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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
2
Iowa State horticulturists explain that overly deep planting prevents peony flower bud development. Plant crowns so the top buds sit 1 to 1 1/2 inches below soil. firm soil after digging. If needed, replant in early September at 1 to 12 inches depth.
The first Theta Lambda Chapter meeting was hosted by Mrs. John Sproule. President Mrs. Ivan Maggert led reports from committees and announced a new transfer member Mrs. John Greener and a Sept 17 rush party at Mrs. Jim France’s home.
Richland Iowa notes a busy social weekend with the Nordykes hosting visitors from Brighton and Des Moines. Several local families travel to fairs, hospitals, and reunions while relatives and former residents attend Old Settlers events and family anniversaries.
Crawfordsville Aug 30 Mrs. Fannie Reschly of Parkview Wayland turns 80 on Sept 16. A large family dinner Aug 25 at the Captain's Table Washington honored her with nine children and many relatives attending from Goshen Worthington Kalona Mt. Pleasant and other towns. A second gathering followed at Marion Reschly’s home with honors for Stanley Burkholder's Silver Wedding anniversary and a shower for Rodney Reschly and Rosie Blough.
A newspaper note quotes novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald on a dark night of the soul with the line it is always three o'clock in the morning. The remark appears as a philosophic aside under a brief thought for the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jarrard of Lone Tree announce the birth of daughter Dawn Diane, seven pounds one ounce, born Sept. 2 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Grandparents listed, and additional social notes about reunions, visitors, and a Labor Day quilt drawing.
Donna Fletcher joined Waco secretaries Mary Schlatter Ruth Goldsmith Nona Olson and Lucille Mast for a dinner at Iris Restaurant Mt Pleasant Tuesday evening. A decorated cake celebrated Miss Goldsmiths upcoming birthday. The group later visited Mrs Olson in Swedesburg for a social time.
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