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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
2
The first in school 4-H club in Iowa held its inaugural meeting at Prairie Flower School. Twenty five girls joined, elected officers, and planned weekly meetings during the school year. Richard Johnson signed membership cards and Foods and Nutrition was the first unit.
Mid-Prairie selected Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring as the all school play. Produced by Dramaticists Play Service Inc. performances set for November 7 and 9 at 8 00 p.m. admission 1.00 for adults 0 75 for high school 0 50 for junior high and under. English classes handle advance ticket sales. A $10 prize will go to the top salesman.
West Chester area children from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to the UNICEF party at West Chester Methodist Church on Sunday October 27 at 6 30 p m The Senior High youth will run a carnival for younger students and canvassing for UNICEF is planned by kindergarten through sixth grade while junior high students cover the surrounding area
The Washington County Community Action Program CAP held its annual meeting in the court house. Elections elected Dr J F Mallory Mrs Lloyd Marek Dr J McAndrews Emer Schneider Leo Dunbar and Max Lewis to the CAP Board representing the general population. Head Start Advisory Board named Mrs Sandy Altenhofen Mrs Robert Ferguson Mrs Clyde Hiller Mrs Darlene McKune Mrs Judy Young and Mrs Joan Dunbar. County Supervisors members include Mrs Max Lee Walter Schroeder Milan Thompson Ira Morrison Don Oxenford and Clifford Conklin. Head Start Mothers Club elected Harlan Widmer Ken Wehr Mrs Basil McBee and Mrs Robert Day to represent them. Mrs Day reviewed past CAP activities noting two headstart classes operated last spring and summer with one class now active, and one class eliminated due to federal funding cuts.
Five Washington High School students and advisor Mr. Kramme will attend a drama conference in Iowa City on Friday November 1. They will watch a performance of The Caretaker and participate in workshops on stage lighting costumes make up and other drama topics. Attending students are Susan King Pat Reisener Terry Roland Rick White and Rick McFate.
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Washington Wellman will hold its annual mission festival this Sunday. Sunday school and morning worship at the Washington building are canceled so all attend the festival service at 10 30 a m and the Bible study class at 1 p m at Wellman. A potluck dinner is invited from 11 30 to 1 00.
Eugene L. Zehr of Keota and Max Embree of Washington paid $10 fines in a justice court for running stop signs. They were arrested by Washington City Police.
Parents of girls planning to swim with the YWCA-YMCA team are asked to meet in the East Room of the Y Building on Tuesday evening October 29 at 8 o clock. An outline of season plans and fee costs will be presented. Mrs Milo Steele Jr will coach with Mrs Robert Huber as assistant. Practices begin Tuesday with 8 9 and 10 year olds 3 45 to 4 30 and 11 year olds and up 4 30 to 5 15 Tuesdays and Fridays. All area girls 8 years old and older are encouraged to participate.
Wednesday results show Roe Heating and Bryn Mawr dominating a mixed standings card. McCleery leads team series with 2536 and Ainsworth posts a 901 team game while individual scores highlight A Curl with 557 and B Ward with 523 across lanes and clubs including Squire Shoppe Carson and Jack & Jill.
UNICEF night in Ainsworth on Thursday October 31 invites town children to United Presbyterian Church at 6 30 p m to collect boxes and locate sponsors. Rural drivers will notify pick up times. Trick or Treat for UNICEF starts 7 30 p m with centers at United Presbyterian Church for younger children and Methodist Church for older students. Return home by 8 p m. Co chairmen and local banks accept contributions.
Mr and Mrs William Palmer visited their son and family in Santa Ana California and met Sgt James Palmer who recently returned from Germany and will depart for Thailand around November 7. Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin returned from Duluth Minnesota where they visited their daughter Mary a doctor of psychology at the Duluth Mental Health Clinic.
A license to wed was issued in Washington County Clerk of Court's office to Lowell Eugene Zillmer and Linda Kay Gingerich, both of Wellman.
Mrs Vernon Gipple aged 74 of Columbus Junction died Wednesday evening October 23 in Morning Sun Manor. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m Stacy Lewis Funeral Home with Eldon Brian Adair in charge. Burial Columbus City Cemetery. Born September 13 1894 in Wyman Community she married Mr Gipple December 2 1914. Survived by husband one son Lyle Vernon Gipple one daughter Ruth Abbott six grandchildren four great grandchildren.
Social calendar lists events at Moose Home and other groups from 8 p.m. to evening hours. Executive boards meet, dish towel showers and gifts for Moose heart and Moosehaven, plus Family Living, Creative Living, and other club gatherings. Friday features Christian CWF and Knights of Columbus programs, Home Art Club and upcoming square dancing lessons postponed. Weekend includes Highland Social Club Halloween event and WV Public Affairs Luncheon at YWCA noon with speaker Marjorie Steere. Music Department event closes the list.
Twelve members of the Just Us Club met with Mrs. John Caldwell on Wednesday. Mrs. D. O. Butler conducted the meeting and opened with the poem Our Cover. Mrs. Lewis Goodlander and Mrs. Pearl Parcell provided entertainment. Mrs. Goodlander read the poem A touch of Tex as, and games and contests followed. Mrs. Caldwell was assisted by Mrs. Ethel Swift in serving refreshments.
Markets report from Chicago shows hogs at about 5,000 head with No 1-2 205-220 lb at 18.75 to 19.25, 100-head lots at 19.50, No 2-3 190-239 lb at 17.75-18.50, 230-250 lb at 17.50-18.00, No 2-4 240-270 lb at 17.00-17.50. Cattle: 300 head, insufficient to set trend. Sheep: 100 head, wooly slaughter lambs steady. 90-105 lb at 26.50-27.25, good and choice 25.00-26.50.
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