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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1966
Page
3
The piece argues that breakfast programs in schools should aim to aid all students, not only those deemed economically in need. It cautions against stigma, urges universal access, and notes research suggesting links between breakfast, daily nutrition, and academic performance, while pondering causality between smart students and better eating.
Mrs William Blackburn presided as Circle X hostess with Mrs Dan Allen assisting. Mrs Earl Rae presented the program on Journey since 64 with devotions by Mrs Max Smith. Sixteen members attended and one guest, Mrs Robert Brinning, joined the gathering.
Funeral services for Edward H. Engle were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev John Cornish in charge. Pallbearers were Kenneth Rhea Arthur Orris Vernon White Donald Lee Richard Lease and Floyd Fisher. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Thursday events include PEO and Republican Women meetings with hostesses listed. Friday schedules cover WSCS county institute, WCTU registration, Rebekah Lodge, IOOF Bethlehem Commandery, and Masonic Temple events. Weekend and Monday activities list Rainbow, YWCA, White Shrine, and Daughters of Nile group gatherings with times and hostesses.
A collage of health topics notes 21 million Americans with heart disease and 13 million in a suspect category, with the U S leading global heart death rates. It covers air water pollution tax incentives, doctor advice adherence, computer use in medicine, tetanus risk, an atomic pacemaker plan, and malaria cases mainly imported.
The Y-Wives met Tuesday at the YW rooms with 33 members working on crafts including plaster of Paris. An upholstery demonstration was announced for next week. Guests Mrs Gary Roberts and Mrs Charles Cowell attended. Public Affairs luncheon followed with routine business and a talk on Federal Aid to Education. SIP AND SEW club met for a cooperative luncheon with roll call and quizzes. next meeting set for April 20 with Mrs Don Gardner.
Complete plans for the Federated Women's Clubs county convention to be held in Washington at the Methodist Church on Wednesday March 23. Registration starts 11:30 a.m. and a noon luncheon follows. Reservations due with Fortnightly department leaders or Mrs Harold Gamon by Monday March 21.
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Carol Louise Anderson and John T. Kimbrough Jr. are announced by the bride elect’s parents, Dean C. and Mrs. Anderson of Washington. Miss Anderson works for the Treasury Department of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co in Washington. The groom elect is with the Appalachian Regional Commission in Washington. A June wedding in Washington is planned.
Fourteen members of UPW Circle III met Wednesday with Mrs. Otto Sheetz. Mrs. Leonard Gocke attended as a guest. Dessert was served by the hostess and Mrs. William Petratz. After Easter devotions by Mrs. Charlie Wiley, the Jonah program was given by Mrs. Kenneth Kron. Mrs. J. E. Letts presided at the business meeting. Members were asked to save Betty Crocker coupons and reminded of the Presbyterial at Burlington in April 2021.
On the record Hospital Admitted Yesterday Robert Schnoebel en Washington medical Mrs Eva Rees Winfield medical Mrs Wilbur Nicholson Washington medical Mrs Etta Reeves Washington medical Today John Smith Brighton surgical Dismissed Today David Misel Washington Mrs Janet Avery Washington Clemet Kessel Iowa City Mrs Stephen Satern and daughter Columbus Junction Miss Bonnie Wolfe Brighton
Rainbow Girls will hold practice at the Masonic Temple at 4 p.m. on Friday March 18 and at 2 p.m. Sunday March 20. All officers must memorize their work. The Rainbow initiation is set for Monday March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
The Wesleyan Guild met with Mrs Willis Jones and Miss Josephine Janecek assisting. Mrs Don Statler presided as leader. the program titled Automation and Leisure was given by Mrs Don Swartzendruber. Mrs Don Schenk led worship and announced a district meeting on March 27 at Morning Sun. Members should notify if they wish to attend. the next meeting will be with Mrs James Schmidt on April 20 featuring Rev Stan Woest.
Washington Iowa newspaper brief from March 17 1966 highlights local events and notices including community meetings weather and school updates with emphasis on civic happenings and upcoming activities in the region.
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