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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1965
Page
3
Abigail Van Buren dispenses advice to teens and a wife. A girl with a wide gap between her front teeth seeks dating confidence and budget friendly dental options. Abby suggests a time payment plan and dentist access. A widow asks about furniture after death and Abby advises legal counsel. A young woman recalls hosting servicemen with her parents at a barbecue in a home, emphasizing manners and dates with soldiers.
Mr and Mrs Leo Keifer celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon gathering at Lake Darling attended by relatives from Muscatine Davenport and Harper. An evening dinner hosted by John Carey and family of Washington featured a three tiered cake. Additional guests included Roger and Paulette Keifer and Harold Milam of West Chester and Janice Greiner who attended local 4 H activities.
Washington County turkey and egg producers are invited to attend the second annual Egg Day and Turkey Day short courses at Iowa State University July 27 and 28. Registration starts at 9:30. visitors tour the Kildee Hall facilities as poultry science staff conduct demonstrations and talks on production, marketing, and future turkey and egg industry outlook.
Bethel M Y F group met at the Henry Leichty home with Kenneth Miller leading devotions and Peggy Leichty as chorister. Several local and visiting families are noted, including Hochstedler kin from Kokomo, Indiana, and ongoing community events at Goshen and Memorial Hospital in Mt Pleasant.
A series of sale notices across Iowa from early July auctions. Listings include a 200-acre farm near Wellman and West Chester, consignments at Brighton Park Pavilion, household goods at Washington County Fairgrounds and Wayland, antique closeouts, and farm sales near Crawfordsville. Ongoing livestock auctions occur weekly at Washington Livestock Sales Co and various county markets including Kalona, Smylie's, and Wapello markets. Executed by heirs and auction services such as Milo Orris and Eddie Edward's Auction Service.
Richland residents report a family reunion in Birmingham at the parental Gould home attended by Maurice Gould and sons Keith Sas and their spouses. Other local families noted visits to Keota Manor House, Twilight Rest Home, and Dr. Ralph Yoder home in Ames, with births and weekend gatherings highlighted.
Des Moines visitors accompanied by relatives attend weddings and family milestones while locals report travels, hospitalizations, and church events. Notables include the Swartzwelters greeting relatives, Shultz funeral services, reunions in Iowa City and Richland, camp attendees at Pine Lake, and several club officers being re elected or installed.
A fragmented newspaper masthead announces staff roles and affiliations. It lists editor, business manager, vice president, advertising director, news editor, local advertising, contributing editor, and product details. It includes publication schedule, post date notes, and press association memberships.
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