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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1972
Page
3
Washington public library hours listed. Monday Wednesday Friday open 12 30 to 9 00 p m. Tuesday Thursday Saturday operate 10 a m to 6 p m.
Readers are invited to explore a diverse list of books from classic adventures to modern biographies. Highlights include Fire Sermon and The Healer, The Zoo Gang, Winds of War, Forty Days with the Enemy, Eleanor and Franklin, Mind to Mind, and King’s Knight’s Pawn. The selections emphasize growth, courage, and imagination for both youths and adults.
A Riverside reader shares a winter morning scene with junk mail, amaryllis in bloom, a sick rabbit, birds hiding, and holiday gifts like plastic dust pans. The writer includes a cookie recipe for lily cookies with cream cheese and jelly, plus décor ideas and a farewell sign off.
The Social Calendar compiles upcoming activities across Washington and nearby groups. It notes gatherings at the YW rooms, YWCA, churches, and clubs including Rainbow Girls and Legion Auxiliary with times from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on various days, plus refreshments and dessert events.
A compiled hospital log lists admissions discharges and births by name and town across multiple days. Entries include Mrs Edward Garrett Keota Washington Miss Mary Catherine Greiner Washington and others with medical or surgical statuses, plus a birth for Mr and Mrs Michael Grieser.
New Year’s Day at the United Presbyterian Home included family visits and the arrival of two new members Jennie and Evelyn Cathcart from Marissa Illinois. Beekeeper Dr. George Kerr spoke at a Bees program during Thursday’s Variety Night, and new residents joined Stewart Hall. The issue lists member activities, lodge notices, and upcoming district events.
Linda Kaye Ball of Iowa City will wed Dwight Younkin of Riverside Miss Ball daughter of Mrs. Sarah Oswald and James Ball of Cincinnati Mr. Younkin son of Mrs. Viola Irene Watson and the late Mr. Younkin of Riverside Miss Ball a West High School graduate works at Iowa City Care Center Mr. Younkin a Highland High School graduate is employed by H D Knowling Company and Knowling Brothers Construction Company of Iowa City
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