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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1963

Page

14

Seat belts boost safety for winter trips and short hops

Women seeking safer winter driving should use seat belts even on short trips. Experts say belts reduce serious injury, are essential in small cars, and should be installed for all passengers including children. Regular checks and federal or SAE approval ensure quality and durability.

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

Local woman uses box for mail and letter to sick friend

A local woman places items in her lockbox including a letter destined for a sick friend. She adds a 5 cent stamp, suggesting the letter will be mailed later.

Washington social calendar notices and events listing

Community notices list junior high PTG panel program at school and White Shrine event at Masonic Temple. Other groups meet after school and in the afternoon at YWCA YMCA church and various clubs. several include speakers, potlucks, crafts, and charity activities.

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

Golden Agers Club Holds Monday Meeting In Cold Weather

Twenty five members attended the club gathering as Mrs. Edith Zook joined the group. The day featured sewing and visiting, birthday cakes, and games such as Chinese checkers canasta and pinochle. Mrs. Walter Smith hosted Garden I, with topics on Garden Shrine Patios and Terraces and a discussion on federal insecticide controls tied to Silent Spring insights.

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

Local insurance agents serve Washington community

A local insurance agent relies on reputation to stay in business while door to door sellers from out of town face scrutiny. Washington hosts many agencies with long standing service to the area and surrounding community. Money spent locally stays in Washington.

Dad Washington

Local Residents News and Family Updates

Dave Nardy has returned home to convalesce after recent surgery in Iowa City and may stay two more weeks. Linda Rugg remains in University Hospitals Iowa City in critical condition with spinal meningitis. Sheila Chabal visited Davenport and attended the Rainbow installation at the Masonic Temple with her parents.

Dave Nardy Ed Nardy Iowa City Linda Rugg Walter Rugg University Hospitals Linda Frank Rugg Wellman Sheila Chabal American Institute of Commerce Davenport Stanley Chabal Masonic Temple

Junior High PTG Meeting Tonight Promises Panel and Music

All parents and interested residents are reminded of the Junior High Parent Teachers Group meeting tonight at 7:30 at the school building. A panel on The Plot to Abolish Childhood will feature, with several musical numbers also presented.

Republican Women Plan at Coffee Meeting in Washington County

Mrs. Edgar Stewart, president of the Washington County Council of Republican Women, hosted a morning coffee for committee chairmen to outline plans for the coming year. The council’s first meeting is scheduled for February 28 with Mrs. J. W. Helscher, where Mrs. Phil Weldin will talk about liquor by the drink.

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

Women of the Moose Meet at Brock Home

The Women of the Moose will gather at Mrs Harold Brock's home Thursday at 8 p.m. with an executive board meeting at 7 p.m. The Midwinter Conference is set for Sunday January 27 at Mt Pleasant. Those wishing to attend may call Mrs Brock.

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

Menonite Service Leads Through Severe Weather Note

The U P Home reports the Mennonite group attended their monthly service despite severe weather. Dil lon Graber of Wayland Church led scripture and prayer with Bonnie Roth, Conrad Graber, and Carl Wenger providing songs. Families and visitors traveled from Lansing and Des Moines to local events, while cold conditions reduced attendance and parking on Sabbath.

Dillon Graber Wayland Church Bonnie Roth Conrad Graber Carl Wenger

Meredith Leaves Ole Miss Amid Riots and Uncertain Future

James H Meredith completes his final Ole Miss exam amid academic trouble and speculation he may not return. The 1962 integration incident triggered deadly riots, while a U S grand jury cleared Edwin Walker and others without prejudice.

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

Mousers Honor Newlyweds With Open House

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Mouser invite friends and neighbors to an open house at their home on Sunday January 27 from 2 to 4 PM honoring their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bill Mouser.

Walter Bray Maude Statler Robert M. French Des Moines Pittsburgh Cleveland William French Homer Vincent Jennie Harris Stanley J. Mouser Bill Mouser

Recess in Kilmer Damage Suit Until Wednesday Morning

Montezuma Iowa the trial of a ten thousand dollar damage suit over alleged civil liberties violations involving a six year old boy was recessed until Wednesday morning. The boy Carl Amos Kilmer testified under direct and cross examination about the interrogation by Sheriff William R. Welsh and Guernsey school principal Herbert Haas.

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

Hospital Records List Of Patients And Relatives

Yesterday entries include Mrs Granville Love Crawfordsville medical J A Hunsaker Washington medical Today Eric Ridley Washington surgical Dismissed entries list Mrs Richard Lyle and daughter Keota Mrs Max Em Breeze and daughter Washington Mrs Katie Hammen Washington Mrs J W Ferguson and daughter Karona Mrs John Summy and children Rodney Lee Rebekah Lee Deborah Kay of Columbus Junction

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 Removes Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Carson Plumbing & Heating promotes Sewereamer a fast acting sealant for floor drains mixing with water to clear roots paper grease and rags without tools. Available in 5 and 10 lb cans priced 2.29 and 3.95. Request Sewereamer by name.

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