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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
7
CARE plans a rapid shelter project in East Bengal to aid refugees and disaster victims. 7500 homes aimed for by the June monsoon using a hand operated cinvaram press making brick from dirt and a small amount of cement.
Oren and Mary Kate Yoder completed an Administrative course at Kirkwood College and passed the state board exams. They are now qualified as Retirement Home Administrators in accredited homes. Our congratulations on this advancement in their field.
Feb 18 1972 marks the 49th day of the year with celestial notes and famous births and deaths. Notables include Niccolo Paganini born 1784 and Oppenheimer’s death in 1967. Historical events span Jefferson Davis 1861 and 1969 Zurich airliner attack.
The Hi Lo Pinochle Club met at Mrs. James Coffman home in Keota with guests Eve Cooley Pauline Sable and Mae Jones. Prizes went to Ruth Ginkens Clara Kent and Nadine Osweiler. Mrs Coffman received a birthday gift from her secret sister and refreshments were served.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of West Chester United Methodist Church met February 9. President Mrs Ken Dusenbery opened with It’s Not Easy. Eldin Bauer reported $51.05 from Thank Offering Sunday February 6. Plans discussed for a West Chester Centennial food booth and World Day of Prayer March 3. A ballot proposed renaming WSCS to United Methodist Women.
Pekin community high school's FFA chapter held its annual chili supper at the high school with parents invited. A business meeting adjourned early to allow attendance at a basketball game in the gym. The report also notes various church, club, and student activities around Richland and Marion, including honors for Ed Seevers on the Kirksville Deans List.
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