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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1973
Page
2
The Washington public library hours are listed with a Wednesday to Friday window from 12 to 300 and 9 00 p m and a Tuesday Thursday schedule. The notice appears as a brief scheduling update for readers and patrons.
February is American History Month with library displays and themed readings. Notable acquisitions include Archaeological Encyclopedia of the Holy Land and The Oxford Book of English Prose, plus juvenile titles and biographies. visitors encouraged to explore history through books and artifacts.
United Methodist Women of West Chester announce the Call to Prayer and Self Denial observance on February 14 1973 at 1 30 p m in West Chester Iowa The event funds two mission programs in the United States and overseas including leadership training for women More than 1 5 million women in 34 000 units participate nationwide with last year’s offering totaling $651 312 96 The program includes a Quiet Day and a guided mission study led by Peggy Halsey secretary for financial promotion for United Methodist Women
Report from Richland describes a miscellaneous shower held for Rev. and Mrs. Dale Dorrel of the Hopewell Friends Church after a dinner at Rubio Community building. Entertainment included readings and a mock wedding with named participants. A prior hospital visit and several local social notes follow.
Correction announces February Chapter R gathering moves to Nancy Garrett home with Margaret Smith assisting. Election and installation of officers led by Myrtle Fowler, recently moved to Washington Care Center after a fall. Other notes include travel plans to Florida Caribbean cruise and local church society meeting details.
Community groups list meetings and activities from morning to evening at various venues including Masonic Temple YWCA hospital and community rooms. Highlights include Rainbow Girls Golden Age Club YWCA Council Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi and several hobby and service group sessions with times from 7:30 p m to 9:30 a m and noon potlucks.
The Washington County Pork Producers and their wives will meet at 7 p.m Tuesday Feb 6 at the Captain's Table for the annual meeting. The women will have a short program while the men conduct their business.
Word from Mrs Kerr and Dr Kerr says both ill with Dr in Sherman Texas and Mrs in Durant Oklahoma. They hope to be home by March 1. Craft group meets at 9 30 am with 14 attending Thursday. Birthday party is February 21 including February birthdays with a movie and cake. Potluck dinner set for February 26 with expectations of a good crowd and lively time.
Nanette Faith Dawson and SP-4 Donald George Zahs announce their engagement. Nanette, a geology degree holder from Old Dominion University, works with Newport News schools. Donald, a geology graduate from Simpson College, is serving with the United States Army in Germany. An early August wedding is planned.
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