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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance to a wife and mother overwhelmed by her mother in law babysitting. She suggests taking an indefinite leave from work to gently disengage and avoid hurting the grandmother, then reassess caregiving arrangements after a month. The letter cites four children ages three to twelve and ongoing household disruption.
A neighbor recounts a dispute involving a police sergeant husband and a loud backyard party. The sheriff shows the couple should apologize if neighbors condemn their duty, while Abby sides with the police and urges apology to the officer. A teen writes thanking Abby for guidance about pregnancy fears and dress modesty.
Des Moines following federal action the National Association of Attorneys General unanimously backed Iowa Attorney General Richard C. Turner’s resolution praising Congress for passage of the omnibus crime control and safe streets act. The measure, signed by President Johnson, seeks to overturn the Miranda ruling by statute. Turner warned the court could reverse if these provisions are struck down, urging constitutional amendment.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles E. Cowell presiding. Pallbearers were Rollo, Wilbur, Daryl, Eugene and Clem Chalupa and Wilson Putnam. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wulf hosted the Highland Pinochle Club Saturday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Richard Havel. High score prizes went to Lafe Klopfenstein and to Mrs William Barrick and Mrs R T Knottnerus. Supper guests included the Frames and other relatives as they attended a funeral in Waterloo.
Mrs Beenblossom hosted the Kensington Club on Wednesday with eight members and two guests from Danville Ill Visiting and needlework followed a business meeting Current events filled Roll Call New program booklets were distributed Mrs Gerdes helped with refreshments A floral centerpiece and bouquets adorned the table Next meeting set for Wednesday July 3 with Mrs Harold Nichols
Service Private Richard F E Alison listed with HHC 93rd Signal Battalion APO New York NY 09175. Military mail address noted, signaling unit and post office designation.
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