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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
2
The UP Home observed Mother's Day with home visits by children and grandchildren, flowers and planter memorials, and church offerings. Notable events included Evensong led by Miss Hale, cruises shown by Mrs Cloyce Stewart, and a range of social visits, health duties, and a Spring Festival at the YMCA with member support.
Mrs Raymond Whisler hosted 28 Family Living members with Mrs Stanley Knapp and Mrs Margaret Choate assisting. The program Coffee Around the World featured cup displays and a film strip on brewing, followed by a five coffee tasting Viennese Turkish Italian French and American with sandwiches cookies and candy.
The Senior Citizens concluded a successful two day Spring Festival with strong attendance and pleasing cash returns. Thanks were given to clothing stores and volunteers, with shows featuring music and a White House Conference playset. Upcoming events include a May dinner, Ecology program, and a Memorial weekend meeting of the Senior Citizen Council on May 30 in the McCleery Room. Reservations due by Saturday due to Monday Y closure.
Funeral services for Charles Mapel were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. M. O. Smith officiating. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery. Casketbearers were George Murphy, Robert Huber, Max Mitchell, Herman Wagenknecht, Leonard Zickefoose and Melvin Schnicker.
John Herrick of Iowa State University advises pet travelers to ensure good health with a pre trip physical. Check border rules and vaccination needs, arrange a sturdy travel cage, and warn about nervousness and weather. Provide emergency feeding instructions and keep ID tags secure. Start with light feeding and gradual reintroduction of food and water.
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