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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
11
Dear Abby answers reader questions with blunt guidance. A 26 year old groom asks his pregnant sister in law to stand as bridesmaid and Abby counsels that the groom should grow up. A self described intelligent woman complains nerves cause real ailments and Abby urges seeing doctors. A dieter shares weight loss and asks whether to remind a crush, Abby cautions against it.
Noble Jan 10 The annual congregational business meeting of the Eicher Emanuel Mennonite Church was held January 7. Officers for the coming year include Deacon George Unkrich, trustee William Freyenberger, chairman Warren Schlatter, pianist Leonard Schantz, assistant organist Ruth Graber, music director Junior Graber, assistant music Esther Duncan, educational committee member Bessie Schlatter, Junior superintendent Ethel Widmean Jr CE superintendent Ura Graber, correspondent Lena Graber, and committee member Wilbur Schantz. Otto Frey greeted by Frank Bolen, former resident now in Albany Ore. Mrs Clayton Nebel hosted a Sunday School quilting session in Noble with numerous attendees.
The Berean Bible Class of Prairie Flower Baptist Church held a New Years party at Mr. and Mrs. Duane Johnson's home in Washington. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hawkins and family, with skating and winter activities followed by hot home cooked food. Various local families shared Christmas visits and gatherings, including Clark Bauer, Leonard Drish, Jim Ledger, and others, with neighbors sending season greetings from Florida.
A cautionary piece on tetanus risk from rusty spikes, explaining that readymade tetanus antitoxin from horse serum can cause severe allergic reactions and serum sickness. It advises vaccination with two shots one month apart plus a booster, to prevent dangerous complications and avoid horse serum treatments.
Mrs. Lona Rae English 71 of Conesville died at home Monday. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction with Rev. Hubert Sunderman officiating. Burial Conesville Cemetery. Born August 14, 187? in Conesville, she was daughter of Jon and Mary Nolan. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lester Kemp of Anna Illinois, son Jack of Conesville, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
United Press International reports a Siberian-style cold wave gripping the Midwest. Lone Rock Wisconsin hit 44 below, Stevens Point 25 below, International Falls Minnesota 31 below, and Aberdeen South Dakota 31 below. Chicago logged 10 below, the season’s record low. Only Florida and the Gulf and Pacific coasts were above freezing. Highs elsewhere from 5 above to the 20s, with rain in the Pacific Northwest and light snow in the western Plains and into Iowa.
The Rotary program on bees featured Dr. George Kerr as speaker whose topic The Largest Family in Washington explored bee habits and honey industry growth. Iowa ranks eighth in honey production and the event included beeswax candles, bee themed music, and exhibits such as a jar of honey from a Mexican tree. High school guests Dick Gallagher and John McDaniel were introduced by Principal Kelly Schlapkohl.
Izaak Walton League Caicaqua chapter officers preside at January 28 meeting at the club house with new president Orville Harmison and vice president Glenn Mathes. New board members include Howard Hazen Gilbert Mills Edwin Childs Alfred Lemke Curtis Sniders and Robert Boileau. Hold-over members are Harold Brock Paul Rotenburger Herb Stouse and Ken Peters. Committees feature Finance chair Myron Salladay Grounds John Lemmon and Robert Boileau Publicity Howard Hazen Gilbert Mills Phil Kneen and others with several chairs listed.
The proposed liquor bill outlines hearings and notices, a $5,000 bond, and licensure steps from local authority to the Iowa Liquor Commission. Licenses run one year from July 1, with felony blocks and penalties for violations. A county vote option sets whether alcohol by the drink is prohibited, requiring 25 percent of gubernatorial votes for a special election. Violators face fines or imprisonment, while weather guidance precedes the article’s closing note.
University of California home economists offer guidance on wine stains. Act while wet by applying a thick salt layer for at least an hour. If residue remains, rinse with hot water under strong pressure from above the fabric. Then use a synthetic detergent or soap per manufacturer guidance. If stain persists, consider mild bleach.
Plans for a Retail Merchants Bureau within the Chamber of Commerce were outlined this morning with details set for a general meeting on January 22. A committee led by Eldon Brake, with Jay Vinson and Mrs Thelma Andersen, will present nominations for the executive committee for a vote by the general membership.
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