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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1972
Page
3
A window view and diary style column recounts a rainy day laundry, a newly gifted dryer, houseplant care, and a pumpkin vine growing by the post office after a pumpkin-throwing contest. Also recounted are two Washington events with the History Society and the Iowa City Penwomen, plus a family recipe for a layered potato beef casserole and notes from Marge Luckey.
Seven members of the Highland Social Club enjoyed a fall tour meeting at Lassie's Little Red Barn in Iowa City for dinner then spent the afternoon sightseeing. They are asked to bring a family heirloom or antique to the October meeting with Mrs. W.R. Murphy.
John Soukup and wife were surprised at home on Sunday as relatives and friends arrived with food gifts and photos to honor their 25 years of marriage. The evening included visiting and lunch. WSCS met Sept 6 with 13 members and plans to change its name and collect clothes for CROP. Other notes mention hospital releases and medical patients, a son joining McPherson College, and Greg Sojka's on the job injury.
Eighteen members of the Half Hour Club met at the home of Nelle Weber on Sept 12 with Donnarae Carrell presiding. Edith Orr, Wilma Henson, and other officers and committees were announced for 1972 73. The District Convention is set for Davenport on Oct 3 at the Holiday Inn. The next meeting is Oct 10 with Edith Pierce presenting the program "With Autumn Colors."
A list of scheduled meetings and activities across many clubs and organizations. Events include Rainbow Girls and Masonic Temple activities, Daughters of Nile sewing circles, Beta Sigma Phi, VFW Auxiliary, and various social clubs with times ranging from noon to evening. The calendar notes postposed events and reminders of official visits and potlucks in local halls and rooms.
Reunion committee seeks address for Durand Ross a 1923 class member. Contact Mrs. Hazel Rapp at 653 4759 with any information. Reunion planned for next summer requires coordination and help.
Christian Womens fellowship groups met Thursday for September sessions with Dorcas Esther Ruth Martha and Priscilla hostess groups guiding the study of The Church Focus on Interdependence. Leaders Miss Laurene Knapp and others led the first lesson on 600,000,000 Neighbors The September 27 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church continues the India Nepal study, and used clothing may be left at the church before Oct 1 for the Church World Service truck.
World War I Barracks and Auxiliary will host two official visitors at Tuesday evening events at the Legion Hall. William Henzen district commander and Louis Daurer district quartermaster will attend the 6:30 potluck and the subsequent meeting.
The Senior Cone News notes a September 18 bus trip to the Amanas with lunch at Colony Inn and sightseeing, plus a September 19 birthday gathering and September 26 dinner requiring reservations. The center emphasizes active leisure for older citizens and quotes a president about the value of their continued participation.
UP Home notes a Variety Night led by Miss Florence Baird as the group gears up for October 11 12 celebration of the Homes 25th anniversary Event highlights include Mazie Stewarts talk on family history and stories from Ainsworth area with news from the Home since its 1947 dedication The column shares past milestones resident moves birthday remembrances and a Friendship Club gathering with a baby shower and gifts to secret sisters including Mr and Mrs Ern est Jones and others in the community
City police investigated a Friday night theft from a car owned by Mr. Henderson. The vehicle was found intact later, but about 300 dollars worth of tools were missing. A separate minor accident at East Main and North Iowa involved Coral Bitting and Ralph Samuel Tadlock, with damage around 300 dollars.
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