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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1965
Page
3
Dear Abby replies to readers with practical guidance on family and relationship issues. A worried mother criticizes overindulgent parenting, Abby warns that excess may hinder a son’s motivation, and she emphasizes maturity varies among individuals as a path to potential future schooling.
Dr. Jewell and family traveled to Ames where he attended a two day Refresher Short Course for Veterinarians. They visited the John Israel family. Rita Graber stayed with the Jewell children.Local church officers elected for the coming year. several area families visited and club meetings held. next gathering set for July 4 at Sunset Park.
A brief notice promises a future habit of patronage as the business aims to convert a first encounter into a loyal customer relationship. The tone emphasizes generosity and long term engagement for shoppers.
Donna Sanders of Cedar Rapids and Barbara Clarke of Mt. Vernon joined Friday night visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Sanders and Larry for a weekend gathering. Don ald Long and Ronnie of Rubio stopped by Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Earl Baker and daughter Susie visited Maxine Baker’s family in Strawberry Point on Sunday. Karen Sue Baker celebrated her First Holy Communion Sunday morning. Nelle Littlefield returned home after a week in Rochester Minnesota.
Keota High School alumni banquet held at the elementary school drew 316 attendees on May 29. Federated Church ladies organized the event with Mrs. Dennis Stoutner coordinating decorations. New officers were elected including Charles White as president and Kathryn Tadlock as first vice president.
A Richland group details a Blackhawk Maidens 4-H sewing workshop in Indianapolis hosted by Mrs. Mel Meader. The report covers travel through Noblesville to Columbus Ohio, picking up Nicky Adam, family reunions, military duty abroad, graduation plans, and local social events including a surprise silver anniversary party and various town-to-town visits.
The July patriotic pageant Let Liberty Ring begins Thursday evening June 10 with a big turnout hoped for July 1. Mrs Sarah Christensen returns from Malvern Iowa after attending Omaha University Commencement where her granddaughter earned a degree. Mrs Amy McLaughlin heads home Friday from St Louis Heyworth Sparta and Quincy Illinois visits. Mrs Vera Buchanan plans Monmouth College events with Rev and Mrs Ralph McLaughlin. They travel to Eskridge Kansas Tuesday for a few days childhood home visit. The Crayne family, back in Omaha after a weekend with the Raymond Andersons, were recalled to Washington Wednesday.
Dennis the Menace notes a sudden death of Mr. Crayne's father and ongoing travel to Washington. The column lists visits and travels of local residents including Helen Lackey to Camp Wyoming and various households visiting or hosting relatives and funeral services at the Ainsworth U P Church. The community ministers are rotating as chaplains with Dr S C Picken as June chaplain.
The Washington Evening Journal lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President and Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under federal law. It is a member of Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations through United Press Leased Wire services.
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