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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1965
Page
3
Dear Abby answers letters about a daughter planning marriage with a husband preferring separate sleeping rooms and a widow remarrying, advising compromise not possible and recommending sensible separation. Other readers seek guidance on foursomes with ex partners, shower etiquette, and gifts for academic marks, with Abby offering blunt, practical advice.
Mrs. Bertha Henry hosted the Good Will Club for a Christmas turkey dinner with eleven members and three guests. A memorial silent prayer honored Mary Hornung. Margaret Torkington and Helen Goodin led games and a gift exchange. No January meeting announced. Handcraft I, sixteen members with Mrs. E H Messer attended December tea presided by Mrs. D O Butler. Bible verses and poems were read, gifts given to the County Home, a Christmas story by Mrs. Briley and one by Norman Vincent Peale were shared, then a cookie swap concluded.
David Whittaker and Mary Whittaker brought an antique farming newspaper to the Journal office. The issue, dating from 1906, was discovered in Hayes Timber and handed to editors for preservation and potential publication context.
Kalona townspeople supported the Red Cross fund drive completed in November, raising $362.25 under local chairman Mrs. Joe Chody with volunteers canvassing business and residential areas. The report notes appreciation for community cooperation and lists numerous assisting volunteers. Additional society notes cover Alpha Club events in Iowa City and travel details of local families.
The page lists Louis J. Kehoe attorney Jeffry building phone 653 3991 Robert Day and Bates Abstract Dept office 204 West Main St phone 653 2147 Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd 211 W Washington St phone 653 2924 John C Owen attorney 11942 West Washington South Side Square phone 653 2874 Dr M L Tweeten 108 No Marion phone 653 2351 closed Wednesday
The text notes the awkward period after a guarantee ends when payments keep flowing. It highlights ongoing obligations despite expiration, implying continued financial duties or coverage beyond the guarantee term.
Mrs. Conklin awaits mail from Katona friends after a hip fracture. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fry of Iowa City and Mrs. H. J. Bigelow visited Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. Fry. Weekend guests included Mrs. Duane Tyler and James of Marion and Mrs. Lois Fourt of Iowa City. Joel H. Yoder remains in Iowa City hospital awaiting Tuesday surgery.
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