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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
2
A discussion on limiting parental involvement in homework to provide a quiet space and time planning. It argues against parents supplying answers and notes that grades earned with coaching may not aid in classroom learning. It acknowledges genuine student difficulties in understanding.
The piece argues parents should discuss issues with teachers to understand homework needs and support learning. It cautions against helping too much by giving answers, as independence builds self discipline and responsibility, while overbearing supervision may teach that others always step in.
Eighteen girls and mothers met with Mrs. Rodney Letts to organize new 4-H groups. The town group elected officers including Jeanne Schantz as president and Julie Schantz as historian while the country group named itself Eager Beavers with five members. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Zieglowsky and at the home of Teri Gibson.
The Highland Social Club hosted a Thursday trip to Mt Pleasant with eleven members and guests including Mrs James McCreedy and Mrs Burke McCreedy. They dined at Harlan House toured Mrs Ross Lane’s home and heard an antiques talk by a collector with four decades of experience. Members were asked to send recipes to Mrs Larry Sexton for a forthcoming cookbook and the next meeting is set with Mrs Harold Carson on November 11.
Two mice at Stoke on Trent Museum were dismissed for failing to demonstrate in front of visitors by day. They operated the model readmill at night but slept during the day. The post is now held by three gerbils.
Crawfordsville October report notes Mrs Charles Cannon hosted the Past Matrons of the OES Tuesday evening with devotions led by Mrs Orrin Johnson and entertainment by Mrs James Wilson. Members answered roll call on disliked housekeeping tasks and new officers were elected: Henry Davis president, Don Lee vice president, Charles Cannon secretary and treasurer.
Helen Marie Kurtz of Brighton and Pearl Rowena McFadden were drivers in a minor collision at South Avenue C and West Monroe Street Saturday at 11 30 a.m. Police say $300 damage to each car and the Brighton driver charged with failure to yield. David Scott Goedkin of 1018 North Fifth Washington drove a car into a parked truck owned by Dorrance Arduser Washington at 414 East Jefferson Street 12 40 a.m. Monday. Goedkin charged with driving left of center. damage estimated at $1 100.
The Washington County and Washington local WCTUs plan an institute at Cottonwood United Methodist Church two miles west of Wayland on Oct. 22, 1971. Registration at 9:30 a.m. program at 10 a.m. Devotions, department work, prayer circle, potluck dinner, and an offering for institute expense and education. Anyone interested is invited.
Mrs. Wells celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Keller in Columbus Junction on September 27. Attendees included the Keller children Shari and Gary, Mike Wells, the Wells siblings, and the Schmitz family from Mediapolis.
The Clovertones 4-H club met at the Legion hall with fourteen attendees and guests. New officers elected include Cheryl Engen president Iris Kaufman vice president Mary Darby secretary Betty Jones treasurer Sharn Erwin reporter Marty Johnson historian Marcia Darby recreation and music Julie Moore led a quiz titled Wampum Wizardry Refreshments were served.
The 76 Community Center hosts a white elephant exchange and plans an Amana tour on Oct. 20. The Wesleyan Circle meets Oct. 13 with devotions and prep for a products fair on Nov. 11. A silent auction is set for the Nov. 10 WSCS meeting and members vote on a membership pin.
The United Presbyterian Women gathered at Mrs. Clara Koehler's home in Ainsworth Thursday evening with devotions on discipline of discipleship and Bible study on the Book of Acts. Boxes for servicemen and shut-ins were discussed for Christmas, and the next meeting will be Nov. 1 at Mrs. Colton's home. Will Den returned home from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after an eight day stay and is improving.
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