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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1971

Page

3

Birth in Moscow Delivers First American Baby

In Moscow reporter Doa Mills details his wife Sue Mills giving birth at Birth House No 26 in Voroshilov region. Amid stiff Soviet procedures the birth proceeds with minimal pain relief, husband presence, and a first glimpse of newborn Jesse Nelson Mills. The story notes late-night arrivals, hospital rules, and a rare exception allowing the father to photograph his 12-hour-old son.

Doa Mills Gilbert Mills P. L. Fenn Washington Baltimore Sun Moscow Sue Sion Aubor Helsinki London Paris Bonn Inner Ring Road Ius Leningorad Avenue Footwell Voroshilov Il Sosnovaya Ulitsa Shen Irl Ite United States Soviet Union Jesse Jesse Nelson Mills Natalya Ivanovna

Bring cultural arts into home Encourage creativeness

MAX EXNER urges families to bring cultural arts into homes to nurture creativity in children. He argues all kids are creative, and parents should foster rather than curb talents through accessible activities like reading aloud, group singing, storytelling, or watercoloring. He stresses shared artistic exposure from mothers and fathers builds imagination, concentration, and perseverance.

Max Exner

Local News Briefs From Iowa City and Virginia Trips

Mrs. Milan Thompson underwent major surgery today at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Holden left for Roanoke and Richmond to visit daughters and families, with Davenport stopovers to see sons before Saturday flight from the Mo line airport. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Curtis and David returned from California after Christmas and New Year’s visits with Dr. Fred O’Connor’s family near Los Angeles and the Gary O’Connor home in San Diego. Mrs. Gary O’Connor is a daughter of Harold T. Hall of Washington.

Milan Thompson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Glenn Holden Roanoke Richmond Virginia Dorman Danville Stewart Shotwell Holdens Davenport Moline Russell Curtis David California Fred O'Connors Los Angeles Gary O'Connor San Diego Mrs Curtis Stern Harold T. Hall Washington

H. J. Club honors Hubert Malichkys on 25th anniversary

H J Club fete for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Malichky with 18 members and spouses at Golden Buckle Cafe in Keota on January 7. Son James and Jim Wells of Riverside attended. A silver plate marked the gift. cake was cut by several members. Next meeting set for January 2 with hosts Mrs. Dean Luers and Mrs. Dwane Shalla.

Hubert Malichky H. J. Club Golden Buckle Keota James Jim Wells Riverside Robert Marek Richard Kron Duane Krotz Ed Chabal Dean Luers Dwane Shalla

Professional Directory Attorneys in Morrison area firms

Listing of local law offices with attorney names addresses and phone numbers. Firms include Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South B phone 658-2147 Morrison Morrison and Lloyd 2 West Washington St 653-5431 John C Owen 09 East Main Street 653-6531 Stewart Shearer 225 West Main 653-2159 Dam L Tweeton 108 North Marion 653-2351 Closed all day Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Monthly hours for Production Credit Association 210 North Town Washington Ta Melvin Schneider manager

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Dept M. L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Town Washington Melvin Schneider

Social Calendar Notices for Community Groups and Meetings

Social calendar notes announce various club and lodge activities from Saturday evening to Tuesday, including Square Dance at Ainsworth School gym with caller Minnie Davis, Monday meetings at YWCA rooms and several TTT events, and a range of denoted clubs, chapters, and church study groups. Several cancellations noted for American Home groups and Association for Retarded Children.

Masonic ‘Temple Ainsworth Minnie Davis

DAR Members Plan Meeting Tuesday

Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday January 12 at 9 30 a m in the home of Mrs M J Cruise. Members are to note the change of time and venue.

Wingas Association For Retarded Children Dar M. J. Cruise Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonica Temple Tops Club Daughters of the American Revolution

Snow clearing and flu recovery noted at United Presbyterian Home

Snow cleanup crews and volunteers aided by men and boys to clear sidewalks roads and parking at the United Presbyterian Home. Attendance at Evensong dipped due to flu but those present enjoyed old favorites. A variety program featured slides from Mr Holder showing Arizona in November. Former staff visitors include Ar and Mrs V W Kenagy of Des Moines and Major and Mrs Edward A Willming and family.

Arizona Holder

Merry Mixer Club Meets for February Potluck

The Merry Mixer Club gathered Wednesday with seven members and guests Vicki Carr Sheila Carr and daughter. Mrs Keith Fisher led the business meeting and the program titled Why I Know I'm Growing Old. Karl Parcell demonstrated mint candy making. Hostesses served refreshments. February's meeting will be a family potluck at the Keith Fisher home with noon dinner. Rolls coffee and potatoes provided. The sermon note adds a humorous line about listening without flinching to a hit.

Merry Mixer Club William Carr Ferne Vicki Carr Sheila Carr Keith Fisher Foll Call Edgar Slemmons Karl Parcell

Widmers Hold Open House for 65th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John J Widmer invite family and friends to an open house Sunday January 10 from 1 to 5 pm at 1008 East Washington in observance of their 65th wedding anniversary. They request no gifts. Hosts include son and family William Widmer of Deep River and daughter and husband Atlee Wolfe of Des Moines.

John J. Widmer East Washington Willm Widmers Deep River Atlee Wolfe Des Moines

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Dean Mills Hubert Malichkys Faith Baptist Church Baptist General Conference Professional Directory State Farm Insurance Jack Fall West Main Office Maplewood Manor Nursing Home P. L. Etter—Osteopathic Journal 9. P. Campbell Idea Age Club YWCA Claire Keating Walter Doak Elwyn Corey Charles H. McClung Sugar and Spice Clu Worthy High Priestess Club G.W. Manussier The United Presbyterian Home V. W. Kenagy Edward A. Willming Douglas Willming Brothers Karl Megehelsen Jr Montrose Dales Buchanan Robert Pittsburgh John J. Widmers Gourgeonsy Insurance Plan Savings and Loan Association State Theater
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