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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1972

Page

3

Rhubarb Pie Recipe Shared At Riverside Senior Dinner

Mrs. Marge Luckey reports a gray winter day in Riverside with rhubarb buds rising. The Senior Citizens dinner at the YMCA featured entertainment by Grace Kerr and others, with Rev. Pace as guest speaker, games, and a rhubarb recipe using sour cream and Minute Tapioca suitable for a one or two crust pie.

Marge Luckey Riverside YMCA Grace Kerr Glenn Dunbar U.P. A Miss Ramsay Buchanan Edna Sherriff Katherine F.E. Piper Amsterdam N.Y Phoenix Arizona

Jepsen Breaks Tie To Send Road Tax Bill Back

Iowa Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen used his floor motion vote to break a 25 25 Senate tie on a bill closing loopholes in the road use tax fund. The measure would have lifted exemptions on interstate transportation property, potentially adding about 18 million dollars in annual revenue. The House had already passed the bill to curb exemptions viewed as costing the state millions.

Des Moines UPI Roger Jepsen Senate Iowa Jepsen House Floyd Millen Farmington James Briles Corning Senate Transportation Committee

Rhubarb Fluff Pie and Other Home Recipes

A reader asks about Rhubarb Fluff Pie using one can of evaporated milk. The note lists several recipes including Rhubarb Cake, Ginger Snaps, Chicken Salad on muffins with cheese, and a Graham Cracker Dessert roll to refrigerate overnight. Recipes share ingredients like margarine, flour, sour milk, and cinnamon.

Helene B. Dillon Near Washington

Senior Center Dinners Highlight March Activities and Meetings

Grace Kerr reports 114 seniors attended the March dinner with a planned regional aging conference in Davenport April 11 at Hotel Blackhawk costing 4 dollars including lunch. A second May 10 11 arts festival in Des Moines invites visual performing and literary entries from state seniors.

Grace Kerr Blackhawk Davenport Washington, D.C Des Moines Mary O’conner Madge Rabhenold Ainsworth Glen Dunbar Willa Ramsey Helen Buchanan Brahm Tom Pace

Local notices on deaths and medical updates

Harold Fishback, father of Mr. Larry Fishback, dies in Muncie Indiana prompting family travel. Steve Boyer recovers from pelvic surgery in Minneapolis and expects discharge within weeks. Donaldson International Airways chartered a Boeing 707 to deliver urgent air mail to Nassau Bahamas for $32,500, with delivery in about 10 hours.

Larry Fishback Larry Lee Muncie Ind Steve Boyer Minneapolis Charter Air Mail London UPI Bahamas Donaldson International Airways Nassau

Engagements announced for Debbi Peiffer and Connie Lynn Crossett

Plans for June weddings in Grinnell and Washington surfaced as Debbi Peiffer and Connie Lynn Crossett become engaged. Debbi Peiffer, a 1971 Grinnell High School graduate, attends American Institute of Business Des Moines. Jerry Murty farms in Malcom. Connie Lynn Crossett is a Washington High School student. fiancé Michael Rotzinger studies at American Institute of Commerce Davenport. Roberta Rich announces Mildred Ann Rich engaged to Ensign Joseph T. Yager, stationed in San Diego. a fall wedding is planned.

Paul Peiffer Grinnell Washington Debbi Jerry Murty Malcom Peiffer Grinnell Community High School American Institute of Business Des Moines Murty BGM High School Gary Crossett Connie Lynn Michael Rotzinger Carl Rotzinger Rubio Marcella Lewman Coal Valley Ini Washington High School American Institute of Commerce Davenport Herbert J. Rich Crawfordsville Mildred Ann Joseph T. Yager James E. Yager Kirksville Miss Rich Northeast Missouri State College Ensign Yager NMSC Navy San Diego Calif Joe L. West Jr Kathleen Burbank Frank Metzger van Nuys Ben Metzger Miss West Burbank Community Hospital

H J Club Holds Meeting Donations Reported

Eight members met with Mrs Lorence Marek and cohostess Mrs Larry Marek. Vice president conducted the meeting in the president's absence and donations were approved for heart and cancer funds. A Shenks rest home thank you, a Red Cross collection, readings, door prizes, and a postmeeting tour of Shelley Lynn Salon were noted.

H. J. Club Lorence Marek Larry Marek Heart Shenks Rest Home Red Cross Robert Marek Robert Stumpf Shelley Lynn

First Wiener Roast Of Season At Home Knitters Club

Members of the Home share a first wiener roast of the season with the Knitters Club after a busy week. Visitors include Beauregard Holmes in Iowa City and Joe Holmes arriving for Easter. Notable mentions: many local residents visit relatives in Iowa, New York, California and Illinois, while church activities and guests mark a lively spring week.

Ethel Trotman Gene Martin Mary Holmes Knitters Club Beauregard Holmes Joe Holmes Iowa City Holmes Joe

Wallace shifts bid to Wisconsin in 1968 race

United Press International reports Alabama Governor George C. Wallace extends his Democratic nomination challenge to Wisconsin with the April 4 primary amid criticism from Senators McGovern and Jackson. Wallace also notes plans to contest Indiana's May 2 primary on the way to Milwaukee, while others debate Muskie's Illinois win and delegate legitimacy.

United Press International Alabama George C. Wallace Wisconsin George S. McGovern Henry M. Jackson Wallace Florida Jackson Milwaukee McGovern Indianapolis Indiana Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon John M. Ashbrook Ohio Edmund Muskie Illinois Humphrey Muskie Eugene McCarthy

Social Calendar Events for the Week Across Local Clubs

The week lists community gatherings and meetings hosted by Washington Saddle Club, YWCA groups, BPW Club, 19th Century Club, Salads at Willows, Priscilla Club, Ainsworth Bethel, Navajo Club, and Association for Retarded Children. Attendees can join trail rides, luncheons, dinners, craft sessions, elections, birthday celebrations, and key club events at Halcyon House, Wingas, Masonic Temple, and Trainable School.

Priscilla Club Wingas Ainsworth Bethel Missionary Society Mary Crandall Navajo Club Jay Brewer Association For Retarded Children

On the Record Hospital Admits and Dismissals Reported

Admissions yesterday include Brett Dowell of Wayland medical Mrs Robert Kelley of West Chester medical and Mrs Jessie Gill of Columbus Junction medical. Discharges today include Sheila Boulton of Wapello and Mrs Marshall Crossett with daughter of Washington and Mrs Kenneth Stout with son of Washington.

Brett Dowell Wayland Robert Kelley West Chester Jessie Gill Columbus Junction Sheila Boulton Wapello Marshall Crossett Washington Kenneth Stout

Bowling Friday Mixers League Results Report

Alley Cats lead Friday Mixers with 46 points while Nuggetts trail with 40.42. Wolfe Pack 38 and H Bombs 34 follow. Holy Rollers 33. Gutter Snipes 33. Beginners 33. NEEDs 2S cep acs xv 0 Od 30'2. Friday results show Cats, H R s, Pack, Snipes, Bombs, and Nuggetts each winning partial matches. High team series 2102 by Alley Cats. H R s 1774 plus 96. team game 728 by Alley Cats and 679 by H R s. Fay Palmer 555 and 213. Inez Lomen 559 and 208.

Nuggetts Wolfe Pack Snipes Alley Cats Fay Palmer Inez Lomen

City dogs must be leashed or penned by order

The mayor announces a new nuisance ordinance enforcing leash or pen requirements for all dogs even with licenses. Owners found responsible for running loose will be fined once identified.

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