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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

3

Eclipse Night Over Chicago At Adler And Mercy

A Chicago visit notes a dim sky from pollution, then a clear Milky Way view at Adler Planetarium. Mercy Hospital tour by Dr Moldenhauer’s daughter Vir ginia highlights a 100 year old building being demolished. Easter violets bloom, a rabidly eaten tulip, and a chocolate torte recipe called Sheer Heaven conclude Marge's notes.

Mercy Hospital 2510 South Park Avenue Virginia Moldenhauer Spain

Fortieth Davenport Diocesan Catholic Women’s Convention Planned

Rev Robert J Welch will speak at the Davenport Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 40th Convention Sunday Banquet at Walsh High Ottumwa April 27 28 About 200 women are expected with 9 am Saturday registration in Walsh High School lobby The theme Focus on Faith guides panel discussions programs and Masses moderated by Rev Cletus P Madsen and featuring Rev James E Grubb Most Rev Gerald P O Keefe Bishop and Mrs R C Berrie honored at a Saturday reception and dinner Election of officers follows The Sunday Mass and banquet close the event

Robert J. Welch School of Religion University of Iowa Davenport Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Walsh High School Ottumwa Sam Rodgers, Jr Cletus P. Madsen Walsh Gymnasium James E. Grubb Gerald P. O’keefe Davenport R. C. Berrie NCCW Dubuque Walsh St. Patrick’s Church Hall O’keefe Berrie Gerald F

Beck for governor to speak at Rotary in Washington

Centerville publisher Robert Beck, seeking the Republican nomination for governor, will address the Rotary Club in Washington on Wednesday, April 24. Beck, noted for touring 20 Iowa communities in a week, highlights his campaign and past roles on the State Highway Commission and Iowa Legislature, citing road modernization and interstate construction starts. Public nurses hold talks here Thursday. Seventy-eight nurses from southeast Iowa, led by Regional Health Service No. 6, met for a seminar titled Education for Family Living. Doctors from the Iowa Department of Health and University Hospitals Iowa City joined a panel on Sex Education, with afternoon sessions on community involvement.

Robert Beck Centerville Washington Rotary Club State Highway Commission Iowa The Regional Health Service No. 6

Fear and Cancer and Contraception in a 1960s New Haven Page

A New Haven doctor warns fear begins at 40 for menopausal women and urges clinicians to listen and support patients. The piece reviews narcotics addicts in 1967 with New York City housing nearly half the total and cites state counts. It notes research at Wellcome Labs seeking a test to forecast lung cancer in heavy smokers, plus remarks on oral contraceptives impacting male power and potential sterility from long-term use. It also mentions chronic alcoholics in jail vs hospital debate and a rise in physician suicides.

New Haven Conn Joseph B. Forman Illinois Wellcome Research Laboratories New York City Wellcome Martin Loeb University of Wisconsin School of Social Work Professor Loeb P. C. Steptoe U. S. Supreme Court

Bouquot Nicola vows May 18 at Riverside

Sharon Marie Bouquot and Dennis O Nicola plan to wed May 18 at St Marys Church Riverside. The bride, a Highland High School and Ottumwa Heights College graduate, works at Proctor and Gamble in Iowa City. The groom, City High graduate and Navy veteran, is employed by Frake and Strothman Inc. in Iowa City.

Riverside Sharon Marie Bouquot Dennis O. Nicola Robert Nicola Iowa City W. S. Bouquot St. Mary’s Catholic Church Highland Community High School Ottumwa Heights College Wayne State Nebraska Proctor and Gamble Nicola City High Navy Frake and Strothman, Inc

Chambers to Speak at PTA Meeting Here

George Chambers assistant dean at the University of Iowa and former local teacher will be guest speaker for the last Parent Teachers meeting at Stewart School Tuesday April 23 at 7 30 p m He will discuss New Trends in Education There will be installation of officers and recognition of teachers who are leaving All parents urged to attend and refreshments served.

George Chambers University of Iowa Stewart Chambers

Mrs See to Speak at YWCA Luncheon Monday

Mrs Mildred Lee the county health nurse will speak at a public affairs cooperative luncheon at the YWCA Monday noon. The public affairs committee chaired by Mrs Herb Campbell has held luncheons on Washington County needs. The luncheon is open to all and may close the Dimensions in Welfare study sponsored by Extension Service and Iowa’s three universities.

Mildred Lee YWCA Herb Campbell Washington County Lee The Extension Service Iowa

Stamp Corner Highlights Air Mail and Global Issues

The United States marks 50 years of air mail on May 15 in Washington with a new 10 mint commemorative stamp. British Commonwealth issues include Botswana's three Human Rights Year stamps bearing Coat of Arms and Gibraltar’s 60th anniversary four-value Queen Elizabeth set. Abu Dhabi issues honor Human Rights Year with Sultan portraits, while the Maldives issues Enchanted Islands stamps featuring Bonington Turner Monet marine paintings with Royal arms and seashell frames.

United States Post Office Washington, D. C British Commonwealth Botswana Gibraltar Scout Association Queen Elizabeth Baden- Powell Rock of Gibraltar Abu Dhabi Middle East Maldive Islands Indian Ocean Adriatic Bonington Turner Argenteuil Monet St. Maires Maldives

New Jersey Fashion Show by Clipped Wings

Mrs Jon C Jarvis will model in Nutley New Jersey at a fashion show on Saturday April 20. The event by Clipped Wings United Airlines Stewardess Alumnae raises funds for mentally retarded youngsters in New York. Two United Airlines Boeing 727 jets will offer two hour flights from Newark with high fashion displays and light refreshments.

Jon Jarvis New Jersey Evening News Nutley N. J Clipped Wings United Airlines New York Jon C. Jarvis Carl W. Jarvises Newark

Sheryl Hogan to Marry Charles A Milligan

Mrs. Leonard Hogan announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Sheryl Elaine to Charles A. Milligan of route 5 Ottumwa. The ceremony will be Sunday April 28 at 2 30 p m at Richland Methodist Church with Rev. William Kanne officiating. A May shower and parties were held with Dorcas Club members from Ottumwa Fairfield Abingdon Packwood and Fremont attending.

Leonard Hogan Sheryl Elaine Charles A. Milligan Leonard Milligan Route 5 Ottumwa Richland Methodist Church William Kanne Miss Hogan Andrew George Raymond Swartzwelter Dorcas Club Fairfield Abingdon Packwood Fremont The Christian Church Lee Ann Hoekstra Homer Dressler Faye Letts Nancy Swain Connie Hogan Bernard Roberts Don Hoekstra Dale Sasseen Raymond Hadley R. H. Swartzwelter Ira Mae Crawford Emory Letts

YWCA Matins to be broadcast on WOI radio

During National YWCA Week April 21 to 27 the Iowa Town and Country YWCA will air Matins on WOI Ames at 7 15 a m. WOI 640 on the dial. Readers include Mrs William Dunn of Columbus Junction newly elected president and Mrs Robert Day a Town and Country board member and National YWCA board member.

YWCA Iowa Town and Country Ywca WOI Ames William Dunn Columbus Junction Robert Day Town and Country Board The

Nurses invited to workshop on Team Nursing in Ottumwa

Nurse educator Mrs Thora Kron will lead an educational workshop on Team Nursing at the Holiday Inn Ottumwa on Wednesday April 24. Registration runs 9 to 9 30 a.m. Fees cover luncheon: students 3 dollars INA members 4 dollars non members 6 dollars. Register with Sister Kathryn O’Meara.

Thora Kron R. N St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Duluth Minnesota Holiday Inn Ottumwa District 2 Iowa Nurses Association INA Kathryn O'Meara Alta Vista Iowa

Notable residents and visitors at United Presbyterian Home

A long record of parish and community activity fills a column as Dr. William R. Yard shares sermons and ceremonies, staff members add roles, and visiting groups from Muscatine to Iowa City attend services, crafts, and Easter events. The piece notes recent passings and birthdays, including Clayde Knupp's loss and Mrs. Margaret Owen's birthday party.

William R. Yard Margaret Owen John C. Owen John Owen Inlaw

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