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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1969
Page
3
A Richardson column describes brisk walks in cool weather with mild thirties to forties, mentions a teen party hosted by grandson Mark for about seventy youths, and details colorful decorations using aluminum foil and peace symbols. A family recipe for Golden Hominy with Green Chilies is included with steps and baking directions.
Military sources recalled that Hanoi defense minister Vo Nguyen Giap launched a major assault on Dien Bien Phu, which fell to the Viet Minh two days after the Geneva Conference opening in 1954. Allied officials warned that a Tet-like offensive could jeopardize current peace talks.
Halcyon House notes show church services and social calls. Visitors included Mrs Bessie Tucker Helen Watkins and Mrs Christine Flynn on Sunday. Monday callers were Mrs K W Statler Mr and Mrs Clarence McCormick and Mrs Winifred Brookhart. Harold Jarvis spoke on Trinidad trip Tuesday with Hubert Fry and Jim Hanshawn attending. Superintendent Mrs Clarkson is in New Orleans for a Homes meeting and may face travel for the return.
A compiled page of sale dates and start times across Iowa towns including Keota Kalona Sigourney Mt. Pleasant Washington Columbus Junction Ollie Wayland Wapello and Swedesburg. Entries note closing out auctions household goods trucks spray equipment and livestock at various venues with weekly recurring sales and specific start times.
The World War I Auxiliary met at the Legion rooms for a business session after a potluck with the Barracks. They planned a coffee with Mrs Walter Anderson on January 22 at 9 30 a.m. and sewing at the Veterans Hospital on January 27. A district meeting was announced for Sunday at Memorial Union in Iowa City with registration at noon and serving at 11 30 p.m. An invitation was received for a golden anniversary celebration February 16 at Packwood Methodist Church. Marie Jones hosted the Plain Jones Club and eight members named their favorite TV program. Mrs Richard Schuck will host February 5. Leona Gardner chaired the Rebekah Lodge meeting. Two sick calls were reported for members and three for non members. The February refreshment committee will be led by Mr and Mrs Keith Williams. The lodge presented Mrs Charles Swift with the past noble grand pin for duties as noble grand in 1968. Odd Fellows and Rebekah family social committee will be Mr and Mrs Vernon Witting, Mr and Mrs Wayne Brock, and Mr and Mrs M D Lee, date to be announced. A social hour followed.
The bride elect is a Parsons College graduate teaching first grade at Lincoln School. The groom to be attended Iowa State University Ames and works in farming near Washington. A July wedding is planned.
The Communist Party Central Committee in Prague warned it will act against people circulating unapproved writings. The move followed a student self immolation protest over censorship and Soviet interference law. The resolution condemned public dissent and vowed action against tendencies to disparage party resolutions and to publish material contrary to the party’s course.
Montgomery Ward store in Washington announced expanded retirement profit sharing and long term disability plans as part of a six million dollar benefit program. New long term disability and enhanced retirement and profit sharing take effect January 1 with broader eligibility and a 50 percent disability payout.
A collection of four salad recipes from a Columbus Junction United Methodist Church circle cookbook. Corned Beef Salad, Line Souffle Salad, Divinity Salad, and Tart Beet Salad are described with ingredients and steps. The note advertises a 52-recipe Salad Book priced at $1, suitable as hostess gifts.
Lyndon Baines Johnson leaves Washington in a mix of pride nostalgia and bitterness. He believes editors cartoonists and commentators have shortchanged his legacy and views his rise from a Texas schoolteacher to the presidency as a notable achievement while lamenting unfair treatment by many public commentators.
Mrs. Geanie Nayadley enjoyed birthday long distance calls from John with NASA research in Hampton Virginia and Joe newly promoted to district manager at Great Plains Supply Company overseeing eight yards in the Manchester division. Mr and Mrs Walter Bruty host visiting relatives from Illinois and New York. Carl Kelley transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City third floor room 308. Arthur Ingham, cousin of Mrs Ward, visited Monterey and is a Grace Hill native who graduated from Washington Academy around 1900.
A dense listing of community gatherings across venues like Masonic Temple Legion Hall YWCA and VFW Hall. Activities include square dances potlucks craft classes senior citizen discussions and religious group meetings with times from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Notable groups include Rainbow Girls Tops Club VFW Auxiliary UPW Circle IV and West Chester Pythian Sisters.
Yesterday Frank Hesseltine Brighton admitted for medical care. Dean Garrett Washington and Miss Rebecca Berdo Washington underwent surgical procedures along with Teddy TeBockhurst Washington. Today Mrs Howard Schultz Ainsworth admitted for medical care. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Pearl Clark Washington. Today Miss Margaret Turkington Washington and Mrs Ralph White Washington were discharged.
The World Book Dictionary for 1969 includes new words and phrases such as aerial jeep Alateen bull hawk beat man beefcake body check brain picking British English campy and many more. Some have long circulated as slang but are now official entries. Look them up.
Directors of the Peoples National Bank of Columbus Junction were re elected at the annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday January 14. Re elected officers include Harry C Lowe as chairman Clyde R Crawford as president R H Schmidt as vice president Gary C Todd cashier Margaret A Diller assistant cashier Frank B Jamison assistant cashier and tellers Jean Griffin Helen Howe Nancy Thomas Margaret Utterback Marie Jones teller bookkeepers.
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