Thank You for Kindness During Hospital Stay
A note of gratitude for the cards, flowers, and gifts received during a Mercy hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to Mom and Dad Drayfahl for caring for the family.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1971
Page
6
A note of gratitude for the cards, flowers, and gifts received during a Mercy hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to Mom and Dad Drayfahl for caring for the family.
Classified ad notice outlines deadlines and charges for pennies ads. Includes 11 00 A M deadlines 9 30 A M Saturday 25 cent extra for skip day 25 cent credit charge if not paid in 15 days and service charges for blind ads Cancellation accepted until 10 30 A M daily.
Mayor and council members including Davison Whitham Mangold Stephens Messer and La Davisson met in a special session to consider correcting the final schedule of assessments and levying said assessments. After objections were reviewed the council adopted the resolution. the Mayor announced its adoption and the meeting adjourned.
Joba Sagray, Sul Ross University freshman from San Antonio, won the first annual enchilada eating contest by consuming 32 enchiladas in 3 hours 15 minutes. He weighed 250 pounds after the feat and failed to reach his stated goal of 50. James Roubison of Andrew, Texas, finished second by eating 21 enchiladas in 9 minutes before his stomach rebelled.
Richland and Cedar guests attended a coop dinner at the Beavers home in Cedar to honor Max Ferguson of Charleston Illinois. Visiting Richland were Mr. and Mrs. John Adam and family, Leo Adam and Mrs. Bud Adam attended a shower for Tom Reed’s fiancée at Mother Cabrini Parish. Richland Friends church announces revival meetings March 14 to 21 led by Mallon Macy. The 7th and 8th grade plays are planned for March 18 with student performers. Navy Seaman Douglas P. Snyder, son of the Neece family, graduates basic training in San Diego.
The 46th Annual County Convention of the Washington County Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs met at the Ainsworth United Methodist Church. Mrs. Clarence Richards presided. honored guests included Mrs. Glen Stockdale and other state and district leaders from nearby towns. The day featured remarks on Time Our Opportunity, Our Responsibility, with speakers, music, and reports from multiple clubs.
A fragmented list of upcoming auctions across Iowa includes farm and household sales near Mt. Pleasant, Trenton, Craw ordsville, Columbus Junction, Wayland, Kalona and Kalona Livestock. Items range from farm equipment to household goods with start times from 11 a.m. to noon daily and weekly auction events noted.
In Kalona on Sunday March 9 Mr and Mrs Earl Fry hosted a 2 30 to 5 00 reception at their home honoring Rotary Exchange Student Janet Gander from Australia. About 58 Rotary members wives and families attended with Bryan Fry and Barbara Kallaus assisting. Also noted are community greetings for Ivan Barkley's birthday and various social gatherings in Owa City and nearby areas.
A dense, era style TV guide fragment lists programs across hours with shows like News, Movies, The Tonight Show, sports and family fare. Includes titles such as The Hearts Tomorrow News World Turns Edge of Night Captain Kangaroo Gomer Pyle Flintstones Mister Rogers Sesame Street and various CBS NBC programs.
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