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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1966
Page
5
Dear Abby columns discuss a student challenged by a long granny dress under a school dress code and a principal who enforces rules. Other letters describe a mother in law swapping gifts, and a reader considering a reverse permanent for curly hair, seeking Abby’s guidance.
A reader requests stony solutions for hair breakage and asks about a reverse permanent. Advice suggests consulting a top stylist for hair straightening and avoiding DIY methods. A separate note commends a steady partner and outlines sending for Abby’s wedding booklet with a return envelope and fee.
Brenda Edgar was guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday at the Jim Edgars home in Crawfordsville. Attendees included the Cherryholmes families, Lin da Burlington, and visitors from Washington. The event featured family fellowship and plans for future activities with local organizations noted.
The Rob ert Nichols family presented a lamp to the First Church of God in Brighton in memory of their son Robert Duane Nichols who was killed October 9 in a train auto accident near East Pleasant Plain. Rev. Virgil Blosser accepted the lamp and delivered a memorial.
Donald Longs guests at Keota with visits to Rubio Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. The party includes Donna Sanders Denise Larry Ronnie and more as they call on Gene Sanders and John Braun families. Additional gatherings include Richards, Woods, and Greens families visiting Tipton Lisbon and Wellman for OES installation with relatives in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
A condensed professional directory lists several attorneys and law firms with offices and contact numbers. Louis J. Kehoe at Jeffry building, Livingston Day & Bates, Morrison Morrison and Lloyd, John C. Owen, and Stewart & Shearer are named along with office addresses on West Main Street and West Washington Street and phone numbers for each firm.
Dr M L Tweeten at 108 No Marion, phone 653 2351, closed Wednesdays. Dr P L Etter, osteopathic physician, rectal diseases, phone 653 3303. journal blog listed.
John W. Lemmon offers eye care including exams, glasses, and visual training. Located at 527 South Iowa opposite Christian Tabernacle, phone 653-2987. Special emphasis on pediatric corrective eye care.
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