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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby presents letters on dating missteps and family expectations with responses from Abigail Van Buren. Topics include a college freshman asked to drive an underage friend, a couple planning marriage amid pregnancy, and a mother seeking discipline strategies for dishwashing conflicts. The column merges personal anecdotes with practical guidance and requests for private replies.
Governor Harold E. Hughes of Iowa proclaims April 1925 as Youth Temperance Education Week urging total abstinence to protect youth. Mayor Cloud Willits of Washington endorses the proclamation supporting the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in educating young people about the dangers of alcohol and narcotics. The declaration stresses teaching Christian ideals, respect for law, narcotic education, and safeguarding the state’s youth.
A springtime guide urges increasing daily activity and moderating portions to shed winter pounds. It notes many women feel tighter skirts and dresses as days lengthen, and suggests adding a daily walk, observing nature, and assessing whether inactivity or drastic eating changes caused weight gain. The piece aims to motivate both women and men to adopt healthier habits.
NBC opens with Telephone Hour hosted by Don OConnor joined by Diahann Carroll Gretchen Wyler Gianna DAngelo and Pete Fountain and his quintet saluting Worlds Fair opening. Frances Farmer profile airs in Indianapolis. John le Carré interviewed. McHale’s Navy airs The McHale Mob with 24 hours to leave. The Fugitive features The End Game with Lt Gerard on Kimble trail.
Souchak, a former Duke football player from Pennsylvania, secured $7,500 first prize with a final round of 70 in Houston, edging Jack Nicklaus who rallied after an opening 76. Nicklaus earned $4,000 for second, while Chi Chi Rodriguez finished third at 280 for $3,300. Arnold Palmer was absent as the 1964 standings led Souchak to a Texas triumph aided by improved putting learned from Jackie Burke.
Mrs Floyd Olds Cedar April 16 lists many visitors and guests at the Olds and Bell homes. Lawrence Fluke of Canton IL, John Reynolds family of Coggon IA, Melvin Schnicker, Kathryn Godfrey, Marjorie Titterington, Dave Bell, Larry Griggs, Jon, Weise and Steele wedding attendees, and others from Davenport Moline Ottumwa Columbus Junction Mercy Hospital Iowa City are named among dinners, birthdays, and social visits. Rotary Motion notes a discovery on applying rotary motion to machines as a major invention.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Roy M Finke at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Died April 13 in Medina NY. funeral in College Springs Iowa. Nephews attended. Rita Mae Reeves backed into Robert A Kennedy causing $350 damage total. no injuries or charges. Farm fire truck responded to a car fire near Washington. Wayne Robinson drove the car.
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