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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1962
Page
3
A collection of readers letters to Abby detailing opinions on office parties freedom in marriage tattoos removal and a family dilemma about telling a grandson the truth about his birth. Advice contrasts varied viewpoints with humor and caution. Readers share concerns about teenage pregnancy illegitimacy and redefining relationships.
Exclusive claim for hard core SYNA CLEAR tablets that drain and clear nasal sinuses. One tablet provides up to eight hours relief from pain and congestion and stops watery eyes and runny nose. Sold without prescription at Osincup Drug Store Walgreen Agency West S Square with mail orders filled promptly.
Radio and TV listings show a dense lineup across channels with programs like The Rifleman Ben Casey Lucille Ball Danny Thomas Andy Griffith Captain Kangaroo Love of Life World Turns Guiding Light The Tonight Show era staples and local news Weather and markets segments. Notable names include Lucille Ball Gary Moore Walter Cronkite and Gale Storm among others in a multi-genre schedule reflecting mid century television culture.
Jay Grimes of Keota received the Eagle Scout rank in a Keota Methodist Church court of honor. He is the first Keota Scout to reach this high rank. Attendees included Rev. Clyde Mosher of Glenwood, K F McFarlane What Cheer, Tom Hardin Oskaloosa, Albert Goeldner Sigourney, and Eagle Escorts Dan Morrison and David Trimmel. Jay’s parents and several Den Mothers also attended along with 150 others.
Guests from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Winfield New London and Ottumwa joined the Shirts and Skirts square dancers Saturday night at the Legion Hall. Paul Carruthers of Ottumwa was the caller. Two guests Harold Ker meen of New London and Del Trout of Ottumwa called tips. Coffee and homemade cookies were served to 30 couples. The next dance will be December 6 at the Fairgrounds with a potluck supper.
Mrs Cletus Kaska entertained Child Study II Thursday evening with cohostess Mrs Robert Koehler. Twelve members and a guest Mrs Joe Evanovich attended. Richard George gave a hair styling program with Mrs Koehler as model and girls Karen Kent Sheryl Vosika Carma Crone Roberta Anderson as child style models. Mrs Harold Gamon led the business meeting.
A large crowd attended the funeral service for Rev Walter A Smith Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Ministers Lloyd Latta Paul Hann and Fred Miller led the service with pallbearers listed as William Simbro Paul Pennington Edward Philgreen Paul Dietterich William Andre and Fred Miller. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements. Community ministers from the area joined in paying respects.
Local residents from Evanston Illinois visit relatives in Keokuk Wayland and Camanche sharing meals and touring Trinity Methodist Church. Dean Weaver returns home after nose surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Hermann Missouri notes wine making waned after prohibition while shoe manufacturing drives economy with International Shoe Company producing over 52 million pairs since 1911 and payroll exceeding 1 million dollars annually.
Markets report hogs steady to 25 higher with 9 500 head volume and cattle at 18 000 with calves, slaughter steers mostly 25 to 50 lower. Prime and high grade weights dominate price ranges, plus a note on lambs and a peculiar coffee pricing comparison.
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