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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1973
Page
3
In a wintery UP Home Sunshine week most events move indoors due to fresh snow and ice. Evensong unfolds in two parts honoring Mrs. Ann Mountford with memorial hymns and scripture, followed by adoration themed service led by Dr. Hugh Milne.
Mr and Mrs Jon Bohr of Davenport visited in Keota and at the Bud Harras home. Several neighboring families were noted visiting or hosting events across Keota and nearby towns. A sequence of social calls and weekend travels included visits in Washington Apple Valley Ventura and Disneyland discussions.
A series of community events runs from Saturday evening through Wednesday. Meetings include Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple, Daughters of Nile activities, Tops Club, VFW Auxiliary, Farm Bureau Women, and Senior Citizens Movies. All listings note locations and times with occasional notes on refreshments and potlucks.
Mrs Della Levnen of Keota was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital Iowa City for treatment after an apparent stroke. Daryl Shy son of Mr and Mrs Daryl Shy plans to return to William Penn College Oskaloosa Monday after a 3 week Christmas break. He made the Dean's List with a 364 GPA in industrial arts and will student teach next semester before May graduation.
At the end of the sixth round in the St James pinochle marathon, Mr and Mrs Richard Herlein top the standings with 4 840 points. Dorothy Gevock and Dorothy McCarthy follow with 4 180, while Bertha Dempsey and Agnes Beliel hold 4 000 and other pairs trail.
Mrs Art Harris presided as senior regent of the Women of the Moose at the ISU meeting rooms Thursday evening. Checks were given to the Mooseheart Easter Fund and the stationery fund. The next gathering is set for Thursday January 25 with refreshments provided by the committee.
Births and dismissals listed in local notices. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Shondel Brighton welcomed a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Cloyd Garrett Washington. Also noted: Baby Chadburn Channing Foster Brighton and John Kurtz Washington.
Farmer Berg's prize hen Henny escapes when a gate is left open and nests in the woods. A skunk eats her first clutch, a weasel spares her, and she returns to the farm to hatch more eggs. She finally raises eight fluffy chicks.
Crawfordsville report notes Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fisher observed their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at home attended by 130 guests from Des Moines to Crawfordsville. The couple, married January 5 1933, hosted with their four children and eleven grandchildren.
The Washington Evening Journal announces subscription and carrier rates for 1973. It lists publication details, staff roles, affiliations, and mailing prices within Iowa, Washington area, and outside Iowa.
Professional directory listing for Livingston Day Meeker and Bates. Attorneys in office at 112 South B with abstract department contact number 653 2147.
Attorney John C. Owen lists office at 109 East Main Street with phone 653 6531 for legal services and consultations.
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