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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
5
Editorial notes a father of the bride facing wedding duties with humor and family anecdotes. He jokes about invitations practicalities, consultant spouses, and relatives while praising friends who help. He recalls past family events and hopes for a smoother ceremony after church renovations widen aisles.
Kingsbury High in Memphis faced a brief uproar when a yearbook page credited Karl Marx with the line From each according to his abilities to each according to his needs. The editor and adviser did not know Marx’s authorship and the citation was intended as a tribute to teachers.
The Russians competed in the Davis Cup for a second time, beating Belgium before a 5-0 loss to Italy. The piece notes state subsidies and future push into tennis, contrasts Russian style with traditional scoring, and mentions social items from local visits and a heart attack recovery of Max Mitchell of Crawfordsville, who is running for county supervisor.
A 1958 feature explains enzyme-based “knife less” surgery with DORNA-ase and related compounds. Enzymes digest debris, mucus, and pus by breaking down dead cell centers, aiding breathing, wound care, and certain procedures, while not penetrating healthy cells.
May 28 Keota residents of the Happy Hour Club enjoyed a surprise as they gathered for a breakfast at Mrs. Tressie Herrs home. Members shared rolls doughnuts orange juice and coffee after a light roll call. Next meeting plans include birthday gifts and a reading of current events.
Mrs. Stoutner hosted a Monday coffee for Mrs. Lisher, aunt to Mrs. Stoutner. Graduation events at Ottumwa Heights included Mr. and Mrs. Byrne and Mr. and Mrs. Morasco with Susan of Des Moines, plus cap ring ceremonies as Mary Francis Byrne received her cap. Jacque Conrad Powell and Carole Ann Vogel were graduates of Ottumwa Heights College. Several relatives plan visits, trips to Seattle World's Fair, and Memorial Day plans. Patty Sieren, six months old, remains seriously ill at Mercy Hospital. Families visited Des Moines and Washington, with multiple travel and visitation notes.
The article discusses a Becker column on bidding simplicity, warns against overreliance on rare conventions, and analyzes a hand where North South used a four heart jump to show heart shortage. West defeats the contract by precise discards and endplay, illustrating strategic play.
Clinton residents visit family and friends in Riverside and nearby areas. Mrs Arleigh Frost and daughter join Mrs Ethel Kern at Dale South wick home while Cordy Barton of Ottumwa visits Victor Burich and Annie Burich at Happy Haven Nursing Home.
Riverside report says Cloyd Whitlock Sr. is improving after surgery at the Iowa City Veterans Hospital. Roy Krebs and family visited his aunt Rachel Gerot and decorated local graves. Vernon Winegarden and family visited sisters Gene Cole and family.
Kansas City based graduate of the Missouri School of Auctioneering, recognized as a member of the National Auctioneering Association.
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