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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
3
Practical tips from a Westclox time analyst on reducing wasted minutes each day. Start by waking on schedule, plan morning routines, and post a daily list on a bulletin board. Use timers, prepare meals in advance, store tea in bags, and keep a clock in every room to cut chaos and boost productivity.
Mr and Mrs Otio E Thompson of Humboldt announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Marlene to Michael J Gilpin, son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gilpin of Washington Iowa. Both graduates of Parsons College Fairfield with sorority and fraternity ties. Marlene taught home economics at Havelock and Palatine and studied at University of Illinois. Michael earned an MA from the University of Arizona and teaches mathematics at Gonzaga University. The couple plan to wed August 26 at St Mary's Church in Humboldt.
All notices for this column must be in by 10 a m on publication day. Thursday Women of Moose 8 p m Moose home Executive board 7 p m Sunday Twilight League Men’s Stag 8 p m Country Club Reservations by Thursday noon Descendants of John J Rebel Reunion noon Iowa Mennonite School near Kalona Shirts and Skirts 6 p m Lake Darling Youth Center picnic then dance YW Camp Fire group camping there Monday Wash-away Tops Club 6 15 p m Weigh-in at YW rooms Potluck picnic 6 30 p m Sunset Park Bring own table service
Medical daily admissions include Deborah Dunbar of West Chester and Mrs. Franklin Waggoner of Washington. Birth notice records a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. George of Keota. Dismissals note Frank Gregg from Keota and Randall Jewell of Crawfordsville. Also listed are Ross Van Nostrand of Keota and Mrs. Garth Rustan with daughter in Washington.
UPI reports last week 136 U S troops killed in action in Viet Nam, lifting total combat deaths to 4 440. The Hastings operation in northwest Viet Nam near the 17th parallel contributed many casualties, with U S and allied losses and wounded totals for the week and overall tolls noted.
Market produce displays boast ripe tomatoes green wax beans and Lima beans with thrifty price tags. Family Circle Magazine’s August issue offers storage and prep advice from selecting firm tomatoes by use to keeping beans crisp and flavorful through quick washing trimming and proper refrigeration.
Des Moines Iowa governor Harold B Hughes urged state and local officials to take an active role in defining federal aid needs rather than waiting for Washington. He cited an Office of Economic Opportunity grant for an alcoholism program begun after his request, noting states have blamed Washington for ills as federal powers encroach on areas better handled locally.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schiebel of 727 West Main were surprised at home Wednesday night honoring their fiftieth wedding anniversary on July 21. They are parents of Richard of Washington, with four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Attendees included Richard and family Joe Schiebel and family Jerry Schiebel James Schiebel of Newton and Janet Schiebel visiting. others could not attend.
Simplify living by putting away unnecessary bric-a-brac silver and extra ware. Clear closets of unused warm weather clothing and use machine washable curtains and garments. Store heavy textiles and eliminate clutter. Make a weekly work plan and a make-ahead meal plan to keep the house tidy and involve children in a relaxed summer.
Fifteen members of Wives and several visitors attended a summer coffee hosted by Mrs. Ken Cuhel in Swisher on Tuesday morning. Cohostesses were Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden and Mrs. James Rossen. Guests toured the home and discussed fall crafts. The next coffee is scheduled for August 9 with Mrs. Paul Adam assisted by Mrs. Ewart Scarf and Mrs. Wendell Prochaska.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Hunter of Brighton announce the marriage of Judith Ann Hunter to Ronald Kent Genkinger son of Mrs Myrtle Genkinger of Washington and the late Lawrence Genkinger The Genkingers were married in Chicago July 9 and now reside in Washington Both are employed at McCleery Cumming Company.
Brief notes a Youth Center dance for Saturday July 30 is cancelled due to no available band. Also states Rhonda Jenkins was accidentally omitted from recital performers at John Skubal residence last Thursday. Rhonda is daughter of Kermit and [unreadable] Jenkins of Ainsworth.
The fragment lists staff roles and affiliations for the Warrington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa including editor William Shannon, advertising director Charles Morris, news editor bop Shatter, local advertising Howard Hazen, and production superintendent. It notes second class matter status under the 1879 act and mentions wire services and associations.
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