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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
4
A collection of letters to Dear Abby about waitresses facing misread minds and handling many party checks. Waitstaff complain about voids and separate checks, while customers joke about who pays. The columneer contrasts perspectives from various readers across cities, noting frustrations and humor.
Wellman and Kalona elementary programs stage Christmas shows under Mrs Mary Schaeferle with assistants from Kalona Wellman and West Chester. Performances begin 7 30 p m December 16 Kalona December 20 Wellman December 21 West Chester all grades participate and the public is invited.
Postmaster Levy warns that Wednesday is final day to mail out of town Christmas gifts to ensure delivery. Washington Post Office reports 1,700,000 pieces handled so far this season, about 5 percent above last year, with Dec 10 and 11 as peak days. Fifty thousand Gabriel five cent stamps sold to date. stamps offer forwarding and return options with a return address. Postal advisories urge including ZIP codes in return addresses and updating mailing lists.
Funeral services for Clarence M. Benson were held at 10 30 a m Monday in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Rushing in charge. Pallbearers were J W Evans William and Harlan Edgar Del bert Lewis Richard Kauffman Wayne Williams. Burial was in Schrock Cemetery.
The speaker credited mail workers for the nation’s on time delivery during the Christmas rush and urged the public to mail early using five-number codes. He emphasized mailing often and as early as possible to avoid unworkable peaks in mail volume.
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