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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
3
A collage of home and weather notes from CHICAGO includes opinions on oversized six-cent stamps for small envelopes, a crooked kitchen window photo, Martha’s first birthday, a chilly noon report, frozen Lake Michigan, a Working Girls Chocolate Cake recipe with step by step instructions, and a sign-off from MARGE.
Christopher Woods, five, recovering at home after a tonsillectomy at the local hospital. Linda Kay Grove of McPherson College earns fall term 1969 honor roll recognition. daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Leland Grove. Kenneth Blecha Jr., son of Columbus Junction residents, advanced to Yeoman Second Class while stationed at Imperial Beach California. Michael D. York, son of Dale York, promoted from Specialist Fourth to Specialist Fifth with the Army at Ft Belvoir Virginia.
Mrs George Horn entertained the Fleur de Lis Club with ten members present and Mrs Carrie Marek as cohostess. The group voted funds to Ship Hope for pajama material. Verle Gallagher led a program on quilts as members displayed their quilts. The next gathering will be a salad luncheon with Mrs Stephen Viggers.
Airman First Class Victor M Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor Washington Iowa is on duty at Ubon Royal Thai AFB Thailand He is an aircraft mechanic with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing Pacific Air Forces headquarters for air operations in Southeast Asia the Far East and Pacific area The 1968 graduate of Washington Senior High School was assigned at George AFB Calif before arriving in Thailand
A collage of Grenada piracy stamps highlights Blackbeard Anne Bonny Calico Jack and Mary Reed on 15 25 50 and 1 dollar issues. Ghana Trinidad and Tobago Bahamas Ceylon US perfunctory build?ng a year of stamps with anniversaries fairs and tributes plus Expo 70 UN jubilee and Christmas issues.
The pattern R-298 offers a casual dress in sizes 12 through 20 with a buckled waist and hidden snaps for a smooth line. It notes fabric guidance for woolens linen and synthetics, with sizing details for size 14 and pricing including postage. The ad promotes the new Austine Lamar Pattern Book No 4 and provides mailing instructions to Washington Evening Journal.
Frank Patterson spoke to the Kiwanis Club presenting Think on these things and outlining trends in science and industry relevant to agriculture. He stressed farm production, disease and pest prevention, and the need to use pharmaceutical and chemical aids to reduce losses while noting production conservation and pollution issues. Kiwanis welcomed new member George Van Houten of Wa-Con-Da Soil Service. Betty Crocker coupon collection nears 6000 units with strong donor support.
Mrs. Wagner leads a morning preschool group at her home in Wayland with Jill Owen Shari Peterson Kent Barnes Julie Meyer Brian Cairns and Mark Meyer among attendees. Classes run 9 to 11 am on Monday Wednesday and Friday each week.
After the afternoon refreshments, hostess served guests. Mrs. William Notzinger, a patient at Henry County Hospital, was sent home on January 20.
Keota January 21 Mr and Mrs Ron Dill and Jeff hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Glen Dill and Bill to honor Glen and his wife on their wedding anniversary. Numerous relatives joined including Richard Lyle family and Cedar Rapids visitors. A cooperative dinner at Bob Malley’s home marked a rare gathering with extended family present for the first time in two years.
Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald depart January 9 for six months training with the army reserves. Private Michael J McDonald listed at Fort Ord California. Mr and Mrs Melvin Staubaugh move from the 76 community to the Cloyce Hill home east of Keota.
Directory lists law firms led by Day Kehoe Meeker Bates and Morrison Lloyd with offices on South Avenue and West Washington Street, plus Owen on West Washington, Stewart Shearer at 225 West Main, M L Tweeton at 108 North Marion, and Maplewood Manor Nursing Home in Keota. Osteopath Dr P L Etter and farm financing details included. notices of office hours and inquiries noted.
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