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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby letters cover church sermon awkwardness a spouse’s ex and nosy in laws plus a teen weight question. Abby advises tact not fights and notes a Texas coast alligator hunting law exists in some counties but not statewide.
A feature package highlights the Great Adventure route along Route 66 with Twilight Zone screenings and a Hitchcock meet at McGraw Theatre. The promotional note announces a four roc-é-mon event, inviting cinephiles and travelers to enjoy guided routes, slam-humor reels, and a classic thriller lineup.
You are declarer in Three Notrump facing a club lead and a Nine nat. The article outlines the optimal long run plan to maximize tricks, favoring a heart finesse over seeking 3-3 spade splits. It details ducking the lead, testing clubs, then finessing hearts and managing diamonds, with entries and ruffs to secure two stoppers and the rest.
Relatives and friends announce the birth of twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Claire Hollander of rural Fairfield. The article lists numerous family visits, birthdays, and trips involving the Hollander and Van Winkle families, plus Goshen College honor rolls for Joyce Roth and Berdene Boshart of Wayland.
West Wayland notes report Byron Thomas and family returning from a vacation through western states including a visit to Pla cer ville California. The W S C S family picnic occurred Aug 13 at the ME Church social room with a regular meeting and devotions. Further items include Mite Box plans, a Sept 17 event at Mrs Rich’s home, and visits by Mrs Webb of Ft Collins to local residents. A Columbus Junction visitor and other local life details are noted along with post office coverage and a two week farm vacation for W Hesseltine.
Walter Ruggs and family of Wayland relocate to the Ralph Kauffman tenant house near Oxford. Edward Schantz returns home Aug 14 after hospital stay. Mrs Wayne Allen of Morning Sun, formerly Vivian Rich of Wayland, undergoes major surgery in Burlington Iowa. M Stoops of Los Angeles visits son Jim Stoop and family. son Wayne accompanies from Rico Riviera on business. F H Magdefrau visits son Willis and family in Belle Plaine over weekend.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Sobaski of Brighton return from a 13 day southeastern trip with 40 others from Cedar Rapids aboard a charter bus. They visited Philadelphia and New York City for The Worlds Fair and an accordion concert, toured Manhattan and the United Nations, then Washington DC and Williamsburg Virginia including Monticello and Gettysburg. En route home they visited relatives in Chicago before resuming duties in Ringsted Iowa.
Matts Lilligs and relatives visit Keota from Albert City and nearby towns. Other guests include Leona McKinstry of Cedar Rapids, Richard and Elsie Hess, the Lillie and Parker families, and multiple visitors from What Cheer Burlington Webster City and Washington. The McCrabb family hosts a farewell party as they plan a move to West Liberty.
TV highlights include a White House interview with First Lady Lady Bird Johnson by Howard K. Smith at 7 p.m. CDT. Democratic National Convention credentials hearing features Mississippi delegations. CBS NBC NBC major league game coverage and a lineup of films and news programs accompany the convention previews with guests Humphrey McCarthy Brown Schlesinger Jr.
Joseph H. Lant and wife convey lot 5 block 4 Denny's addition North Washington to Don H. Siegle. Holly E. Johnston and husband transfer the west half of the southeast quarter of section 13 township 74 range 6 to Frank E. Gault and wife.
The notice lists buyers and their vehicle brands including James Shaw in Plymout h Stephen Wiggers in Chrysler Victor Miller in Oldsmobile Clarence Wenger in Chevrolet Lester Gingerich in Plymouth Gladys Wulf in Chevrolet Geb Chevrolet Inc in Chevrolet Larry Williams in Ford Wayne Tait in Ford.
A Keota Sunday dinner at Mrs Flora See’s home drew many See family members and friends from Castle AFB Atwater and surrounding areas. Attendees included Wayne and Richard See and their families, Lavernon Clarahan clan, Au brey See group, Howard Baumert family, and visitors including Gene Hammen and Kim Wells. Several relatives traveled across Iowa and Wisconsin with tangential visits to Camp McCoy and the Dells.
United Presbyterian Home in Oakdale Illinois hosts Kerrs vacationing with Mrs Kerr’s sister who recently had surgery. They plan to return home Saturday. Dr R W Thompson visits Washington County Hospital for treatment. Gillis family news includes eight day visit to Forest City Iowa and pulpit duties in Garner. Heffern couple guests at Gillis Cottage. Bell Sipes wedding attended by several. Mary Catherine McClellan arrives from Chicago to visit friend Margaret Beveridge in Washington County Hospital. W C T U picnic at Sunset Park attended by members. Lilith selected as the United States entry for the 1964 Venice Film Festival.
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