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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
3
Iowa State University expert Pat McSwegin says daily 10 to 15 minute stretching keeps muscles and joints flexible as we age. She contrasts light stretching with vigorous exercise, noting both daily stretching and heart-rate boosting activity improve fitness and reduce back strain through varied routines.
A casserole feature offers asparagus with mushroom soup bake 20 minutes topped with cheese and crumbs. Wild Rice Casserole combines veal onion celery and mushrooms with wild rice and sour cream baked 80 minutes. Sweet Potato Casserole blends canned potatoes orange juice zest nutmeg sugar and bread crumbs baked 30 minutes. A final shrimp and almond dish layers two bread slices with eggs and butter baked 20 to 25 minutes, served with optional tossed salad for a complete meal.
Area students numbered 1,308 who completed degrees at the University of Iowa in December. Names include Brighton John William Laux with a BBA in accounting, Kalona Jeanette Yoder BA in English, Sandra Figgins Alper PhD in education, Richmond James Beranek BSN, Riverside Carol Ann Huffman BFA, Washington Sara Miller Morrison BGS, Don Adams BS in recreation education, Sheilah Johnston Klapp BS in general science, Richard Gipple education specialist, Maynard Goff III MA in public affairs, Robert Scheldrup MA in public affairs, Michael Steele Master of Social Work, Wellman Michael Adam BBA in accounting and finance, Rhonda Goodwin BSN, Angela Benitez-bordon MA in education, Letts Nancy McGill bachelor of music.
A weekly list of meetings and activities at IOOF Hall Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple YW room and high school. Friday Rebekah Lodge and Bethlehem Commandery host evenings. Saturday CES opens installation of officers. Monday through Friday feature music clubs mothers clubs and craft events. athletic boosters and family living classes listed with times and venues.
The Homemakers Club convened Thursday evening at the Frontier Cafe for supper with hosts Louis Larsen and Harold Ahrens. After dinner the group proceeded to the Larsen home for dessert.
Several area students are listed on the University of Iowa dean's list for the fall semester. named individuals include Washington Curtis James Frier Charles Patrick Hotle Cathy Sue Mangold Douglas Dean Ruppert Nancy Alice Shamdin George Elwyn Lins Ben Bartholow Johnson Randy T. David Timothy Dale Roberts Paul Joseph McAndrew Delwyn Dean Miller James Robert Beranek Dennis Richard Shalla Elizabeth Sue Houts Darrel Dean Richards.
A compiled ledger of individuals paired with car brands and models including Chevrolet trucks Plymouth Ford Toyota and more. Names include Leon Ray Mary Beth Miller Daniel J Stauffer Noah Fanny Mast and many others across various brands. The list also mentions corporations and service firms among listed items.
The 4-H Domestic Engineers met with Andrea Bean hosting and Lori Johnson co hosting. Members gave talks on rug making embroidery and macrame and on ideas with embroidery stitches. The group voted to donate $10 to the national IFYE organization and planned a Feb 21 meeting.
Lynn Hultquist has been named Family Leader of Tomorrow for the 1976 77 term at Waco High School. She earned the honor by ranking high in a December written knowledge and attitude exam among seniors and received a General Mills sponsored certificate qualifying her for state and national honors.
Readers share views on junk mail clutter and postal loads after Christmas. A Richardson Texas note reports 13 degree heat, while plans recall an 80th birthday on February 27. Recipes for chopped liver loaf and liver loaf with pork sausage appear alongside oatmeal cookies and baking tips.
Washington YWCA launches an eight week dance program on February 3 covering ballet tap movement and gymnastics for pre school to elementary children. A spring show will invite participation in May. An adult tap class will begin and future jazz and modern classes may follow if demand exists. Pre registration ends January 31 at the YWCA office. Mrs Don J Brinning West Chester. President Truman quote notes the duty to serve not dominate.
United Press International notes that on January 21 1977 readers share the birthday of Civil War general Thomas Jonathan Jackson known as Stonewall Jackson born January 21 1824. The entry also marks celestial positions for the day and the Aquarius zodiac sign. The brief links the historical figure to the date and includes a brief astronomical description.
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