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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1972

Page

2

UNICEF drive planned in Ainsworth on October 31

Ainsworth residents prepare for a UNICEF campaign at 4 45 p m on Tuesday October 31 with children from town and country visiting the United Presbyterian Church for supplies and treats no party is planned this year.

C.A. Thompson Lake Darling Pepper - Ettes 4-H Club Burlington Bill Stout Stanley McCreedy Dale Byerly Dale Johnston KBUR Hawkeye Jim McCreedy W.D. Roberts Glen Thompson Washington Loris Barnaal Minneapolis Minn Judy Thompson Glen Thompsons Ronnie Brock Mary O'Connor John Skubal

Local Notes on Hospital Visits and Family Guests

John Kurtz entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City for tests and observation. George Dimock and family visit Mrs. Patterson and sister Nancy Shamdin in Iowa City. Gerry Zeck and Shauna of Waterloo visit Dale Norton and George Zeck family. G T Jenneke of St Paul visits sisters Louise Wasson and Clyde Lambert family. Larry Westen to have surgery at St Joseph Marshfield Wisconsin with Evert Westen and spouse traveling to Marshfield.

John Kurtz Mercy Hospital Iowa City George Dimock Dallas Texas Gerry Zeck Shauna Waterloo Dale Norton George Zeck G.T. Jenneke St. Paul Louise Wasson Clyde Lambert Larry Westen St. Joseph Hospital Marshfield Wis Evert Westen

Porkettes discuss pork during October Porkfest at Highland High

Mrs Marian Owens and Mrs Wilfred McCreedy of the Washington County Porkettes spoke to the Advanced Foods Class at Highland High School about pork. A film strip, cookery problems, and new pork product uses were discussed. A pork products display travels to the Washington Public Library.

Marian Owens Wilfred McCreedy Washington County Porkettes Highland High School Washington Public Library

Garden II club meets with readers and tours calendar plant

Garden II members met with Mrs. Henry Rees as Miss Della Humphreys presided and discussed herbs of the Bible during roll call. A $5 donation was voted to the YW Rotary Christmas party. World War II Auxiliary held a coffee with contests and lap robes for hospital patients. Family Living II toured the calendar factory then held a meeting, with Ten Commandments for Happiness shared. An upcoming Fortnightly dinner was announced for Nov 9 at Captain's Table, tickets from Don Bealer or Phil Kneen.

Garden II Department Henry Rees Della Humphreys Raymond Davis Edward Roberts YW - Rotary Harry Ramseyer Mildred Berry Neal Burton Walter Anderson Merle Smith Everett Burham Halcyon House Family Living II Calendar Factory Robert Nicola Milo Steele Jr Truman Hysell

Companies harness consumerism to boost profits

New York UPI reports that firms turn consumerism into a business tool long before the term existed. Eastman Kodak fields 100,000 consumer letters and publishes about 100 pamphlets yearly, showing service and guarantees drive sales. Industrial buyers expect durable service in purchasing machines and other goods.

New York UPI Eastman Kodak

Parents invited to kindergarten Wellman Elementary

Parents of children at Wellman Elementary kindergarten were invited to observe classrooms on Thursday evening October 19. Miss Zook presented current curriculum materials while topics included field trips all day kindergarten rest time afternoon milk and snacks sharing time and toy bringing. Vision screening is underway for grades 1 through 9 to identify visual acuity concerns and guide professional evaluation when needed.

Wellman Zook

Harvest help from Allen Richs near Central City

Oct 17 report notes Allen Rich and family assisting with corn harvest at their central Iowa home. Various local social updates include visiting relatives, birthdays, and church activities. Neil Stout of Wapello died in a combine accident, raising local condolences.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Allen Rich Harold Rich Central City Velma Messer Ruth Roger Messer Hardy, Ark L.N.O Lonnie Cantrell Janet Dare A.F.S Germany Darlene McCoy Mary Chicago Dary Muscatine David Wittmer Burlington Ralph Draper Green Mound Orvall Hughes Wendell Bertsch Leroy Donald Tucson Ariz Donald Meyer Ohio Michelle Renee David Messer Iowa City Gary Tschantz Davenport Roger Richard Andrew Tschantz C.K. Schantz Beulah Roth William Leichty Dale Diers Horseshoe Bend Ark Ralph Cavin Mt Pleasant William Roth East Wayland Charley Davison Homer Mann Brighton Jerry Flory Rodney Letts Washington

Plan instruction in women's volleyball at Y gym

Women in the Washington area are invited to report to the Y gym on Friday evening November 3 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Jack Fish will provide instruction and evaluate forming competitive teams. Those unable to attend may contact the YWCA office at 653 2594 for future plans.

Washington Area Jack Fish YWCA

Swim Team Parents Meeting Rescheduled to Nov 1

The Washington YMCA swim team parents meeting moves from Oct 30 to Nov 1 at 8 p.m. in the Y community room for both boys and girls winter programs.

Parents of Washington Ymca

Moeller named Murray Professor of Journalism at Iowa

Leslie G. Moeller, a 26 year Iowa journalism veteran and former Iowa Press Association president, is named the first John E. Murray Professor of Journalism at the University of Iowa. The professorship carries a 3000 dollar stipend for distinguished faculty in journalism, business and law. Moeller has directed programs and chairs, and helped found the Journalism Council.

Iowa City UPI Leslie G. Moeller University of Iowa School of Journalism John E. Murray Murray Moeller Iowa Press Association Association For Education In Journalism Moller Iowa

Birthday Celebrations for Perry Schnicker at Grandparents’ Home

Mr and Mrs Earl Ferrell hosted a birthday supper for their grandson Perry Schnicker who turned two on Oct 24. Grandma Ferrell and Mrs Milton Schnicker baked and decorated cakes. Guests included Milton Schnicker and his children Scott Bruce and Perry, plus the paternal grandparents Melvin and family. Mrs Ferrell was named Queen for the Day by the local radio station.

Earl Ferrell Perry Schnicker Grandma Ferrell Milton Schnicker Perry Ferrells Scott Bruce Melvin Schnicker Milton Schnickers Ferrell

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