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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1965
Page
3
A Dear Abby column summarizes four reader questions on a college student’s failure, parental pressure, visiting in-laws with a noisy grandmother and aunt, and teen hair style concerns. The advice urges individualized concern, courtesy, and better listening, with backing notes on journalism-like guidance for writing to Abby.
Mrs Dale Sheetz opened the Washington College of Regents meeting assisted by Mrs Ray Stalder who presided. Officers included Mrs Stalder Recorder Mrs McDole Junior Graduate Regent Mrs Edwards Guide and others from Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Washington. The Red Tassel Ceremony marked one year in the College of Regents with officials and guests attending and prizes awarded.
Brighten July 19 Ken Pringle spent weekend with John Dakins in Mt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Glenn Pringle joined Sunday visit with John’s mother Dr Neva Dakins. Other social visits noted including War ren Polzien family and hospital updates about Mrs Hattie Kessel and Donald Robison. Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis once sang with Tom Dorsey’s band.
The Cedar Clippers 4-H held an achievement show at Prairie Flower School on Saturday with ten members, guests, and mothers present. Intermediate and senior divisions judged in style review with Anita Hammen and Abbie Timmins winning respectively, while Rita Jones and Susan Knupp earned alternates. Guests included Mrs. Stephen Wiggers, Miss Sally Smith, and several committee members as refreshments were provided by senior members. The Starliners met Monday with Marlene Chabal, modeling dresses for Mrs. Huber's feedback. Avis Widmer led the meeting as plans for Achievement Day July 22 at the Fairgrounds were set, with a cooperative noon meal and demonstrations by Chabel and Orris.
John C. Owen attorney announces new office at 119% West Washington on South Side Square. Public contact via OL 3-2874.
L A Duncan a special agent for North western Mutual Life Insurance Co in Washington will be cited July 26 for outstanding life insurance sales during the 1964 65 agents honor year He is with the Robert L Brewer district agency of the Fred R Uphoff general agency Davenport Duncan is a Silver section award winner The Silver section award follows a bronze award and recognizes increased sales among NML agents coast to coast
Odd Fellows members gathered Tuesday with Francis McConnell presiding as noble grand. The first degree was conferred on two Kalona members, with second and third degrees scheduled for August 10.
Farm Bureau Women committees met Tuesday in the office to set Driver Improvement dates for November 29 and 30 pending state approval. Plans were laid for the RAVE event, Farm Bureau picnic on September 11, and fall workshops on September 27 and October 21. The Washington Saddle Club held a club horse show at the fairgrounds and finalized plans for the August 5 show.
Bethel church announces a Family Night social for Sunday evening July 25. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Joe Kaufman and bride-to-be Judy Thompson will be honored. Visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Arneth of Largo, Florida call on Mrs Mary Applegate and family and share news of Florida residence. Ruth and May Gideon attend funeral services for their aunt Mrs Bessie Turner.
Announce a new framing option with no glass and a permanent plastic spray coating. Promotion mentions Renoux at Marshall Furniture and invites customers to see the product.
West Liberty graveside services for Mrs. Turner follow a West Chester cemetery tribute. Turner, formerly married to Jim Gideon, left two daughters Mrs. Florence Baker and Mrs. Dorothea Peterson. Gideon was Wayne Gideon’s brother. May Gideon joined Iowa Mississippi River Cruise participants aboard the Thunderbird. The group toured Deere and Company’s seven story Administration Center near Moline. A bridal shower for Esther Earnest was hosted at the Jake Earnest home Friday evening.
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