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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
3
Extension News Service from Iowa State University urges girls ages 18 to 22 to choose nutritious meals over junk foods. It notes the long term health and marriage implications and offers tips for dining well while living away from home, emphasizing affordable, balanced daily needs with milk and other essentials.
A nutritionist and Mrs Munson urge young women to follow the Basic Four, emphasizing milk, iron-rich foods, and whole breads. They advise small servings, convenient meals, and smart use of leftovers to avoid breakfast skipping and overeating. Emphasis on milk for nutrient reserves for future wives and mothers.
Highland students announce class officers for 1971 72 with seniors presidents Wayne Weimer and Doug Graf. Bethel Mennonite church members aim for Hesston Goshen Eastern Mennonite Iowa State and Grinnell scholarships. SBHS juniors and sophomores list officers and student council reps. Yearbook workshop and election conduct seminar noted.
An enthusiastic group met at the Extension Office to plan a new girls 4 H club. Hosts included Mrs. George Colthurst of Ainsworth and club leaders Mrs. Robert Huber and Mrs. Keith Murphy. An organizational meeting is set for Monday evening October 11 at 7 00 p.m. at Pam Letts home. Mothers and interested girls are invited to attend contact Julia Gamon Extension 4 H Youth Leader at the county Extension Office 653 4811.
Mrs Elanor Zickefoose of Sheffield Iowa visits sister Miss Margaret Turkington in Washington. Mrs Margaret Shughart of Monmouth Illinois visits cousins the Earl Steeles for a few days. The Steeles themselves visited Monmouth last week.
Mrs Sherman Miller entertained guests at an all day quilting at her Kalona home on September 7. Attendees included Mrs Mose S Miller Mrs Joe Jr Miller Mrs Ben L oder Mrs Ezra Miller Mrs ara Hochstedler Mary Ellen Gingerich Mrs B D Gingerich Lena M Yoder Mrs Clifford B Miller and Mrs Joseph F Miller The Russell brothers Tom and Ted of Washington will visit Arkansas relatives and return with their father WD Russell to stay in the Russell homes here.
The Cedar Chips 4-H Club met September 13 at Bob Cave's home with eleven members and one guest present. Allen Witthoff spoke on 4-H photography and Steve Frio demonstrated dollar riddles. Roger Bush was installed as a member. The next meeting is October 4 at Eddie Tinnes' home.
Mrs Georgina Stirling enjoyed a visit from nephew Carl Koehler of Whittier California on September 11. Springfield visitor Ron Brown accompanied by Rev Richard Peterson and Mrs Robert Buffington hosted an evening of music with Mrs Scott Wilcox at the piano. Fairfield guests Mrs Harold Booth and sister Mrs Golia Miller were seen together with Mrs E J Curtis and Mrs Miller. Edwin Chrissingers visited Aunt Rhoda Griffith while Mr and Mrs R Flynn from Keota called on their mother. Mrs Myra Flynn celebrated her birthday Friday with daughter Mrs Ed Simmons from Des Moines assisting. Mrs Hull welcomed visitors Linda Lytle and her mother.
The Louisa County Art Guild announces its ninth annual art show to be held Sunday September 26 from 2 to 4 30 pm at the Columbus Community Building at Maple and Main in Columbus Junction. Hanging of entries is scheduled for Saturday afternoon September 25. A tea table will be available and a favorite painting will be selected by attendees. Members include Francis Young Mrs Mary Bowen Mrs Ruth Dircks Mrs Norma Bloomer Mrs Tyla Isett Mrs Nell Weber Mr and Mrs Raymond Coon George Kelly Bernard Gajewski Mrs Mildred Morris Mrs Genevieve Shellabarger Mrs Dorothy Plan Mrs Lola Whisler Mrs Margery Williams Mrs Leona Conry and Mrs James Paulding. All are invited to attend and bring friends to view the latest works.
Notices list square dancing sessions reunions public installations and club meetings across locations including Ainsworth Fairgrounds Masonic Temple YWCA and VFW halls. Activities cover dinners luncheons potlucks sewing bowling and youth groups with times from noon to 8 p.m. Schedule notes include deadlines and venues for Rainbow Girls Daughters of Nile Tops Club and Red Cross style gatherings.
United Presbyterian Home residents share news of visitors travels and contacts. Laura Adacatan announces new West Pakistan address while Hazel Euwer, Joanne Brunner and Ted Brunner families feature in recent visits. The piece notes trips to Chautauqua Institute and St. Louis, a Norway Sweden program, a Senior Citizen Camp at Presbyterian Camp Wyoming, and fellowship reports from Hebron Hall activities.
The Republican Women's Club of Washington County will meet at 601 South Iowa at 1 30 p m Thursday Sept 23. Assistant hostesses are Mrs M M Schell Mrs Kay Stewart and Mrs James E Lloyd Speaker will be Mrs Fred Mary Erbe Iowa City first district vice chairman Central Committee Discussion will follow Election of officers will be held at this meeting All members urged to attend.
A new Washington club forms to help locals and newcomers meet. The fun club, open to all ages, plans varied entertainment and outdoor activities. Mrs Price Roberts leads as president with Tom Waters as vice president and program chair. The first gathering is at the Y on September 25 at 8 pm. Monthly meetings follow on the second Saturday. Everyone in the Washington area is welcome.
Eleven members of the Friendship Club met Thursday with Mrs. Erwin Wulf and guests Mrs. Gary Augustine and Mrs. Robert Shepherd and children. Plans were made for a Sept 22 tour. Court Whist prizes went to Mrs. Dean Sandburg and Mrs. William Wulf. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Ted Meyer, Mrs. Ralph Witthoft, and Mrs. Erwin Wulf. October meeting will be guest day at Mrs. William Wulf’s home. guests should notify ahead.
In service FT ORD California Army Private Stuart E Kolosick 23 son of Mrs Mary L Kolosick Route 2 Ainsworth Iowa recently completed the first phase of training under the modern volunteer army Id experiment at Ft Ord The volar concept combines basic and advanced training into a 16 week program Decentralized instruction fewer formations and inspections give the soldier more time to train and better off duty time Kolosick began training June 1 His father Earl C Kolosick lives in El Paso Texas His wife Fee lives in Lenox Ohio
Mr and Mrs Raymond Yotty Kalona announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Marie to Ed Zahradnek son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Zahradnek Riverside No wedding date set They are Mid Prairie High School graduates The bride to be works at Pleasantview Home Kalona and the fiancé is employed with Johnson County secondary roads.
A 17 year old Helen M Thomas disappeared after attending a class at Los Angeles City College and her locked car was found nearby. Authorities note similarities to 18 year old Robin Graham who vanished November 15, with her car found on a Hollywood Freeway ramp.
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