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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
3
A reader argues teachers are not underpaid and criticizes those who leave the profession for industry. He satirically contrasts a teacher five day week with industry norms, noting time off, job security, and the strain on taxpayers. He questions administrative pay relative to corporate vice presidents and ends with a shoal metaphor about life’s voyage.
Mr and Mrs Carl Zieglowsky return from a Nassau Bahamas four day trip won through Badger Northland Inc. Marian Myers is a patient at St Luke's Cedar Rapids for X rays and observation in room 451. Ed Rebal Keota enters Mercy Hospital. Stephen Genheimer, son of missionaries in Africa and grandson of local residents, named to John Brown University Dean's List for fall 1972.
Mr and Mrs Omer Patterson of Keota announce the engagement of their daughter Sally to Michael McDonald of Keota. The bride elect works at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home. He is employed by McDonald and Son. They plan to wed June 9 at St Marys Catholic Church in Keota.
Thursday Fortnightly Club meets 7 30 p m in the community room with a Shake Hands program. Pansy Hill Club potluck at 6 30 p m at the Fairgrounds bring food and own table. Friday UPW Circle 2 at 1 30 p m Mrs Henry Lunning Singer Lab 6 30 p m annual family potluck at Howard Ballou home. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m 100F Hall. Lodge No 26 8 p m Masonic Temple Past Matrons cancelled. Saturday Fortnightly Club Board at 9 a m Captain's Table all board members urged to attend.
Washington County queen candidate Miss Swenson spoke at the Washington Kiwanis Club meeting detailing her duties as queen and plans for the June Miss Iowa Pageant. She performed a Carpenters tune and discussed local pageant talent. Program chairman was Robert Bates. Rex Lee announced Kiwanis Ladies Night at the Country Club on Valentine’s Day and the first Outstanding Service to Youth award. Dean Garrett called for help refurbishing the Conger House with support from the Washington County Historical Society. Tracy Anderson, county attorney and Miss Swenson’s employer, attended as sole guest, hosted by Clarence Brown.
Troop 242 held a six station first aid drill with Scout victims simulating injuries. 28 Scouts earned the first aid merit badge, 9 earned the first aid skill award, 8 completed first class first aid. Mosquitos patrol led by Stacy Bandy won, with Viking, Cookie Monster, Flaming Arrow, and Wild Cat as runners up. A Feb 10 town square first aid demonstration is planned during Scout Week. Also announced is a fall wedding plan for Karen Bush and Robert Christner, with details of schooling and employment.
The Bethel Missionary Society held an all day sewing meeting with Mrs. Frank Wenger and Mrs. Robert Shepherd assisting with machines. Members cut and sewed quilt blocks for baby quilts and White Cross items. A business session discussed the Key 73 project.
In Lincoln Park Texas at 5 p.m Trail Dust Steak House Bar will serve the first legal mixed drink in the county since 1918 marking a new era in Denton County. The tiny town of Oasis Lincoln Park becomes a notable local spot as officials anticipate public attention and welcome patrons to the revival of legal alcohol service.
Mrs Mildred Noonan led the January Family Living meeting at Mrs William Sitlers home. Members shared crafts scrapbooks poetry and other hobbies while Mrs Gifford Morrison presented a pantomime from high school students. Mr Raymond Whisler led the business session with help from Mrs N E Hansen and Mrs Don Batterson on refreshments.
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