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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1972
Page
4
A humorous reflection on the final week of summer as a mother endures kids sounds, back to school chatter, and seasonal chores. The piece follows restless mornings, restless relatives, and the pull between vacation fatigue and the oncoming school routine.
Keota residents hosted friends and relatives over the long weekend with family gatherings and dinners. The Byrne and Sigler families plus local residents joined trips to Rock Island and Prairie Home, while many others visited kin in Des Moines Davenport and Cedar Rapids.
Kalona residents note Mayor Richard Adams arrived home Saturday after serving as a delegate to the National Convention of the American Federation of Government Employees in Miami Beach Florida. Local social visits include gardeners and families visiting Kalona for a reunion and college term resumption at Hesston College.
Residents and relatives visited at the UP Home last week. Attendees included the Dunands Thompson Bidwell and McConnell Nieman families, Rev Willming and family, and the Penner couple. The Home picnic featured a large crowd, a municipal band, chicken dinner, and a summer mood. Church directory photo sessions began with a photography drive for residents.
Iowa Southern Utilities Company funds eight scholarships in its eighth year. High school seniors in Burlington Centerville and Creston may receive up to 2000 dollars over four years with up to 500 per year based on need. Junior college sophomores at the same cities may receive up to 1500 dollars over two years with up to 750 per year. Eligible schools include Grinnell College Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Iowa. Winners announced in February 1973.
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