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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

5

Dear Doctor column on bee stings alcoholism and cancer

A 1958 Dear Doctor column explains bee stings cannot reliably cure pneumonia, alcoholism may be linked to food allergies, and cancer may run in families. It notes identical twins share traits and TB risks are low with treatment, plus high caution on birth control pills and cancer links.

J. G Mr. G Mr. F.K Calif Mr. K D. R Ohio King Features

Wellman Legion Women Work on Holiday Projects

The Wellman Auxiliary met December 5 at the American Legion Hall for their December session. They served a potluck lunch and discussed gifts and community projects including washcloth dolls for Glenwood and a hospital aid for Iowa City.

Wellman Wellman Auxiliary American Legion Hall Erma Rugg Cecil Miller Glenwood Veterans Hospital Iowa City Prairie Flower School Harry Jacobs Iowa Florence Sherman Washington

Dry air in U S homes worries engineers and doctors

In winter the air in 85 percent of homes runs 10 to 15 percent relative humidity far below the 35 to 45 percent target. Experts warn dry air irritates throat and nasal passages and can loosen furniture joints. Shaffer of Hamilton Humidity suggests furnace humidifiers and mentions furniture style units as a future design.

Chicago UPI Sahara Desert Burton Shaffer Hamilton Humidity, Inc Shaffer

519 Bushels of Corn Donated to CROP

Keota community leads the 1962 fall CROP drive with 519 bushels of corn or equivalent cash, organized by Rev. Walter Sieck of Sigourney and Rev. Donald Manwarren of Keota Christian church. St Marys Catholic church contributed, funds go to County CROP treasurer James Kerkove. corn will be converted to corn oil and shipped to overseas needy. T. L. S. Club met with eight members and five guests for a Christmas potluck and gift exchange. next meeting January 9.

Keota Keokuk County County C.R.O.P James Kerkove First Trust and Union Savings Bank Sigourney Staley Milling Company Decatur T. L. S. Club Danny Greiner Marlene Ginkinger Craig Pete Bekker Everette Greiner James Greiner Norbert Greiner Marvel Greiner

Colorado Spruce For White House Christmas Tree

A 72 foot Colorado blue spruce selected from San Isabel National Forest was prepared for shipment to the White House. After initial damage during removal the tree was successfully hauled to Washington, with two smaller spruces sent for Caroline and John Kennedy Jr.

Salida Colo UPI White House Colorado Mountain Colorado Caroline John Kennety Jr

Kate B Glover 92 Celebrates Birthday in Keota

Keota resident Kate B Glover turns 92 on December 6 at the Rest Home. The former dramatic coach and longtime Bird Note columnist has received many cards and visits from friends, former students, and journalists. Her roof cafe window hosts daily visits from a squirrel family and birds.

Boyd Sanders Keota Kate B. Glover Kate Ainsworth Washington Winfield Sigourney Millersburg Keota Keota Eagle Muscatine Davenport Ottumwa Des Moines Big Brother Scamper Ralph Clough Oskaloosa Audubon National Magazine

Kate Glover Attends Keota PEO Meeting

Keota Chapter C.M P.E.O met December 4 at Mrs Irene Richardson's home with special guest Kate Glover, a charter member not seen for some time. Video Village slides showcased Keota past. Next meeting December 18 at 7 45 p m at Mrs Ruth Blattner's home with Geraldine Pepper and Eleanor Shafer presenting Your Surprise Package.

Keota Chapter C.M P.E.O Irene Richardson Kate Glover Chapter C.M Glover Ruth Blattner Geraldine Pepper Eleanor Shafer

Wellman Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Birth

Wellman residents report a two week Arizona visit by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall and family plus others returning from San Juan Puerto Rico. Jeffrey Scott named son of Glen Stalzius and partner. grandparents listed. Mrs. Ray Witting, Wellman native, visited local families after a career in Cedar Rapids schools and Iowa City summer reading programs.

Wellman Ralph Hall Robert Hall Dean Hall Arizona Robert Gates Willard Treischman Jacqueline San Juan Puerto Rico Frank Kaska Pleasant Plaine Howard Durian Glen Stalzius Goshen Indiana Jeffrey Scott Herman Swartzendruber Max Lewis Mahlon E. Yoder Ray Witting Margaret Ihrig Cedar Rapids F. D. Miller Witting Wellman High School Cecil Graham Miller Iowa City

Local Attorneys and Eye Care Listings on West Bank Street

Professional directory notes Livingston area lawyers at Day Bates firm with Robert Day and Robert Bates plus John C Owen at 119 West Washington and John W Lemmon D D offering eye exams and glasses at Lemmon Jewelry. Includes phone numbers for each.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Mail St John C. Owen West Washington south _ side square John W. Lemmon D. D Lemmon Jewelry

Royce Roths Move December 1

Royces moved December 1 from the Elmer Roth farm east of Noble to the Floyd Burden farm northwest of Mt. Pleasant. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Addie Davison included the Jim Davisons of Sigourney, the Glen Guengerich family of Kalona, and the Leo Wagner family. TTT meets local chapter 1 and donates to the Retarded Childrens Fund Mt. Pleasant, with December meeting canceled. The Boshart and Henss Insurance Agency relocated near Jim's Barber Shop. Weekend hosts included the McMickle home with guests from Washington Ottumwa Fairfield.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Royce Roth Elmer Roth Noble Floyd Burden Mt. Pleasant Addie Davison Jim Davisons Sigourney Glen Guengerich Kalona Leo Wagner Art Messer C.J. Loder Everett Monson P.P. Graber Jacob Graber Joe Rich Homer Wenger Eva Edward John Alers Moline Ill Lester Neff Boshart and Henss Insurance Agency Levert Jim

Christmas Lights Shine in New Mexico

A festive portrait of New Mexico Christmas traditions. Luminarias illuminate homes, Taos Pueblo hosts a nine day Mary and Joseph search, and Indians blend ancient rituals with Christian rites in a spirit of gaiety and reverence across deserts, forests, and cities.

New Mexico Frank Morgan United Press International Santa Fe, N.M UPI Ebeneezer Scrooge Taos Rio Grande Valley Taos Pueblo

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Burton H. Fern, M. D Wellman Legion Mrs. 0. B. Godber Mary Aller Shenk Rest Home U.S Hollywood Tony Curtis Universal Curtis Paris Stan Margulies Sound Department Barney Fant Time Large Loan Plan, Inc W. Main Ottumwa, Iowa Charles Jeffrey Time Loan, Inc Journal Washington, Iowa Farrell’s Office Hunt's Office Machine Service Keota Peo Adelphi Lodge No. 353 W.M Forrest Tucker S.W Lester Smith J. W Eugene Zehr Treas Walter Stoutner Otis Jones Clarence Scrap Russell Mercy Hospital Lyle Palmer West Liberty Chad James Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison & Morrison Edmund PD. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd West Dale E. Garrell Journal Building P. L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrists R. Q. Eastland Kasimov Caribbean Cuba Royce Roths TTT Dale Garrett Evening Journal Apai Asphalt Paving Association of Grand Avenue
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