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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
2
A Bethel reminiscence recalls May 17 notes misprint about corn and frost in strawberry patches. It reflects on senior banquets, mushroom finds, and a longtime rural teaching career starting in 1927 with low wages and basic school life.
The Iowa Commission on the Aging asks two Washington groups to help locate the oldest person in Iowa who has attended the most state fairs and plans to attend this year. The winner will be invited as a guest to Senior Citizens' Day on Monday, August 23. Washington County leads the local drive with Golden Aged Club and Washington Senior Citizen Council among organizers.
The 4-H Council and Junior Camp Counselors plan a breakfast gathering at Wellman Park on Saturday May 29 at 8 a.m. led by Julia Gamon. They will cook bacon eggs and pancakes on buddy-burners as a preview for the June 14-17 4-H Junior Camp at Lake Darling Youth Center.
Gary Goodell son of Mr and Mrs Charles Goodell was honored with the outstanding student award given annually by the local Rotary Club Presented by President Richard Colby at the Thursday noon Rotary meeting The award recognizes good citizenship scholarship and school involvement It marks the fifth year for the Rotary honor and the recipient s name is added to a plaque at the local high school
Extension nutritionist Phyllis Olson explains how to freeze fresh vegetables to preserve nutrients colors and flavor. Choose prime quality produce blanch in boiling water cool quickly drain pack airtight label with date and freeze promptly.
An Iowa State University extension horticulturist recommends late May and early June as a good pruning window for evergreens. Ben Vance notes pines spruces and firs should be pruned carefully to maintain density and control size. Pinch or prune new candles before leaf expansion and cut back nearly to last year’s wood. Mugho pines require close pruning while spruces and firs can be clipped leaving a small growth. If multiple leaders form on spruces or firs keep the strongest and straighten upright with a bamboo stake and plant ties.
A large Toastmasters group met Thursday evening for dinner at Captain's Table. Guests included five members of the B O J Gavel Club from Ft Madison and their counsellor. Merle Unkrich presided as toastmaster with Dr George Kerr leading table topics.
Robert E. Davis, son-in-law of the Gerald McGaffeys, graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Epsilon and received the American Academy of Oral Medicine award for the senior showing most promise. The Davises will move to Dayton, Ohio, in late June for Air Force captain service. Mrs. Ethel Palmer visits Mt. Vernon for grandson Craig Palmer’s graduation and notes Linda Palmer’s college graduation in Provo this May.
Jack Hotle VFW commander appeals for veterans of all wars to join Monday’s Memorial Day parade including Vietnam veterans. Marchers need not wear uniforms. Music planned at Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries by Municipal band quartet and Harmony Brass. Participants listed include Steve Lovick Russ Davisson Ben Johnson and Larry Green. Navy service at Crooked Creek invites flower donations from children. Elm Grove service features Dr Fred Blick. Woodlawn features Dr Arthur Peters and William Day.
Plans for the Senator Harold E. Hughes reception in Iowa City on Thursday June 3 attract leaders from across Eastern and Central Iowa. Notables include Congressman John Culver State Democratic Chairman Cliff Larson and delegations from Southeastern Iowa with tickets available in Johnson County from Attorney Tom Martin and the Democratic Central Committee. The Iowa Memorial Union hosts the 4 to 6 p.m. event with Rose Czarnecki finance chair and John Elliott chairing Washington County tickets.
Yesterday list shows Mrs Willard Bell of Ainsworth and Mrs Elsie Atkinson of Brighton among medical cases. Angela Gansen of Washington and Paul Mayer of Washington are noted as dismissed. Robin Schultz of Ainsworth and Mrs Claire Neff of Washington are listed, with Mrs Wallace Kenney and daughter of Washington, and Mrs Leon a Gardner of Washington also named.
Dr Tom Vigorito president of the School of Osteopathy Des Moines spoke at the Rotary Club noting the 1898 founding of the school and a total of 3000 graduates. He said enrollment rose to 115 from 60 65 and outlined costs of 2300 yearly with 6000 per student maintenance funded by gifts.
The West Chester Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Pearl Woodford's home in Washington. Luncheon followed as Mrs. Lloyd Bauer presided. Fourteen elementary posters entered the state WCTU contest with top three advancing. Scripture pencils given to all entrants. In Wall New Jersey a swan blocked a town intersection until a patrolman used his siren to move it.
Brighton Brighton United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service will not serve a Memorial Day dinner this year. The notice explains the cancellation of the annual community event.
The Merry Mixers Club met in Edgar Slemmons garage for a cool weather cookout breakfast. Guests included Mrs. Eldin Bauer and Nancy Slemmons. They plan to join Sew and So Club June 10 for dinner and a guided Amanas tour. July hostess will be Mrs. H. D. Dusenbery.
A step by step guide to making a personal dress form using a plaster wrap mold. Starting in undergarments with a plastic bag, the body is wrapped, then plaster strips set from hips to waist and back, dried, waxed inside, and filled with expanding foam to create a life like duplicate for high fashion sewing.
Mrs John B Renoux died shortly before noon today. Funeral services are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
Kathy Escher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Escher, is improving after a school bus accident. She is receiving orthodonic care at University Hospital in Iowa City for cheek and jaw injuries. Nearby, families attend graduations and family visits across several states including Wisconsin Illinois Missouri and Iowa as relatives celebrate birthdays and diplomas. A funeral in West Point Iowa marks the death of Mrs Bill Sanders in a car crash near Houghton.
Friday events at Washington Lodge No 26 include 7:30 p m work in the third degree at the Masonic Temple. Memorial Day at the Country Club features a 7:30 a m men's breakfast, 1 p m two-ball, 6 30 p m family potluck with meat dish and two dishes to pass. Golden Age Club has no meeting Monday. Tuesday hosts Tops Club at 7:30 p m YWCA room and Senior Citizens program at 2 p m at YMCE Cleery room. DAR meets 2 p m with Mrs Stephen Viggers.
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