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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
3
Abig ail Van Buren answers readers on bachelor life in the Middle East return, teen dating, door etiquette, mother-in-law germs, and couplebedroom propriety. Abby stresses virtues and practical boundaries, offering guidance and a personal reply option.
The Washington Evening Journal lists a lineup of entertainment and comic features including Captain Kangaroo Heckle and J Tenn tuxedo Mighty Mouse Linus Tom and Jerry Quick Draw Sky King Lassie Flicka and Gunsmoke alongside regular movie listings and staff credits for David Elder and others.
The city council appoints Edgar Lynn to replace Dr. Arthur Peters as mayor. Pack 233 activities include Blue and Gold banquet planning, Scout Week events February 7-11, Scout Sunday February 13, and potluck banquet at the church at 6:90. Den 1 and Den 3 present sketches and a monorail demo. Jay Crone and Eddie Tinnis receive Bobcat ceremonies. Rev. Wallace Kinzler attends Pastors School. Father Son Banquet at the Methodist Church set for January 31 with Rev. Ralph Peterson as speaker.
At the January board meeting Iowa Southern Utilities Company declared dividends of 35.5 cents per share on 4-84 series cumulative preferred stock and 29 cents per share on common stock. The common stock rate rises from 26 to 29 cents quarterly. Dividends payable March 1, 1966 to stockholders of record February 11, 1966.
January meeting of Cub Pack 234 in Fellowship Hall of the United Christian and Baptist church included uniform inspection and a Pinewood Derby. Den 2's Russell Miller, John Pemberton, and Tony Hartley won first to third. Den 3's Matt Miller, Leon Mast, and Ronnie Grout also placed. Russell Miller received the championship award. The Blue and Gold banquet is set for February 22 at Farmers Savings Bank community room.
Colette Bruty and Aelred Te Bockhorst top Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon after round nine with 9450 points. Runners up include Howard Hess and Henry Kiene, then Richard Schuck and others. Next round scores due. event at St James School at 7 30 p.m. February 20. Milk and dairy wrap tips noted.
A compact directory listing several attorneys and a physician with names, office addresses, and telephone numbers. Entries include Louis J. Kehoe, Livingston Day & Bates, Morrison Morrison and Lloyd, John C. Owen, Stewart and Shearer, Dr M L Tweeten, and Dr P L Etter with contact details and practice notes.
Wellman residents celebrate the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gislain with a Sunday dinner in Des Moines plus visits from family. The scene includes neighborly and social activities statewide, with multiple local visits and events noted.
Gary Fletcher and Mickey of Iowa City visited Vernon Fletcher’s home for Sunday dinner in Crawfordsville. Steve Fletcher returned from Omaha for the weekend. Mrs Gary Fletcher’s birthday was celebrated. Margaret Davidson begins duties as postmistress after illness. Eddie Herrmann suffered a broken foot while playing basketball and is on crutches. Mrs Howell Davis and Mrs Erwin’s guests observed a birthday. Maggie Williams moved to her son Howard’s home for winter. Capper LTT met with devotions, donated 50 to Camp Eden and 5 to Waco Foreign Exchange Student Fund. Nominating committee named. next meeting planned at Viola Crawford’s home.
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