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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
13
Dear Abby columns discuss a 62 year old widow seeking a younger partner, a son in upheaval with a new wife, a husband who never sleeps, and general relationship woes. The notes reveal guidance on drama, boundaries, and personal happiness in mid century manners.
Rubio Friends Church welcomed Miss Marie Heineman a Burundi Africa missionary on furlough who spoke and showed films about Burundi. The group included Kenyans and children of missionaries from Vennard Bible College and the Belknaps sang at services. A noon potluck followed, with transport by Larry Bishop a Vennard student. Birthday note for Christina Derby marked her 83rd.
William Tobias, 19, was shot in the left leg Saturday evening and taken to Muscatine General Hospital. The report notes his condition as good. In Louisa County the supervisor board closed the Troben bridge over the Town River due to unsafe mid. The Hoben bridge remains in the northwest part of Louisa County about 12 miles northwest of Columbus Junction. Supervisors are Guy Hardman, Lyte Duncan, and Gu Saison.
A health column by Harry advises gradual weight loss through portion control and attitude change. It warns against emotional eating, encourages three meals daily with no snacks, and recommends avoiding fried foods and rich desserts while preserving butter for special occasions.
In January 1960 Jan Fane moved from Cedar Falls Iowa to Washington. She was a cheerleader and FHA member in Cedar Falls then joined the Washington band and chorus. A sophomore and junior she earned a division I at State Contest with the drum ensemble and now runs a small band. Jan serves as Teens president this year after a prior term as vice president and was a monitor in sophomore year. Her other activities include Future Teachers of America production work for junior and senior class plays and she is a fan alternate on the student council. She is practicing for Li Lil Abner in which she plays Moonbeam McSwine. Recently she was selected as a National Honor Society member and plans to enter Mercy Hospital School of Nursing at Iowa City next fall. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Fane.
Georgia Fink returns home after tonsil and adenoid surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hahn and baby plus Gerald’s parents. Several residents attend social calls and birthday celebrations, with Iris workers at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids and relatives visiting in Wellman Sigourney and Deep River. The Reed family mourns the passing of Mrs. William Sexton and funeral plans are set in Moline.
The Good Luck 41 Club met at La Robinsons Feb 9. Members brought Valentines for a contest with winners for originality Susan Mineart beauty Kathy Boyd food valentines Pepper Smith and Dorothy Koch. Demonstrations covered Measuring Ingredients Unbaked Cookies Dropped Cookies Bar Cookies and an Attractive Place Setting for Breakfast.
This Funny World notes sensible dieting methods with health risk cautions. It warns that those more than twenty five percent above normal should consult a doctor before starting a reducing routine. Moderate exercise like walking is advised. Body massage is not a weight loss method.
Auction note lists a 2e wheel trailer with a 5x9 flat bed and references J D Drawber from Kewanee. The fragment describes equipment listings and dimensions, suggesting an agricultural or shop auction item lineup. No additional context or dates provided.
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