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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1977

Page

9

United Presbyterian Home Picnic Features Roast Pig Barbecue

The United Presbyterian Home family held its annual picnic on the east lawn and patio amid perfect weather. About 150 attendees enjoyed a 220 pound roast pig as the centerpiece, with potluck sides provided by cottagers. Kapha Kartoons from the Washington Shrine Unit greeted diners in costume including Ernie, Big Bird, Bert, and the Cookie Monster.

G. Wiley Beveridge United Presbyterian Home Washington Shrine Dale Doggett Ernie Keith Murphy Big Bird T.J. Berdo Bert Jim Wagenknecht Cookie Monster Mark Shearer

Clergy involvement urged in child abuse programs Iowa City

A University of Iowa social worker says programs to curb child abuse fail to involve clergy though churches are close to affected families. Charles Abel notes few university and federal projects engage clergymen. A clergy conference for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska clergy is set at the University of Iowa October 5–6 to discuss clergy roles. Contact Region VII Center, Institute of Child Behavior and Development, The University of Iowa, Iowa City IA 52242.

Iowa City University of Iowa Charles Abel Abel University Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska George Paterson University Hospitals Department of Pastoral Services Institute of Child Behavior and Development The

Elvis show battles over Sullivan and Allen clash

A Boyd column recalls the Elvis Presley Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen TV history with a jab at Sullivan calling Elvis a “rat” after a rival show. It also covers quirky trivia from Towheads to Lady Godiva, plus odd facts about lions, paychecks, hogs, and rat race speeds.

Elvis Presley Ed Sullivan Sullivan Steve Allen Elvis Steve Allen

Chicago fire anniversary and a thought for the day

A note recalls the Iroquois Theater disaster of 1903 in Chicago and compares it to the 1871 blaze, followed by a Ralph Waldo Emerson aphorism about making oneself necessary. The Washington Evening Journal provides local publication details and subscription rates for its September 12 1977 issue.

Chicago Ralph Waldo Emerson

Professionals Directory Listing Attorneys and Services

A condensed directory lists Anderson and Buffer attorneys Tracy Anderson and Pete F Buffer in Kalona Ia hours nine to three Monday through Friday. Includes Bordwell Richard S attorney at 103 North Marion contact 319-653-3021. Several law firms and offices are shown with addresses and phone numbers including Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison and Lloyd McConnell Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal abstract dept. Also notes Child Care The Children's House day care with multiple Iowa locations, chiropractors Dr Thomas D Kauffman and Dr M L Tweeton, counseling service, farm financing via Production Credit Association manager Freyenberger, hearing aid specialist Helga Burroughs, nursing homes Maplewood Manor, Optometrist John W Lemmon, osteopath Dr PL Etter, Swarthout Realty broker.

Richard S. Bordwell North Marion Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker

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