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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1966
Page
6
In Hutchinson Kansas mystery of facial burns on 17 year old John R Wilkerson ends with explanation. His mother claims he splashed cologne or after shave with over 70 percent alcohol. A static spark from nylon clothing and seat likely ignited the lotion.
CES club notes 31 members attended the Eastern Star gathering led by Mrs. Hal Dunham and Roy Carter. A memorial service by Mrs. Don Orr honored nine members lost in 1965, with singing by Mrs. Foster Bagge. Officers elected and by law changes discussed, Rainbow board and installation plans announced for January and February 1966.
At the Pines during the holidays several carol groups visited including four 4 H girls and sponsors Questers from the Methodist Church Junior Y Teens and fathers and the Y Whizzers. A beautiful Christmas tree and house decorations adorned the scene. Emma Sage celebrated her 101st birthday Jan 12.
W A Sheaffer Pen Co stockholders approved the acquisition by Textron Inc for about 19.5 million dollars. The plan calls for cash of 11.25 per share and transfer of ownership on March 1 with payment to begin April 5. Sheaffer will become an autonomous Textron division with no management changes planned.
About 100 placard waves confront state troopers as supporters of Julian Bond, barred from the Georgia legislature over Viet Nam views, stage a two hour protest at the State Capitol. Two troopers are lightly injured in a scuffle as another 150 demonstrators enter City Hall singing Bond's name.
The Rev and Mrs Dennis Stutrud and relatives returned from Minnesota where they attended the funeral of their niece Gayle Kellerman in Moorhead. Other items note funerals for Mrs Andersen in Burlington and plans to move to Cherokee Village Arkansas, with social club gatherings and committee appointments. A son in the Air Force called from Travis Air Force Base Thailand duty, and local residents undergo surgery or travel for shows. Golden Age Club cancels meeting due to bad weather while Friendship Club members share New Year resolutions and plan a January supper.
Luke Johnson of the Chicago Bears led the NFL in receptions in 1932 with 24 catches for 321 yards and two touchdowns. The notice also records a property transfer: Mildred Waggoner to George F. Clark, lot 3 block 26 High land Park and Washington.
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