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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1973

Page

3

DEAN CAMPBELL MOURNED AT UP HOME AGAIN COTTAGE NEWS

The UP Home Again notes the death of member Dean Campbell who lived with his wife Clara at 27 Locust Lane. He died Tuesday morning and the funeral was held in Marissa Illinois, their former home. Reports also cover Tuesday meetings in Ankeny by Iowa Homes for the Aging and Des Moines area Community College on Occupation Safety and Health legislation with local attendees.

Dean Campbell Clara Locust Lane Marissa Ill Kev Ross Copeland Frances Patton Campbell Ankeny Iowa Homes For the Aging Des Moines Des Moines Children’s Zoo Robert Elgin Mary Renault Gentle Greaves Earnest Raymond Robert Newton Peck Donald Gordon Payne Edward L. Beach Jack Cady Emma Lathen Allan W. Eckert United States

Andy and the Secret Tunnel Tale

Andy finds a pebble near a tunnel that grants animal forms after entry. He becomes a mouse then a dog, a bear, and more as family and police pursue him. Eventually he reclaims the pebble and returns to himself but must prove it to others. The parrot steals the pebble again.

Andy Dogcatcher AVS Technical Services

Karen Glandon Receives Capping at St Luke’s Nursing Ceremony

Miss Karen Rae Glandon daughter of Marvin and Mrs Glandon of 623 South Seventh receives her cap as student practical nurse at St Luke's School of Practical Nursing capping ceremony Sunday January 21 at St Paul's United Methodist Cedar Rapids The 39 member class completes the one year course in September A reception for students families and friends follows in the hospital dining room by the St Luke's Hospital Auxiliary.

Karen Rae Glandon Marvin Glandon South Seventh St. Luke’s School of St. Luke’s Hospital

Nemmers Lead Ys Men Bridge Marathon Standings

Dr and Mrs G J Nemmers top the Ys Men Bridge Marathon with 12080 points, ahead of Dean Stanley duo on 11260. Other leaders include Jim Webby duo 10480, Al Olson 9850, John Walker 8950, and Ted Bailey pair 8080. Nemmers remain undefeated.

G. J. Nemmers Dean Stanley Jim Webby al Olson John Walker Mike Kramme Jay Whannel Wendell Eden Verle Gallagher Ted Bailey Dorothea Brindley Elsie Glassburner Nemmers

Marriages of the week feature several ceremonies

This week reports multiple wedding notices. Carolyn Faye Jones and Dale Eyestone wed at First Baptist Church with family present. Nellie Miller and John Lloyd married at United Presbyterian Church. Also listed are Amy Bennie Peyton and Timothy Avery wedding plans, plus the Riverside couples Rebecca Wieland with Michael Mencl and Amos Hostetler with Melvin Bontrager in legal property transfers.

Carolyn Faye Jones Dale Eyestone First Baptist Church Dale W. Jones Brighton Crown of Beauty Mr. Eyestone Charles Eyestone Washington Nellie Miller John Lloyd United Presbyterian Church William Kettlitz Riverside Rebecca Wieland Michael Mencl St. Mary’s Church Kenneth Wieland Carl Mencl W. F. Boeckmann

Drug Deaths in New York City Reach 924 in 1972

New York City logged 924 deaths linked to narcotics in 1972, eight more than 1971, according to preliminary figures released Friday. Health administrator Gordon Chase cautioned that narcotics related fatalities seem to be leveling off despite the uptick.

New York UPI New York City Gordon Chase City Health Services

United Methodist Women Meet At Luncheon

About 75 members and guests attended a Friday UMW luncheon and general meeting at the church. Mrs. Clair Keating presided, with the Rev. M O Smith introducing guests the Rev Sam Bowser and the Rev Dr Paul Heath district superintendent.

United Methodist Women Clair Keating UMW M.O. Smith Sam Bowser Paul Heath

Social Calendar Highlights From Monday Through Tuesday

The calendar lists events at YWCA shelter, Masonic Temple, and area clubs. Monday features Golden Age Club at 10 am, lunch at noon, music at 8 pm, and DeMolay group activities. Tuesday includes White Shrine at 8 pm, YWives at 1 30 pm, and Community program notes on Lay Witness Mission and church activities.

YWCA Claire Keating DeMolay Masonic Temple DeMolay Mothers Club Beta Sigma Phi Ivan Maggert White Shrine Jim Webbey Paul Evans Robert Bonar

Senior Center Sees More Visitors and January Dinner Signups

The center notes rising attendance with new members. Catered dinner reservations for Tuesday January 23 are due by Monday January 22. call to reserve. A 9:30 a m coffee event had 12 women. members urged to bring crafts or handwork for sharing. Mayme Squire reports a light birthday month, with some birthdays deferred to February.

South Mayme Squire

Library Votes Washington Public Library Hours

Washington public library hours listed for the week include Monday Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday Thursday and Saturday operate 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Washington Public Library

Library marks 1972 with tours shows and memorials

January through February notes on state of the library including National Library Week tours, the First Amateur Art Show in the Helen Wilson room, Story Hour attendance, and 1972 totals. December adds 54137 circulations and 579 books purchased plus memorial volumes honoring several families and individuals.

Fagan Oliver National Library Helen Wilson Ella Frier Jim Frier Reinbeck Peter Koehler Crawfordsville St. Bruno’s

Charles Neffs Hurt in Auto Accident

In Burlington on December 27 Mr and Mrs Charles Neff were in a car wreck. She underwent surgery and may remain in hospital for several days while he is reported to be recovering well.

Charles Neffs Tony Meuth Brighton Frank Ford Don Brockway Harold Rebling Sr Charles Neff Lloyd Reighard Burlington Neff Alice’s Geron Wright Fairfield Victor Parcell Rubio Clarence Buch Caldwell Idaho Richland Pleasant Plain Merril Gowey George Woodford Galen Hoskins Seth Hoskins Birches Grinnell Marie Heston Edith Stacy Terry Howard San Antonio Texas Terry George Howard Lauri Waldwick N.J Monterey Mexico Lloyd Wilson Cardinal Realty Co Ron Connie Fritz Herbert Simmons Simmons Ardell Hahn Francis Mottet Eagle Hall Kenny Hofer

Forest City spotlighted in Playboy feature Oh Little Town of Millionaires

Playboy magazine profiles Forest City Iowa in a feature by Douglas Bauer citing 25 to 35 millionaires among under 4000 residents and noting Winnebago Industries as the key driver of high per capita income. Residents profited by early investments in the firm.

Forest City UPI Playboy Douglas Bauer Prairie City Bauer Winnebago Industries, Inc Winnebago

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