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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
2
In a personal essay SHEILAH KLAPP recalls her son Todd, aged 10, saving a weak baby bird. He feeds it worms, builds a soft nest, and watches the bird grow miraculously before a crow mother appears. Todd finally lets the bird go, learning that true mothering means letting offspring gain independence.
The social calendar lists numerous activities across groups and venues. Events include Mrs. Keith Vetter 7 p m, White Shrine 8 p m at Masonic Temple with guest Charles Ask, Tops Club weigh in at VW room, IOOF Lodge meetings, Priscilla Club breakfast, Senior Citizens 1 30 p m cards and games, DeMolay meetings, Child Study sessions, Bethel Missionary 2 p m, CWF meetings, and a night out at Mrs. Robert Wiley's. Thursday features Family Living I, Creative Living II, Pansy Hill Club, LBC Club, Fleur de Lis Club, and Bluebirds membership efforts with Camp Fire in Washington.
Mr and Mrs Taylor S Jarvis and Jason have spent three weeks visiting in Iowa with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Jarvis and brothers. They reside in the San Francisco area of California.
The Eager Beavers 4-H Club sponsors a bake sale Thursday at 5 p.m. in front of J C Penney Co. Ladies Golf Assn invites members to view slides on Basic Golf Rules after luncheon. league play starts Wednesday June 1. Bluebird and Camp Fire Girls plan to march in Memorial Day parade meeting at 9:45 a.m. at the drive-in bank. Washington County 4-H home ec club leaders and mothers attend achievement judges training May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, with many leaders bringing State Fair class discussions.
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Max and Edith Owen were celebrated at the Jerry Owen home in Wayland on May 22 for their 40th anniversary with sons and families from Greentop Brighton and Wayland, plus extended relatives and birthday observance for grandson Tim Owen. The couple were wed May 1, 1937 in Rock Island Illinois with attendants Roscoe White of Packwood.
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