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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1971
Page
3
A UPI piece argues day care for working mothers must address the children’s needs. It warns against quick fixes and urges clear plans on caregiver training ratios funding and staffing to avoid harming infants and creating stressed mothers.
A snapshot list of local professionals includes law firms Livingston Day Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and others at various downtown offices. It notes practice areas, office addresses, and telephone numbers, with hours listed for some and a hospital or care facility entry for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home.
Washington County Iowa plans its annual Iowa State University Alumni Banquet at the Windows Supper Club. The smorgasbord begins at 6 15 p m with Dr Fred Foreman dairy service professor as speaker. Meal costs 275 cents and reservations due by March 1 to Keith Horn Dan Allen or Mrs Ed Whetstine.
Washington social calendar lists daily meetings and events for Monday through Thursday. Notable items include Monday Monday Nighters in the YW room at 8 p.m. and Gardens II at 2 p.m. with Mrs George Jonson, White Shrine at Masonic Temple Cedar Township, and World War I Auxiliary coffee at Legion rooms. Weekly clubs and associations meet across YWCA rooms, Halcyon House, Winga Restaurant, ISU rooms, and local community rooms with varied activities and guest speakers.
The Booster Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner for members and husbands at Captain's Table on Saturday evening February 20. Hostess Mrs. Mike Wheelan arranged tiny scroll favors with a golden ring and a poem by Harold Wyle. Tables featured bouquets with anniversary emblems.
Mrs. Robert Clark and Mrs. P L Fenn attended the National League of American Pen Women February luncheon at Kaloniale Town House. Mary McKee of Conesville was inducted as a new member and speaker John Robertson of the Cedar Rapids Gazette addressed the group.
The Go and Let Go Club and families enjoyed a night out dinner at the Prairie Home Restaurant on Saturday. Special guests were Carla Corpman of Des Moines Erma Hess of Keota and David Mikseh. The event especially honored the John Brinning family who will leave soon for their new home in Texas. Mrs Brinning is a club member and all extended best wishes to the Brinnings.
Helen Ann Shalla, daughter of Norman and Helen Shalla, married Lowell L. Baker, son of Harry and family, in a 2 PM ceremony February 20 at First Christian Church Town City. Attendants wore blue crepe gowns, couple to reside in Chula Vista after Navy service. 250 guests attended.
BPW members gather for the winter board meeting of the Town Federation in Des Moines to hear Katharyn Iwanowski of Mt. Pleasant discuss Investment Beyond Measure. She speaks to over 2000 attendees on faith and investing in the nation's future, with remarks on her refugee past. Senator Jack Miller and William Wright deliver unscheduled talks while Lydia Jordan and local leaders participate in workshops and brunch topics.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 302 East Second Washington hosts an open house on Wednesday February 24 from noon to 8 p.m. It will showcase church organizations including Sunday School Relief Society teacher development primary and home teaching. A film and exhibits address questions Who Am I Where Did I Come From Why Am I Here and Where Am I Going.
Highland bands perform Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Highd High School gym featuring elementary junior high and high school groups. Admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students with Band Boosters serving refreshments.
A reader column features letters about unwed pregnancy adoption, marriage concerns, obsessive thoughts about a spouse's death, petty kitchen-sink annoyances, a doctor's advice on adoption, and how to react to a planned surprise party. Abby counsels focusing on adoption via licensed agencies, seeking medical guidance if worry grows, and playfully advising the surprise reaction.
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