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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1965
Page
3
The column recounts Dear Abby letters about inviting a disabled dancer, leaving an inspiring scene of a salesman wheeling a wheelchair all night. It then covers a young wife, 19, torn between her husband and a past love, urging mature choices and counseling to consult a clergyman. Also notes friends unhappy about delayed wedding gift thanks.
Fragmented listing shows a chaotic Friday schedule with numerous programs and times. It names Gomer Pyle The Flintstones Password Three Hone Gomer Pyle and many others, but OCR errors obscure details. The entry attempts to map a full day’s lineup across genres including westerns, cartoons, news, movies, and variety shows.
Keota Iowa January 18 Keota P T A held a Monday evening meeting with a social hour from 7 30 to 8 p m Coffee and cookies were served The business meeting opened by president Mickey Melnerney Guest speaker David Pace showed color slides on Uruguay where he was an exchange student A musical solo program directed by Roger Claypool featured Dana Hahn Nancy Lyle Carol Conkils Fred Zehr Tom Huber Trent Lyle Dennis Hawkins David Fink Chris Engle Jim Gingerich and Susie Pearson also noted.
Mrs Hazel Coffey hosted the Kalona bridge club with two guests, prizes awarded to V D Hochstetler and others, and Hochstetler attended a funeral in Maxwell for cousin Emlin Douglass. Kalona residents Lewis Yoder and Walter Speas head to Sarasota for winter, while Earl Fry visits from Iowa City. Several locals, including Cheryl Walker and others, are noted for visits, hospitalizations, and sales trips. Acrilan carpeting compared with nylon is highlighted for its wool-like shine.
West Chester Methodist Church activity notes a January 12 gathering at the Walter Bauer home with nine couples attending. Gifts planned for Rev. Wallace Kinzler in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after surgery. Also details on So and Sew Club, Cub Scouts Den 2 and Den 1, H readers meeting, and local sympathy notices.
Tracey Dill, son of Mr and Mrs Terry Dill, turned six on January 14. A Saturday party for Tracey and eight playmates plus sisters Tammy and Dawn featured games, cake, ice cream, and favors. Gifts pleased the honoree. Mrs Kenny Brennaman hosted another birthday for son Gene, age five, with thirteen children and mothers attending. Balloons and treats marked the celebration. Nearby visits included Mr and Mrs George Bond staying with Donavan and Lela Bales in Watkee, and Marion visitors Mrs Grace Wade and family with the Wades hosting a dinner for Andy Sheets. Mrs Daryl Baughman will attend the VFW Auxiliary District Meeting in Oskaloosa on Saturday, serving as district chaplain and cancer chairman. Additional notes mention visits by the Hotle family, Walt Fagen and Mabel Fagen, and messages from the Doyle Palmers vacationing in Florida.
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Edgar Rotzinger for an all day session in Brighton on January 18. Eleven members attended along with guest Mrs. Henry Mineart. A pot luck noon dinner was served. Elected were president Mrs. Norbert Chuck, vice president Mrs. Donald Robison, and secretary treasurer Mrs. Laton Schooley.
The Equality Club met with nine members and one guest. Bingo was played and visitors joined. The Pythian Sisters and Knights held a joint installation with officers named. Attendance reached 40 despite fog. Residents traveled to West Liberty and Chicago for family visits. Mrs Mumper improves and moves in with Morpha Griffith in Prairie Village. Lewis Schwab buys the Duane Van Winkle property near Brighton.
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