Washington Public Library Notes and Featured Books
Library notes describe hours for Washington Public Library and student use during school terms. It highlights new books across genres including historical novels by Hibbert and Mason, thrillers by Bryant and Gilbert, and political works by Archer White Hughes and Kennan. The note invites inquiries by phone and in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Hibbert
van Wyck Mason
Will Bryant
Sonora
White House
Jules Archer
Theodore H. White
Emmet John Hughes
Wm. C. Douglas
Jean Piaget
Doris
David Jonas
Jesus
Library notes on new books and staff changes
The library outlines new acquisitions including Peter Paul and Mary and Americans in Battle, adds memorials for Mrs. Koehler and Dr. Lloyd, and welcomes Margaret Logan as high school page. Veteran's Day closures, Book Week events on November 13 and 14, and new telephone directories are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Dan Fox
John Laffin
Jim McKay
ABC
Walt Morey
Barbara Corcoran
Mary Koehler
J.M. Lloyd
Richard Frey
Monte Fleming
E.D. Morrison
Margaret Logan
Pat Hotle
Pat
Margaret
Planned Parenthood hears sale reports
A report on the Washington chapter Planned Parenthood book sale was given at the county board meeting. The event raised 775 dollars with help from about 49 volunteers and many donated used books. The chapter’s executive director Newell Bendickson reported and December 7 was set for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Planned Parenthood
County Board of Directors
Carlton Mangold
William Ehrenfelt
Wellman
Gary McCurdy
Ken Light
William Jones
Newell Bendickson
Mangold
Larry Duncan
The
Evening Journal
KCI
Ralph Marshall
Max Lee
Rex Lee
George Tripp
Jerry Ridley
Scott and
Randy
Borup
William Day
Becky Day
Harold Mangold
John Owen
Robert Day
John Baldrige
Club Activities and Women’s Club Meetings Readied
Y-Wives hostesses Sharon Evans and Margaret Crone led a crafts session at the YW room with 42 attendees. Richard Colby of United Presbyterian Home spoke on volunteer ideas. Family Living met with Northrup King Cargill Nixon and L and W discussed. Pansy Hill Club held Fall Birthday lunch with new member. Women of the Moose planned Christmas dinner and VA Hospital events. Library Chapter Night set for Nov. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Evans
Margaret Crone
Richard Colby
United Presbyterian Home
Family Living
T.J. Berdo
Wayne Knapp
Northrup King
Cargill
Nixon
George Kerr
American Mothers Association
Mildred Noonan
William Sitler
Robert Wiley
Pansy Hill Club
Wes Widmer
Sandy Berst
Mathew
Martin Berst
Beth Widmer
Harold Beenblossom
Berst
Charles Hotle
Women OF Moose
Ella Mae Little
Women of the Moose
ISU
Muscatine
Veterans Hospital
Ward
Howard Curl
Ray Stalder
Ed Letts
Harold Brock
Little
Judi Curl
Mary Norton
Academy of Friendship
the Willows
Stalder
Curl
VA Hospital
Washington Jr Hustlers Hold October 4-H Meeting
The Washington Junior Hustlers met October 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the county fairgrounds school house. Twenty one members and two new members attended. Plans include a Nov. 3 hayride at the Hotchkiss farm costing 60 cents per person. Joe Reed led the pledge of allegiance Jeff Murphy led the 4-H pledge. Banquet tickets are $2.10 and available from council members or the Extension office. Frank Chmelar supervised recreation Rory Shalla hosted.
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Washington JR. Hustlers
Washington Junior Hustlers
Hotchkiss Farm
Joe Reed
Jeff Murphy
Frank Chmelar
Rory Shalla
2 No Laugh'n Matter by gloria pitter
A Brownie Leader embodies patience and service amid chaotic support roles. She juggles baking, sewing, fundraising, and supervision while facing vanishing volunteers, absent parents, and last minute calendar deliveries, all for a troop that relies on her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Pitter
Mary Ann
Florida
Brownie Leader Remembered In A humorous tribute
A humorous tribute celebrates Brownie Leaders as tireless supporters of mothers and daughters. It portrays their daily chaos from phone-busy days to crafting gifts and coordinating trips, ending with a light jab about legacy and life after service in cheerful nostalgia.
Teenager’s $250000 check spree sparks international fraud case
Orlando police accuse 18 year old Michael Henson of using stolen Master Charge cards, forged bank deposits, and writes checks up to 25000 to buy travelers’ checks while touring Disney World and far abroad. Detectives say numerous warrants flood into Orlando as authorities pursue the case. Henson was held on 252 dollars bond for alleged 800 Master Charge purchases and returned to court amid a flood of teletype tips and global travel claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando, Fla
UPI
Michael ‘Thomas Henson
New York
Hudson
Hong Kong
Asia
Africa
Orlando
Henson
Disney World
Kitty Hutter
Eastern Air Lines
Hawaii
Singapore
Hong, Kong
Reformed Presbyterian elects 1974 officers
Dwain Johnson was elected chairman of the congregation for the Reformed Presbyterian Church at the annual fall congregational meeting Thursday evening at the church. Other officers for 1974 include Robert Megdelsen as vice chairman, Mrs. Kenneth Stout as secretary, Mrs. Raymond Wilson as treasurer, Mrs. Gaylen Jarrard as music chairman, Mrs. Ralph Howell as Sabbath School superintendent, Sherry Wilson as statistics. Ralph Wilson was elected a trustee for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwain Johnson
Congregation For the Reformed Presbyterian Church
Robert Megdelsen
Kenneth Stout
Raymond Wilson
Gaylen Jarrard
Ralph Howell
Sherry Wilson
Ralph Wilson
School boards oppose measure on teacher bargaining shift
DES MOINES Iowa Association of School Boards reaffirmed opposition to a bill granting teachers collective bargaining rights while authorizing drafting its own version. Executive director T E Davidson said delegates have shifted from total opposition to formulating a bargaining proposal including mediation fact finding and voluntary arbitration with final board decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Association of School Boards
IASB
T.E. Davidson
Davidson
Board of Education
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Vizza Hut
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Washington Evening Journal
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