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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1968

Page

5

Dear Abby column featuing teen pregnancy and wedding ethics

A Dean Abby Dear Abby column includes letters about a 16 year old with a 19 year old fiancé, parental concern, and adoption options. It discusses adolescence, responsibility, and a mother’s perspective on marriage, school, and potential futures. The page also shares reader complaints about cake at a golden anniversary, age questions, and how to contact Abby for replies.

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Women Bowling League Scores and Standings Report

Melody Strikers League results show Essex, VFW, Atl Ett es and others with team totals like Essex 2406 and Martin 2381. High scores include team series Essex 2406 and McGill 213 in a game, with individual series led by Close 549 and Zieglowsky 499.

Hissees Bk Secant Martin Winga Cafe Washington State Bank Essex VFW Atl Ettes State Bank Winga Osincup River Products Close Zieglowsky McGill Henry

Local Iowa newspaper masthead and staff credits

The page lists contact numbers and staff roles including editor David Elder and News Editor Bob Shaffer, with advertising, production, and management credits. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays, holidays, andJuly 4th, and that it is entered as second class matter under federal law with press associations and bureaus acknowledged.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Lowa

Court approves Penn Central rail merger

The Supreme Court approved the long delayed merger of the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads creating the world's largest private rail system. It will operate in 20 states and two Canadian provinces with about 20 000 miles of track and nearly 2 billion dollars in revenue. It spans from Montreal to Boston to Norfolk and Mackinaw City through Chicago and St Louis. The ICC and courts have considered the merger for over five years.

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Columbus Junction State Bank elects officers and directors

Grace Butler reports the Columbus Junction State Bank annual meeting held Jan 9 naming officers G W Weber chair H Lee Huston president Thomas H Huston EVP J E Henson VP Sheldon Hawkins A V P E L Hughes cashier Richard Utter A C and farm rep Larry Prior A C and auditor. Directors include H D Abbott Jack Estle Dale Edmondson H L Huston Thomas H Huston Lewis Newell J W Robertson F D Syle G W Weber Fred Wier. Dividend of 7.50 paid Dec 31, 1967. year growth 600000. total footing 8400000. Bank opened Jan 7, 1927. B H Shearer attended 41 annual meetings. Weber and Edmondson have served since the start. Huston has been an officer since opening, first cashier.

Columbus Junction Columbus Junction State Bank G. W. Weber H. Lee Huston Thomas H. Huston J. E. Henson Sheldon Hawkins E. L. Hughes Richard Utter Larry Prior H. D. Abbott Jack L. Estle Dale Edmondson Lewis H. Newell J. W. Robertson F. D. Syle Fred Wier B. H. Shearer

Clinton youths cleared in fire probe

Two 18 year old Clinton youths named Thomas Hollister and Maurice Mills were cleared of involvement in the high school and Curtis Mansion fires after lie detector tests. They were charged in connection with a separate fire at a vacant house on Clinton school property late last year.

Clinton, Iowa UPI Clinton Curtis Clinton County Lawrence Carstensen Thomas Hollister Maurice Mills Carstensen

Winter Chicken Casserole Recipe Spotlight

A hearty chicken casserole blends diced cooked chicken with Chinese noodles and mushrooms in cream of chicken soup. Layer noodles and chicken mixture, top with grated cheese and bake until melted. serves six. Also a chicken topping mixes celery green pepper pineapple chunks melted butter and flour.

Mixed Rice and Sausage Main Dish and White Salad

A home menu item details a pineapple chicken sauce over rice with Vienna sausage, including stock, juice, soy sauce, mushrooms, and optional cat sup base. It suggests serving with White Salad made from egg yolks milk gelatin cream cherries pineapple almonds marshmallows and lemon juice, plus garnish and crackers. Also notes Pan American Health Organization finding 56 physicians per 10000 in Latin America versus 15.1 in the United States.

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