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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1973
Page
3
A humorous note on the futility of New Year resolutions. The narrator vows to make only one resolve this year while admitting they are 364 days behind on last year's promises. The piece riffs on gift chaos holidays grammar and keeping or breaking habits.
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A Grace Hill Moravian display in the main reading room features Spicy molasses cookies by Mrs. Eugene Engel, handmade cookie cutters, a tin candleholder, and a hymnal opened to Morning Star. Left-side items include the centennial plate 1866 1966, Grace Hill history, and works by Miss Katherine Buxbaum. Authors Ron Fisher and others are noted with new books on archaeology and English verse.
The week features Rex Colling and his wife settling in Washington after a Dec 31 marriage, Denise Ann Ralston and Daniel Lee Dickel wed in West Chester, Elizabeth C. Brown and David C. Kaufman tie the knot in Lone Tree, with details on their families and church services.
Linda Vogel daughter of Herbert and Mrs. Vogel married Lynn Brisenbine son of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Brisenbine on Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hereford Texas. The couple exchanged vows in an empire bodice gown with lace and a cathedral veil. About one hundred guests attended the ceremony and reception at KC Hall.
A packed week of local group events and meetings from Monday through Tuesday at various venues. Highlights include TTT Chapter events with visits by state presidents, YW rooms gatherings, DeMolay at the Masonic Temple, and a Saddle Club dinner at the Fairgrounds.
Mrs Marie Woods returns from Davenport and Moline Illinois where she spent Christmas with her children. Mr and Mrs Duke Woods and family hosted Christmas dinner and her granddaughter and husband celebrated a joint birthday dinner for her on December 22. Her great grandchildren Thomas Haydn and Heather Grooms sang Happy Birthday.
On the Record lists yesterday admissions including Mrs. David Bell of Crawfordsville and Robert Wells, plus Mr. and Mrs George Papatsakis of Ainsworth. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Bender and a son to Mr. and Mrs Garth Rustan, both in Washington. Amos Mourer of Brighton was dismissed today.
A reflective diary-like piece by Marge Luckey notes holiday mail from insurers and magazines, stressing paying bills for security. The author mentions hyacinth bulbs in a cold upstairs drawer and plans to bring them into light around January 15, adding a paper collar to encourage growth.
Winter safety tips urge warm clothing and sturdy gear for snowmobiling. Iowa State Extension recommends helmets boots and tightly wrapped scarves to prevent accidents, notes wind chill at 15 to 30 mph. Drivers should have licenses if on public roads and prepare for hidden hazards like trees rocks fences.
Des Moines visitors Andrew Kos celebrated a January birthday with family dining. The Golden Age Club cancels Monday due to extreme cold. next meeting set for January 22. Perry guests Mary Minick and relatives traveled for a Washington Oskaloosa basketball game. Ft Morgan and Mt. Morris visitors stayed with local families during holidays.
Kathy Sobaski hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mary Ann Greiner of Iowa City at the Harold Sobaski home on Thursday. Mrs. Richard Greiner and Lucetta Hayes co hosted. Guests shared how they met and viewed wedding photos. Mary Greiner to wed Frank T. Ehrenberger February 23 at St James Catholic Church in Washington.
The UP Home notes New Year greetings for 1973 amid joy and sorrow. Member Mrs. Unn Mountford died Jan 1, with Rev. Leslie Mountford once pastor here. Social events abound with open houses and travel tales, including a Kabul travelogue.
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