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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
5
Mrs. Ruth Blattner hosted the January PEO meeting on Tuesday with a program titled Candlelight by Mabel Ochs and Edna Smith. The next meeting is Feb 7 at 2 pm with Margaret Palmer. The Friendly Fayettes 4-H club met Jan 14 at Cathy Adam’s home with Lynn McInerney presiding. Nancy Wittetoe modeled a wool dress and accessories, winning a Make It With Wool contest in Mt. Pleasant. Talks covered Dutch Elm Disease and Trees for Replacement Planting.
A man expects much from his car and the entirely new Marquis meets those demands with top performance and modern features. Prime examples of its capability and appeal include enhanced power, luxury touches, and advanced engineering. The advertisement highlights superiority and value for demanding buyers.
Ainsworth Chapter Order of the Eastern Star installed 1967 officers on Saturday January 14. Installing officers included Mrs. Dolores Wood and Mrs. Martha Beckman with others assisting. New officers named were Betty Stewart as Worthy Matron and Robert Stewart as Worthy Patron along with a full slate of officers. The event featured Alma Wood guiding a guest book, past Matron pins presented to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wood, and serving helpers Barbara Stewart Vickie Dawson Sheri Stewart Nancy Wood and others.
Ainsworth January 18 American Legion Auxiliary Unit met at the Legion Hall for an all day sewing. Ten members attended making scuffies red boots bibs and carpet rag material was prepared. A pot luck dinner was held at noon with co hosts Mrs R E McFarland and Vera Simpson. A short business meeting was led by Mrs Lawrence Wilson. A February sewing meeting planned with Mrs Mable Thompson and Mrs C A Thompson on kitchen committee. Next meeting date set for February 21 at 10 am. Those with portable sewing machines urged to bring them.
A Birthday Salad Luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. Gene Stephens at one o’clock on February 10. The Kensington Club met with Mrs. Roy Wood. eight members and one guest, Mrs. Mary McElwain of Florence, Colorado attended. During business, members answered roll with Something Special Remember About Christmas. Handwork and visiting followed. Mrs. Levi Blanchard assisted with refreshments. Next meeting to be with Mrs. Will Dea on Wednesday afternoon, January 25.
Hendricksons of Richland announce their granddaughter Jennifer Leigh Kreiger born Friday Jan 13 at Mt. Pleasant Hospital to Edmund and Mrs Kreiger of Mt Union. The Kreigers’ nine daughters include Ann who attends Iowa Wesleyan College. They also foster two daughters, including Betty Coon. The Kreigers lost their farm home about a year ago and are moving into a new four bedroom house. Mrs Kreiger is the former Eugene Hendrickson. Rubio Community Building elected officers for 1967 with Carroll Steinbeck as President and A. J. Steinbeck as Vice President. Four new board members named. Secretary remains Mrs Paul McClintic. 92 rentals and club meetings reported in 1966. 36 meetings booked for 1967. Exterior painting planned as a major improvement. Rubio Depot hall is modernized for large or small gatherings with kitchen and dining facilities. Isaac Estes, 96, honored at Pleasant Valley Rest Home with his five daughters present: Mabel Cox and Goldie Sable, Irene Talley, Myrtle Stansrough.
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