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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
5
Three years into marriage a widow asks about security since her husband plans to leave all to his children. Abby warns a wife can inherit more if he dies first and suggests telling him. Other readers question honesty and wedding plans, with Abby advising a church wedding if funds and mother’s support align, noting the mother may change attitudes in time.
Iowa Attorney General Lawrence F. Scalise ruled that when two elections occur within 10 days, second election registration must continue until nine full days before the election, while first election books may close nine days prior. The Sept. 6 primary precedes Sept. 12 school elections, addressing past practices that blocked late registrations and violated state law.
In Cedar Rapids a district court held that an alien may inherit Iowa real estate only if there is a reciprocal US right to acquire property from Soviet estates. The case concerns Onisim Fedunowicz's $8,000 bequest to Barbar Archangelskaja. Judge David Harris ruled for the claimant, noting evolving Soviet laws in 1961 and 1962 to clarify reciprocal rights.
A condensed directory lists several lawyers including LOUIS J. KEHOE at Jeffry building telephone 653-3991 and MORRISON, MORRISON, AND LLOYD at 211 W. Washington St. with phone 653-2924. Also present are doctors Dr M L Tweeton at 108 N Marion phone 653-2351 and Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with phone 653-3303.
The Royal Neighbors held a cooperative dinner at Kinross Park after a Friday picnic. Oracle presided over the business meeting and members planned activities for the afternoon. Attendees included Pearl Tandy and Lula Wagamon.
In a 1986 Masters Pairs incident in England a declarer claimed facts after discovering misplays. South faced a diamond lead and, citing a plan to cash hearts and finesse clubs, faced a counter by West and East that exposed a flawed claim. The column discusses the risk and responsibility of declarers making premature claims in tournament play.
Jessie White and others listed. Mr and Mrs Plate Single ton of Richland visited sister Vera Single ton. Mrs Mary Treischmann and Mrs Carl Emdee spent Saturday at Mrs Vella Maplethorpe home and called on Mrs Sarah Love in Shenk Nursing home. Lavena Fry planned Canvas for the Iowa Children’s Home Society. Legion Auxiliary met August 3. Mae Marek presided. Ruth Page reported on Des Moines convention. plans for Washington County Veterans picnic August 31 in Iowa City Park. seventy five patients expected. thirteen members attended. Lucile Ross and Elma Oldfield served refreshments. Web Marrow, a veteran, suffered a stroke Sunday.
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