Economizing at the Grocery: Rising Costs Prompt Home Budget Tips
The article surveys local housewives and a retired couple discussing strategies to cope with higher grocery prices especially for meat. It highlights making lists, watching for specials, buying in bulk, using home gardens and canning, sewing, and cooking economical meals like hamburger soup. It also notes a Meat-O-Rama event at the United Methodist Church with tips on buying and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Luckenbill
United Methodist Church
Extension Service
Senior Center News by Grace Kerr
Attendance at the Senior Center was steady this week with regulars favored. Nonregulars may attend for a 25 cent daily fee and join all activities. Upcoming events include a March birthday party on March 20 at 2 pm and an Easter themed program directed by Mrs Glenn Thompson. A March 27 dinner catered by Captain's Table will cost the same as before. Applications are available for entries in the May 15 State Senior Citizens Festival at Hotel Fort Des Moines with art, poetry, prose, and performances welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kerr
Jamie
Glenn Thompson
Fort Des Moines
Sperry Kaster to be honored at church potluck
Sperry Kaster will be honored for his 80th birthday by the Baptist Church congregation at a 6:30 PM potluck supper for members on Wednesday March 21 at the church. A short program at 8 PM will be opened to the public, and friends may greet him during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry Kaster
Baptist Church
Stewart Booster Club to Meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM
The Stewart Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the school gymnasium to discuss the basic skills tests program and the club’s future. Teachers will join discussions on the meaning of the tests and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Booster Club
YWCA
Applied Arts
Wendell Eden
VEW
VFW Hall
Legion Hall
Creative Living
Leon Hillman
Raymond Landau
Sonic Temporary
Local notes on service families and community events
Leo Mangold underwent throat surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and rests in room 3156. The Stigers family celebrated Capt Harding pinning new stripes on Fred Stigers who was promoted Feb 15 1973 to Sergeant First Class and serves in Vicenza Italy on a three year tour. Andrew Martin Crabb born to Nelson Crabb and Darlene Mills with sister Christine. Republican Women conference held at Hotel Fort Des Moines with Gov Ray and national federation president Mrs Norman Armitage among speakers. First District Spring Conference set for April 26 at Stever House in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mangold
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Fred F. Stigers
Bert Crawford
South 6Th
Washington
Harding
Fred Stigers
Ist
Stigers
Vicenza
Italy
Gerss
Fred Aigers
Wayland
Gilbert Mills
Clear Lake
Andrew Martin Crabb
Nelson Crabb
Darlene Mills
Christine
Joe H. Jones
Young
Edinboro High School Principal Edwin Linden Dead at 55
Mrs. L. M. Eicher learns of the unexpected death of Edwin Linden at his home from an apparent heart attack. Linden, 55, served as principal of Edinboro High School. Funeral services are planned for Sunday in Edinboro. He is survived by his wife, the former Jane Bicher, a son and two daughters.
Lunch Menus at St James Weekday Offerings
St James menu outlines daily meals from Tuesday to Friday. Tuesday features tacos with lettuce salad and upside down cake. Wednesday offers salmon loaf with cabbage slaw and applesauce. Thursday serves ham with escalloped potatoes and peas. Friday includes fish sticks with french fries and sunshine cookies. Milk provided each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James
Contay
Inler Mateeha
Motorists Hit with Fines in Justice Court
Several drivers appeared in justice of the peace court. Mary Ellen Krotz of Ainsworth paid a 15 dollar fine for failure to yield. Robert Glen Martin of Washington paid 10 dollars for a stop sign violation. Arthur Butler of Washington faced reckless driving. Russell Robert Bannister of Washington paid 10 dollars for a stop sign violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court
Mary Ellen Krotz
Ainsworth
Robert Glen Martin Washington
Phen Arthur Butler
Washington
Russell Robert Bannister
Social Calendar Highlights Saturday Events and Meetings
Social Calendar lists multiple gatherings across venues including Washington Legion Hall and St Patrick's parish. Events feature the Marmee caller Singles and Young Adults, Nile Service Club, Rainbow Girls, Masonic Temple, YW rooms, and various clubs with times from 7:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Tuesday. Also notes a U.S. Savings Bonds promotion with replacement policy for lost or damaged bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaay Golden Age Club
Garden
John Witthoft
Nile Kaaba Sewing Group
Edgar Stewart
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Nile Service Club
Gene Thomas
Elsie Glassburner
Variety program and hospital notes from local pages
Four Crawfordsville girls presented the Tuesday Variety program singing sacred songs with evident gusto. Mrs Hazel Euwer led vespers Sunday night using old hymns Scripture and poems for a worshipful service. Hospital patients William Ross Mercy Iowa City Bruce Gillis Washington and Alma Walker Washington Care Center progress but remain hospitalized. Edith Harvey moved from hospital to Health Center. Myrtle Meyer attended belated birthday dinner with Maurice Meyer’s family. Leona of Des Moines visiting sister Bertha Guther. Edward Willming called from Manhattan Kansas. he served almost a year in Thailand with the Air Force and will move to Texas for next mission. Home board spent a full day planning development and use of the Home. Fortnightly group attended Federated Clubs annual meeting of Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ross
Mercy
Iowa City
Bruce Gillis
Washington
Alma Walker
Washington Care Center
Edith Harvey
Myrtle Meyer
Maurice Meyer
Charles Willming
Edward
Manhattan
Kansas
Thailand
Air Force
Texas
Washington woman's nephew works as a White House clown
Lyle Howard of Alexandria Virginia, nephew of Mrs Harry Ramseyer of Washington, is a clown with the Almas Temple Clown group. He has appeared at the White House since the Nixon era, entertaining at the annual diplomat children Christmas party in the East Room. The 45 member group stars in about 20 active clowns, staging 45 charity appearances last year. Proceeds fund Shriner Crippled Children’s Hospitals. The couple were invited to a White House religious service and later toured the mansion with other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Howard
Alexandria
Harry Ramseyer
Washington
Almas Temple
White House
Nixons
Howard
Nixon
Shriner
Crippled Children’s Hospitals
Thelma
Speeding fines listed for Washington and Kalona residents
Clayton Harp of Washington fined $15 for speeding. Andy H. Mulford of Kalona fined $20 for speeding. Daryl Braun of Washington fined $10 for speeding. Dudley Graber of Washington fined $5 for excessive acceleration. Martha Kibling fined $8 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court
Clayton Harp
Washington
Andy H. Mulford
Kalona
Daryl Braun
Dudley Graber
Martha Kibling
Births Reported in Brighton and Washington Areas
On the record births list Mr and Mrs Terry Lowe of Brighton welcomed a son Yesterday. Tamera Widmer was noted in Washington Today and Mrs Will Sheetz of Washington was also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lowe
Brighton
Tamera Widmer
Washington
Will Sheetz
Community group meetings and Cub Scout banquet in West Chester
West Chester items note The Time for Coffee Club met with Mrs Ken Dusenbery on March 7 with ten members rolling call answers dream house. Secretary Mrs Marvin Yoder received a secret sister gift. Webelos earned first aid citizenship and science awards. Civic Club approves Centennial funding split and parade float plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomhobbs
West Chester
Time For Coffee Club
Ken Dusenbery
Marvin Yoder
Jay Hough
Gilbert Brown
United Methodist Church
Richard McCall
Joe Wright
Steve Thomas
Bryan
Ted
Todd Miller
Craig Lillie
Tom Milam
Doug Porter
Andy McCall
Nick Zeutlau
Cubs
Tim West
Carl McCall
Tracy Dunbar
Don Zeutlau
Mike Brinning
Steven Thomas
Antioch
Maxine Peiffer
Louise Wehr
Wayne Mangold
Herbert Hammen
Danny Peiffer
Heath
Lloyd Bauer
Merle Thrapp
Civic Club
Methodist Church
Keota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senior Center News
Senior Center
Potluck
Washington Legion Hall
Marmee Caller
St Patrick's Party
Pam Robertson
West Monroe
Sdnesday
Walter Griffin
Walter Bauer
Just Us Club
Lewis Goodlander
Good Will Club
Ethel Palmer
Senior Citizens Movie Community Room
CWF
Clarence Brown Jr
Wscs Evening Circle
Truman Hysell
U.S
Treasury
Sorrell Glass
West Madison
Robert L. Gillesby
South Marion
Equitable OF
Iowa
Charlotte Young
Extension
Eldon J. Harension
Susan Athoff
Linn County Extension Home
Unit Methodist Church
Crawfordsville
Hazel Euwer
Vensong
Leona
Des Moines
Bertha Guther
Home Board
Martha Glass
Alda Warnock
Ruth Nolin
Federated Clubs of
Washington County
Istorical Society
Historical Society
John C. Owen
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Washington Federal Savings
Marion Ave
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