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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1963

Page

12

Seat belts guard children and drivers on winter trips

The piece notes that seat belts reduce serious injury in accidents and urges use on short trips as most crashes occur within 30 miles of home. It covers belts for small and sports cars, child use, rear seat installation, color fast belts, and checks for wear and corrosion.

Mother Jean Kinkead Travelers Insurance Companies Kinkhead Grandma Miss Kinkead SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

Local Woman Locks Box Then Posts Letter to Sick Friend

A local resident used her lockbox to store items including a letter to a ill friend and a 5 cent stamp was affixed. The bundle was placed in the box and is expected to be mailed later, according to the brief notice.

Washington Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Notices

A compact list of community events for Washington including PTG meetings at Junior High, White Shrine at Masonic Temple, Y Mixers at the YW, and various local clubs. Notable items include the public panel at Tuesday events, an Italian exchange speaker on Thursday, and a postponed Baptist Women’s Mission Society note.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Little Flower Circle Merritt McDaniel Lester Coffman Applied Arts Robert Rupert Handcraft Louise Wasson

Golden Agers Club Dines And Socializes Despite Cold

Twenty five members attended the Monday meeting with guest Edith Zook joining the group. Morning sewing and visiting followed by four birthday cakes and ice cream. Members sang for five birthday celebrants. After noon games included Chinese checkers canasta and pinochle. Garden I group hosted 14 members with topics on Garden Shrine Patios and Terraces and roll call on restful garden spots. C C Wilson discussed federal insecticide controls tied to Silent Spring concerns.

Edith Zook Opal Parcell Thelma Rohrer Nellie Moriarty Nora Ebner Maude Jackson Walter Smith Garden I Hugo Lensch W.B. Dupuis Paul Ryan Roll Call C.C. Wilson

Never a Week Goes By Insurance Message

A local voices concern about door-to-door salesmen selling insurance and urges residents to patronize Washington agencies. Emphasizes trust in local agents, long-time service in Washington, and that money spent locally stays in the community.

Dad Washington

Local News Notes from Iowa City Area

Dave Nardy returns to his parents in Iowa City to convalesce after surgery and will remain home for two weeks. Linda Rugg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rugg, is hospitalized in University Hospitals with spinal meningitis in critical condition. Sheila Chabal visited Davenport and joined Rainbow installation at the Masonic Temple.

Dave Nardy Ed Nardy Iowa City L. F. Fullerton Children’s Hospital Linda Rugg Walter Rugg University Hospitals Linda Frank Rugg Wellman Sheila Chabal American Institute of Commerce Davenport Stanley Chabal Masonic Temple Larh B. Meloy John Meloy Harry Meloy Cicago Muncie Ind

Junior High PTG Meeting Tonight at School

All parents and anyone else in terested are reminded of the Junior High Parent Teachers meeting tonight at 7 30 o clock at the school building. A panel on The Plot to Abolish Childhood will be a feature of the program. Several musical numbers will also be presented.

Republican Women Plan at Coffee Meeting in Washington County

Mrs. Edgar Stewart, president of the Washington County Council of Republican Women, hosts a Monday morning coffee for committee chairmen to map plans for the year. The council opens Feb 28 with Mrs. J. W. Helscher, where Mrs. Phil Weldin will discuss liquor by the drink.

Edgar Stewart Washington County Council of Republican Women J. W. Helscher Phil Weldin

Women of Moose to Meet at Brock Home

The Women of the Moose meet at Mrs Harold Brock's home at 8 p.m. after an executive board gathering at 7 p.m. The Midwinter Conference will be held Sunday January 27 at Mt Pleasant. Those wishing to go may call Mrs Brock.

Masonic Temple George Cordes John Baldrige William Sitler West Chester Wrc KP Hall Legion Hall Homemakers Club Louis Larsens Fleur de Lis Club Ed Jarrard Women of Moose Harold Brock Moose Mrs Brock The Mt. Pleasant

Weathered Sabbath Brings Community Service and Visits

Despite severe weather the Menonite group attended the monthly service at U P Home with Mr Dillon Graber of Wayland Church leading Scripture and prayer. A trio Bonnie Roth Conrad Graber and Carl Wenger sang Gospel songs. Visitors include Earl and Mrs Bass en route home from Lansing to Malvern and Oldsmobile purchase.

Dillon Graber Wayland Church Bonnie Roth Conrad Graber Carl Wenger Earl Bass

Meredith Leaves Ole Miss Amid Rioting Fallout

James H. Meredith faces a final Ole Miss examination amid academic trouble and speculation on his return. The cloud of Sept 30 riot and two deaths shadows the campus as a grand jury case against Edwin Walker and others moves, with dismissals and potential retrials noted.

Oxford, Miss UPI James H. Meredith Ole Miss Meredith Grand Jury Edwin A. Walker Walker Dallas Tex Grand

Mousers Honor Newlyweds at Open House Sunday

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Mouser invite friends and neighbors to an open house at their home Sunday January 27 to honor their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bill Mouser. Call hours are 2 to 4 in the afternoon.

Stanley J. Mouser Bill Mouser

Recess in Kilmer Damage Suit Until Wednesday Morning

The $10,000 civil damage suit over alleged violations of a farm boy’s civil liberties went into a morning recess in Montezuma. Carl Amos Kilmer, 6, testified on opening day with Sheriff William R. Welsh and Herbert Haas, principal of Guernsey elementary, as defendants.

Montezuma UPI Carl Amos Kilmer William R. Welsh Herbert Haas Guernsey Brooklyn Harry J. Kilmer Carl National Farmers Organization NFO Welsch Haas Welsh Kilmer L. R. Carson Oskaloosa

On The Record Hospital Items Include Multiple Patient Updates

Yesterday entries list Mrs. Granville Love of Crawfordsville under medical care with J. A. Hun saker of Washington. Today includes Eric Ridley of Washington under surgical care. Dismissed patients include Mrs. Richard Lyle and daughter of Keota, Mrs. Max Em bree and daughter of Washington, and several others from Washington Columbus Junction Keota Karona Rodney Lee Rebekah Lee Deborah Kay J. W. Furguson and daughter.

Granville Love Crawfordsville J. A. Hunsaker Washington Eric Ridley Richard Lyle Keota Max Embree Katie Hammen J. W. Furguson Karona John Summy Rodney Lee Rebekah Lee Deborah Kay Columbus Junction

Sewereamer sewer cleaner promises no dig open

Carson Plumbing & Heating advertises SEWEREAMER a fast acting chemical cleaner that removes roots paper grease and rags from clogged floor drains without digging. Sold in 5 and 10 lb cans for 2.29 and 3.95 with claim results and branded product name.

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