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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
2
Millions of families find that giving a dog to a child trains responsibility and boosts confidence while providing family companionship. Choose a suitable breed for your home size and budget and ensure the puppy is healthy, well trained, and ready for a child.
Social and club news lists events for OES Rebekah IOOF UPW association and various groups from Thursday through Monday. Meetings, practice sessions, square dance lessons, luncheons, and readings are scheduled at Masonic Temple, Fairgrounds, high school in Wapello, and local halls with names of officers organizers and hosts.
A nutrition column rebuts ads claiming foods are rich in energy yet low in calories. It explains calories measure heat energy from food, not weight, and urges clear understanding that more food means more available energy, urging respect for calories and energy as proper measures.
Mrs. Howard Wilshire returns from Ft Madison after visiting her mother Mrs. Mary Dawson who has been released from hospital and is recovering at home. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ballard came back from Denver Colorado with their son Rich who returned to Denver University after a holiday visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stalder report two letters from their son Pfc Robert D Stalder describing his Viet Nam service with the 101st Airborne Division near Saigon and in a ration support unit stocking and delivering to front lines. He notes the heat and a sunburn. his address appears in the service men column.
The Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club lists dances at the Legion Hall at 8 p.m. on Jan 8 with Bob Yerington as caller, Jan 22 with Ken Wandt, and Feb 26 with Skip Schippers. A snack table will be available.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Goodwin of Washington are the parents of a daughter, Crista Jean, born January 1 at Washington County Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Widmer of Morning Sun and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin of Wayland. Two brothers and a sister greeted the newborn: Ricky Gary and Carla. The community notes include dance plans, lessons, and upcoming graduation events.
World War I Barracks and Auxiliary will hold a first district meeting in Wapello on Sunday January 9. A covered dish dinner will be held at the high school at noon preceding the meeting.
Plain Janes, Harmony, Marion Hobby, Handcraft I and Public Affairs II clubs met with talks, poetry, crocheted items, and readings. Plans for a January birthday coffee, February meetings, a March silent auction, and charity sewing for a hospital were set. Members shared New Year’s resolutions and readings from favorite poems.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Anderson were honored at the Captain's Table on Friday December 31 marking their silver wedding anniversary with a 6 15 p m family dinner and a 40 guest reception. Remarks noted decorated cake bells from West Chester and gifts entries from Washington Iowa City and Grinnell with Jody Walker recording cards. The couple were presented silver rings and the date also marked the Gardner 20th anniversary. Mrs Anderson and Mrs Gardner are sisters.
The Democratic Women's Club of Washington County executive board met with Mrs. Carlton Mangold Tuesday evening. Plans were made for the next quarterly meeting on Tuesday Jan 11 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Harry Levy. The program will discuss the Community Action Program in Washington County. Members are urged to bring guests.
The Comrade Class of the West Chester Methodist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens home in West Chester Tuesday evening. Mrs. Marion Pence led the business session, Robert Stephens led devotions, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bauer provided entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duvall invited the class to a potluck supper February 8, with the Stephens serving refreshments.
This notice reflects a business proudly rooted on the square since 1900, emphasizing fairness and honest weights. It asserts commitment to upholding old fashioned values in modern dealings and to delivering 16 ounces per pound.
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