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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
2
Psychologists and clergy urge six realistic goals for a happier year. Emphasize attainable aims, manage anxiety, improve understanding of others, accept constructive criticism, strengthen family ties, and face guilt to reduce fear and doubt.
Washington Iowa news wrap for Friday December 31 1965 covers local events and notices. Readers get updates on community happenings, civic notes, and brief items of interest from the Evening Journal.
Danny Creech of Davenport visits this week with Al Conners and Lyle Schultys. The Creech and Conner families were Christmas guests at the Schulty home. Harold Brock is home from University Hospitals Iowa City and will stay two more weeks then receive visitors. Pat Russell F. Chorpening Jr. returned to Fort Leonard Wood after Christmas with relatives, marking completion of basic training. Frank Thompson family returned to Fort Leonard Wood after holidays with Harold Young and Ivan Jarvis. Chief Warrant Officer Thompson reports to Fort Rucker January 2 for eight weeks of aviation school.
The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday January 4 at 1 p.m. at Captain's Table. Hostesses are Mrs. T. C. Davis Mrs. Hugh Morris Miss Grace Stone and Mrs. Rose Reid Reservations with Mrs. Davis by Monday. Mrs. Joe Schlatter to present patchwork quilts program. members asked to bring old quilts needles and thimbles. Sewing proceeds support the local hospital.
Joy Mills was honored at a miscellaneous shower with Linda Campbell as hostess in the Campbell country home Thursday evening. A group of friends gathered for a social evening. Refreshments were served from a pretty tea table with blue and white colors chosen by the bride. Miss Mills will marry Jim Bennett here February 27.
Reverend and Mrs John D Cornish of Crawfordsville hosted Crawfordsville Methodist church members with nightly open houses from 7 to 9 pm. Mrs Cornish hosted Lincoln school teachers and fourth graders Thursday. guests included Jens Petersen and Mrs William F Cornish. Christmas Eve guests were Charles Buckman and Riverside Illinois relatives. Today the Cornish family from Camanche will join with William C Cornish and family.
Miss Anita Dianne Sutton daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Sutton of Bettendorf and Ronald Ray Simmering son of Mr and Mrs Donald Simmering of Ainsworth announce plans for a spring wedding. Sutton is Bettendorf High School and American Institute of Commerce alumna and works at Kiles Gift Shop Bettendorf. Simmering is assistant manager at Andre's Coifure Salon Bettendorf.
Friday Odd Fellows Rebekahs meet 6 30 p m potluck New Year party with cards IOOFH Hall Monday Rainbow Board 7 p m Mason Temple Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Mason Temple Bring Rainbow points Wash away Tops Club 7 30 p m Library upstairs YWCA Council 7 30 p m YWCA room old junior high Golden Age Club 10 a m YW room old junior high Sack lunch Tuesday Handcrafts 2 p m Mrs Charlies Harvey DAR 1 p m Captain s Table reservations by Monday to Mrs T C Davis Bring needles and thimbles for sewing Y Wives 1 30 p m Luncheon old junior high Nurses Association 8 p m Nurses Home Dr Alvina Martens Belgian Congo Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 45 p m Mrs Wes Ramsey Note time changes
A run of social visits and greetings from Washington County and nearby towns includes Ted Stew art entertaining at United Presbyterian Home, Fred Gessler's discharge from Washington County Hospital, and multiple calls and dinners among the Rinner and Suter families near Crawfordsville. Other visits span Davenport, Quincy, Moline, Vandalia, Keota, Mediapolis, and Rock Island, with relatives and friends from Albuquerque and California noted. extended family and Christmas interactions finish with Miss Myrle and Miss Gladys Baird planning extended stays and return to California teaching duties.
A medical record notes Charles Brown from Washington admitted yesterday with medical status and David Knaak of Washington admitted for surgical care. Dismissed today include Mrs David Kuntz and her son, both from Washington.
Dr Alvina Martens, a local physician, will address the Washington County Registered Nurses Association on her experiences as a doctor in the Belgian Congo. The meeting at the Nurses Home starts at 8 o clock Tuesday evening.
Fresh shipment of Atlas batteries guarantees reliable cold weather starts and long life. Store touts high cranking amps, maintenance-free design, and nationwide warranty to ease winter driving concerns. Units suitable for cars, trucks, and SUVs with quick installation offered.
A dense TV grid lists programs across stations with times such as News at 6:00 and 10:00, Hogan’s Heroes, Gomer Pyle, Smothers Brothers, O'Brien, Bewitched, Jimmy Dean, Gunsmoke, Weather, and late shows. Also shows reviews and other program blocks including News, Sports, and various soap and game shows.
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