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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren answers letters from readers about marriage indecision infidelity dancing disputes and health concerns. The column advises cautious choices and practical steps while offering personal guidance and resource options.
Allen Wright Hanft Post American Legion in Columbus Junction chose officers led by Commander Gerald Williams and Vice Commander Darrell Haines. Other roles included Adjutant Richard Pugh Historian Earl Crim Sergeant at Arms Leroy Hughes Service Officer H P Edmondson Chaplain Donald Howell Trustees H P Edmondson Duane Richards Carl Skipton Noah Wilson and William Peters First Custodian H P Edmondson Second Custodian Janet Peters. Archie Marsden of San Diego returned for Nellie Marsden funeral and to visit relatives. Burton C Butler of Atlanta visited Grace Butler and en route home from Ann Arbor Michigan.
Charles S McGuire a Jefferson County Iowa native died Tuesday July 27 1965 at the Veterans Hospital Minneapolis Minnesota He lived in Barron Wisconsin over 30 years Burial will be in the national cemetery at Fort Snelling Survivors include daughter Charlotte McGuire of Oakland California sister Margaret Jarrard of Washington and half siblings Ralph Nowell Faye Grace Mildred from several towns
Mr and Mrs John McDowell and daughters Barbara Phyllis Virginia and Ann recently completed a sightseeing tour of the New England States visiting Mrs McDowell s mother Mrs Merton Kinziey in Cleveland and traveling to Pemaquid Point Plymouth Plantation Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II They noted daily flag display in NH and Vermont The 32nd Kleese reunion drew West Chester area attendees at the Keithsburg Illinois home of the Griffiths and nearby Bettendorf visit with Mel Frohardt family and Debbie Bauer’s California trip ends with grandparents in Ottumwa
Jets rookie Joe Namath throws two TDs in 23 6 win over the Boston Patriots in Lowell. Namath completes nine of 19 for 114 yards under wet conditions. Weeb Ewbank and Sonny Werblin praise his first pro showing despite two interceptions and a rough ride. Bob Schweickert gains 119 rushing yards for the Jets.
Mr and Mrs Larry Leichty attend the marriage of Mrs Leichtys brother Gary Stutzman to Beverly Borne in Peoria. A reception Sunday drew many Leichty family members and friends including Henry Leichty Calvin Leichty Leonard Leichty Jim Miller Mahlon Leichty Will Leichty Oscar Miller and Wm Freyenberger. Fresh Air children from Chicago spent two weeks with local hosts then returned home Sunday evening.Rev Rudolph Martin moves to Eicher Parsonage August first to assume ministerial duties.
Filipino archaeologists report wall carvings in a 200-foot cave near Angono Rizal resembling pottery motifs from other regions. Over 100 drawings show dancing human figures and animals including lizards and beetles. National Museum officials plan dating digs to confirm a 3000-year timeline.
A compiled list of upcoming auctions and sale events in Iowa. Highlights include a Brighton Park Building consignment sale August 4 starting at 7 p.m. Eddie Edwards Auction Service. August 7 closing out sale for former Lewis Cafe in Wellman at 1 p.m. Ruth Kern and Wayne Lewis. August 14 house goods sale at N 4th and E 13th at 1 30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Vern Dawson. August 14 public sale of household goods and real estate at Wayland at 1 p.m. Gene Story. August 24 closing out sale at Washington County Fairgrounds at 6 30 p.m. Mable Gray Estate and Faye Reeves. Recurring: Fridays at Washington Livestock Sales Co. and Mondays in Wayland at noon. Local livestock sales: Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie. Hogs-focused sale Wednesdays Kalona Sales Barn Kalona. Smylie's Livestock Market Columbus Junction. Wapello Livestock Auction on Highway 61 Wapello.
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