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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1973
Page
3
A lighthearted essay on body image and weight concerns. The author argues against dieting pressure, celebrating a fuller figure with humor and resilience. She recalls beach envy, references to weight groups, and mocks societal judgments while asserting self-acceptance.
A casual collection of recipe ideas and notes for quick meals and desserts. It includes an asparagus casserole with peanuts and white sauce, a fudge recipe with notes on boiling, ice box cookies with nuts and raisins, and a croissant of chicken a la king style sandwiches with cranberry jelly and French toast batter.
On The Record lists several property transfers including Sheldon Hawkins and wife to Raymond Lasek Lot 4 Block 11 Original Plat Ainsworth. Raymond Lasek to George M. Lord Lot 5 and W of Lot 4 Block 11 Original Plat Ainsworth. Amy E Mohland to William Lukavsky Lots 1 and 2 except W 62 ft of Lot 2 Block 5 NE Washington. Donald W Fox and wife to Donald Lukovsky portion of SW NW 4 Section 13 748 north and west of CRI P railroad right of way. Donald S Foss to Augusta E Livingston Lots 4 and 5 except E 30.5 ft in Block 1 Auditor's Subdivision NE NW 4 and NW NE Section 20 75 7. William E Lukavsky to Dennis N Bush Lot 1 Block C West Addition to Riverside. Stephen R Krantz to Frank E Kaalberg N 86 ft of the 8 172 ft of Lot 1 Block C West Addition to Riverside. Charles Robert Porter to Deane E Stannard N one third of Lots 1 and 2 Block 4 Town of Brighton. Herman Vern Laird to Samuel Simmering West 50 ft of Lot 1 and West 50 ft of N 30 ft of Lot 2 Woodlawn's Subdivision OL 3 in A W Chilcote's OL Addition to Washington.
Randall Thomann, 1973 Highland Community graduate from Riverside, is named in Who's Who Among American High School Students for 1972 73. He is a National Merit Commended Student, SE conference Wrestling Champion at 145 lbs, honor student and senior class president, active in wrestling art club and student council, son of Norbert and (Mrs.) Thomann.
Calendar of fraternal and community meetings through the week listing dates times and venues for Frivey Rebekah Lodge Rainbow Girls Legion auxiliary and YWCA events with notes on suppers dinners and installations plus a stray news item about a missing five foot boa constrictor in Rochester New York with a light reassurance about its preferred diet
The YWCA Public Affairs group will hold a Dutch treat luncheon at noon on Monday September 10 at the Captain's Table. Geraldine Schulty must receive reservations by Saturday 653 4967. Ruth Skelly of Iowa City, board member of the Johnson County Volunteer Service Bureau, will discuss a volunteer action center and suggest forming a similar program in Washington.
Yesterday hospital entries list Mrs. Joy Yu in Washington for medical care and Reuben Herrera in Conesville awaiting treatment. Births note Mr and Mrs William Edward Shepherd of Washington welcome a daughter. Additional ad hoc notices include Jay Brewer in Washington and several Mrs. names: Bertha Kiefer in Richland, Robert Haley in Washington, and Donald Bishop in Rubio.
Jerilyn Davis bride-elect of Steve Rich was honored at two showers this week in Crawfordsville. A Monday miscellaneous shower at Olds hosted by Cindy DeYarman, Jane Beckler and Jacque Roth featured blue and yellow decor and games. A Wednesday personal shower in the Church of the Living Word lounge in Washington drew many church women and Jeri's mother Mrs Wayne Davis. Other notes mention family visits, a wedding on August 25, and local social events including Sunset Circle Club picnic and Sugar Creek Mennonite class outings.
Chapter CX meets September 3 to 17 at Columbus Junction State Bank with Frances Hawkins presenting How America Eats. Half Hour Club gathers September 11 for a Sout Seas film. Chapter R TT T T T plans a September 13 salad buffet and Camp Eden Valley report with birthday money due. Blaise Pascal thought on truth concludes the note.
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