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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
2
Riverside homemaker Mrs. Marge Luckey shares winter woes from Solon, notes on a velvet quilt plan, and a family chicken Tetrazzini recipe adapted from a Texas kitchen. She invites visitors, reflects on odd sayings, and offers to trade velvet scraps for postage.
The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa announces 1973 74 scholarships totaling 3650 dollars. A $500 E L Peterson Memorial Award and nine awards of 350 each honor past and memorial figures. Applications due by April 15.
Livingston Day Meeker & Bates attorneys listed with Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates. Abstract department operates from 112 South B with phone 653 2147.
The Ainsworth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers Saturday night January 20 at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Lois Farrier and Worthy Patron Dell Farrier led a ceremony with guests from Washington Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Wayland Rock Island and Moline. A future installation and school of instruction were announced along with refreshments following the event.
The Washington Kiwanis Club calls for nominations for an adult in the Washington community who contributed most to youth welfare in 1972. Nominations due February 7. submit to Robert J. Nicola at 530 West Washington Street with nominee name and reasons. Signatures are encouraged but not required. John Sproule chairs the Boys and Girls Work Committee.
Mrs Violet Lundquist of the Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization will moderate a Nebraska Iowa workshop on Public Affairs Training in Des Moines on January 22 and 23. The panel topic is Relationship Between the Press and Community Action Agencies with Drake Mabry Melvin Pitzen and Julie Zalenka as discussants.
A friend hung a large birthday banner in the Farrell store front after Walt Farrell left yesterday afternoon. The ad promotes sending flowers via FTD with a phone number for orders.
The Continental Divide tunnel near Loveland Pass opens March 1 after four years of construction marked by fires strikes engineering woes and a $110 million cost overrun. Three workers died during construction and about 100 were injured in incidents.
SEWEREAMER removes roots and organic matter from sewer lines without tools. Just mix and pour in floor drains for fast results. Beams lines chemicals sold in 10 Lb containers for $4.30. ARSON PLUMBING & HEATING promotes SEVEREAMER by name.
Des Moines reports show 2,988 drivers had licenses revoked for drunken driving last year across Iowa, with Woodbury County posting the highest OMVI convictions at 202. Polk and Scott Counties trailed, while Black Hawk and Pottawattamie counties saw declines. First offenses dominated, and implied consent refusals numbered 782.
Six speakers will cover production utilization and handling of forages at the Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference in the Coliseum Ottumwa. Morning topics include production potential utilization grazing and handling. Afternoon topics address preconditioning profitability and business approach. Admission 3 dollars includes lunch and proceedings.
Pam Gorham and her mother hosted the Busy Bees 4-H Club January meeting presided by Lori Hotchkiss. Mary Secrest spoke on Wardrobe Planning and Pam Gorham on Choosing Accessories. Tammy Widmer demonstrated Fondue and Debby Johnson Made a Belt. Refreshments followed. next meeting is Feb 5 with Lisa Bell.
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