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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1972
Page
3
A feature on Mother's Day shopping emphasis across florists, jewelers, clothing, appliances, and furniture stores. It notes last minute purchases by husbands and families, popular gifts like flowers, plates, bracelets, and candles, plus busy restaurants and the value of homemade cards and breakfast in bed.
A Riverside column mixes family anecdotes with small house and garden items. Pat suffers facial injuries from a truck accident while mushrooms missing from his truck. a praying mantis eggs plan aims to curb garden pests, and a feature on Crunchy Butterscotch Sundaes offers a dessert recipe using cereal, ice cream, and butterscotch sauce.
The column lists Monday through Wednesday events with times and host organizations. Activities include Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple, Golden Age Club at the YWCA, Daughters of Nile Sewing Circle, VFW Auxiliary, World War I Barracks Auxiliary potluck, Y Wives sports bring snacks, and multiple church circles and clubs meeting across town.
President Nixon sends an annual commencement message praising twelve years of schooling and urging graduates to see graduation as an invitation to shape a greater America. He notes youth as the nation’s hope and expresses confidence in the graduates’ wisdom and spirit.
West Chester prepares for its Centennial July 7 8 and 9 with final planning at a June 6 Civic Club meeting. Parade entries are being collected from Bill Dusenbery and Keith Huber as organizers seek participants and exhibitors.
Mrs. George Kerr received an award for best animal characterization in the Senior Citizens Art Festival tied to the Governor's Conference on Aging at the Ft. Des Moines Hotel Des Moines. Also, Mrs. George Masson Sr. performed a piano solo and Mr. and Mrs. George Dare acted a Kerr written playlet themed to the 1971 White House Conference on Aging. Publication details follow.
Admitted yesterday Mrs Warren Otterberg of Washington in medical care. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Elsie Waltman of Brighton. Today: Mrs Donald Jaspering and son of Washington, Mrs Mildred Zieglowsky of Washington, Mrs Clifford Eyestone of Washington, and William Robard of Ainsworth.
A car driven by James Leon Butler of Washington left Highway 92 on a curve four miles east of Washington near the Vaughn Smith farm Friday at 8 50 p m. The Iowa Highway Patrol and sheriff's officers investigated. Damage was estimated at 1200 dollars and Butler was charged with failure to have his car under control.
Ellen Rebecca Fenn of Rural Route 2 Washington releases The Solitary One and Marriage Is for Two in Ideals under With This Ring now on sale in local stationery departments.
Forty six women attended the inaugural Ladies Day at the Washington Country Club. Beginning next Wednesday Mrs Harold Kerr will prepare lunch at 12 15 p m. Bridge players and golfers are urged to attend.
The Evening Journal announces a policy update allowing pictures of the couple for bridal portraits if taken before the wedding and delivered to the Journal under existing rules. It notes most brides may still prefer the traditional bride solo image and urges couples to plan with their photographer and submit photos at least three days before the wedding to avoid disappointment.
Service AB Jerry D. Graber SSAN 48168-1585 PSC 6 FQ 3706 details indicate a personnel record or notice tied to Lackland AFB Texas 78236 and Flight 475. The fragment references a federal or military docket or payroll style identifier without clear action or outcome.
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