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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1974

Page

2

Christmas Eve Oyster Stew Dinner Among Harry Payne Family

The Harry Payne family held their traditional Christmas Eve oyster stew and salad dinner at the Turnipseed home with an exchange of gifts. Attendees included Kermit and family, Lloyd Gray of Brighton, Lloyd Turnipseed, and many relatives visiting from Muscatine Des Moines Tulsa and Iowa City. Others joined from Brighton Moline and Chicago area, with extended visits and holiday greetings.

Harry Payne Lloyd Turnipseed Kermit Payne Lloyd Gray Brighton Toni Scott Harry Payne Jr Becky John Muscatine Gertrude Loder Janie Janis Elsie Meeker Edna Chorpening Jessie Bolling Tulsa Oklo Bolling Clyde Crile Lloyd Loeffler Payne Irighton Okla William Burham Everett Burham Washington Paul Benell Valerie Robin Brian Chris Des Moines Robert L. Burham

Farmers Offered Fuel Tax Credit On Iowa Income Taxes

Iowa farmers may claim fuel tax refunds as an income tax credit starting in 1975. Fewer farmers than expected have chosen the credit. the old permit refund system remains available. Instructions include invoice retention for three years and Jan 31 1975 deadline to switch. cities counties and governments still receive refunds via permits.

Don Davis Drake University Des Moines Iowa Wayne J. Fullmer Motor Fuel Tax Division Iowa Department of Revenue Fullmer Towa Fulmer Iowa Daily Press Association

Path of Mormons may become part of U S Trails System

Des Moines July 1847 estimates place 15 000 Mormons encamped or moving westward along Iowa trails with 3 000 wagons 30 000 cattle and large numbers of horses mules and sheep The Interior Department considers adding the Mormon Pioneer Trail of 1846 to the National Trails System The Iowa Conservation Commission weighs feasibility while local sites and sign posting progress continue under state and church partnership efforts

Myron William S Lake Davis Appanoose Wayne Decatur Clarke Union Adair Cass Pottawattamie Gerald Schnepf Iowa Conservation Commission Iowa Schnepf Steve Brenton Commission Sugar Creek-Shimek State Forest Lee County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Barry Porter Iown Mormon Pioneer Trail Foundation Foundation Church Porter County Boards of Supervisors Nebraska

Liver Stuffed Eggs and Other Country Cook Book Delights

Recipes include Liver Stuffed Eggs with chicken livers and yolk filling, baked with cheese. baked kraut and tomatoes with bacon and onion. Twice Baked Irish potatoes. stuffed sweet potatoes with cream. and Banana Bread from Marjorie Massey.

Marjorie Prior Columbus Junction Marjorie Massey

Trolley bells return to Detroit riverfront this spring

Detroit gears up for a revival of trolley service along the riverfront. City planner Alexander Pollock leads the project funded by the Michigan Transit Museum to connect Cobo Hall, the civic center, and riverfront venues with a narrow gauge line. Installation could start after a transportation study wraps by February, aiming for operation by April or May next year.

Detroit UPI Transportation Department Michigan Transit Museum Cobo Hall

Richland residents plan holiday events in December

Richland notes festive plans around Christmas with many families attending dinners, gift exchanges, and church events. Willa Mae Swinney, Marie Snider, Duane Griggs, Cheri, and Ed Rocksvold households host gatherings in IO City and Richland area. Families from Ottumwa, Stockport, Columbus Jct, Keota, and Geneseo join in celebrations and Sunday programs across local churches and clubs.

Don Long Richland Willa Mae Swinney Marie Snider Duane Griggs Cheri New London Griggs Ed Rocksvold Iowa City Clem Chalupa Rex Jackson Forrest McBeth Ron Stehl David Missouri Gary Frita Naomi Chalupa Jim Woods Chris Davis Chalupa Ray Maorer Ottumwa Jack Stabler Clifford McCracken Stockport Ricky Jason Johnson Stan Johnson Priscilla Club Loyd Bottorff Clifford WicCracken McCracken Tome Fay Shultz Birmingham Don Long Lester Long Ken Geneseo Ill Raymond Hadley Jon Hudson Cedar Rapids Charles Archer Agency Howard Long Washington Rachel Long Richard L. Long Brighton Ed Long Kirksville Don Frye New Boston Rubio Friends Church Ann Cram Bonnie Benjestoff Nancy McCormick Jesus Kentucky Benjestorf Stan Cram

Memorial service at United Presbyterian Home Sunday

A memorial service for Mrs. Zona Smithson and Mr. Henry Willming will be held in the evensong program Sunday in the lounge of the United Presbyterian Home, starting at 6:30 p.m. Friends of the two residents are invited. The Rev. Ross Copeland and the Rev. Frank Dunn will conduct the service.

Zona Smithson Henry Willming United Presbyterian Home Ross Copeland Frank Dunn

Washington County 4-H Leaders to Meet Monday Night

New 4-H leaders will gather at 7 p.m. in the Extension office to receive project materials. At 7:30 p.m. current leaders and members will convene for demonstrations on handyman and whittling projects.

Washington County

Mrs Bob Jones Shower Honors Recent Bride

A miscellaneous and grocery shower was held for Mrs. Bob Jones at the home of Mrs. Milton Davis. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Chuck Sinn Mrs. Gary Jones and Mrs. Mike. Games and gift opening followed with red and green color decor. Mothers of the couple served at a tea table as many guests attended.

Bob Jones Milton Davis Chuck Sinn Gary Jones Mike Klopfenstein George Stout Jr Keith Jones Keith Jones, Served At the Table. Guests Included Mrs. Stout Julie Linda Jones John Skubal Ronnie Davis John Skubal Jr Joe Skubal Edgar Whetstine Dean Zachs Vince Skubal Lavonne Klopfenstein Bill Klopfenstein Luther Davis Kenneth Fuller Alfred Davis Sarah Davis Ronald Crocker Ruth Rees Pam and Paula Lowe Dianne Laithly Dianne Knutson

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List

Hospital notes record admissions yesterday including Mrs Dorothy Embree Mrs George Chalupa and Ronald Blum all in Washington for medical and surgical care. Discharges yesterday include Mrs Marian Martin and John Stewart from Washington. Today admissions include Andrew Meador and Bambi Musgrove from Washington plus Mrs Margaret Crone and Samuel Orris from Ainsworth.

Dorothy Embree Washington George Chalupa Ronald Blum Marian Martin Crawfordsville John Stewart Andrew Meador Bambi Musgrove Margaret Crone Samuel Orris Ainsworth

Retiring Gene Hertz to Leave Ocheyedan School

Gene Hertz, longtime superintendent of the Ocheyedan Community School, will retire at fiscal year end after 38 years in education. He led district programs and oversight through multiple school years and resigns from the post.

Gene Hertz Ocheyedan Community School Hertz

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