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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
5
Keota firemen hosted their wives at a dinner Saturday night at the V F W Hall with 38 attendees. The event included a vote of thanks to local hosts, while residents shared updates on moves, travels, family visits, and local club meetings amid cold weather and frozen pipes.
Wellman area clubs report January meetings. St Josephs Parish Altar and Rosary Society gathered January 9 at Lydia Brown’s home with Beulah Brown as co host. Attendees included Lavera Miller, Father Manning, Marie Brenneman and others. Also noted are WCTU meeting at Zoe Butterbaugh’s home January 8 with guest speaker State Representative Keith Vetter, and various local visits and family news.
Iowa state liquor stores reported 6 702 269 dollars in December sales, up about 300 000 from December 1961. The 1961 figure was affected by two heavy snowstorms, and enforcement drives that began after January 1 did not fully impact December results.
The Sun day School Class of the Bethel Mennonite Congregation met at Mrs. Maurice Grieser’s home near Washington for their January meeting. Members listed include Mrs. Joe Beachy Mrs. Vernon Wyse Mrs. Lewis Gugel Mrs. Leonard Leichty Mrs. Harold Wenger Mrs. Milton Miller Mrs. Alvin Graber and the hostess. They worked on a project and Ironed and mended for Leila recovering from a recent auto accident. Refreshments included jello strawberry pie and coffee. Article contributions for the freezer were exchanged as part of the schedule. The note describes a Youth Parent banquet at Sail Inn Wayland with eight couples and sponsors and lists attendees and servers.
In Keota on January 18 the Christian Church held a father and son banquet with about seventy attendees enjoying turkey and dressing. The Esther group of the CWF led by Grace Parke prepared the meal. Ruth group served, and decorations by Mrs. Bruce Stoutner featured popcorn snowmen and toys. Jim Bywaters hosted, Rev. Donald Manwarren spoke, and Cliff Stoutner led singing.
A 1958 King Features piece argues for firm but loving discipline. It promotes impersonal quick punishment, explains rules to older kids, limits privileges, and uses family conferences to reinforce obedience while ensuring children feel loved and valued.
The central Congo government moves toward closer ties with the African and Malagasy Union as Foreign Minister Justin-Marie Bomboko plans to visit Dahomey to mobilize UAM support for rehabilitating Congo’s economy. Katanga’s secession ended with Tshombe’s surrender at Kolwezi to U.N. troops, paving the way for reintegration.
Brighton residents report a regular Legion Auxiliary meeting held at Mrs. Larry Hunter's home with 11 members present. Plans advanced for the Forty and Eight supper at the Hall and sewing carpet rags occupied the afternoon. Volunteers served lunch. The Brighton sales yard changeovers and a weekly sale schedule were outlined for Scheeler Bros who recently purchased Washington Live stock Sales Company. A January 25 sale time shifted to 12 30 p.m. Private stock cattle sales will occur daily. Pleasant Valley Club hosted a cooperative dinner with business and project reports. Rainbow installation planned for Margaret Ann Guy on January 19 in Washington. Harmony Club hosted a meeting with plans for the year and birthday by secret sister. Minor surgery for Virgil Engle noted. Brighton Fire Department responded to an overheated stove fire at the Merle Sisters home.
Directory lists attorneys George Morrison Edmond Morrison James Lloyd and others with offices at 204 West Main 211 West Washington 119½ West Washington and 225 West Main along with dentists and doctors contact details and office locations. It notes various phone numbers and service areas for legal medical and eye care professionals.
Gwyneth Jones discussed her months in Ireland as an International Farm Youth Exchangee during Lions Ladies Night with 64 attendees. The event featured a chicken dinner prepared by American Legion Auxiliary members and noted gifts to the Iowa Lions Light Conservation Fund.
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