Women upholster class taught by Miss Sally Smith at YWCA
Twelve women from town and country enrolled in an upholstery course led by county home economist Miss Sally Smith. The daily sessions from 9:30 to 3:30 covered stripping, webbing, padding, and covering chairs with velvet to heavy weaver fabrics. Participants included Mrs. Dan Allen, Mrs. Russell Bannister, Mrs. Cal Worf, Mrs. Cal Larsen, Mrs. Robert Huber, Mrs. Robert Moss, Mrs. Joe Jones, and Mrs. John Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Sally Smith
County Home
Miss Smith
Town
Dan Allen
Russell Bannister
Cal Worf
Cal Larsen
Robert Huber
Robert Moss
Joe Jones
John Butler
Cal Wolf
Lesson in Upholstering Causes Teasing in Washington
In Washington city area Mrs Clyde Dawson and Mrs Robert Fickel near Washington plus Mrs Leo Dunbar of Brighton and Mrs John H Jones of Crawfordsville are noted for a humorous scene. The joke centers on none of the women having a mouthful of tacks, a nod to upholsterers who typically do. The quip suggests they preferred conversation over tacks while working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Clyde Dawson
Robert Fickel
Near Washington
Leo Dunbar
Brighton
John H. Jones
Crawfordsville
Lettuce Price Sparks Debate On Food Economics
A discussion on rising lettuce costs in March 1966 links supply limits from California rains to higher grocer processing costs. The piece argues lettuce is a luxury with limited nutrition, urging buyers to choose costlier greens carefully while noting future price relief when harvests improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havest
California
Birthday Council Fire for Camp Fire Girls at St James
Public invited to Sunday celebration as eighteen Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups join in the Birthday Camp Fire at St James gymnasium Sunday at 2 PM. Weeklong observance features group skits songs dances and handwork displays with poster prizes. Guardian Mrs Leon Hillman oversees council fire and Mrs Dwight Colliver leads candlelighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Blue Bird
Birthday Council
St. James Gymnasium
Leon Hillman
Council
Dwight Colliver
Washington social calendar notice roundup
Social and club notices list events and meetings across organizations. Activities include Saturday Shirts and Skirts at Legation Hall at 8 p.m. and Camp Fire Council Fire at St James gymnasium at 2 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Dell Trout Caler
Camp Fire Council
St. James Gymnasium
Shopping for Household Appliances Tips and Advice
Sally Smith advises careful planning when buying appliances. Ask questions about features win, defrosting, warranties, installation costs, operating costs, and trade in value. Note exact measurements and check service policies, since DIY work may void warranties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Smith
County Extension Home Economist
Mrs Clow Leaves Community After 51 Years
Mrs A W Clow will move to Belmont Massachusetts after 51 years in the community. She leaves 208 East Madison to reside in an apartment at 3 Pine Street with daughter Donna Clow, near three other daughters and their families in the Boston area, and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Clow
Clow
East
Madison
Washington
Harold
Beth) Sjostedt
Boston
Halcyon Notes From Halcyon House Activities
Halcyon notes recount visits by local residents including Carl Blackford, Sherm Wolfe, Vera Delzell, Art Robert, Marie Jackson, and Rev M O Smith. Music recital led by Mrs Leo Stone featured pupils Mark Flickinger and others. Social calls by many and Fleur de Lis Club gathering with Norman Healy talking about England stay at ISU Ames. Programs for next year distributed. Pearl Wiggers and Verle Gallagher noted cohosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Viggers
Fleur de Lis
Norman Healy
England
Viggers
Iowa State University
Ames
Pearl Wiggers
Verle Gallagher
Liquid nitrogen erases warts and cautions on eye lenses
A University of Iowa skin specialist notes liquid nitrogen effectively removes warts by freezing the wart virus, stressing prompt application before evaporation. Dr Caplan says treatments sting little, leave no scar, and can be repeated, but should be done by a physician. The article also warns about contact lens hazards, anticoagulant interactions with carbon tetrachloride, and a pollen count debate, plus a 1965 Health Service finding that Americans averaged over two illnesses in a year, with 8.3 restricted days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Richard Caplan
Caplan
Pr. Caplan
Medical Association
Public Health Service
Club Notes Highlight Mrs Whitake Entertains LBC
Mrs Martin Whitaker hosted nine LBC Club members and guest Mrs Art Duensing on Thursday. D.O Butler chaired the meeting with a roll call of Irish jokes. Reports on ill members and a Q and A game followed. Don Wylie shared memories of a Florida winter. Easter Seals donation approved. Refreshments served during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Whittake
LBC Club
Art Duensing
D.O. Butler
Whittaker
Don Wylie
Florida
Motorist William Mathes Fined for Stop Sign Violation
A Washington Mo motorist, William Mathes of 306 Marion, was fined $10 and costs in Justice of the Peace court Friday for violating the city stop sign ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Mathes
Marion
Justice of the Peace Court
Local Professional Directory Listings and Contacts
A compact directory lists attorneys in multiple firms with offices at 204 West Main Street 211 W. Washington Street and 119 West Washington Street including Morrison Morrison and Lloyd and John C Owen. Chiropractor Dr M L Tweeton and osteopathic physician Dr P L Etter are listed with contact numbers. Optical services note John W Lemmon O D at 527 South Iowa with eye care offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lemmon
O. D
South Iowa
Christian Tabernacle
Hospital Admits and Births Reported Across Iowa
Hospital admissions include Mrs Dale Booth in Washington for a surgical case and Donald F Pierson in Ottumwa for a medical case. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Eddie J Miller of Kalona. Dismissals note Mrs Donald Lukavsky and daughter leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Booth
Washington
Surgical
Donald F. Pierson
Ottumwa
Eddie J. Miller
Kalona
Donald Lukavsky
Harper
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Harry E. Turner
7Th St
Xire Francis
Chic Young
Blondie
Dagwood
Pear
M. M. Schell
Applied Arts
Agnes Wheelan
Sam Witting
VW Rooms
Lincoln
Robert Dimit
Masonic Temple
VFW
Harold Haifley
H.H. McCleery
East Main Street
E. FE. Stutsman
Just
Us Club
Opal Parcell
Mrs. Clow
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Carl Blackford
Sherm Wolfe
Des Moines
Joe Wolfe
Vera Delzell
Art Robertson
Wapello
Marie Jackson
Helen Stewart
Mrs. M.O. Smith
William Day
Leo Stone
Mark
Jana Flickinger
Cathy Gillesby
Jean Wolf
Judy Dodder
David Gregory
Rusty Bannister
Mark Elgin
Sue Berdo
E.E. Stutsman
Erma Bostwick
Lester Orr
Edith Weidner
Mae Stokes
Marie Hyde
L.W. Carpenter
J.F. Larson
Darrell Dodder
Nelie Dodder
Nate Young
Sylvia Wilson
Harry Ramseyer
Family Health News
Walter H. Kemp
Memphis
Edgar F. Luton
Luton
Jewish Hospital
Brooklyn
N.Y
Murray M. Albert
Albert
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Livingston Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic Physician Journal
Optometrists
L. B. Eicher
South
Iowa
C. L. Jennings
New London
Clarence Brown
S. Walton
The
Classified Department
Washington Evening Journal
Nancy
By Ernie Bushmiller
United
Christ
Jesus Christ
Harrisonburg
Eureka Community Mennonite Church
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