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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
2
Readable weekly lunch menus show Washington and St James schools offering varied meals from chicken fries and meat loaf to chili and noodles. Week includes fruit, vegetables, breads, milk and desserts with no school on Friday for both districts.
Mrs. Hose Havel was discharged from Mercy Hospital after three weeks for hip surgery and rests at the Louis Havel home on Ainsworth Route 2. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dean Havel and sons of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Rose Havel. Mrs. Ora Huggins of Downeyville Calif. returns to Washington to live near relatives. Mr. Huggins died last November. Howard and Frank Caldwell, Mrs. Ed Chalupa, and Mrs. Richard Hayes returned from Kremlin Okla. after William Rathmel’s funeral in Enid. They stopped at Jarrard Kansas to visit the DeLanges. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Banks returned from an eight-day Hawaii tour with TV dealer peers. Meals listed for Highland, Waco, and Mid-Prairie schools.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian church met Thursday with Mrs. Ralph Howell. Mrs. John Skubal led in devotions and presided. Reports came from committees as gifts to foreign missionaries were arranged. Plans discussed for Christmas gifts to Children’s Home and the Elderly Home. Esther Boulton and Jennie Hanft attended as guests.
The Leaderettes 4-H Club met at Lora Greene’s home in October. Julie Zieglowsky discussed planning a meal and a film on irresponsible consumer. Guests included Andrea Zehr Colleen Lebert Kaye Knight Dorinda Blair Beth McCurdy Jane Shearer. officers for the coming year were announced and refreshments were provided by Lora and her mother.
The Izaak Walton League will hold a trap shoot on Sunday October 15 starting at noon. With hunting season opening hunters are invited to practice before heading to the fields. All shooters are welcome.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Newport of Davenport attended the Washington County Cancer Chapter meeting at the Captain's Table. Newport spoke on the national crusade and progress in mouth cancer treatments. Mrs Newport discussed Reach for Recovery and breast removal surgery. The meeting noted two State Certificates of Recognition and an $8 800 county goal surpassed with 9 355. Broad group reports included financial aid, education standings, and Living Memorial programs.
The Danish freighter Laura Meek is slated to sail Saturday carrying 40,000 long tons of white wheat to the People's Republic of China. Gerald Louis-Dreyfus, president of the Paris-based Louis-Dreyfus firm, announced in mid-September a contract for 400,000 tons of wheat, the first American grain shipment to China in 20 years.
Fragmentary text references driving rules in Europe and America. Mentions "No Left Turn" and travelers, but readable facts are limited. The passage lacks concrete events, dates, or named entities to form a fuller news card.
A Washington Iowa publication notes contact details at 111 North Marion Ave and aging postage rates. It lists staff including David Elder president and editor, William Shannon VP and advertising director, Charles Morris managing editor, Robert Shaffer local advertising manager, Leonard Llewellyn production supervisor. Subscription prices cover carrier and mail options in Washington and surrounding areas. A Roosevelt quote closes the item with a thought for the day.
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