Oysters and the microwave future in 1970
In this editorial from December 4 1970 the author muses on eating oysters and the shift from old shell shucking to microwave aided opening. He discusses oyster sourcing from Maine to the midwest, the shucking process, and the potential labor and safety benefits of microwave devices. He warns of ongoing shellfish bed pollution risking extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
National Marine Fisheries Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
United States
Breach of promise myths and odd trivia across a noisy page
A collage of legal musings and light trivia covers marriage disputes, prizefighter judgments, weight and velocity facts, parakeet tips, and a ditty about the Mason-Dixon Line crossing New Jersey. Notable queries include whether a wife can oust a mother in law and how money control affects court cases.
Thanksgiving Guests at Richland and Nearby Homes
Richland families host numerous Thanksgiving visitors from Rock Island Des Moines and beyond. Guests include Kenneth Peeters Kenny and Robert Sheridan from Rock Island, Carl White Carl Jr. and Ted Spray clan from Wichita Haviland and Richland, plus many others from Macon Kalona Ainsworth and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Earl McReynolds
Kenneth Peeters
Kenny
Rock Island
Robert Sheridan
Robert McReynolds
Ted Spray
Phil Davis
Jill
Witchita
Kansas
Dolores Spray
Haviland
Carl
Harold Salts
Anamosa
Bill Sable
Paul Nichols
Donnie
Muscatine
Dear Abby Advice Column Notes Modern Etiquette
A reader asks about selling a duplicate wedding gift blanket and the future of etiquette in marriage. Abby’s column covers wedding gifts, manners, and domestic quirks with humorous, practical guidance. The page includes multiple questions from readers about etiquette, privacy, and household habits, with light, period-appropriate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Thanksgiving gathered in Fairfield for dinner and visits
A Fairfield Thanksgiving scene lists Mr. and Mrs. Milford Watson and Scotty with several families at the Willard Diers home and Schultz home in Ottumwa and Washington. Guests include the Bailey, Diers, Cline, Fulton, Black, Bachmann, Augustine, Parcell, White, and Cooney families, along with Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Schultz and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Burtch
Lawrence Bailey
Marshalltown
W. T. Schultz
Glen MacClure
Charles Mangus
Schultz
Mervyn Fluton
Guy and
Myrtle Black
Farm Service
Washington
Omer Black
Wendell Bachmann
Chillacothe
Mabel Hollingsworth
Mervyn Fulton
Keith Fulton
Effingham, I.ll
Kermit Fulton
Robert White
Fairfield
Washington men in three-car crash at East Jefferson intersection
Patrick James Clark and Melvin Maurice Grieser of Washington driven cars collided at the East Jefferson and South Second Avenue intersection Wednesday at 9 15 p m. A third car owned by Marvin Tweeton was damaged while parked nearby. Clark was charged with failure to yield the right of way and fined $15. Total damage to the three vehicles was about $1 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick James Clark
Melvin Maurice Grieser
Washington
East Jefferson
South Second Avenue
Marvin Tweeton
Clark
Washington Evening Journal rates and staff list
Washington Evening Journal details annual and weekly subscription prices for carriers and mail delivery in and outside Washington Iowa. It lists staff including David Elder president editor. William Shannon VP advertising. Charles Morris managing editor. Robert Shaffer local advertising manager. Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marton Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Eator
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Martha Neece bridal shower at Woolson church
Martha Neece daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Neece was honored Friday evening at Woolson church with a cranberry and pink themed miscellaneous bridal shower attended by about 60 guests. Mary Snyder recorded guest names as Judy Nordyke Linda Day and Mary Parsons provided musical readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Martha Neece
LeRoy Neece
Woolson Church
Mary Snyder
Judy Nordyke
Linda Day
Mary Parsons
Martha
Mary
Carol Neece
le Roy Neece
Paul Snyder
Kenneth Nordyke
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Evening Journal
Peter
All
Oysters
Middlewest
Washington, Iowa
L. M. Boyd
Primo Carnera
Max Baer
Gene Tunney
Carnera
Tunney
Baer
Phyllis
Merthy
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Arkansas
New Jersey
Mrs. Don Long
Everett Nichols
Nichols
Patty Nichols
David Brem
Burlington
Verle Gardner
Clyde Gardner
Chicago
Leo Adam
Joe
Phil
Tom ‘Casalenuova
Ottumwa
Joy Adam
Ed Wilson
Keith Jones
Kathy
Des Moines
John Adam
Pat
Amy
Laurie
Howard Adrian
John Adrian
Jerry Adrian
Dave Dickey
Packwood
John E. Combs
Johnnie
West Chester
Robert Sobaski
Richard Adam
Kathy Schaffer
St. Marys Church
Will Adams
Sobaski
Adrian
Richard
Emma Widner
Loyd Westphal
Onslow
Ean Axbby
Abilgail van Buren
Vin
Emerald Isle
Emerald
Snake Country
Los Angeles
Cal
The
Washington Evening Journal
Lancaster
Pekin Music Boosters
Raymond Swartswelter
Susan
Jacksonville
Florida
Tom Bolter
Julie
Swartswelters
Homer Lee Nordyke
Coral Gables
Mrs
Oma) Wade
Jerry Hupfeld
Cedar Rapids
Swartswelter
Ron Greeson
Lucille Luithly
Lyla McCarty
Hoyt Luithly
Ann
Jane
Muncie
Indiana
Mark Mergen
Esterville
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