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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
5
A reader asks if parents should loan money to support a pregnant teaching wife and ambitious artist husband, while another piece urges parenting fixes for three unruly boys whose mother must enforce discipline. A teen seeks guidance over a pen pal and a jealous steady boyfriend, with Abby advising prioritizing real commitments over distant promises.
A reminiscence on life at the Center where older men gather to relax and share stories. The piece describes their leisure, a playful slang of games and terms, and hints at social dynamics and humor while noting most are content with their routines and friendships.
West Chester educator Statler has been chosen as the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant by Central College for a Summer Institute in the CHEM Study Course for High School Teachers. The 8 week program runs June 26 to August 18 1967 on Central College’s campus with stipends meals lodging and transportation.
Diana Green hosts the Iowa Maidens 4-H meeting with Becky Berdo as president and Bonnie Walker as secretary. Members showcase sewing projects, discuss community service for the Red Cross, and plan June meetings around camp. Demonstrations include Zip Tech and Pattern Alterations.
Kathy Knottnerus entertained the Highlandettes 4 H Club at the May Meeting with music and recreation led by Leanne Swailes and Linda Chalupa. Eight members and one mother answered roll call and received sewing hints. Peggy Fox spoke on Winter Clothes storage. Lila Carson spoke on Shoe Care. Demonstrations included Hems by Leanne Swailes Zippers by Linda Chalupa Sleeves by Kathy Knottnerus and Darts Tucks and Gathers by Christine Verminont. Kathy and her mother served refreshments.
The YW meeting at the YW rooms featured finishing crafts ping pong bridge and discussion. Twenty three members and two guests Mrs Ralph Bartel and Mrs Kenneth Embree attended. Cookies and coffee were served by Mrs Richard Horak and Mrs James Treiber. Handcrafts will be finished next Tuesday with swimming and other sports available.
Listings of lawyers and a physician with firm names offices and contact numbers. Items include LOUIS J KEHOE attorney. LIVINGSTON DAY MEEKER & BATES with Day Everett Meeker Bates and Abstract Dept.. MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD Edmund D Morrison Jr James F Lloyd. JOHN C OWEN attorney. STEWART & SHEARER with Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer Abstract Dept.. DR M L TWEETON physician with address and hours noting closure Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
Residents from Brigh ton Columbus Junction Washington and several farms visited Maud Spohn Maud Rathmell and Ceila Sailing while others brought May baskets with cookies and flowers. The Wash ington Hospital held patient Oscar Collett. A fall caused Mamie a black eye and local church group from Wayland performed songs May 1.
The Washington unit invites members and friends to a coffee Monday May 15 at 10 am in YWCA rooms. Delegates Mrs. Day Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Rosenkild will report on the 24th national convention held in Boston May 24 to 29. The YWCA revised its purpose and elected its first national president Mrs. Robert W. Claytor.
The Baptist Hettie Lake Circle met in the church lounge on Tuesday with ten members and guests present. New officers elected include assistant leader Mrs. Ralph Stout and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Gaylen Bickford. White Cross chair Mrs. Leonard Pohren. card chair Mrs. Cora Hopping. Members planned cookies for Vacation Bible School June 5 to 9. Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Buffington led the program Are You A Caterpillar? Visits to shut-ins planned. 28 church calls reported.
The St James Home and School met Tuesday in the school gym with vice president Mrs Clem Eagle presiding. Mrs Eagle installed officers including president Mrs Howard Greiner and secretary Mrs Francis Reed. A tribute honored Sister John Ann, principal departing after the year, with remarks from graduating classes and a gift presented to Sister John Ann.
Idris Club members greeted guests for their annual Guest Day at the Kalona Methodist Church parlor. The program theme Marriage Then and Now featured a wedding pageant with gowns modeled by members and a reception with cake and punch.
Washington Iowa's Evening Journal reports local events for May 11 1967. Coverage includes community notices, civic updates, and regional happenings likely affecting residents of Washington and nearby areas.
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