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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
2
Society and Club News reports the first in a monthly summer film series featuring the scenic Four Seasons of Austria followed by The Owl and Mr. Jones. Dr Kerr updates on Board plans, while many locals travel or host visitors.
The HBO Club met Thursday afternoon with eleven members and two guests Mrs Wes Ramsey and Mrs Howard Baker present. Mrs Everette Gardner president led the meeting with remembrances of their fathers. Mrs Gardner and Mrs Brown and Mrs Ramsey arranged entertainment and refreshments.
Mrs Tous Walker hosted the Rosemary Club with three bridge tables and prizes for high and low. DAR activities in Washington Chapter included new officers Miss Carol Forgey and Mrs Bessie Wead, with remarks on Memorial Day observances at several towns. A log cabin project at Sunset Park was announced along with a summer picnic plan and a baby shower event.
New arrivals reported in Washington include Mr and Mrs James Junkin at 7M%s East Washington with Baptist ties and mill work. Duane Willmarth and family moved from Clarence to Route 2 with Assembly of God links and children Lora Kathleen Morris. David Vanderbilt named manager of McLellan store at 308 West Washington, Baptist, tennis and skating, Mason interest. Charles Marsh family and Mrs Marsh bowling, Elks member, Calvin Calvin Jr and Kevin and Valerie 8 Nyla 7 move to Swisher with Methodist church ties. Marion Crockett and family at 728 West Monnee with bowling interest and three children Randy 12 Kathy 9. Harold Griffeth owner of Western Auto Store, DAR and Mason affiliations.
Mr and Mrs Bill Tweeten took Rick Bordwell and delegates from Columbus Junction and Richland to Camp Dodge on Sunday They also visited residents in Forest City and Mason City before returning to Washington Thursday Richard Lytle of Oskaloosa visits his grandmother Mrs Hallie B Hull He is a member of the Oskaloosa golf team meeting here this weekend Mrs Hull and her grandson plan to leave for Kalamazoo Michigan early Monday morning for a visit with the Diles Van Ripers home
Washington officials report rising teen age unemployment to 18 percent in May, the highest since 1940, contributing to a 5.9 percent national jobless rate. Labor Secretary Wirtz warns the surge risks becoming a major social problem while total unemployed holds around 4.086 million and total employed reaches a May record of 89.081 million. The teen surge is blamed on the wave of postwar baby boomers entering the labor market.
A congressional investigator forecast that American sugar prices will rise again before year’s end. Rep. Charles A. Vanik said the price uptick stems from strong U S demand and limited foreign supply, as Peru’s pledged quota and world production influence domestic costs.
Discusses recovery after a coronary heart attack, stressing physical and mental rehabilitation. Explains that fear and anxiety can delay full recovery, and highlights dual health approach, patient education, and gradual return to productive life. Describes renogram testing for high blood pressure and kidney artery health to aid treatment decisions.
Local notes report major surgeries at Mercy Hospital in Town City for Mrs. Harold Sobaski and Mrs. Theresa Adam. Emma Nordyke returns home after visiting Leon and attends grandson Walter Davis's wedding at United Brethren Church. Jim Speed completes two years at AIC and takes a junior accountant job with Kelsey Hayes in Davenport. Mrs. Ted Hise of Portland visits for ten days in honor, with the Speed and Hise families mentioned.
On The Record notes admissions today include Mrs. Theodore Brown of Washington in medical care. Mrs. Raymond Redlinger of Washington also admitted. Yesterday’s admissions list Mr. and Mrs. Karl Harris of Washington a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheetz of Brighton a son. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mast of Kalona a son. Discharges today include Mrs. Phillip Knee of Washington Joe McDonald of Washington and David Stannard of Brighton.
Analysis of hand 1 through 5 in contract bridge with dealer, one club by partner, one heart explained. Each hand’s optimal bid discussed, including two hearts three no trump two spades and four hearts with rationale and implications for game or slam.
Past Matrons meet at 6 30 p m in Sunset Park with a picnic and drinks. in rain, Masonic Temple. Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF Hall at 8 pm. Legion Hall hosts Monday gathering. Texas Iowa Picnic at Sunset Park, Van Sickle Reunion at noon CST, 133 East 2nd in rain. Founder's Dinner Day observance and home meals. Garden I 9 90 am Rose Tour Muscatine Bring dish to pass and table service Call for transport. Golden Age YWCA rooms lunch at noon TIT Chapter Y 6 30 pm Mrs Verle Gallagher Fathers Day
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