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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
3
A Dear Abby column cluster addresses a wife fearing infidelity, a mortician daughter, a teen objecting to spin the bottle, and a reader condemning children answering the phone. Abby advises addressing the husband directly, maintaining values, and forgiving others as a bridge to peace.
Halcyon House residents and staff shared a Christmas party with gift exchanges and carols. Guests included Mrs. Vosika, Rev Clarence Dehne, Miss Davis, and many local residents visiting throughout the week along with Christmas Day dinners at various homes.
Small, horny growths on the palm called keratoses are four to five times more common in cancer patients, say four University of Oregon doctors after studying about 700 patients. The keratoses are not definitive cancer signs but may indicate disease presence. The piece also notes a nursing shortage dating to World War II, with Pontiac ICU closures and New Jersey hospitals offering refresher courses to inactive RNs, totaling 4,320 RN jobs. It covers papaverine aiding stroke victims by dilating brain vessels, Danish findings on attempts at suicide, and a warning that smallpox outbreaks could begin in hospitals if early symptoms go unrecognized, citing Dr. John D. Milar.
Mrs. Sarah Christensen joined relatives in Malbern Iowa for Christmas. Dr. W J Stewart attended a family gathering in Iowa City over the weekend. Eighty eight people shared Christmas dinner at the Home with guests from Minnesota Ohio Illinois New York and Des Moines. Additional out of town visitors included Darbyshires Pleaks Erwins Krauses and Trowers among others. Rev Charles Willming preached at Salem and Cotter churches.
Columbus Junction reports the engagement of Judy Catherine Hanley Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs John Charley Hanley to Ronald Keith Heither Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs William Le Roy Heither. Miss Hanley attended Cedar Rapids Business College and is employed by Penick and Ford. Mr Heither works at the Clash A Save Grocery in Cedar Rapids. The wedding is planned for September at St Patrick s Catholic Church Cedar Rapids.
The marriage of Miss Joyce Krabill of Iowa City and Merle Stutzman of Iowa City was solemnized in a six o'clock ceremony Friday evening Dec 24 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. The bride wore a brocade gown with a chapel train and carried white mums. Guests included about 250 attendees and a reception followed in Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside at 1125 Third Avenue Iowa City. The bride works at University Hospitals and the groom is a University of Iowa student.
Hollywood reports Candice Bergen daughter of Edgar Bergen will co star with Steve McQueen in The San Pebbles for 20th Century Fox. The casting marks Bergen's rise in film alongside the action star.
Miss Ellen E Spenner and Donald G Hochstedler announce their engagement. He is the son of Ezra M Hochstedler of Route 2 Kalona and she is a Kalona High School graduate employed at Kalona Post Office. The couple has not set a wedding date. He recently completed military service.
Rita Jones hosted Cedar Clippers 4H Club Christmas exchange with gifts for grab bag and mothers. Old records returned, new records and 1966 goals handed out. New members Julia Johnson, Maria Johnson, and Peggy Hahn welcomed. 1966 officers elected: Susan Knupp president Angela Tinnes vice president Jackie Knupp secretary Anita Hammen treasurer Rita Jones reporter Marsha Knupp historian. Members discussed Babysitting talk and Washington trip photos. Parents attended.
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