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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
3
A large turnout of parents attended Lincoln School’s open house Tuesday evening for American Education Week. John F. Clarkin of Harcourt Brace and World lectured on The New Math, with two talks explaining the evolving approach to teaching mathematics in schools.
Principal Paul Miller hosted an open house for students and parents showcasing the rules and the reasons behind them. Parents toured classrooms while teachers were present. The ETA gave corsages and boutonnieres to teachers. Mrs. James Laing led the hospitality committee and Mrs. Lloyd Marek introduced the speaker.
Twelve Harmony Club members attended a library book review by Mrs Edward Hutchcroft and planned gifts for County Home residents at the December meeting. Fourteen Just Us Club members, with two guests, held a business session, played quiz and bingo, and celebrated a birthday gift for Mrs Wilbur Schantz. refreshments were served.
United Press International reports pro Shaff reapportionment backers accusing Gov. Harold E. Hughes of an irresponsible insinuation campaign while Hughes defends his stance and rejects labor funding claims. In a separate note, Warren Woodson of New Mexico State rises as the active college coach leader with 208 wins in a long career.
Twenty two members of the Washington Art Guild met at Carlton Bump’s home Tuesday evening. Mrs Gifford Morrison finished the Guild with the movie Christ in the Art of India. A business meeting was led by president Mrs Jane Norman. Members displayed current works and the next meeting is Dec 10 at Carlton Bump’s home. An introductory painting rules session is planned for Nov 19 at 7 30 p.m. hosted by Jane Norman with assistance from Mrs Santos Hernandez.
Mr and Mrs Bill Jones hold first place in the Y s Men s pinochle marathon with 4410 points after the second round. Second is Mr and Mrs John Young with 2740 and third Mr and Mrs George Horn with 2670 points.
Gilbert Mills partners lead the U s Men's Bridge Marathon after two rounds with 5120 points. Bill Boshart and Herb Campbell pairs follow, with 4300 and 3840, as top ten standings list Eden Anderson Berdo Simpson Walker Jones and Jones among others.
Take a Plymouth for a test drive to feel the get-up-and-go car. Experience the smooth riding quality and responsive performance that define this compact, agile vehicle.
A dense listing of upcoming sales across Iowa with dates from November 16 to December 12. Includes farm, household goods, yearling, and estate auctions at locations such as Sigourney Wellman Kalona Washington Wayland Keosauqua and Ollie. Note the long schedule of weekly livestock auctions at Columbus Junction Kalona Wapello Ollie and Wayland along with a health note about asparagus storage from North Dakota State University.
Keith Vetter state representative from Washington County addresses the Washington Kiwanis on the Shaff plan and reapportionment, urging informed votes and citizen participation. Introduced by Harry Levy, guests Les Fleming and Benny Freeman attend.
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