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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
3
A reader set of Dear Abby letters covers adultery in a swinger pairing, a show and tell classroom mishap, dusty china at a dinner party, and Abby's responses. The column mocks moral missteps while offering prudent social guidance.
The article notes human bites can transmit deadly infections, likening them to dog bites, with fifty serious cases and several finger amputations. It also highlights that a noisy home harms emotional health, that liver damage from steering wheels can be severe, and that dehydration from insufficient water causes fatigue and collapse. It ends with a study showing firm but affectionate parenting yields happier children.
The Dutchettes 4-H Club met at Mary Engel’s home with nine members present and Mrs. Archer Augustine as guest. Rita Wright presented a film and spoke on the effect of pans on baked product quality. Christine Engel demonstrated cupcake making and Julia Miksch hosted a cooking term quiz. Refreshments were served by Christine and Mary Engel.
Mrs. Lloyd Miksch hosted the Sip and Sew Club with vice president Mrs. Harold Ganon presiding. Members shared tales from history, played Scrabble, and planned a luncheon at Mrs. Robert Holmes home. The VFW Auxiliary led by Mrs. Sam Weeks welcomed new members and reported charitable donations of clothing, books, and magazines.
Daryel Crowl was fined 15 dollars and costs in Justice of the Peace court after being found guilty on a Washington police information charge. He pleaded not guilty to stopping on a highway without warning vehicles behind.
The Was Evening Journal Washington IA lists editor David Elder and business manager William Shannon with staff roles and publishing schedule as afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4. It notes second class matter status under a 19th century act and lists associations and mail subscription rates for Iowa residents.
The Vanguard Sunday School class met February 10 in the Methodist Church Fellowship Room, hosting a potluck for 30. Devotions led by L. C. Miller, business briefly discussed, then 27 Valentine boxes were packed for sick, shut-in, and elderly recipients as part of the annual project.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pulver celebrated their fifty fourth wedding anniversary in Keota on Monday. A group of friends arrived at noon with baskets to help them enjoy the occasion. The surprise visit honored the long marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Pulver.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bowen and others visited. Platt Singleton, a Veterans hospital patient in Iowa City, met with John Henry and Vera Singleton. Lavernon Weaver and family of Ottumwa joined Friday evening at John E Henry’s home. Raymie Weber and Linda Teno visited Sunday. Elmer Peiffer and Darlene spent last weekend with Le Roy Peiffer’s family in Urbana, Illinois.
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