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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1972
Page
2
A humor essay mocks the idea that worry is essential, listing absurd fears and social quirks. It argues worry is optional, noting many ordinary concerns remain irrelevant while playful lines question language, culture, and domestic life. The piece ends with a wry assurance that born worriers can hope to grow their own troubles someday.
Riverside columnist Marge Luckey shares everyday observations from Washington Iowa including blooming cherry trees, raspberries, ivy, clipping tips, Kalona museum highlights with dummies and quilts, and praise for Mennonite workers. A Japan news item reports Shoichi Yokoi’s engagement and Guam museum plans. Senior Citizens dinner and Lions Eye Bank program described with social activities.
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America will honor five area employees for long service at a dinner on October 5 at the Bryn Mawr Restaurant in Ainsworth. The annual event kicks off a fall award series across the Amarillo pipeline, with executives from Chicago in attendance. Graydon Knutson will receive a 20 year award, Francis W. Besser 15 years, Henry F. Sexton and Larry Gene Samuels 10 years, and James T. Durham five years. Leon Kreisler will be master of ceremonies. The firm operates over 10,000 miles of pipeline and supplies 48 utilities in the Chicago area.
The piece recalls the UP Home anniversary celebrations with Mrs Kerr and others in patriotic pageants, plus memories of members like Maud Jackson and Laura Moffett. It notes 321 members historically, 143 current, and highlights Evensong, travels, visits, and local social events. It ends with obituaries and a police dispatch and a book review in brief.
Mrs Richard Rahe and Ambrose Bildstein announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Rose to Dennis Craig Loeffler son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Loeffler. Karen Bildstein, a 1968 Dyersville High School graduate, attends Kirkwood CC and works as a social service aide with Linn County Social Services. Dennis Loeffler, a 1968 Washington Community High School graduate, works at Link Belt Speeder in Cedar Rapids. A November 25 wedding at Petersburg is planned.
Centerville Iowa Southern Utilities announces heavy registration for the fourth annual Art-In on October 7 at Lake Rathbun. As many as 100 artists may compete with participants from Creston to Mediapolis. Cash prizes will be awarded across four categories plus a sweepstakes award.
Mr and Mrs W R Kime returned from the National Convention of Veterans of World War I in Palm Springs where Kime as Past National Commander chaired the General Resolutions Committee. The Registration reported 7 870 men and 2 479 women registered delegates. Local visits and gatherings followed with numerous friends and relatives visiting across Richland and surrounding towns.
Riverside report shows Jan Mencl still a Mercy Hospital patient after weeks of therapy nee. Rose Havel improving after hip repair surgery. Little League players reminded to return uniforms by Oct 1. Pee Wee alumni urged to return red shirts from 1971 72 sponsors Clover Farm Market Schnoebelen Insurance Efficiency Rations. Republican rally Oct 7 at Washington Junior High. Dinner served $4 per person. James B. Smith administrator Farmers Home Administration and local candidates to attend with Rep Schwengel. All Democrats and Republicans welcome.
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