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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
4
A group of men gathered at the Bob Waterhouse farm and picked 30 acres of corn for the Waterhouses. Waterhouse had been injured in an earlier accident and is gradually moving with a walker. The story also notes community circle meetings, holiday gatherings, and local events with multiple residents mentioned.
Listing shows a Petro Area schedule featuring ABC, Donna Reed and Ben Casey with evening blocks and daytime movies. Local offerings include dating game and 60s era news segments.
State Senator Joseph Flatt announced a plan to introduce legislation to establish a state higher education institution in western Iowa. He said a Regents study would identify the best community to host a center for educational progress, guiding construction and operation under a Board of Regents plan. The bill targets the January General Assembly session.
The United Presbyterian Home hosted a Christmas program on Tuesday evening December 6 with readings by Edna Sheriff and songs by Mr. George Masson Jr and family. Washington friends and Miss Laura Mac Lachlan guests attended, with Miss Willa Ramsey presenting India and Australia pictures. A moving of several residents occurred including Mr. and Mrs. Hampshire and Mr. and Mrs. Marion George. The community noted illness recoveries and a memorial service for Clay R. Johnson in Iowa City.
The proposal states an appropriation of 100000 dollars for selecting a site. Officials say the funding would not detract from existing priorities but would complement three area schools. The measure aims to enable a coordinated development effort agreed upon by the council.
Dear Abby answers reader questions about eloping before graduation, telling a sister about a cheating husband, handling an engagement ring with the ex fiancé’s mother, and shoplifting urges. Abby offers practical, discreet advice in her characteristic column style.
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