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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
3
A reader asks if a potted Mother's Day plant should be signed by the giver, another wonders about showing or inspecting china at a dinner, an ex-sailor seeks dishwashing tips, and a Missouri couple recalls their infant turning in crib with neighbors' fears. Abby replies with etiquette and practical guidance.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Shumaker their son Wayne and wife from East Dubuque Ill departed Friday on a three week camping trip to the West coast and the Seattle World’s Fair Sherry and Shirley Shumaker stay with their uncle Richard Shumaker and family during their parents absence Mary Jo Koehler of near Ainsworth visits relatives Aunt Julie and W H Bokelman until mother and new baby Karen Sue return from hospital Several other local families host visitors and attend events including weddings and reunions across Iowa and Illinois.
The Helscher family attended the Eibes reunion at Crapo Park in Burlington on Sunday. Edward Axthelm of Fairfield visited his aunt Minnie Axthelm at Twilight Rest Home Friday afternoon. Charles Henry and wife left for Ft. Riley after two weeks with Sam Henry family. he will soon be stationed in Frankfort Germany for two years.
Wilfred Locke and family vacation in Wisconsin visiting Sturgeon Bay relatives. Jefferson County W C T U Convention held at Woolson Friends Church with officers reelected, memorial services led, and a noon cooperative meal. Twenty six attendees from four unions heard remarks. local visits noted, plus Richland events upcoming August 1 annual Appreciation Day with free watermelon and summer band concert.
Dr and Mrs Noel Carter of Globe Arizona return home this week after visits in Richland and Illinois with relatives. The notice lists numerous local residents visiting, moving, or traveling to Minnesota California Texas and Iowa, including family reunions and a new Pekin Community School superintendent.
A list of new car entries includes Ford models with sellers Rennie or Mary Dawson Preston L. Etter Mercury John D. Durst Willys truck Bernard N. Redlinger Chevrolet truck James W. Wiles Chevrolet Lloyd or Betty Beenblossom Ford Russell or Elizabeth Jones Ford.
The Fifth Circuit ordered phased desegregation starting September 1963 for first through third grades and set a timeline to end separate school districts by 1964. The ruling reaffirms Judge J. Skelly Wright’s 1960 plan, with six white and six black schools affected and legal challenges by parents of 101 Negro pupils continuing.
Hogs 7 500 head 25 50 lower no 1 2 200 225 lb 19 25 19 50 mixed 190 260 lb 18 75 19 25 several 270 285 lb at 18 00 18 25 load around 310 lb 17 50. Cattle 2 000 calves 25 slaughter steers steady to strong heifers steady to weak wealers steady high choice and prime end 1175 1250 lb steers 28 00 28 50 bulk 1150 1250 lb 26 00 27 75 choice 900 1150 lb 25 50 27 00 yearlings 26 50 good 23 75 25 75 few 25 50 26 00 good and mixed 23 50 25 25 few good healers 25 00 27 00 standard 20 00 25 00. Sheep 800 spring slaughter lambs steady choice prime 85 105 lb 22 50 23 50 good choice 21 00 22 50.
Kalona August meeting of the United Women's Fellowship was held at the United Christian and Baptist church with Mrs. Vernon Hartzler presiding. Advisory Board reports were given by Mrs. Lyle Fry and service committee reports by Mrs. R. H. Peterseim and Mrs. Roy Pewitt. Plans were made for an all day work meeting on August 8 with Mrs. Logan Reif as hostess. A sack lunch was planned and dessert and coffee provided. Subscriptions for Missions World Call and Christian News were noted. Retreats at Indianola August 25–26 and Forest Lake September 14–15 were announced. A review of Pace of a Hen followed the program Ste wardship of Life. Devotional led by Mrs. Scott Hall with organ by Mrs. Richard Adams and stewardship layout arranged by Mrs. Ivan Alt and others. Hostesses listed and refreshments served. Henry D. Miller and wife from Goshen Ind were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knepp.
Waterloo couple visit for Lions Pony Show with J C Mitchell in Iowa City and attend funeral of Morris Marshall in Davenport. Youth delegates Marcia Holmes and Joe Jones attend Des Moines Republican convention and Marcia becomes district Young Republicans vice chair. Church camps and local visits wrap the weekend.
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