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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1971

Page

3

Local social notes from Newton and surrounding towns

Holger Christensen and his son John of Newton visited Washington renewing old ties with former employer Norman Schoonover and friends. Mercy Hospital open house guests included several local families and visitors. Others pass along news of hospital stays, weekend trips, birthdays, marriages, and military service, with several named residents and relatives mentioned.

Holger Christensen John Newton Wington Holger Norman Schoonover

Social Calendar Three Days Ahead For This Publication

Social calendar items list club meetings and events for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in various venues. Notices include YWCA rooms Mason ic Temple Navajo Club Fairgrounds schoolhouse YMCA and Legion rooms with times from 1:30 p m to 8 p m. Also notes Mary Salladay unable to attend and details on bake craft and sewing activities. The column closes with a line about underground resources in Louisiana including petroleum natural gas sulphur and salt.

Winga Cafe Mary Salladay Friendship Club Fairgrounds Miles Krieger Just Us Opal Parcel Christian Cwf McCleery YMCA Bethel Missionary Society Bill Wulf Louisiana

Masons to hold workshop in Danville February 6

Masonic Lodges from eight southeast counties will hold a Masonic Workshop in Danville on Saturday February 6 with afternoon papers on The Need for Moral Integrity Leadership and Our Personal Behavior. Grand Master Theodore G Zacharias of Ackley opens the evening with talks by Knupp of Vinton and Knapp of Vinton.

Masonic Lodges South East Town Danville Therkshop Masons Masonic Temple Don Dockendorff Max Reed Howard Knupp Vinton Robert Matthews Terry Loeschen Burlington Fay Crull Letts Jim Perry Ft. Madison Robert Dodds William L. Matthews Wapello Ladies of the Eastern Star Warner Russell Mt. Pleasant Rural Electric Co-operative United Methodist Church Theodore G. Zacharias Ackley Thomas Burris Carl Dragert Jack Swallow Howard Knapp Iowa William H. Matthews Wapvile Don Beck

Our Place teen center opens in Wayland

Wayland opens a new youth center named Our Place above Wyse Furniture Store after a Friday night basketball game. It serves freshmen and older youth with games music food and honest sharing run by youth with adult sponsors. Donations of furniture games and electronics are welcome. Contact numbers provided. Sponsored by the Waco Min Association to provide a space for faith questions and creative wholesome youth activities.

Wyse Furniture Wayland T.v.’S Bob Conrad Loren Hirshey Waco Min Association Jesus Christ Waco Area

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

How To Open CLOGGED SEWERS without digging using SEWEREAMER to remove roots paper grease and other organic matter. No tools needed just mix and pour in floor drain. Fast acting chemical product packed in 10 lb cans priced at 4.30 dollars.

Farm Wife Honored in Wisconsin Publication

Sandy Kongable of Winfield is named outstanding farm wife in Farm Wife News January issue. Former Sandra Bauer, daughter of the Eldin Bauers of West Chester, she and husband Sheldon operate a grain livestock farm with 160 tillable acres and two children. She teaches sixth grade at Columbus Community Schools and holds a state Junior Women’s Club office while pursuing graduate studies. She is a 1967 Iowa Wesleyan College graduate and enjoys cooking sewing canning gardening singing reading and teaching often working 18 hours days.

Des Moines Sunday Register Sheldon Kongable Winfield Milwaukee Wis Kongable Sandra Bauer Eldin Bauers West Chester Kongables Stephanie Scott Sandy

Brighton men fined in justice court for speeding and muffler noise

John Leonard Flynn of route 2 Washington and David Carl Greiner of route 1 Washington paid speeding fines in justice of the peace court Monday. Phillip D. Brunk of 710 South ath was fined for excessive muffler noise.

Brighton John Leonard Flynn Washington David Carl ‘Greiner Wash Justice of the Peace Court Phillip D. Brunk

Dear Abby: Football seating sparks marital feud

A下降 married reader asks how to handle rivalry during Cal vs Stanford games. The wife sits on the Stanford side to avoid conflict, while the husband prefers Cal. The columnist advises the wife sit with the Stanford fans to reduce risk of conflict.

Abby University of California At Berkeley Cal Stanford

Puzzle letter prompts harsh reaction in Dear Abby column

A reader in Huntsville writes to Dear Abby about a puzzling emotional issue and a Vietnam veteran friend who risks danger for a close bond. The unsigned note hints at racial tension and a plea for understanding amid a reaction to a prior advice column.

Anonymous Ad Request Policy Noted by The Paper

The notice states a preference for anonymity in advertisements and explains that names will not be revealed if the advertiser requests it. It emphasizes respect for anonymous submissions and avoidance of disclosing the name to others.

Country Doctor Museum portrays 19th century Bailey physician life

The Country Doctor Museum at Bailey North Carolina depicts the life of a 19th century family doctor, illustrating daily practice, tools, and community role in a small town setting.

Bailey, N.C

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