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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
3
A golden wedding couple, Clifford and Mrs. Freel, celebrate their 50th anniversary with a framed story in verse from Leo Graf. The poem traces their 1922 marriage, farm life, hard work, faith, family growth, and enduring devotion, ending with a prayer for blessings on future generations.
The Cinderella 4-H Club held its Achievement Show July 18 at West Chester Methodist Church with 87 entries across Food and Nutrition Special projects textiles and clothing Home Improvement. Judging occurred at 1 30 p m and later a 7 p m program featured presentations by junior and senior members and a display arranged by Carol Radda and Bonita Moeller.
Iowa State University PE instructor Jackie Puhl outlines a family friendly outdoor exercise trail. Stations span quarter mile segments with a half mile home stretch, include pullups pushups leg swings leg lifts and bench step ups using available play equipment. Families can jog bike or walk between stations and complete a summer trailways program.
Sewing with iron can be successful with fusing products. Lois Ingels from Iowa State University notes three types of fusing films and webs that bond by heat. They work on knits, offer near invisible results, but may stiffen fabric and require preshrinking fabrics before use.
Rain postpones the final sessions of the Summer Creative Arts and Drama program in Sunset Park. Sessions now run Wednesday and Thursday July 26 and 27 with an open house for parents on the final day. Afternoon hours are 1 30 to 3 p.m.
The H J Club meeting is rescheduled for July 27. Fleur De Lis Club hosts an ice cream social with Mr and Mrs James Birney at 8 p m. H H Club meets 1 30 p m at the north pavilion Sunset Park. Senior Citizens plan a Riverside Centennial bus trip Friday. Dave Livingstons Sunday School class gathers 6 30 p m for a Sunset Park picnic. Square Dance Club at Foss Memorial Salem at 8 p m with free ice cream and cake. Nick Nichols will call. Sunday Fishburn Reunion 11 a m at Washington County Fairgrounds.
Washington high school hosts a summer program staging A Midsummer Night’s Dream tonight at 8 in the auditorium. Local youth perform over two hours of light casual attire requested. tickets are $1 at the door for Friday and Saturday shows.
Yesterday at On the Record Hospital the Moroneys of Wellman welcomed a daughter. Today the Renouxs of Washington welcomed a son. Dismissals include Mrs. Butler of Washington and Mary Catherine Greiner of Keota plus Tom Rabenold of Ainsworth.
Mrs. Frances Moyer joined 87 other Iowa school hot lunch personnel at the Food Service Management Short Course II at Iowa State University last week. The course ran July 9 through 14 and diplomas were awarded to graduates. W D Russell of Springdale Arkansas returned home after six weeks visiting his sons Ted Russell of Washington and Tom Russell of Kalona. Rev and Mrs C L Cody of Ozark Ark visited during the Russell stay and took the Arkansan home.
West Chester article notes a July 23 reception at the United Methodist Church for Rev and Mrs Higdon and family with guests asked to bring sandwiches and salad and beverages provided. The Higdons receive a food shower and civic club plans an August meeting.
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