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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1963

Page

4

Seat belts seen as lifesavers for winter driving

Miss Kinkead of The Travelers Insurance urges constant use of seat belts even on short trips. She notes belts reduce death or serious injury if an accident occurs within 30 miles of home and advises belts for small foreign cars and family cars alike, with kids wearing belts and belts checked annually for wear and corrosion.

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

Washington Social Calendar Notice Summary

Washington social events listed for Tuesday through Friday include PTG meetings at Junior High, a public panel program, White Shrine at the Masonic Temple, Y activities at the YW center, Little Flower Circle, Family Living sewing, and various club and church gatherings. A mentioned note cites date changes and a postponed Baptist Women’s Mission Society meeting.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Little Flower Circle Merritt McDaniel Lester Coffman Applied Arts Robert Rupert Handcraft Louise Wasson YWCA Sylvia Wilson Christian Cwf Baptist Women’s Mission Society

Local News Notes From Iowa City Area

Dave Nardy has returned home to convalesce after surgery in Iowa City and will stay at his parents’ home for two weeks or more. Linda Rugg is in University Hospitals in critical condition with spinal meningitis. Sheila Chabal spent the weekend with her parents and joined the Rainbow installation service at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Grant Humble returned from Park Rapids after attending her sister in law’s funeral, amid extreme sub zero weather.

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 Grant Humble Park Rapids Minn T. J. Clancy Selden Crow Muscatine

Junior High PTG Meeting Tonight

Parents are reminded of the Junior High Parent Teachers group meeting at 7 30 this evening in the school building. A panel on The Plot to Abolish Childhood will be featured, and several musical numbers will be presented.

Republican Women Plan Meeting at Coffee in Washington County

Mrs. Edgar Stewart, president of the Washington County Council of Republican Women, hosted a Monday morning coffee for committee chairmen to map plans for the year. The council opens Feb 28 with Mrs. J. W. Helscher and a discussion by Mrs. Phil Weldin on 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 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Harold Brock with an executive board at 7 p.m. The group notes the Midwinter Conference on Sunday January 27 at Mt Pleasant and invites members to call Mrs Brock to arrange attendance.

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

Menonite group meets despite severe Sabbath weather

At The U P Home the Menonite group held its monthly service with Mr. Dillon Graber of Wayland Church leading scripture and prayer. A trio Bonnie Roth Conrad Graber and Carl Wenger sang gospel songs. Visitors noted include Earl and Mrs Bass en route home from Lansing to Malvern after buying a new Oldsmobile.

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

Meredith To Leave Ole Miss Amid Academic Trouble

James H. Meredith faces final Ole Miss exam amid serious academic trouble and possible delayed exam if his absence is excused. Rioting after his Sept. 30 entrance triggered two deaths and injuries. federal grand jury had indicted others, with Walker's charges dismissed without prejudice.

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

Mouser Couple to Host Open House for Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Mouser invite friends and neighbors to an open house at their home on Sunday January 27 between 2 and 4 PM to honor their son Bill Mouser and his wife.

Stanley J. Mouser Bill Mouser

Kilmer Damage Suit Goes Into Recess in Iowa Case

The $10,000 civil rights suit in Montezuma, about farm boy Carl Amos Kilmer, rests until Wednesday morning. Sheriff William R. Welsh and Guernsey principal Herbert Haas face questioning over alleged detention and harassment of the first grader during a farm action period last September.

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 Update

Yesterday: Mrs. Granville Love Crawfordsville medical J A Hun saker Washington medical. Today: Eric Ridley Washington surgical. Dismissed Today: Mrs. Richard Lyle and daughter Keota Mrs. Max Embree and daughter Washington Mrs. Katie Hammen Washington Mrs J W Ferguson and daughter Karona Mrs John Summy and children Rodney Lee Rebekah Lee and Deborah Kay 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 Seeks Sewer Clean From Roots and Waste

Carson Plumbing & Heating advertises Sewereamer a no tool floor drain cleaner that dissolves roots paper grease and rags with a mix poured into the drain. Sold in 5 and 10 lb cans at 2.29 and 3.95. Buy SEWEREAMER by name only.

Sewereamer

Golden Agers Club Holds Monday Meeting In Cold

Twenty five members attended despite cold weather. Edith Zook joined as a new member. Sewing and visiting filled the morning. Four birthday cakes and ice cream were provided by celebrating members. Multiple members received the Happy Birthday song. Chinese checkers canasta and pinochle were played in the afternoon. Garden I group met with Walter Smith hosting. topics covered Garden Shrine Patios and Terraces and a discussion on federal controls for insecticides linked to Silent Spring.

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 Salesmen

A local piece urges residents to avoid buying insurance from out of town door to door sellers. It praises local agents, noting they rely on reputation and serve Washington and nearby communities, with a reminder that money spent locally stays in Washington.

Dad Washington

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