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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
3
Swiss AFS student Brigitte Pluess addressed the Business and Professional Women's Club Tuesday at the Captain's Table. She shared details about her family and used maps to show where Switzerland is located.
The Mid-Prairie High School English Department, with input from faculty, a Joint County consultant, and a counselor, reduced twenty three one semester courses to ten offerings for juniors and seniors in 1972 73. Courses include Mass Media Mythology Individualized Reading Short Story Drama I Communication American Literature Modern Novel Creative Writing and Technical Writing plus Drama II British Literature and Independent Study.
Mrs. Charles Eckhart of rural Wellman was hired as the Evening Journal news correspondent for the Wellman area ending a months long vacancy. She urges residents to write or call with items and lists her phone number 646-2392. She is a columnist for Tower Press Inc and a freelance writer and artist.
Sherry Bash presided over the Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple. Gail Colby was elected to receive the degree, while Laurel Griffin and Mindy Moredock were initiated amid azalea pink and violet decorations. Linda Bash delivered the Rose Lecture. next meeting is March 6. refreshments were served by Mrs. Richard Weeks and Mrs. John Kennedy.
Hearty apple salad combines corned beef onions and apples with lima beans on greens. A creamy dressing of sour cream mayo and cranberry sauce is served alongside or tossed in. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Mrs. Bill Potter is a patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 3112 following surgery and is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Don Hazen awaits knee surgery Friday morning in room 3114. Mrs. Robert Speed reports the death of her sister Mrs. T R Hise of Portland Oregon with burial Friday in Corvallis. Mrs. Hise is survived by her husband three children her mother Mrs Minnie Miller of Washington and a Matthews Indiana brother. The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets Saturday at 8 p m in Ainsworth gym with Rodger Rice as caller and refreshments to be brought by members.
The Fortnightly Family Living II group held a Fun Night with Mrs. Werner Lowry and cohostess Mrs. Leonard Tindal who presented photos from a fall trip to Germany and Europe. Mrs. Dick Ballard led the business meeting and new officers were chosen for the year. Twenty eight Y Wives met for crafts with guest Mrs. John Borsdorf. Upcoming Easter egg tree instructions will be offered by Mrs. Boyd Siefkas, with board and craft sessions scheduled at 1 pm and 1 30 pm respectively.
Admitted yesterday include Mrs. Logan Heilman Mrs. Margaret Crone John Hahn Murl Albright Mrs. Bill Whalen and Lester Kern all of Washington medical Kenneth Sutton Ainsworth medical Mrs. George Miller Letts medical Dismissed today include Gary Janecek Washington Mrs. Elva Albaugh Washington Emmanuel Jasmann Washington and Mrs. Bernice Engle Washington.
United Press International notes February 24 1972 as the fifty fifth day of the year with Jupiter as the morning star. Notable events include the birth of submarine inventor John Phillip Holland in 1842, the 1920 rise of the National Socialist party, the execution of Bluebeard Henri Landru in 1922, and American troops liberating Manila in 1945.
A string of social events lists Women of Moose at ISU room Thursday 8 p.m. Family Living I at Mrs. Floyd Polis 8 p.m. Pansy Hill Club potluck at Fairgrounds schoolhouse 6 30 p.m. Fleur de Lis Club potluck at Art Witthoft home 7 p.m. Creative Living I potluck 8 30 p.m. with Mrs. John Butler. Friday WCTU 1 30 p.m. and Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 p.m. at Ainsworth gymnasium with Rodger Rice caller. Monday Music Department 8 p.m. at United Methodist Church sanctuary and Monday Nighters 7 30 p.m. in YW room.
The YWCA will run a Red Cross certified Senior Life Saving Swim Class starting February 29. Sessions are 5:15 to 6:45 on Tuesdays and Fridays for five weeks, cost $6, led by Mrs. Harlan Neuhart, open to 15 year olds or adults who meet criteria. Call 653-2594 for details and registration.
Mrs. Glen Williams hosted a pancake and sausage breakfast for about 22 Washington Community Schools bus drivers and substitutes at the Williams residence in Green Meadows. Williams, the transportation director, organized the belated Christmas courtesy with his wife.
After the seventh round Ruth Simpson and Helen Owen lead with 15 830 points. Dr and Mrs E M Ahart are second with 13 550. Top ten includes Phil Kneens Bruce Campbells Jack Mings Glassburner Brindley Dean Stanleys Phillip Van Cleaves Jeff Buhrs and Dick Weeks. Weeks and Kneens remain undefeated.
Joyce Lukavsky was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower at her home Monday evening. Cohostesses were Mrs. Joe Skubal Mrs. Alan Kurtz and Mrs. Ed Mineart. About thirty relatives and friends enjoyed games and opening gifts while yellow and white refreshments were served. Miss Lukavsky will wed Paul Scrant on March 4 at 1 30 p.m. in St James Church.
Fines levied in justice court include Mary Sue Werning paying 12 dollars for speeding Melvin Stigers Jr 14 dollars for speeding Ronald Campbell 10 dollars for loud mufflers and Paul Sieren 15 dollars for failure to yield The Izaak Walton League hosts a Monday Feb 28 family night with potluck and a film Revolution featuring Norman Borlaug Bill Trotter attends a Smith-Douglass Sales Seminar in Illinois Christine Duvall earns Dean's Honor Roll at Northeast Missouri State College for fall 1972 Republicans report successful ticket sales and fund raising for a Des Moines dinner in Washington County
The 4-H dog project group meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. on the fairgrounds west edge of Washington. The January session was cancelled due to snow. The 4-H junior leadership group meets at 6 30 p.m. at the County Extension office, shifting to allow skating from 7 to 9 30 p.m. Leaders of Washington County 4-H clubs gather Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Extension office.
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