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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1972
Page
2
A humorous tirade laments rising phone rates and slows in service. The writer half-jokes about getting explanations from Cape Kennedy to the Command Medual and recalls misrouted calls and unlisted numbers. The piece ends with a jab about Don Ameche having an unlisted line.
The Stop and Go club met at Mrs. Paul Herring's with 17 members and two guests. social hour and refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Nov 28 at Mrs. Raymond Coon.
In Riverside on Oct 20 the Trinity United Methodist church-organized UNICEF drive raised 45.75. Fifth through senior students canvassed, then returned to the church for a party. Volunteers listed include Mrs Delbert Flynn Mrs Ron Funk Mrs Wanda Blakley and Mrs Lorraine Kenney. The Girl Scouts met at the Riverside Community Building for a regular meeting with a Halloween skit and badge projects. Additional social notes mention travels to Linton Indiana Bad Kissingen Germany and visits from Iowa City and San Bernardino residents.
In Washington and Iowa City area 1970 and 1972 graduates Melvin Richardson and Mel Grieser advance in the U S Army. Richardson completes training at Ft Ord transfers to Ft Sill after six years enlistment and plans auto and diesel schooling. Grieser, assigned to the 189th MP Company in Miesau Germany, has 15 months in Europe and took part in the 1972 Munich Olympics. He assists recruiters promoting the Army area of choice program.
A Richland Friends church bridal shower honored LuAnn Elmore fiancee of Jim Archer. About 40 attended with readings, music, and tea service, hosted by relatives and friends including LuAnn and Jim’s sisters. Additional notes cover club tours, meetings, and local events.
Dress pattern R-383 features include a neat collar long sleeves and a belt bow front band contrast. Available in sizes 10 12 14 16 with fabric yardage for size 12 and measurements for size 14. Send $1.00 plus 25 cents postage to Austine La Mar Fashion Patterns Washington Evening Journal Box 1615 GPO New York NY 10001.
On this date in history events include the 1917 Balfour proposal for a Jewish homeland in Palestine and the 1920 KDKA broadcast of presidential returns. In 1962 JFK announced dismantling of Soviet missiles in Cuba easing the crisis. James Polk born Nov 6 1795. Moon phase nearing new. Planets Venus Mars Saturn visible at dawn. Mercury Jupiter visible at dusk.
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