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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
3
A reader asks how to tell a popular woman her neck is dirty, another vents graduation gift etiquette, a daughter seeks privacy from her clingy mother, and Abby offers concise guidance. Answers advise a direct friend approach, sending a card for graduations, and considering medical evaluation for aging behavior.
Mrs. Theodore Wedel, top lay woman of the National Council of Churches, denounces anti integration sentiment among church members across the nation. She urges churches to engage in civil rights debates, saying religion must address social issues as God governs the whole world. Wedel, 55, rising to associate general secretary for Christian unity, has long been active in Episcopal and religious education circles.
Mr. and Mrs. John Knotek joined the National Duroc Congress in Springfield Illinois. A Sunset Park picnic honored Wilbert Adam birthday and Lisa Altenhofen turning three. Attendees included Adams Altenhofen and Marshall families from Washington and Chariton. Niffenegger and Teresa Adams also present. Marshall family returned from Park Rapids Minnesota with fishing in Canada. Janice Thies and Carol Donaldson visited Washington State with Joe Russell of Davenport. Boyd Dunbar Lauretta Allen attended a funeral in Colo Iowa. Lowe Patterson Van Houweling Bollman attended a golf tourney in Iowa City. York Cherryholmes and families visited West Bend and Franklin Indiana after viewing the Grotto of the Redemption. Dick Ballard and sons traveled to Chicago for a ball game then to Franklin Indiana to visit Ballard relatives. Douglas White Head and sons Tim and John stayed with Mrs. Snyder for tenth year high school reunion. Mrs. Duane Thies returned from Boone visits with Westberg family and attended family gatherings.
The Rotary Club of Washington met at the United Presbyterian Home lawn Monday noon for a meal and meeting. Dr Judd Mallory reported the district governor will visit Washington August 10. Russell W Harper of Ottumwa is the governor. Dr George Kerr discussed the Home, its policies and expansion plans. The Home has room for growth to about 250 members. Elmer Keith of Arizona attended as a guest.
New York UPI reports the Potted Plant Information Center suggests using vinyl latex paint on flower pots of varying sizes to keep plants healthy. Excess water and acid salts can escape through pot sides, and repotting into larger containers ensures color matches.
Harmony Club met at Mrs. Nelle Long’s home with eleven members and three guests including Mrs. Lee Holland and Mrs. Otto Sheets of Washington. Plans for a picnic were set, one member’s birthday noted, and Mrs. Long’s 90th birthday celebrated at Winga Cafe with friends from Winnipeg and Wichita. Community visits and travel plans for several residents were also reported.
An ad for SEWEREAMER novelty sewer cleaner from Carson Plumbing & Heating promotes removing roots, paper, grease, and organic matter with a floor drain pour. Claims fast acting results, chemical action, low cost, and two can sizes priced at $2.29 and $5.95.
A thirty strong Welsh Singers group visited the United Presbyterian Home on Sunday evening, singing hymns for nearly an hour and earning warm appreciation from residents. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Horton visiting Osceola, Mr and Mrs J M Thompson visiting Miss Me Millan in Elgin, Thelma Porter of Spokane visiting old friends, and plans by Joe and Kay Ellen to spend a vacation on Long Island and at the New York Fair. An agricultural note adds that a beaten egg yields about four tablespoons per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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