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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

3

Hot Water Kills Germs in Laundry Study Says

USDA and ISU research show high water temperature and long wash cycles reduce bacteria on clothing. Drying also removes many organisms, while detergents alone do not. Plan March wedding details follow, including Anita Schulze and Robert Lee engagement.

Agricultural Research Service USDA Yesteryear Mary Pickett Iowa State Univeristy ISU Department of Family Environment Department of Bacteriology Iowa Southern Research Institute Dr. Pickett

Walker speaks to Kiwanis on local Northrup King plant

John S. Walker Area Manager Northrup King Co addressed Washington Kiwanis about a Minnesota seed firm at a local facility and its growth to thirty employees, $1 million annual volume, and the shift from seeds research to operation. Dr M L Tweeton summarized the Mid-Winter Conference in Omaha Neb.

Kiwanis Club John S. Walker Northrup King & Co Washington Walker Dean Stanley M.L. Tweeton Omaha Neb

Winter Weather Brings Homebound Comfort and Community News

In this week's Home section the cold, snowy week is viewed from indoor comfort as staff highlight the warmth of Home life. Evensong led by Miss Margaret Work, with Miss Helen Harvey at the piano, closed Sunday prayer and song. Tuesday’s Variety Program, organized by Mrs. Bontrager via the Wayland Mennonite Church group, featured mixed and male quartets, the Rev. Kassebaum and his wife with guitar, plus barbershop encores. An update notes Miss Opal Allen of Iowa City, disabled by cerebral palsy, remains active in a wheelchair and connected to former peers. Other items: Rev. Karl Megdelsen’s Texas trip for family events and a granddaughter’s graduation. Home Board meeting with weather delaying departures. Dr. Neal McClanahan, once resident, recovering from a heart attack in Akron, Ohio. granddaughter Miss Elean Joan Van Lierop visiting before returning to Hope College in Holland Michigan.

Glendine Lundquist Margaret Owen Neal McClanahan William Turnbull Akron Ohio

Local notes include hospital stays moves and travel plans

Rose Podaris is a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City room 5129. Russell Davisson of 917 North Iowa has surgery at Mercy and hopes to return home Sunday. A Washington group plans a Spain tour with Knights of Columbus sponsorship including stops in Morocco. Several families relocate to Washington and nearby areas. A theater manager from Sioux City takes over in Washington. Mrs. Jennie Goldsborough marks her 90th birthday amid family gatherings and Central College Winter Weekend events with Jane Marshall named a Winter Weekend queen candidate.

Rose Podaris Mercy Hospital Iowa City Don Davis Sidney and Kipling St. Louis Mt Pleasant Davis John L. Davis Ainsworth Russell Davisson North Iowa Leo Marie Robert Choate Virginia Chamberlin Florence Schumacher Eileen Hammen Dave Holzman Greg Kenny Mary Sioux City Washington West Jefferson Holzman State Theater Waco Drive-In Clifford Reeves Ron Genheimer Steve Dan Kathy Chrissie Vandalia Ill Holiday Inn Reeves Jennie Goldsborough Goldsborough Genheimer Jane Marshall Ralph Marshall Central College Jane Central Pella

4-H Leaders Retreat planned for Cedar Rapids area

Plan 4 H retreat to share organizing 4 H clubs records youth recreation. For any 4 H leader from Cedar Rapids Extension area. February 23 24 at Camp Wyoming near Wyoming Iowa. Seven counties invited about eight leaders each. Brochures available at county Extension Office. First adult program in camp setting.

Cedar Rapids Camp Wyoming Iowa

Dog obedience meet for 4-H members canceled

A 4-H dog obedience meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. The first in the series will be held February 25. A thought for the day quotes Douglas MacArthur on the will to win.

Douglas MacArthur

Step into Spring Fabrics Inspires Applied Arts Club

Thirteen members of the Applied Arts I met Tuesday evening at the Fabric Shop for a program titled Step into Spring with New Fabrics presented by Mrs. Don Smith. The group then visited Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden's home for the business meeting and refreshments with cohostesses Mrs. Jerry Flynn and Mrs. DeWayne Adams.

Applied Arts Don Smith Robert Vanderlinden Jerry Flynn DeWayne Adams

Nurses Association to Meet Tuesday at Hospital Cafeteria

The Washington County Registered Nurses Association will convene Tuesday February 1 at 8 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Dr Goplerud of the University of Iowa obstetrics and gynecology department in Iowa City will be the speaker.

Washington County Registered Nurses Association Goplerud Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City

Y-Wives Dessert Luncheon Set for Tuesday Speaker from Switzerland

The Y-Wives plan their monthly dessert luncheon next Tuesday February 1 in the Y community room. Brigette Pluess an AFS student living with the Leon Hillman family will speak. All Y-Wives are urged to attend and bring guests. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs Gene Curtis at 653-3175.

Brigette Pluess Switzerland AFS Leon Hillman Gene Curtis

Medical admissions and dismissals list from Iowa towns

Admitted yesterday at area hospitals were George Weber Columbus Junction Lee Gordon Keota Mrs Conrad Hanze Brighton and Frank Casey Washington for medical reasons. Dismissed today were William Besser Harper Mrs Mary Flynn Washington Mrs Stan Rathmell Washington Mrs Hubert Weber and son Keota Dale Connelly Washington James Lewis Washington David Hagans Brighton Frankie Manning Wayland and Earle Libe transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

George Weber Columbus Junction Lee Gordon Keota Conrad Hanze Brighton Frank Casey Washington William Besser Harper Mary Flynn Stan Rathmell Hubert Weber Dale Connelly James Lewis David Hagans Frankie Manning Wayland Earle Libe Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Washington social calendar highlights for January 1972

WCTU meets at 1 30 p m on Friday Miss Aurora McIntyre. Saturday Shirts and Skirts Square Dance 8 p m Ainsworth gym Paul Carruthers caller. Sunday AFL Chapter potluck 6 p m Leon Hillman home. Election of officers. Monday Round Dance Lessons 7 30 p m J H S Shirts and Skirts. Tuesday Handcraft 1 30 p m Y Wives 1 30 p m Luncheon Brigette Pluess speaker. R N A 8 p m hospital cafeteria Tops Club 7 30 p m YWCA room Dessert with Mrs Simmering.

Ainsworth Paul Carruthers AFL Leon Hillman Washington Junior High School Area Square

Rod's Service Center joins Car Care Council

Rodney Davisson of Rod's Service Center in Washington announces membership in the Car Care Council a public service group aimed at improving automotive safety and reducing pollution through owner maintenance. He notes surveys show many cars need service for safety and pollution issues and stresses the council provides back up to promote preventive maintenance.

Rodney Davisson Rod's Service Center Washington Car Care Council CCC Davisson Rod

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