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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

7

Congregational meeting and club activities held in Crawfordsville

The United Presbyterian Church annual congregational meeting in Crawfordsville was well attended with Rev. Robert Rushing presiding. Elders J G Love and Wayne Williams were elected. deacons Don Wood and George Fulton for three years. A 1963 budget of 11,600 was adopted. Additional reports covered session, deacons, Women’s Guild, Missionary group, and Sunday School.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Robert Rushing J. G. Love Robert Humphreys Wayne Williams Don Wood George Fulton C. C. Moorhead Kenneth Thomas Dean Henderson Arthur Whiting Clair Holmes Delbert Lewis Marion Waters Ray MedAllister J. S. Jewell Merle Twinam J.G. Love Kenneth Rhea Women's Guild Women's Missionary Vernon Fletcher Fletcher Men’s Council Charles Twinam Nancy Rhea

Life at Guantanamo Returns to Normal After Cuban Crisis

The piece argues Guantanamo and Castro's Cuba are returning to pre crisis normalcy after the Cuban missile crisis. It notes U S policy against invasion, Kennedy's quarantine stance, and uncertainty over Castro's future amid regional backlash and internal tensions.

Guantanamo Castro Cuba United States

Mails More Cards Than Santa Claus

Christmas Fla residents aim to mail more cards than Santa Claus while the town’s postmistress Mrs Juanita S Tucker boasts Christmas spirit year round. The tiny settlement built a permanent Christmas tree to symbolize love and goodwill and traces its name to a fort established on Christmas Day in 1835.

Stanley M. Brown United Press International Fla UPI Juanita S. Tucker Santa Claus Ind Florida Tucker Cecil Tuckers Christmas

Mrs. Conklin Heads Keota Rebekahs

Mrs La Rue Conklin was elected Noble Grand of Emerald Rebekah Lodge in Keota at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include Florence Crawford and Lena Hermanstorfer and Ruth Ginkens. Aileen Beck presided and announced Christmas card plans and a potluck set for December 19. Birthdays were celebrated with a special table and poetry by Martha Sanders.

Martha Sanders Pam Singleton Emmaline Trier Ruth Ginkens Elizabeth Seitsinger

Women Like Nothing on Earth Dame Verdict

A UPI survey asks male TV stars to compare today’s women to common things. Fess Parker compares to stoves, Buddy Ebsen to magazines, Red Foley to guitars, Max Baer to TV programs, and Jimmy Starbuck to automobiles. All agree there’s nothing like a dame.

New York UPI Fess Parker Mr. Smith Washington Buddy Ebsen Beverly Hillbillies Red Foley Max Baer Jimmy Starbuck

Tony Curtis Returns Post Europe Tour With News Of Divorce

Hollywood reports Tony Curtis returned from three months in Europe amid changes including his divorce from Janet Leigh and news of her remarriage. He spoke of cameo roles in The List of Adrian Messenger and Paris When It Sizzles and plans for Monsieur Cognac with Christine Kaufmann. Curtis emphasized sticking to acting and building his own company to secure suitable parts. He predicted a busy year with no personal troubles remaining.

Castro Hollywood UPI Tony Curtis Tony Janet Leigh Janet Christine Kaufmann Taras Bulba Curtis Flossy Revue Studios Germany France Switzerland England Spain Italy Europe Adrian Messenger Paris Miss Kaufmann Stan Margulies Wilder Stevens Zinneman Blake Edwards

X Ray Unit Visits Keota School for Adults

The State Health Depart mobil unit will be at Keota high school Thursday December 15 from 8 30 to 9 30 a m to take miniature X rays of residents 18 and over in Keota and vicinity. The Keokuk County Tuberculosis and Health Association sponsors the service. A Christmas program follows at Wesley Methodist church December 16 at 7 30 p m for children up to sixth grade.

White Cloud Club Floyd Richardson Iowa Des Moines Everette Davis Ray Schultz Don Sands Iver Davis Junior Fritz West Burlington Chicago Davis Betty Rusbult Dascal Hamilton Dascal Dale Hamilton Letha Ann Chambersburg Ill James Robertson Jacksonville Hamiltons Roger Hamilton Nancy Mike Janet Burlington Don Peterson Joni Becki Keota Mobil Unit State Health Department Keokuk County Wesley Methodist Church Duane Luers

Getting Hair Done In Bangkok A Tiring Ordeal

A UPI report describes Southeast Asian hair salons using extreme teasing techniques. The piece notes American style rollers, long processing times, and a dramatic transformation from frizz to civilized style, with tangled hair sometimes forming a two inch deep pile after brushing at home.

Bangkok Thailand UPI Southeast Asia Kennedy Kenneth Peace Corps Europe

January livestock and estate sale notices in Iowa columns

A dense listing of multiple estate, closing out, and livestock sales across Iowa towns including Columbus Junction, Keota, West Chester, Washington, Kalona, and Wapello. Dates span December to January with start times and executors named, plus recurring weekly livestock auctions at Kalona, Washington, Wayland, Smythes, and Ollie markets.

Columbus City Columbus Junction Henry Sexton Jefferson St Elizabeth Prebyl Russell Adams Conesville Iowa Executrix Letts Black Top Road Muscatine Fish Hill Ervin Kunz S. F Keota West Chester Dublin Waldo Jack Fickling Jack) Fickling Front Street Mabel Mickey Estate Ainsworth Junction County Line Road Carlsteele Lyle Romine Kalona Washington Livestock Sales Co Wayland Smyhes Livestock Market Wapello Livestock Auction, Inc Wapel

Complex TV Schedule Mix of News and Serials

A dense vintage TV guide lists programs across channels with news, weather, sports, dramas, game shows, and cartoons. Entries include NBC and KTVO style time blocks featuring Tonight, Love of Life, Guiding Light, The Virginian, The Late Show, and Captain Kangaroo.

College of Air 5 Sailorbird the Metoys Pete & Gladys Love of Life Secret Storm Edge of Nicht Fun Factory Whirlybirds Loval News Walter Cronkite College of All Kangaroo Spanieh Loey the McCoys Guiding Light Almanac Ktvo Forum Cartoon Time Henelu Kangaroo Tarade Real Motors Max Huckleberry FBI the McCoyves TV School Real McCoys Search

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