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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1963
Page
3
A collection of Dear Abby Q&As from readers about jealousy lunch with a co worker, class and money in marriage, nosy neighbors, and a plea for personal advice on frigid spouses. Abby advises patience, self-respect, and open communication, plus a note about personal replies for unpublished concerns.
A Saturday and Sunday lineup features the Baseball Game of the Week with the New York Yankees hosting the Minnesota Twins and a special 17th Annual Old Timers Day celebration. Notables include Bob Feller, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmy Foxx, Jackie Robinson, Lefty O'Doul and more. The Giants host the Pirates at Candlestick Park, The Masters Water Ski at Pine Mountain, and the Summer Ski Jump at Lake Placid. Also offered are a Woman's World cast movie, Fight Night, and a Sunday interview with Gen. Earl G. Wheeler.
WEST CHESTER July 22. Jerry Foriash planned a Cub Scout picnic at Magnus Amabling pond Saturday evening. A wiener roast and watermelon were the main attraction as fishing and swimming were enjoyed. Families present included the Foriash, Mangold, Johnson, Wright, Duvall, Stout and McKinstry households. Mrs H D Dusenbery entertained Wednesday morning in honor of Mrs Karl Parcell’s birthday. Mr and Mrs Homer Porter spent five days last week at Wisconsin Dells and vicinity.
A car driven by Victor Tinnes hit a steer that jumped onto the road south of the Coffman farm near Keota. The steer died and damage to the car was estimated at 1250 dollars. The steer belonged to Jim Coffman. No injuries were reported to the occupants.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bartholow Jr Chuck and Carla return to the United States after three years with R C A Service Co in Mannheim Germany They spend two weeks with Mr and Mrs Bartholow Sr and many relatives join for a large weekend gathering in Ames Centerville Mount Union and Columbus Junction figure among the visitors and callers across the area during the period nearby residents are noted in weekly social notices
Mr and Mrs Russel Kempf and family and Wir and Mrs Dave McClellan and family returned from a two week vacation in Canada. Mr and Mrs John D Miller and Mrs Vella Maplethorpe were business callers in Iowa City. Roy Crossett and Mrs Ida Bull came back Saturday after a two week trip to California with James Crossett family. Rachel Hendrickson and baby joined them for a visit. Mrs Bull visited an aged aunt there. Carl Anderson and Nella Spear attended the Town City Academy reunion with a picnic and reminiscences. Howard Dullan and family depart for ten days in Colorado. Laurimae Finley Janet Ray and Jo returned from a brief trip to Wisconsin and Illinois. Bert Godber Ana and Tommie Godber and Paul Finn attended Humphreys reunion in North English Park.
Mr and Mrs Paul Boyd welcomed a baby girl Heather Lynee at Memorial Hospital on July 11 They also have a son Brian Mrs Boyd teaches art in Waco Public Schools Byron Thomas named superintendent of Waco School for 1963 64 succeeding Carl Lase Elsworth Anderson spent weekend with wife taking college work at Woodward State Hospital and School Esther Duncan returned home after three weeks at Springbrook State Park Cedar Falls mileage and credit earned added.
Mrs DM Grimes is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Keota. She entered the hospital on Friday with visits from neighbors and relatives noted. A large crowd gathered for a birthday picnic at the park honoring Mrs Leonard Sondag, with many relatives present.
Obituary note from Wayland reports Lester Wyse of Tacoma died July 18. He was born in the area to the late Simon Wyss family. The piece also covers local social events, visitors, and a July 25 family gathering at West Park, plus the birth of Judith Kay Liechty.
Les Gilmore and Muss Carter invite customers to check for Goodyear tires noted for safety strength and long wear. A nationwide road hazard guarantee backs the offer at any Goodyear store or tire dealer in the U.S. or Canada. Ready for new tires today.
Keota residents report Allen Grigas and Allan Griggs traveled to Pekin Illinois and Peoria for events nearby including a wedding of a friend of Allan. They visited Burlington with relatives, while others in Keota hosted guests and updated on family attendance.
Mrs. Leonard Meisdorffer and children of Sigourney visited Mrs. Zeno Keifer in Keota on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Greiner and Mrs. Marie Greiner spent Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. J. E. Gretter and others visited Frank and Mary Peiffert after an ice cream social at Clear Creek. The group also spent time in Chicago with George Huff and Charlene Stoutner, with Mary Stoutner winning high prize at a local event. Cathy Greiner, visiting Wy ming relatives, is due home Wednesday morning. Karen Blumenstein of Geneseo Ill spent a week with her grandparents Albert and Mrs. Greiner.
Kevin Flynn and his cousin group stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bermel in Keota while their parents vacation in Indiana. The 12th annual McKeone reunion drew many Conklin relatives from Keota and nearby towns, with attendees from Stockton California to Oskaloosa and Burlington.
Ernest F Lunow conveys to Homer B Kephart and wife a 24 by 24 foot south lot and an 18 by 18 foot north lot in block 4 of Mary Grey's subdivision. Chiam and Snider also transfer to Kenneth D Kempf and wife lot 4 in Auditor's plat Wellman.
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