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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1973

Page

5

Halloween in Halloween Heights by gloria pitzer

Everyday is Halloween around here as Trick-or-Treat becomes a way of life. The neighborhood kids, armed with BB guns in violin cases and banners like KEEP ON THE GRASS, overwhelm the author with mischief and bite back at adults with sharp slogans. The piece contrasts childhood fantasies with a fearsome present, noting wary parents, skeptical police, and a comic fear of the “syndicate” and the Avon delivery by mail.

Halloween Heights Reuben Boris Karloff Godzilla

Kalona Meals on Wheels Serves Two in First Week

Kalona begins its second week of Meals on Wheels with only two recipients, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schrock, receiving hot midday meals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a dollar each. The program, sponsored by the Mid-Prairie Church Council, invites local residents to contact Mrs. Ford Skola or Mrs. Clair Grout to participate.

Eugene Way Kalona Elmer Schrock Ford Skola Clair Grout Mid-Prairie Church Council Council Don Miller ABC Club Delores Saforek Games of Rock Saforek Jack Guengerich

Evans Death Reported In Kentucky Neighboring City

West Chester brief notes the death of George Evans 84 a former resident who passed away Sunday night in Richmond Kentucky. He had lived in West Chester previously and the notice records the passing as a local obituary item.

Parents guide a child's music interests at home

An Iowa State University extension expert says parents shape a child's musical education at home through exposure, informal lessons, and regular practice. Start around age nine. choose instruments considering physical fit and pitch needs. keep practice daily and engaging to avoid forcing a performance. ARMORY FOR SALE NEW YORK (UPI) Surplus city armory auction Nov 2 offers the 1909 building with tower rifle range and graffiti, mining price $45,000.

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