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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
4
A mix of local notes and opinions. The column covers neat street scenes with trash bag plans, compliments from a florist, standard social chatter from Dutch Myers and Chuck Hotle, critique of Medicare politics, a primer on the paperback boom, and personal reading picks including The Song of Roland and Lightning Strikes Twice.
Mrs. Robert Swift of the Washington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed six additional families to the community. Among new residents are Mr. and Mrs. John Haiford and their montia-old son who moved from Pecatonica Illinois to 1024 North Third Avenue. He works as a pharmaceutical salesman for Upjohn Co and formerly taught at Pecatonica High School. The Holford family, active in bridge and golf, includes Mrs. Holford who collects antiques and refinishes furniture.
Keith Schulty and spouse now reside at 60242 North Iowa Avenue. They previously lived in Wellman. he works as a Ross Electronics supervisor and she at the A and W Root Beer stand. The clerical preference is Lutheran and they enjoy dancing. James and Mrs Houstman and two daughters move from Grundy Center to 903 Prospect Place. He teaches distributive education at the high school and she is a Lincoln School first grade teacher. daughters Becky Sue and Jennie Lue will attend Lincoln School. They favor Methodist, like fishing, swimming, and reading. he also golfs and hunts. Charles Tipton and family relocate from Wadsworth, Ohio to 1027 East Main Street. He ministers for the Assemblies of God. they have three children Stephen, Susan, and Michelle. They enjoy golfing and swimming. Bruce Stevens and wife with two children move from Fairmont, Minnesota to 102642 East Adams Street. He is a roller operator for Hodgeman Construction Co. They favor Evangelical and Reformed Church. children Scott and Brendt. The Stevens enjoy dancing.
The Parsons College summer festival will present Augustin Daly’s Under the Gaslight July 24 to 28 in Fairfield. The production stars Parsons professors and includes a scene with a man tied to railroad tracks. The cast and venue reflect a low‑budget, local campus event.
In Becker’s contract bridge problem West leads diamonds to start. South plans to guard hearts by ruffing and crossruff. After cashing spades and heart plays, the key idea is to limit heart losses while trapping opponents' high cards.
In a talk with Dr M D about heat illness the discussion covers heat cramps heat stroke and heat exhaustion with advice to keep cool wear light clothing and use cold packs. The segment notes workers face hazards on hot days and mentions pencils usage at the New York Stock Exchange.
Harvey L Williams and his wife live at Ramseyer's Trailer Court after six years in Indianola. He works as a grading contractor for county and state roads. They attend Presbyterian church and enjoy bridge. She belongs to Rebekahs O E S and Woodman Circle. he is in the Masonic Lodge.
KEOTA July 16 Mr and Mrs Koavid Kruse and family rent the D M Grimes property. Mr Kruse becomes the new music instructor at Keota Community School and the family will move August 1. Miss Karen Bell was honored at a pre nuptial shower with friends in the Ralph Herr home.
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