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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1971

Page

3

Reach Out 4 H theme at Washington County convention

The Reach Out theme will headline the Washington County 4 H Convention on Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Washington High School Auditorium. Election and installation of a new 4 H Council are planned with a one member one vote policy for ten council seats. attendees may win attendance prizes and two adult honorary members will be named.

Washington County Washington High School John and Sue Foster Bob Carter Kalona Extension Council

Mid-Prairie Board Approves Work-Release Expansion

Mid-Prairie Community School District board meets October 11. High school principal Gilbert Christianson recommends expanding the work-release program to include juniors and seniors, reversing a prior policy that restricted it to seniors. Bids opened for west junior high demolition remain under advisement until October 18. Anne Barr resigns as Fairview rural teacher effective November 25, 1971 due to family relocation to Denver. Special education agreement with Joint County System approved, granting access to all available services.

Mid-Prairie Fairview

Local family dinner hosts include Des Moines and Washington residents

Mr and Mrs Sue Clara Denise hosted a Sunday family dinner with guests from Keota Des Moines and Washington including JE Lee Jim Clarahan Kyle Lori Matt and Greg Clarahan Barbara Baxter Rudy Allison Brian and Mark Mangold Mark Stevenson son of Robert Stevenson is a patient at University Hospital Iowa City after jaw surgery and bone grafting. Sally Stewart of Arlington Heights Ill and her friend Roger Struss of Chicago visit Stewart family in Iowa City.

Sue Clara Denise JE. Lee Keota Jim Clarahan Kyle Lori Matt Greg Doug Clarahan Barabra Baxter Des Moines Rudy Allison Brian Mark Mangold Washington Mark Stevenson Robert Stevenson University Hospital Iowa City Oral Surgery Towers Iowa Sally Stewart Arlington Heights Ill United Airlines Roger Struss Chicago Miss Stewart Tom Stewart

On the Record Hospital Admitted and Dismissed

Hospital ad mitted today Harold Bickford Washington. Births today Mr and Mrs Terrance Greiner Keota a son Mr and Mrs Gary Romoser Keota a daughter Dismissed today Mrs Frank Stone Columbus Junction Rev Joseph Shimko Washington Mrs Michael McCandless Washington.

Harold Bickford Washington Terrance Greiner Keota Gary Romoser Frank Stone Columbus Junction Joseph Shimko Washington Michael McCandless

Community notices calendar for local clubs and churches

Notices detail deadlines by 9 am for first publication and three day advance printing. Events include Thursday Double Deck Club at 7 30 pm and Mrs D C Butler at Reformed Presbyterian Church 6 30 pm with potluck. Regular ARC meets Thursday Oct 28 after postponements. County WCT near Wayland Cottonwood United Methodist Church program at 10 am with potluck noon. Monday Music and Monday Nighters at 7 30 pm in YW room.

D. C. Butler Cottonwood United Methodist Church Wayland

Just Us Club hosts meeting with Halloween refreshment motif

Fortnightly Public Affairs in the home of Mrs Clarence Logan featured a program on Historical Sites in Washington County by Charles Hotle with slides. A one o'clock luncheon preceded the program for 17 members as Mrs M L Crawford cohosted. fines were paid in justice court for traffic offences including improper passing and speeding.

Just Us Club E.H. Messer Ethel Swift Marian Anderson L.L Loveless L.F. Harding Charles Hotle Washington County Clarence Logan M.L. Crawford M.O. Smith Verne Landers Justice of the Peace Court Eleanora Anderson Columbus Junction David Scott Goodkin Washington Bertha Henry Richard K. Schuck Robert J. Stewart Geneseo

Protection against Botulism in canned foods

A public health piece explains botulism risks in commercial and home canned foods. It notes bulging cans and off colors as warning signs, urges staff to report suspicious cans, and recommends thorough heating to inactivate the toxin. Experts say most cases occur in home canning and that boiling for 10 minutes can neutralize the toxin.

Texas P Iowa State University Homer Walker Allen Kraft Kraft Iawa Walker

Thirty Niners Club hears antiques talk at YW meeting

Mrs. Robert A. Thompson of Lincoln presided as 37 members met at the YW room. Mrs. Schlatter showcased glass and Haviland pottery while plans were made for favors for a children's party. Booster Club members plus guests gathered with two new members welcomed.

Robert A. Thompson Lincoln Neb Glenn Holden Joe Schlatter Haviland Inez Eicher Emma Barnett Altha White Birdie Guthrie Ruth Bell Gladys Hoover Martha Glass Booster Club John Wheelan Harold Wylie Phil Ahrens Larry Fishback Dale Lance Tom Duensing Italy Fairgrounds

Marilyn Kron to Wed John Thomann in Riverside

Mr and Mrs Elmo J Kron announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Kay Kron to John A Thomann son of Mr and Mrs Norbert Thomann A December 29 wedding is planned at St Marys Church Riverside Miss Kron is a Highland High School graduate and a Northwest Missouri State College junior majoring in Medical Technology Mr Thomann is also a Highland graduate and is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri

Elmo J. Kron Marilyn Kay John A Thomann Norbert Thomann St Mary’s Church Riverside

Crocheting 77 Years Keeps Carl Radtke Active at 88

Carl W. Radtke, former Van Buren County resident, credits crocheting as a lifelong hobby sustaining an active life. At 88, he has crocheted for 77 years and is also employed as a blacksmith by trade.

Carl W. Radtke van Buren Co Radtke

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Eevention Jim Hotchkiss 4-H Council Jennie Bartmann Ainsworth Sharon Lee Crawfordsville Robyn McCoy Cheryl Pfeifer Janice Schneider Angela Secrest Jane Shearer Claire Wehr Steve Davis Bob McConnell Andy Rowe Wellman Larry Tener Mid-Prairie Board Watson Cleaners North Washington, IA Charles Berdo Richard Paul Albert Payson Terhune Norelco Scoop Gibson Discount Washington Evening Journal Marilyn Kron John Thomann Young Iowa Board Seiferts Oujes Rts Young Iowa Board American Legion and Auxiliary Leon Beatty Post and Auxiliary Legion Hall Turkey West Side Square
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