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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1977
Page
2
Dear reader asks for Europe travel advice and backs England and Ireland as best, noting friendliness and cost. A mother suffers an epilepsy seizure while driving and seeks guidance. The writer seeks help about social life after high school graduation and dating challenges.
Dear Confident: The columnist suggests college evening classes as a path to meet nice girls, noting many campuses offer courses. Also consider church youth groups and summer social spots such as beaches or swimming holes for opportunities to connect.
Jim Neppl, manager of the Iowa 4-H Camping Center, hires about 15 college staff each summer and relies on face to face interviews to judge candidates. He prioritizes fit with youth and adults, a positive attitude, willingness to live with peers, and genuine interest in helping 4 H campers over raw skills. He recommends applicants research the job and employer, prepare questions, and seek guidance from experienced interviewers.
On the Record Deeds list private parties transfer land in sections 14 18 76 7 8 77 8 and 40 75 7 and additions to Kalona Riverside and Washington. Transactions include Lot 12 and west of Lot 11 in Original Riverside Plat and several SE NW quarter portions and western additions. Names include John W Woodyard Lyle Hesseltine Stephen Kindred Timothy Patterson Merle Beachy Henry Beachy James Massey Harold Peterseim Merle Beachy Henry Beachy George Miller Mildred Miller Ivan Jarvis Rickie Hofer Simon Muller Mennonite Foundation Gary Mullet Cynthia Sundin Leo Wolf Ruth Wolf Robert Bruty and others.
The social calendar lists multiple gatherings across venues. TOPS Club weigh-in at VW room 7 p.m. meeting 7 30 IOOF Lodge 8 p.m. IOOF Hall World War I Auxiliary 9 15 a m Winga s Rosemary Club 1 30 p m Winga s Ainsworth CES 8 p m Masonic Temple Friendship meeting Senior Citizen birthday party 1 30 p m community room Rainbow Girls 1 p m Masonic Temple Officer practice for initiation and church service Initiation 7 p.m Officers wear long white formats and white shoes Rainbow Board 6 30 p m Masonic Temple Thursday Friendly Circle Club 2 p m Cathy Kleese Bring a recipe using dairy product Log Cabin Questers Tour West Branch Retired Teachers 2 p m Board room School Administration Building
Older Iowans over 60 may enter original poems or short stories for the Iowa Commission on the Aging contest. Awards will be given for Best Story and Best Poem in five topics with judging by writers and educators. Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 1977, and prizes awarded August 23 on Senior Citizens Day at the Iowa State Fair.
Iowa State University specialist Jim Huss offers wedding reception food planning tips. Prepare enough and have backups for coffee and punch, with estimates by crowd size and season. Use instant coffee as a time saver, and prepackaged ice cream to ease serving and keep it frozen with dry ice.
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