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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1963

Page

5

Mother of seven handles quads with strong nerves

In Lima Ohio Barbara Axe, mother of seven, including four newborn girl quadruplets born March 4, manages a busy household with an organized routine. She uses Playtex nurser bottles, disposable liners, and diaper service to save time while caring for the quads and her three older children. Her husband works at a local newspaper as she plans to return to night shift nursing.

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Americans Sell Ready to Wear in Paris by Temporary Shop

Two American women open a temporary room at the Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris to take orders for U S ready to wear. They project mail delivery from the United States, avoid immediate sales duties, and target Americans abroad with plans to import affordable, well fitting casual wear amid Paris fashion.

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Farewell Courtesy For Harmison Family

Neighbors in Kalona honor the Harmison family as they move to Coralville with a new home. Guests include Skola Grady Kelley Snyder Hoch, Gingerich family, McKenzie and Westbrook groups, Chody and Hall families, Miss Judy Miller, and the Zinns. The Harmisons plan a ten day absence touring St Louis Stuttgart and the Ozarks.

Kalona C. G. Harmison Orville Harmison Coralville Ford Skola Sue HL_L. Grady Tim Richard ‘Kelley Steve Ward Snyder VD. Hochstetler Gertrude Lahey Joe Allen Willis W. Gingerich Tom Patty St. Louis Stuttgart Arkansas Ozarks Gingerich C. J. McKenzie Fairfield Frederick. Westbrook George Allen Jr Minnesota Joe Chody Bill Ehrenfelt Wellman Omar Rose Chody Princeton Illinois Miss Chody Buffalo New York Buffalo University Scott Hall Lafayette Indiana Scott Hall Jr Judy Miller Kalona Savings Bank Woldemar Zinn Str Zinn

Fourth of July Pageant at United Presbyterian Home

A Fourth of July pageant titled Let Freedom Ring was staged on the east lawn of the United Presbyterian Home. About 200 attendees, mostly residents and local supporters, watched homegrown scenes recounting the Pilgrims, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, and liberty immigrants. The event featured bells, applause after each number, a National Anthem, a prayer, and a fireworks display closing the program.

Patrick Henry Paul Revere Lexington and Concord Betsy Ross Europe

Fourth of July observance praised in Washington article

The event showcased careful planning, narration by Dr Kerr, suitable music and a public address system, with Mrs Kerr contributing to arranging and directing. It concluded with a spontaneous cheer for the Kerr family. The piece then reflects on the Home grounds east side, noting cottage growth as two more are to be built this month and more are planned.

George Kerr United Presbyterian Home Kerr Dr. Kerr John Baird Mike

Tee Shots By Harold Kerr

Calendar for the week lists Monday teenage dance Wednesday ladies lunch and golf Friday Twilite League and men's dinner Sunday couples invitational golf tournament chaired by Gifford Mori sons with Charles Robisons and Bob Robertsons on the committee. The Fourth of July at Washington Golf and Country Club included rain that turned the course green and busy, with Dick Ballard's orchestra providing Saturday night music and a rain gauge recording 3.7 inches over the weekend.

Harold Kerr Gifford Morisons Charles Robisons Bob Robertsons Dick Ballard Bert Powers

TV Highlights and Local Golf Day Highlights

Last Wednesday a large club golf day drew many couples to a two-ball event with a five-way tie for first among the Doaks Lowes Wells Morrisons and Brindleys. Low putts and long drives were noted, a Fourth of July program planned, and a potluck dinner with fireworks followed. Also listed are TV highlights from NBC ABC and CBS packages including the 34th major league all star game at Cleveland Stadium and various programs with personalities like Vin Scully Marian Anderson Carmen Quinn Nancy Wilson Fred Gwynne and Joe Garagiola.

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Savings Bonds: A Tradition of Freedom and Financial Strength

A government savings campaign urges Americans to buy U S Savings Bonds to support public debt management and national strength. Since 1941, bonds have funded homes businesses college expenses and retirement with Series E returning 4 for each 3 invested. Start saving for independence today.

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