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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby answers readers on a range of concerns. In this batch a 29-year-old woman seeks marriage validation via pregnancy proof, another confronts a cluttered home and a husband’s harsh reply, a parent comments on teen guidance, Kilroy lore is explained, and readers are invited to ask Abby questions.
Evangelists of the Assembly of God prepare a week of revival at the First Assembly of God Church from August 3 to 9 led by Evangelist and Mrs. David Goodwin. Rev. Goodwin, a North Central Bible Institute alum, has done part-time evangelism for a year and has traveled in full time ministry since June. Mrs. Goodwin, Open Bible College alumnus, will join nightly for gospel music and preaching.
Dennis Bubniak and Chris Bubniak of Burlington stay at Dale Connelly home with Kenney and Gary for the week. A 4-H junior feeder product record analysis meeting occurs Friday at 3 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. Mrs. Frank Gobbie celebrated her 90th birthday with Ira Morrison family hosting a birthday supper. attendees included Claude Tucker family, Vernon Nelsons of Ollie, Gene Tucker family, Leonard Ornduff family, Barbara of Fairfield, Kay and Bill McCleery. Frances Miller, Josephine Janecek, and Eileen Hammen return from a twelve day bus tour visiting the World’s Fair, Philadelphia, Washington, Niagara Falls, and more, including Windsor and Detroit. Dr Ida Mecum of Richland Wash. was a Wednesday night guest of John Davisson. Wallace Nordyke and son Gordon visit, then return to Denver after seeing Nordyke’s mother Ama and relatives. Sue Lowe and others attended Helen Kleinhesselink’s wedding in Orange City. Jim Kauffman and Rod Britain visit Cedar Falls to view Iowa State campus. Robert Dean Stalder enlists in U S Army airborne division and is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Mo for basic training. Address appears in Service Men’s Column.
At the United Presbyterian Home Miss Thelma Porter of Spokane and Mrs Merle McDowell of West Chester attended a Tuesday dinner. Miss Margaret Beveridge undergoes observation in a local hospital. A Heinz film Focus on Food accompanied a variety night with world market scenes. July birthday honorees were celebrated with ice cream and cake. Rev. Charles Willming awaits surgery in University Hospital Iowa City. Mrs. Albert Simpson has been a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City.
Lawrence Miksch served as toast master and Bob Miller chaired table topics at the Toastmasters Club dinner at Captain's Table. No meeting next Wednesday August 5 due to the Fair. Ralph Martin spoke on Close That Door Bill White spoke on United Fund and Frank Patterson on Womens Apparel. Next meeting at 8 p.m. August 12 at Captain's Table invited attendees.
About twenty guests attended a three course breakfast Tuesday morning honoring Andrea Zeck who will wed Bruce Bailey on August 3. Hostesses were Mrs. David Livingston Mrs. C R Wilson and Mrs. Harold Johnson. Gold and white decor featured a yellow and white floral centerpiece. Games and gift presentation completed the celebration with attendees including Andrea Zeck’s sister Mrs. Roger Stafford of Iowa City and the groom’s grandmother Mrs. Frank Scranton of Washington.
Mrs Phoebe Marble was honored at a coffee and friendship shower at the home of Mrs Leonard Sonday in Keota. She plans to move to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Royal Neighbors members attended and gifts were presented for her new home. The Lagos Acres club and Keota Community School arranged a swimming pool schedule for local children. Several Keota residents were noted in later community items including school staff assignments and family gatherings.
A collage of reader notes on language quirks school behavior and fashion in a 1960s era community column. The piece includes casual musings on grammar bike racks at the Y store displays bermuda fashion and references to local politics and tennis racquets from the period.
Mrs Marie Van Dorn returns to Wellman after a weeks long visit with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weers and Laura in Mason City. Family and friends, including Miss Blanche Beck, attend gatherings and a potluck at Mrs. Gertrude Griffeths. Funeral services for Bruce Patterson, uncle of Mrs. Geyer, were held in Iowa City with burial at Pierson Cemetery.
Fourteen members and four children attended the Merry Mixer Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Earl Guengerich. Mrs. L. P. Statler was elected president, Miss Ferne Carr secretary treasurer and reporter, with committees named for remembrance and programs. New club friends and entertainments months were drawn, farewell gifts exchanged, and Mrs. Statler won the door prize as the group adjourned to resume Sept. 2.
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