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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1977
Page
2
SHEILAH KLAPP honors her mother-in-law Pauline Klapp of Waterloo on National Mother-in-law Day. The piece defends mothers-in-law against stereotypes, praises a remarkable family matriarch, and reflects on her kindness, faith, sacrifices, and impact on daughters and sons-in-law.
Kindergarten classes toured the Riverside Highland School fire station with volunteers from the local fire department, learning operations and riding the fire truck with siren. Senior citizens shared a potluck at the Community Building. The piece also mentions a Justice for Women event at Iowa Memorial Union, a move to Blooming Prairie for Viking Chemical Company chemist Mike Shradel and family, and community meal staff changes.
Halcyon residents and guests fill a busy week with numerous calls and visits across West Chester, Rock Island, Fairfield, and nearby towns. Highlights include Edith Hemmings and Louie Harley entertaining callers, Royal and Select Masters events, and a series of club meetings, sermons, and birthday celebrations.
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