Half pound in every packet law boosts prepack label clarity
The 1963 Weights and Measures Act requires nearly all pre packed foods and cosmetics to show net weight by July 31. The change lets shoppers compare quantities, addressing long standing concerns over short weight in jars, tubs and tubes, and ends vague packaging practices highlighted by Which? and supported by Consumers' Association.
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Maris Ross
United Press International London
UPI
Consumers’ Association
London Daily Mail
Consumer’s Association
New Optometrist Joins Practice in Washington
Local Optometrist Dr. Max L. Smith announces an association with Dr. W. A. Westphal a recent graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry Westphal a native of Vinton attended State College of Iowa Cedar Falls and the Illinois College of Optometry He served externships in Texas and Iowa a six week internship at the Illinois College of Optometry Clinic and helped screen children at the McCormack Boys Club in Chicago Westphal holds a BS and Doctor of Optometry degrees He is married to LaVera formerly of Ft Dodge she will teach first grade at Lincoln School in Washington They reside at 1002 South Iowa and are Methodist Church members Dr Westphal s father Victor now deceased and grandfather Jack Westphal were former Washington residents.
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Max L. Smith
W. A. Westphal
Illinois College of Optometry
Westphal
Vinton
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Chicago
Ill
Texas
Iowa
Illinois College of Optometry Clinic
McCormack Boys Club
LaVera
Ft. Dodge
Lincoln School
Washington
South
Methodist Church
Dr. Westphal
Victor Westphal
Jack Westphal
Dear Abby Letters on Graduation and Family Jeers
A 17 year old who married with parental consent asks if she should have been allowed to graduate with her class after announcing an August baby. Abby says yes, she should have been allowed to participate. A reader reports carbon copied letters feel like a diary and should be ignored rather than confronted. A couple worries about public reaction to their son's marriage to a woman with a 4 year old illegitimate son. Abby counsels no need to explain to townspeople and suggests letting them assume.
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Abby
Finesse as a Tool in a 1965 Contract Bridge Deal
North-South vulnerable in a Becker column shows a 1960s bridge scenario where a calculated finesse guarantees the contract. South pitches spades after dummy play, then cashes K A of spades and a remaining heart ruff. Even if the finesse loses, the contract remains safe through strategic discards and ruffs.
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West
Declarer
South
East
Res Syndicate, Inc
Kalona Rebekahs hear reports at Odd Fellow hall
Sixteen members of the Kalona Rebekah Lodge met at the Odd Fellow hall for a regular meeting led by noble grand Mr. C. J. McKenzie. After semi annual reports and auditing committee's report, the group adjourned to Friday September 2 with a social hour and refreshments planned by several members. A dinner Friday honored Mrs. Joe Chody's birthday with guests including Mr. Chody and family.
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Kalona
Kalona Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow Hall
Noble Grand
C. J. McKenzie
Phillip Preston
Donald Siefken
William Reece
Gail Swartzendruber
Donald Dickeland
McKenzie
Harry J. Chody
Oma Rose
Joe Chody
Local Families Gather for Visits and Birth of Robyn
Mr and Mrs William Berger returned from their farm near Reddick Illinois visiting Alvin La Verne and Johnny Berger and their relatives including the Nowaks near Moline Illinois. Ronald Sandholm and family plan several weeks with Robert Stephens in West Chester. David Coon underwent surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City and rests in room 214. Robert Berdo and family visit Washington DC relatives Cinny Siemon returns home from Europe with her mother and brother Carl. Robyn Lasek joins the family of Ainsworth along with Bry an. Mrs H L Campbell visits Washington area with son Herb Campbell. Leo Fritz hosts a dinner for the 20th anniversary of Herbert Pauly of Ft Madison with family guests.
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William Berger
Reddick
Mr. Berger
Alvin
la Verne Berger
Johnny
Lowell Nowak
Momence
Dll
Ronald Sandholm
Stephen, Lisa
Kristin
Burlington, Mass
Robert Stephens
West Chester
Sandholm
Mary Jane Stephens
David Coon
Robert Coons
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Berdo
Kathy
Robert
Vicki
Washington, D. C
Henry Berdo
Cinny Siemon
Watertown
Conn
Carl
Europe
Leo Fritz
Herbert Pauly
Ft. Madison
Bonnie Sue
Alfred Fritz
Alfred Jr
Michael
Lester Worley
Diane
la Venne
Lester Jr
Deborah
Washington
Clifford Fritz
Linda
Dennis
Edwin
Leo
Tommy
Brighton
Bergs Take Weekend Trip Through Missouri and Kansas
Ivo Berg and family enjoyed a Fourth of July weekend trip with Mr and Mrs Ivo Berg Rita and Cindy traveling through Missouri and Kansas. Mrs Charles Rose was released from Mercy hospital after a 12 day surgical stay. The Fortnightly club decided to suspend July and August meetings with September to be hosted by Mrs Hamilton. Madison Wisconsin couple Fergal Gallagher visited the Schmidt family in August. Several girls camped at Lake McBride over the Fourth and attended Mass at St Marys Solon.
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Riverside
Ivo Berg
Rita
Cindy
Missouri
Kansas
Charles Rose
Mercy Hospital
Vivian Farr
James Farr
Des Moines
Harold Weimer
Hamilton
Fergal Gallagher
Madison, Wis
August Schmidt
Mary Kay Thomann
Jane Armbruster
Patti Shrader
Dianne
Patti Flynn
Lake McBride
St. Marys Church
Solon
Maxwells mark 25th wedding anniversary in Kalona
Harold Maxwell and Alyce Wheatley Maxwell celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a surprise home gathering in Kalona. The couple wed July 1 1940 in Shelbina Missouri and have three children Kay White James Maxwell and David Maxwell. A large group from the area attended the observance along with relatives including the Yoder family at a reunion nearby.
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Kalona
Harold Maxwell
Washington
Maxwell
Alyce Wheatley
Shelbina
Missouri
Keith
Kay) White
Clemens
James Maxwell
Glasgow Air Force Base
Montana
David
Maxwells
Glen Porch
Atlantic
Tom Miller
Anita
Willard Hole
Ralph
West Chester
Marquetta Kerr
Roland Maxwell
Faye W. Boone
Ed Grout
Richard Kelley
Steve
Curtis Figgins
Jean
S. D. Yoder
Mary Yotty
Mose P. Yoder
Marvin Yotty
Fam
Busy Bees 4-H Club Meets for July Session
Donna Wilson presided at the Busy Bees 4-H meeting held July 7 at Cynthia Edwards home. Eight members and one visitor, Mrs. Don Fox, attended. Roll call covered project reports. Jane Vittitoe shared Camp Lake Darling experiences, while Donna and Carroll Wilson discussed their New York trip. Plans discussed for Achievement Day on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments provided by Mrs. Doyle Edwards and Cynthia Edwards.
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Donna Wilson
Cynthia Edwards
Don Fox
Jane Vittitoe
Lake Darling
Donna
Carroll Wilson
New York
Doyle Edwards
Cynthia
Washington Evening Journal staff and subscriptions note
Washington Evening Journal corporate details list editor executives and advertising staff. Subscription rates shown for in and out of Iowa, with weekly carrier delivery and annual prices.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
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