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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby offers car pool guidance urging tact and future planning while addressing a four mother group, late arrivals, and future inclusion of the chronic late member. Also recaps a prior Abby quote on relationship dynamics and ends with reader requests for personal replies and Abby booklets.
Eleven April birthdays were celebrated at the United Presbyterian Home monthly party with an Ive Got a Secret program. A selected panel attempted to guess the honorees' secrets, followed by readings and light refreshments. Dr Kerr preached at West Point and Sharon Sabbath services accompanied by Mrs Kerr.
Local residents hosted and visited family and friends across Kirksville and nearby towns. Founders Day banquet for Sigma Sigma at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College featured Ruth Ann Wilson as a member. Other guests included Jim Wilson visiting as a prospective student, and multiple family gatherings with Snodgrass, McFee, and Jacobs families. Hospital stays noted for Carl Crawford in Iowa City. Surprises, showers, and reunions marked by weekend visits among relatives in Davenport, Moline, Sigourney, Davenport, and Independence.
Mothers and Daughters of the First Presbyterian Church are invited to a cooperative dinner Friday May 1 at 6 30 p m at the church. Attendees should bring their own table service and two covered dishes to pass. Rolls and coffee provided. A short program follows and a missions collection may be taken since no UPW meeting until fall.
CHILD STUDY II met at Mrs. Anderson's home with eleven members and two guests Mrs Milan Hood and Jan Geuther speaker. Mrs. Eugene Steele led the business meeting. The group and Family Living will host a silver tea for Anniversary Belles Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. Mrs. Jack Nelson led the inspiration Today It's Spring. Jan Geuther spoke on Decorating with Children in Mind. Refreshments by co host Mrs Paul Gebhardt.
C. C. Wilson and spouse observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner at the Captain's Table. About sixty relatives attended, including many out-of-town guests from Emmetsburg Boston Cedar Rapids Davenport and beyond, with a reception from 1:30 to 4:00 hosted by relatives and friends.
William E. Martin and W. R. Redlinger purchase a Chevrolet. James or Karen Horn aday buys a Chevelle. Richard D. Oldfield acquires a Mustang. Eula Mae Coon takes a Rambler. Edward L. Kauffman and Chester or Imogene Spangler obtain Chevrolets and a Ford.
World War I veterans and auxiliary members will gather this evening at 6 30 p m in the city hall Legion rooms for a potluck supper and their regular business meetings.
Mr and Mrs Hal Whetstine of Wellman will mark their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner in the Legion Hall basement and an open house from 2 to 4 pm Saturday May 2 1914 spouses Ina Glandon and Hal Whetstine wed in Iowa City May 2 1914 They have eight children 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren with homes in Wellman Coralville Texas New Jersey Florida and other locales
Mrs. M. M. Schell entertained 20 members of the Music Department Monday evening assisted by Mrs. Chas. Rademaker and Mrs. TW. Harwood who led/played Bernstein bars with Greg Hillman. Judy Roland won the campship to Iowa City and Linda Gerot to Drake.
Polls opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 9 p.m. in Pennsylvania as light turnout across the state reflected rainy weather and lingering focus on Gov. Scranton’s presidential write-in bid. Pittsburgh showed heavier turnout in hot legislative races, while Philadelphia and suburban areas reported sparse voters. County Assessor Walter Kiesey addressed Rotary concerns, explaining valuation duties, tax lists, and the equitable aims of tax programs, noting reassessment every four years and the write-in campaign’s impact on voter interest.
Local Rotary club session featured a briefing on assessor work and district duties. Speakers outlined property valuations and tax duties, emphasizing community service and public accountability. The discussion highlighted unit leadership and upcoming public notices.
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