Year of Crisis and Change for Women in 1962 World Wide
A 1962 overview chronicles birth and death, thalidomide tragedies, and bold female actions. Sherri Finkbine sought an abortion abroad after drug exposure, Frances Kelsey of the FDA faced opposition, and Lady Bird Johnson joined Middle East tours. Marilyn Monroe and Jacqueline Kennedy drew global attention while Algeria gained independence, Katanga unrest persisted, and notable marriages and separations shaped public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
West Germany
England
Canada
Sherri Finkbine
Arizona
Seden
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Food and Drug Administration
Congress
Kennedy
Algeria
United Nations
Katanga
U. S
Lyndon Johnson
Lady Bird
Johnson
Middle East
Ladyqueline Kennedy
India
Pakistan
Winfield Couple Wed In First Baptist Church Ceremony
Miss Emily Jane Hoech daughter of Rev and Mrs George Hoech Sr Winfield Missouri married William James Mouser son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Mouser Wellman at the First Baptist Church Winfield The ceremony featured maid of honor Rosalind Fay Hoech and best man Steve Johinson The couple will reside in St Louis following a reception and work details for both are noted along with out of town guests and family. An engagement of Glennis Staubaugh to Donald Speas is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Jane Hoech
George Hoech Sr
Winfield
William James Mouser
Stanley Mouser
Wellman
First Baptist Church
Dee
David L. Hoech
Rosalind Fay Hoech
Steve Johinson
Washington
Mr. Mouser
Ara Staubaugh
Glennis
Donald Speas
Lester Speas
Social Calendar Notices for First Publication Deadlines
Community notices list Wednesday events at Temple Linger Longer Club Rosemary Club and Shiloh Sunshine Sisters with quilt making and sewing items requested. Postponements include Merry Makers Club Harmony Club and Public Affairs I. Thursday events cover Shirts and Skirts, Potluck, Masonic and Rebekah Lodge sessions with details and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs I
Fairgrounds
Mple
Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Datsy Maxson Visiting in Hawaii and Local Holiday News
Local brief notes Mrs Datsy Maxson visiting friend Mrs L Carpenter in Hawaii for a few days. Dean Garrett returns home after surgery at the local hospital and is recovering well. Mr and Mrs R J Thornton visit McHenry ill to spend New Years with their son and family, joined by grandchildren Julie and Mike Thornton and other grandparents Foster Bagge and family. HOLY HOLLY Kent Ohio report notes Holly as a sacred Christmas decoration with historic ties to biblical events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datsy Maxson
Honkerolulu
Hawaii
L. Carpenter
R. J. Thornton
McHenry
Ill
LH. Thornton
Julie
Mike Thornton
Mrs. Foster Bagge
Thorntons
Kent
Ohio
Upi
Moses
Christ
Christmas Guests in Crawfordsville Families Share News
The item notes visitors Mr and Mrs Ralph Kleese at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Holcomb in Crawfordsville. It mentions the death of Mrs Ollie Maxwell Sp 5 last week in a hospital, and references Mr Springer a Palo Alto police judge who died. It recalls marriages in Manila Philippines and lists surviving relatives Martha at Willamette University and John in Pacific Palisades, plus a son Max who died in an accident. The piece also covers the Bitting family traveling to Tuscon, Arizona for the 50th wedding anniversary of Pearl and Mr. and Mrs. Bitting and for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
Mrs
Chester Holcomb
Crawfordsville
Ollie Maxwell
Springer
Washington
Wayne Biting
Ellen Sue
Carolyn
Monay Morning
Tuscon
Ariz
Pearl Bitting
White Shrine Bridge Club Hosts Potluck Night
Four tables of bridge were in play at the White Shrine Bridge Club gathering after a potluck at the Masonic Temple. Prize winners were Mrs. E. B. Hammer and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
E. B. Hammer
E.E. Stutsman
Rotarians Predict Happenings for 1963 in Washington Club
On the last day of the old year Washington Rotary Club members offered forecasts for 1963. Chairman Louis Kehoe led the New Year feature with predictions recorded on tape to be read at the next meeting a year hence. Keith Vetter managed the recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rotary Club
Louis Kehoe
Keith Vetter
Seven Major Buildings Started At University During Past Year
Iowa City reporter notes seven major University of Iowa construction projects in 1963 and highlights research strides. The year featured new professorships, honors for faculty and alumni, and advances in space and language studies including the Mariner I mission and a Gallup funded journalism chair. Projects include a seven story tower for an atom smasher, hospital wing, engineering annex, and multiple additions to the Iowa Memorial Union and other facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Poland
Alexandre Aspel
Physis
Venus
University of Iowa
George H. Gallup
University General Hospital
Iowa Memorial Union
College of Business Administration
Cunninghams Host Me Cleery-Cumming Execs at Buffet
Harold D P Cunninghams hosted Me Cleery-Cumming Co executive staff at a Saturday buffet. Out of town guests included J Y Canfield of Cedar Rapids and R Bywater of Iowa City. Claude McCoy celebrated a birthday with a family dinner Sunday. Attendees included Cleo McCoy Robyn Lorna Craig Crawfordsville and others from Iowa City and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold DP. Cunninghams
West Jefferson
Me.Cleery - Cumming Company
J.Y. Canfield
Cedar Rapids
R. Bywater
Iowa City
Can Id
Acme Greet # Card Company
Mr. Byter
Claude McCoy
End of an Era for U S Churches Marks 1962 Slowdown
The 1962 Yearbook of American Churches reports a rare decline in church membership growth versus population, signaling a shift after postwar rapid expansion. It notes rising religious interest in Bible study, tithing, and lay group activity, amid broader questions about genuine revival. Governor Otto Kerner of Illinois is introduced as the son of former attorney general and Chicago mayor Anton Cermak, slain by an assassin in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
America
Wegins
Yearbook of
Irringfield
UPL
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Theon
Kerner
Helena Cermak
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
On The Record Hospital Births Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Long of Winfield welcomed a daughter while Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mast of Kalona also welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Leo Adam of Well man was listed with a birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Long
Winfield
Alvin Mast
Kalona
Leo Adam
Dear Abby and The Biology of It All
Dear Abby addresses teenage mixed signals and dating etiquette while a separate note jokes about a husband who reads at the dinner table. The column covers handling rumors, parental advice, and personal boundaries with humor and practical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
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Helen Horwitz
United Press International
Marilyn Monroe
Los Angeles
Eals
Navy
Guantanamo Naval Base
White House
Caroline
Ravello
Italy
Virginia
United States
Wimbledon
White
Love
Princess Alexandra of Kent
Angus James Bruce Og
Ivy
Juliet Prowse
Frank Sinatra
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Herbert Hunter
Juan Carlos
Spain
Sophia
Greece
Ingermar Johannson
Birgit Lundgen
Taylor
Eliza
Beth Taylor
Edlie Fisher
Rome
Cleopatra
Richard Burton
Judy Garland
Sid Luft
Pamela Mason
James Mason
Mar Tiage
Lana Turner
Carol Burnett
Franis
Gary Powers
Dinah Shore
Rosemary Clooney
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Empress
Ethiopia
Eddie
Carpenter
Grace
Monaco
Hollywood
France
John Glenn
Crofton
Elsie Davies
William J. Mouser
Missouri
Joseph Pewitt
Warrenton, Mo
Thea
Melvin Layer
Warrenton
Pewitt
Brush Company
Town City
Mr. Speas
Farmers Feed Mill, Inc
St Farm
Wayne
TE Farm
Evening Journal
Dean Garrett
Wolf's Flower Shop
Louis Cassels
San Begin
Arthur Vincent
Don
Custer Sales & Service
S. Marion
Europe
R.F.E
Olympia
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Tam
Heisman
Beverly Hills
Calif
W — Chew
New York
Paul Revere
W York
Easternurope
Radio Free Europe
Free World News
Radio Free Europe Fund
Tork Gazette
Washington County Hospital
Todd Duane
Ted Alan
Howard Eugene Miller
Michael Dean
Dennis Conrad
Keota
Rhonda Kay
Ronald Stalder
East 2Nd St
City
Mark Lloyd
Gilbert Cavin
North
Marion
Richard Alan
George Janecek
Anna Maxine
Isaac D. Hershberger
Riverside
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