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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
7
A health column discusses tranquilizers and their dangers from overuse, noting how initial caution gave way to widespread consumption. It also covers the Thermogram technique for tumor detection and urges readers to consult their own doctors for personal medical issues.
The Past Chiefs Club met at K.P. Hall in Brighton with sixteen members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Earl Neal and Mrs. Harold Swick. A business meeting was led by Mrs. Allen Lauderdale, followed by entertainment by Mrs. Wesley Mulliki and Mrs. James Morgan.
Noble reports about 3.4 inches of rain restoring crops after a dry spell. Corn and small seeds planted a month ago sprouted well, while residents watered with wells noting rain is superior. The column notes local deaths, hospital visits, community events, and a new Valient purchase amid rural life in Noble during July.
Keota July 9 Mr and Mrs Clarence Aller with Mary and Elizabeth Aller spent last Sunday with the Merlin Ailers at Davenport. Numerous relatives and friends visited during the Fourth of July at Mendon and with the Baugh family. Grandparents Homer Mann of Brighton hosted Keith Wagler, and extended family from Cedar Rapids and California joined gatherings in Brighton and Rock Island.
Riverside community notes report a July 12 event where bikes will be taped with fluorescent tape at the home of Mrs. Cleo Gerot with assist from Mrs. Rosemary Waldschmidt and Mrs. Velma Waldschmidt. Families may register unregistered bikes in spring. Local birthdays were announced for Emma Sojka Cora Waldschmidt and Rosemary Waldschmidt.
Keota July 9 dinner guests visited the Jess Page home including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wombacker and family from Town City and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Metts of Oskaloosa. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Everette Nichells and family from Richlane and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyle with Sinda. The Lyles and Albert Luers families joined Ward Hinnal at a Holiday Lake cabin near Brooklyn for dinner and boating. Bill McNurlen attends a two day poultry meeting at Libertyville Illinois with Wayne Feed Co. Bill Robertson and VL Miller were visited by Kathy Elrenfelt of Wellman. Dale Huffman Bonnie and Jerry of Wellman were dinner guests with Lile Miller, July 4. Leonard Basliss drove to Madrid July 3 to bring back 4H campers from County 4H camp. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Becker attended a Wellman family reunion at Wellman Park with George Late, Judge Swartz, Dim Late, and Charles Franz families.
Keota mention describes Mrs Raymond Herr confined at home with a blood clot in her leg and limiting activity. The piece lists local visitors and social events around Keota including visits by the Henry and Hess families, a Keota wedding, and a golden wedding anniversary for Earl and former Keota residents.
United Press International outlines weekend TV features with BBC golf at Lytham St Annes and the Firecracker 400 stock car race at Daytona. CBS Giants vs Phillies, NBC Tigers at White Sox, plus a Saturday Night Movie The Sun Also Rises starring Hemingway era stars. Sunday includes Outpost drama, Issues and Answers with McGeorge Bundy, Meet the Press, Ed Sullivan, and The Naked Maja with Gardner and Franciosa.
Dunmore contractor Joseph DAndrea defied winter by sealing two three story dormitories for Keystone Junior College inside a six mil polyethylene tent. He wrapped scaffolding, roofed with temporary trusses, and used space heaters to keep 40 to 50 degrees while outside dropped to 15 below. The project, begun with a 37 day deadline and a $400,000 contract, was completed six weeks early.
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