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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1965
Page
3
A collage of Dear Abby anecdotes and reader letters features suspicion about a smoking scent in a marriage, mail privacy debates, and cautions about jealous partners. A reader from Illinois shares a grim home-life tale, while others defend Abby’s privacy stance and offer personal reflections on marriage and independence.
Presbyterian Men's Club met Monday evening with 11 members present. Devotions by Kenneth Rhea and a program on How to Fight Communism by Ray McAllister. Refreshments served by Haydn Thomas, Dr. James Jewell, and Wayne Williams. Easter weekend visits and family events noted among local residents. funeral of Jesse Smith in Petersburg, Ill.
The National Safety Council Award of Merit goes to General Telephone Company of Iowa for 1,089,110 man-hours without a disabling injury from March 12, 1963, to December 31, 1964. Washington area staff contributed since January 1, 1965, bringing total injury-free hours to 1,241,990 through March 31, 1965.
The Newcomers plan a dance at Washington Golf and Country Club on Saturday April 28 at 9 p.m. featuring the Wally Dean orchestra. Members may invite local and out of town guests.
The item lists newsroom roles including Editor David Elder and Business Manager William Shannon with Advertising Director Charles Morris and News Editor Bo Shatter. It notes publication schedule afternoons with Sunday exceptions and post office entry dates. References to classifications and associations appear, including Inland Daily Press, Iowa Daily Press Assn, and audit bureau terms.
Late summer wedding plans bind Judith Lea Thompson and John W Helscher of Washington. Judith Leigh attends Town Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant majoring in Art and Home Economics. she belongs to Pi Beta Phi. John also studies at Town Wesleyan College pre dental track and is a Phi Delta Theta member.
Activities at United Presbyterian Home include Dr Chester Chandlier showing color slides for Variety Night. Visitors from Ithaca and Waverly, Ohio join residents for tea, talks and meals. Members attend Presbyterial and Area WCTU events. New shelves and a World Book Encyclopaedia volume enhance the store room and residents’ cottages gain new cement walks. Pinocle club hosts dessert at Masonic Temple with Rose Reid and Ruth Owens winning.
Andy Augustine was honored at a family open house at his home west of Washington on his 90th birthday. About 75 relatives and friends attended as his son Marion and wife and his daughter Mrs. Glenn Anderson hosted refreshments. Guests traveled from Washington West Chester Keota Wellman Harper Keswick and Oskaloosa with more relatives arriving for a Sunday dinner.
The Elk Chanters will appear in the Keota elementary school gym on Tuesday April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. Those with prior tickets may exchange them for refunds if they cannot attend due to two prior postponements.
The Loyal Order of Moose Washington Lodge changes new member enrollment from Saturday April 24 to Friday April 30 at 8 00 p m. Members are advised of the updated date and time for enrollment.
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