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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1968

Page

3

Washington High offers first aid course for sophomores

A new one day a week first aid course at Washington High School targets sophomores in physical education, with plans to expand to juniors and seniors next year and eventually become a health hygiene course integrated with PE. Instructors Maryann McClain and Roger Harrington note the program teaches basics like shock treatment bleeding control and splinting.

John Waters Connie Turnipseed Pat Holden Waters Roger Gardner Journal Helen Gilbert Washington High School Ing Maryann McClain Roger Harrington

Israel stamp issues gain momentum in 1967 releases

Over the next seven months Israel will issue at least nineteen stamps. A three pound airmail featuring a diamond starts the new series with Part II debuting March 11. April brings commemoratives for Independence Day and the Ghetto Uprising anniversary.

Israel Scouting Movement

Cold Disk Cures Eyelid Cancer And Baropacer Pain Relief

A Massachusetts skin specialist uses a tiny copper disk cooled by liquid nitrogen to treat eyelid cancer with an almost painless two minute application. For larger areas, the doctor sprays liquid nitrogen. The disk method has cured 20 of 21 patients. An electronic baropacer device relieves angina by stimulating neck nerves, with rapid pain reduction reported in bedridden patients.

Massachusetts Setrag Zacarian National Heart Institute Eugene Braunwald NHS

Kitchen window musings and quirky kitchen hacks

A collection of casual notes on popcorn varieties from buttered to peppermint flavored, plus TV talk on Daktari and a local mystery about a recipe in a Boy Scout cookbook. The piece also touches on a subscription renewal, a kindergarten teacher, and a homemade bird food project using bird seed and scraps.

Leona Kucera

Fortnightly Club Plans Afternoon With Victor Herbert Program

The Fortnightly Club sets February 15 at 1 30 p m in Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church for a musical program An Afternoon with Victor Herbert with Nadine Condon soprano and Joan Sloca pianist as guest artists from Fairfield. They return for a second Fortnightly appearance offering varied stories and comments. Mrs T W Harwood to organize historical display and nursery care will be provided.

Victor Herbert Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Nadine Condon Joan Sloca Fairfield

Launch Goodwill drive in clubs in Southeast Iowa

University of Iowa administrator Dean Allin W. Dakin launched the Goodwill Industries Clubs and Organizations Division campaign to raise 350000 for a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center in Southeast Iowa. Campaign Chairman Allan Arneson announced the division will seek long term support from city and community groups with a large team of club leaders across business, service, church and women's groups. Dakin holds leadership roles with the United Nations Association Partners for Progress Hawkeye Area Council Boy Scouts Rotary International and other groups.

University of Iowa Allin W. Dakin Goodwill Industry Iowa Allan Arneson Clubs and Goodwill Dean Dakin Robert N. Alderman Joseph G. Wagner Richard T. Keough Ray T. Slavata Albert T. Luper Dewey B. Stuit Clark Houghton Richard Lloyd - Jones J. W. Howe Woodrow W. Morris Dakin The United Nations Association Partners For the Alliance For Progress Hawkeye Area Boy Scouts Rotary International

Community club and lodge activities summarized

REBEKAH Club met at IOOF Hall with seven members. refreshments were provided by Mrs. O R Mayo and Mrs. Carl Kelly. Women of the Moose met at Moose Home led by senior regent Mrs. Allan Dennis. ritual practice planned for Feb 13 and bus ride to Clinton Feb 17. Highland Social Club held a family potluck. committees formed and next meeting set for March 14. Comrade Class of West Chester Methodist Church gathered at the Bauer home with devotional on Principles to Live By. Walnut Women’s Club met. new year books discussed and bingo held. refreshments served.

Rebekah Club Edith Weidner IOOF O. R. Mayo Carl Kelly Women OF Moose Women of the Moose Moose Home Allan Dennis Clinton Worley Gulf Station Robert Grubb Dale Sheetz Ray Stalder George Brock Academy of Friendship Committee West Chester Methodist Church Walter Bauer Edwin Lukovsky Walnut Women’s Club Robert Brinning Everett Lewis Harlan Neuhart Bob Johnson

Karen McConnell to marry Feb 17 in Washington

Karen McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell of rural Washington will wed Larry Lee Nolte son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Nolte of Charles City Ia on Saturday morning February 17 at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church The couple will be joined by immediate family for the ceremony and an open house will follow from 230 to 430 PM at the McConnell home east of Washington Miss McConnell studied at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls and works as a secretary in International Programs at the University of Minnesota Nolte who has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Iowa teaches elementary music in the Dubuque school system

Francis McConnell Washington Karen Minneapolis Minn Larry Lee Nolte Dubuque Gerald Nolte Charles City Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church McConnell State College of Iowa Cedar Falls University of Minnesota Nolte Mason City University of Iowa Iowa City

Washington Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Events

Saturday's affair features the Shirts and Skirts Annual Sweetheart Dance at 8 p.m. in KC Hall with Paul Carruthers as emcee and the crowning of king and queen. refreshments and sandwiches requested. The week continues with varied meetings across chapters, clubs, and circles at YWCA, churches, and lodges, including desserts, lunches, and several study and craft sessions led by named members.

KC Hall Paul Carruthers King Ruth Bell James Lloyd Betty Crocker James Peterson Floyd Blankenhorn Golden Age Club YWCA

Eastern Star installs officers at Boone meeting

Members of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple installed Mrs. Pauline Crone as treasurer and Mrs. Dwane Shalla as Adah with Mrs. Harold Strum and Mrs. Merle Turnipseed assisting. Mr. and Mrs. Mordice Hughson presided, a pinochle marathon was announced for the year beginning March 15 and lasting four months, with next OES meeting at the OES Home in Boone. Mrs. Roger Chapman served refreshments.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mordice Hughson Pauline Crone Dwane Shalla Adah Harold Strum Merle Turnipseed OES Boone Roger Chapman

Children’s Home Receives Washington Chest Donation

The Iowa Children’s Home Society thanks Washington residents for a 200 dollar gift from the Washington Community Chest. Lawrence H. Scales notes the funds aid foster care and treatment for children with emotional problems. Since 1888 the society has cared for 208 Washington County residents and placed 165 children for adoption last year. Richard H. McCleery serves as Washington County advisor.

Washington Iowa Children’s Home Society Washington Community Chest Lawrence H. Scales

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