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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1969

Page

3

Miss Glassburner Retires After Long North School Career

Dorothy Luckenbill profiles Elsie Glassburner who retires after twenty years as Stewart School north campus principal. She recalls changes in teaching methods and records, praises staff, and notes she will miss students and the daily hello on Main Street. She has no firm plans, may teach remedial reading, and enjoys home life, friends, and bridge.

Dorothy Luckenbill Elsie Glassburner Stewart School North School Stewart Glassburner

Annual Prairie Flower teachers breakfast at KC Hall

About 170 teachers and spouses attended the annual breakfast at the KC Hall. Prairie Flower teachers were present. Mrs. Carolyn Bollman presided. The Hi Fis and Swing Band provided entertainment. Several long serving teachers were honored with roses. Elsie Glassburner retires after a long career. Scholarships were awarded to Kathy Freyenberger. The association voted to go unified with education groups at local, state, and national levels.

KC Hall Prairie Flower Carolyn Bollman Local Teachers Association Teacher’s Association Kathy Freyenberger Education Association

Accident Involving Street Sweeper And Car

An accident occurred at South 9th and East Washington at 2 p.m. Wednesday involving the city street sweeper operated by Edward Letts and a car driven by Mina Almira Brannen. The sweep er was northbound and eight feet from the stop sign when Brannen passed it and turned into the sweeper’s left corner. No injuries or tickets were issued.

Mina Almira Brannen South 9Th East Washington Edward Letts Brannen

Horak Completes Training For Insurance Agents Abroad

Thomas A. Horak of 115 E Washington Washington Iowa has completed an advanced training class for life health and financial services agents at The Education Center of The Travelers Insurance Companies in Hartford Connecticut. He is among 29 agents chosen from the United States and Canada for the course based on outstanding achievements in their field.

Horak Thomas A. Horak Washington Iowa Travelers Insurance Companies Hartford Connecticut United States Canada

Waters recital showcases Crawfordsville piano pupils

Mrs. Marian Waters presented her piano students in two Crawfordsville recitals on Saturday at her home. The 1:15 p.m. program featured older students with patriotic selections and a corsage on corsage pinned by Maurine Rich. The 3:30 p.m. younger students performed solos and duets, with refreshments served and assistance from Mrs. Norman Waters Joelon of Fairfield, Margaret Davidson, and several students and mothers.

Crawfordsville Marian -Waters Randy Finke Marlene Burkholder Lynn Conrad Deanne Alvine David Edgar Susan Swift Brenda Edgar Susan Griffith Sharon Erwin Donna Bell Joni Peterson Waters Margaret Davidson Norman Waters JoElon Fairfield Stanley Burkholder Aline Hesseltine

Club breakfast and YWives plan summer coffees

Eleven Past Presidents of the Legion Auxiliary attended breakfast hosted by Mrs. M J Cruise with help from Mrs. OConnor Frink and Harris. A business meeting led by Mrs. Dave Livingston preceded a social period. Next Legion Auxiliary meeting set for September 23. Thirty two YWives met in the YW room for crafts and sports and announced summer coffee dates hosted by various members from June to August.

the Legion Auxiliary M. J. Cruise Mary O'Conner Russell Frink James Harris Dave Livingston Y Wives Don Taylor Gene Curtis Jerry King Leonard Tindal Yaro Chmelar James Wood Paul Porter Dwain Tschantz Roger Harrington

Dear Abby Collected: Marriage Woes and Personal Dilemmas

Dear Abby writes on marriage strain from a salesman and neglect by a husband, advising awareness and accountability. Readers share ears piercing, debutante escort questions, and a mother mourning a lost spouse, with Abby offering practical guidance and invitation to correspondence.

Abby

Senior Citizens set attendance record at Hobby Show event

The Senior Citizens enjoyed a record 123 attendees on Tuesday as Max served a fine dinner. A Thursday trip to Iowa City was announced leaving at 9 15 visiting Goodwill Industries Plant and a tour of the University Art Center with lunch. The Mothers tribute featured Mrs Logan Ahrens Mrs Neal Burton Mrs James Larson Mrs Claude McCoy Mrs Harvey Davis Mrs Ralph Bauer and Mrs Glenn Dunbar with piano by Mrs Edna Smith and narration by Mrs George Kerr. Peter Koehler donated a framed painting for the center North wall and the group will miss Mr Ernie Meeks who excelled at shuffleboard stating he never “played down” to anyone.

Max Iowa City Goodwill Industries Goodwill Thrift Shop Logan Ahrens Neal Burton James Larson Claude McCoy Harvey Davis Ralph Bauer Glenn Dunbar Edna Smith George Kerr Ernie Meeks Mr. Meeks

Shower in honor of Susan Landis

Mrs Ralph Wilson and Mrs Don Wilson hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at the Associate Presbyterian Church honoring Susan Landis bride elect to George McBee. The couple will marry June in Monticello. Out of town guests included the bride’s mother and sister Mrs Dick Landis of Monticello and Nena Landis of Cedar Rapids. Yellow and aqua the chosen colors. The mothers Mrs Landis and Mrs Nellie McBee poured punch and coffee.

Ralph Wilson Don Wilson Associate Presbyterian Church Susan Landis George McBee Monticello Dick Landis Nena Landis Cedar Rapids Landis Nellie McBee

Family Living II Tour through Sunset Park log cabin

Family Living II held a historic Tuesday evening tour guided by Mrs. Charles Hotle. The group met at the Sunset Park log cabin to hear its history then toured Washington and Havre visiting early community homes. Mrs. Truman Tuttle led a business meeting in officers' absence with 11 members and two guests present.

Family Living II Charles Hotle Sunset Park Truman Tuttle Hotle Ruby Wasson Circleville

Social Calendar Delayed Events For LBC Club And Groups

Social calendar notes postponement for LBC Club on Thursday. Rainbow Girls meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Rainbow Board convenes at 7 p.m. at the Golden Age Club. Mental Health Committee gathers at 7 30 p.m. at the ASCS office. YWCA rooms host a 10 a.m. session.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Golden Age Club YWCA Mental Health Committee ASCS

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