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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1973
Page
3
A humorous critique questions TV’s influence citing a Penn study while mocking experts who warn of a distorted view of life. The piece contrasts dramatic fiction with everyday reality and praises made up optimism in shows like Room 222 Marcus Welby and Mannix.
Corinne Stanley and Craig Stanley both attend Iowa State University Ames with Corinne a senior in English and Craig in graduate agricultural climatology. Dale Sayre, son of Robert Sayre, will undergo hand surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a lawn mower accident. Dale is a local high school junior. Mrs Frank Hallagan and relatives visited and traveled from Chicago to see family in the area. Mrs I W Schenefelt returned home after four days with relatives in Oskaloosa and Cedar Rapids.
Henry Hook of Davenport urged Washington Rotarians to use Rotary’s international service experience to promote peace. He cited world service projects and exchanges, noting Rotary’s large global reach with over 15,700 clubs and 736,000 members in 150 countries. He said Rotarians can influence international relations beyond politicians and officials.
John Dittmer is dismissed today from Washington Hospital. Estate matters involve Southeast Iowa Builders, Inc. acquiring Lots 6 and 7 in Block 29 of Win Smouse's Highland Park Addition to Washington. City of Washington, Iowa transfers property to Opal M Glasgow at the NE Corner of Lot 2 in Block 3 of M M Young's Addition. Southeast Iowa Builders, Inc. transfers Lots 6 and 7 to L A Duncan in the same Highland Park Addition.
Mrs Keith Edleman of Webb and Mr Dean Stanley of Washington announce the engagement of their children Kathryn Kay Edleman and Craig Dean Stanley. Both are ISU students in Ames with Kathryn a senior major in child development and Craig a graduate student in agricultural climatology. The wedding is planned for Nov 17 in Ames.
Iowa State University extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance notes most garden roses lack winter hardiness and require protection from October through March. Use a 10 to 12 inch soil or peat mound around the base, prune canes to 20 to 24 inches, remove infected leaves, and avoid using soil from around the plant. For climbers, lay canes on the ground and cover with 4 to 5 inches of soil to protect already formed flower buds.
A dense list of social calendar items across groups including Saddle Club trailride at Hank Brenneman’s, Wiener roast and meeting. Manaaw Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple honoring Grace Sprecher. Eu-Cha-Rest Daughters of Nile with Mrs Bernard Schmidt. Garden I hostess change at Mrs Arden Frees. Bible study at Mrs Raymond Carter. Beta Sigma Phi pledge ritual with Mrs Larry Fishback. Senior Citizens noon potluck. Nile Sewing Club. Tuesday Tops Club at YWCA. Y-Wives crafts for Conger House. UP Church nurseries. Embroidery samples from Applied Arts II. 19th Century Club luncheon at Mrs Al Baldrige’s. St James Home and School meeting. World War I Barracks Auxiliary potluck. VEW Auxiliary. Lincoln School PTG Open House. Creative Living II. United Methodist Women circles. Public Affairs luncheon. Good Will Club dessert with Mrs Ethel Palmer.
Washington area residents will soon be able to buy postage stamps by mail through a new service announced by local post office officials. The program, starting later this month, lets customers order stamps and stamped envelopes using a personal check or money order, with a 40 cent fee to cover postage and processing costs. Leaflets with details will be mailed to households and businesses.
Iowa State University expert Vikki Morain says healthy discipline teaches self-control rather than fear. Spanking is out as a routine method and parents should set limits with warmth, consistency, and age appropriate guidance.
A humorous column notes a denim shortage as farm folk face a fad for blue jeans and denim gear. It mocks a Denim Council push while highlighting farmers' adaptability to changing government programs and other farm pressures affecting livelihoods and food supply.
List of individuals and firms associated with new car purchases or dealership notes including Mose Levy Co Inc Chevrolet Truck Clayton Lintz GMC Truck Joseph A Beachy Ford Truck Paul Frederick Hazelett Chrysler Helen Freda Watkins Chevrolet Bryan C Sweeting Plymouth Wilfred Lloyd McCreedy Ford Truck Corbin C or Evelyn Crawford Ford Truck Bonita Mae Stewart Olds Robert or Pauline Riley Chevrolet Calvin C Wolf Ford Martin Francis Longwell Ford Kenneth R Ornduff Toyota Harold Lorenzo Johnson Buick Max or Pauline McClintic Mercury Marvin C or Mary E Yoder Chevrolet Community Feeds Inc Chevrolet Truck Roger D Booth Mercury Roger Wilma Duttweiler Lincoln Merlin Hagie Honda Motorcycle Stanley William Chabal GMC Truck Matt Lorang Honda Motorcycle Marion Duane Miller Olds Helen Winifred Marshall Buick Zieglowsky Home Furnishings GMC Truck
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