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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1973
Page
5
Gloria Pitzer laments how teachers have changed while praising teachers like Mrs Buck and the Mrs Bucks of the profession. The piece argues for critical student voices, updated curricula, and teachers who command class and know their subjects. It reflects on parental attitudes toward modern grading and classroom discipline.
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance notes Siberian squill is underused in Iowa, grows 5 6 inches, blooms blue in April to May, and should be planted 2 inches deep and 3 4 inches apart in groups of 12 or more. Alliums vary from 6 inches to 5 feet tall with colors yellow red and violet, planted in October or November, and left to mature foliage.
A 1973 Washington Evening Journal culinary snippet features Helene Dillon sharing recipes for Puddin Pie rich and custardy, Peanut Brittle, White Toffee, and Oyster Stuffing. It includes cooking steps and oven times, plus a brief newspaper masthead and rates.
Oct 16 Crawfordsville Mrs Marian Waters reports Michelle Messer's first birthday celebrated Oct 11 at grandparents Don and Eva Blankenhorn home. Attending were parents Dave Messer Iowa City great grandmother Eva Blankenhorn Washington and uncle Doug Blankenhorn. Other local items note Lions Club candy sale for Iowa Kidney Foundation and ISEA branch president Iris Kaufman at Mt St Clare College.
A compiled record lists individuals and their vehicle brands including Ford Chevy Olds Plymouth Fiat and International Truck. Names include Robert Gene Emde William Beenblossom Wilbur Schantz Buckwalter Motor Inc Messer Oil Company and others.
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