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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
4
An Evening Journal column compiles assorted reader-voiced views and editorial quips from Washington Iowa. It notes Iowa’s lake-building debates, stresses readable farm mailbox names, and observes tax filing mood as IRS reports many refunds and late payments. The piece preserves local tone with brief rural anecdotes and a humorous aside about ice cube trays.
Reader concerns cover dyeing hair without shame, church gossip about a teen mother, and marital romance fears. Abby urges factual truth, forgiveness, and patience, while acknowledging individual freedoms, with contact info for Abby’s correspondence and booklet.
Brief notes from the U P Home recount several visits between residents and relatives across Moline Arlington Heights and Keota. A funeral in Ainsworth, a hospital transfer in Washington County, and moving day for Rev Clifford Ramsdale mark recent activity. Residents organized social “heart sister” events while volunteers prepared garden seed potatoes.
The Merry Mixer Club met with Mrs. Lloyd Phillips and eleven members attended led by Mrs. Ted Kiesey. April Fool roll call, readings of The Oldest Easter Message and Cottontail Town, Easter poems, Heart and Cancer fund donations, and a plant exchange planned for May 4 with Mrs. Kiesey. Mrs. Harold Stephens hosted Chapter 1 PEO with Dr. George Kerr speaking on Our Religious Heritage.
Dana Crawford and others from Ottumwa and surrounding towns traveled home for Easter. Notables include Janet Osincup of Iowa, Nancy Osincup of Drake, Mr and Mrs Herb Osincup, and families planning Easter gatherings in Oskaloosa and Ottumwa. Community members also share wintering in Pharr Texas and district recorder training in Ottumwa.
The Iowa Angus Auxiliary invites graduating senior girls meeting American Angus criteria to apply for scholarships. Applicants must show interest in Angus projects and need financial aid. endorsements required from County Agent or Club Advisor and school officials. Iowa pays 100 and 75 for top placements. American pays 500 and 300. Applications due April 27, 1966 to the Iowa Scholarship chairman.
Rotary Club members heard Dr. Murray McCreedy, program chairman, discuss Medicare implications for patients and doctors during a Thursday noon talk at the Captain’s Table.
The Farmerettes 4-H Club met with Myrna Cave presiding and Charlotte Sojka hosting. Members presented talks on nutritious snacks, milk drinks, freezer ice cream, angel food cakes, and nutrition education, followed by demonstrations and refreshments for 22 attendees.
Local listings show a dense schedule across several stations Friday through Monday with cartoons soaps news and film features. Highlights include Hogan Heroes O’Brien Gomer Pyle Maverick and multiple evening movies along with sports and talk shows.
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