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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren presents multiple reader letters and responses. A 16 year old babysitter refuses a drunk man driving and faces curfew police, while concerns about a wandering child and a wife’s lost interest in her husband are debated. The column also offers photo ad and contact details for Abby’s booklet and personal replies.
Keota notes record visits from Charles Leedom and family of Westminster California as well as Harold Deimerly from Rockford Illinois and Jennifer Adams of Des Moines visiting relatives. Extended family gatherings include birthdays and meals at homes and local venues with Mrs Mary Deimerly and the Chambers family mentioned.
The GOP platform draft battles reflect pulls toward the 1960 Nixon Rockefeller framework, 1964 Goldwater principles, and 1970s issues. Dirksen leads the effort with Chafee as deputy, while governors gain more influence, and Vietnam policy looms as a point of contention among doves and hawks.
Square dancers will dance under the stars at the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant from August 29 to September 2. The Promenaders Square Dance Club sponsors two 8 to 11 p.m. evenings with door prizes, emcees from Ottumwa Fairfield and Pella, and featured callers. Spectators are welcome. for more info write Keith Walters, 504 East Henry, Mount Pleasant Iowa 52641.
Riverside July 24 a farm accident at the Albert Mellecker farm left Paul Knebel trapped under his tractor after it overturned into a ditch while they were combining. He suffered an injured kidney and rib injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital with expectations of release early next week.
The Cedar Clippers held a local Achievement Show on Monday July 22 at Maurice Crawford home. Seven members exhibited 50 projects with guests including Mrs Johnson Mrs Marie Mrs Gamon Mrs David Norman and Mickey Wheelan and judge Edward Augustine. Refreshments were served.
The Shawnee Sun became the first Kansas newspaper in 1835 serving Shawnee Indian law members, followed by the first English language paper in 1854. The note cites World Book Encyclopedia.
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