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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1971

Page

2

Open House Draws Big Crowd at Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary School hosted a Tuesday evening open house with several hundred attendees including parents grandparents and friends. A video tour showed classes in action while art music and PE displays highlighted student projects. The P T A funded name tags for staff and donated flowers funds to the librarian for new books benefiting students long term.

Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln P.T.A P.T.A

UN Day observed in state Friday in Des Moines Iowa

United Nations Day will be observed in Iowa with a 1 p.m luncheon at Hyatt House in Des Moines led by Christian A. Herter Jr. A day-long youth conference at the State Capitol follows, with high school students proposing environmental recommendations for the Stockholm 1972 conference. The Iowa UNA urges Iowans to contact Washington officials to press for a stronger United Nations.

United Nations Iowa Des Moines Christian A. Herter Jr Environmental Affairs Herter Stockholm Sweden United Nations Association of the U Jack Miller Harold Hughes United States Senate Washington Fredencore House of Representatives Washington, D.C

Contracts Filed For Property Transfers In Two Sections

Clayton E near and wife transfer land in section 10 26 8 to Richard H McCleery. Charles F Greiner et al transfer land in section 13 75 8 to Ralph P Graber.

Clayton E.near Richard H. McCleery Charles F. Greiner Ralph P. Graber

Lovely artificial arrangements brighten home spaces

A reader praises long lasting artificial flowers and treated oak leaves as a durable decorative touch adding color and natural texture to interiors.

Acrylic fibers highlight fall fashion trends this season

Iowa State extension expert Jacquelyn Yep notes acrylics imitate wool in warmth and softness while washing easily. It cushions care with quick drying and strong shape retention, though ironing requires moderate heat. Acrylics appear in double knits and wool like plaids blends, especially with wool or rayon, inviting wardrobes to embrace easier care. Funeral services for Mrs Will Longer were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M O Smith and Rev. Willis Longer presiding. Casketbearers were Galen Widmer Lyle Wilson Don Holmes Glenn David Clark Wagner Charles Kuhn. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Jacquelyn Extension Iowa State University Will (Jessie) Longer Jones Funeral Home M.O Smith Willis Longer Galen Widmer Lyle Wilson Don Holmes Glenn David Clark Wagner Charles Kuhn Elm Grove Cemetery

How to Buy Beef Roasts for Tender Flavor and Good Value

Iowa State University expert Bob Rust explains identifying rib rump sirloin chuck and blade roasts by shape bone and fat. He covers tenderness levels dry versus moist cooking and budgeting tips plus a bulletin at the County Extension Office with cut pictures grades and location.

Bob Rust Iowa State University Jean County Extension Office

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