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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1957
Page
3
Editorial notes celebrate the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Iowa, highlighting its 200 000 members, creed values, and impact across 3 200 communities and 84 nations. It lauds annual boss night banquets and the drive to recruit and develop young leaders for public service.
A compilation of disparate newspaper quips notes two parking types illegal and no space. It cites regional papers from Atchison Boone Burlington and Atlantic, mocking modern cars and postal costs while lampooning politics and mail profits with a brief joke about a two black crows story and a $2 chicken scheme.
Wayland grade school announces first semester honor roll. Fourth grade honorees include Greg Carter Rollin Davison Jean Gerig Patty Greer Arman Habegger Tommy Kauffman Sandra Magdefray Mary Lou Mullinax Judy Roland Douglas Steele Amy Wyse. Fifth grade honorees are Annette Davies Douglas Fast Larry Henss Steven Mast Janice Reschly. Sixth grade recipients include Elaine Gerig Kenneth Miller Kathryn Rensberger Cheryl Davison Melba Widmer Charles Roth Linda Hertig Rodney Brooks Gary Hill Shirley Troyer Barbara Mann Gwen Widmer Marilyn Graber. Seventh grade honorees Deana Davies Mary Rubey Kenneth Wenger Daniel Reschly Dorothy Arbogast Karen Anderson Mary Wyse. Eighth grade honorees Kathleen Henss Thelma Hill Wilma Leichty Roger Mann Chris Wyse.
Melvin Dicks, rural mail carrier at Columbus Junction, returned Jan 30 from New Port Richey Florida after breaking his left wrist on stairs. He hopes to return to work by March 1, aided by crutches as Ward Fuller handles his route in his absence.
Iowa City unit reports 32 corneal transplants since establishing the eye bank with Iowa Lions Club funds. The program aims to restore sight quickly by recovering donor eyes within 36 hours of death for transplantation or research.
The article explains corneal transplants as a remedy for blindness with donor eyes from the SUI Eye Bank. It notes that 2,945 Iowans pledged eyes, 16 on wait lists, and describes donation kits and rapid handling by doctors, Lions Clubs, and police to deliver eyes for surgery. Ruth Fisher, a transplant recipient, promotes donor awareness.
Ethel Aller of Keota installed as officer at the West Chester WRC regular meeting held at Mrs. Ivan Niffenegger home. A brief business session reported relief work totaling $93 with the group invited to attend the Keota installation.
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