind. The remark emphasizes the power of attitude and perception in health.

Thomas Wolfe

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Jack Dillon Ft. Worth Texas Lee Mangold G.H. Mayer Gerald King Robert Vanderlinden Barb Akers Louie Jones Santa Ana, Calif Mrs Willis Jones Robert Porter Sandra Carolyn Richard Zepnyrhills Fla Florence McNeal O.E Sonny) Harris Margaret Porter Fairfield Porter Nancy Immanuel Lutheran East Washington Einar Fetterman Washington Evening Journal Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Professional Directory Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South B John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion J. R. Bissland Kalona Iowa Production Credit Association Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Keota P. L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrist Joan W. Lemmon the Almanac Santa Central Park Wolf's Flower Shop North Side Sq Pete Squire Shoppe Richard L. Weeks Catherine C. Smith William H. Jones Kent L. Dallmeyer Charlotte Pencil Paul G. Reynolds Geraldine Schulty Deborah Stauffer Bonnie Walker Karen Armstrong Carol Swift Darla Wenger Charles Murdock Geo. J. Breitenbach Frank C. Crone Dr. P.L. Etter C.P. Weldin Robert Wiley The Ational Bank of Washington Washington, Iowa Szssa Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Matchbox Johnny Lightning Matt Mason Tonka Tote Cars All Drug Fair Price Raggedy Ann Raggedy Andy Dolls Salerno Scales J Noel Whitman Barbie Archie Sabrina Betsy McCall Buffy Jody Andy Marlin Amn-Fm Portable West Madison Wilson's Festival Hams
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