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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
4
The column blends Isaiah 55 1 with social critique of government welfare policies arguing they curb individual self reliance. It also covers Cassius Clay the Louisville Lip prepping for a London bout with Henry Cooper, noting his hype and boxing skill versus Liston.
Iowa may gain another chance to regulate outdoor advertising on new freeways as Congress leans toward a two year extension of eligibility for a federal subsidy. The Iowa legislature should act promptly, regardless of subsidy, and bring the billboard bill to the floor next session after past delays.
The 1963 Contin reunion took place Sunday June 9 at Chautauqua Park in Fairfield. Attendees included numerous Coffin relatives from Iowa and nearby states, with several families listed by name and city. Officers elected for the 1965 reunion were Earl Coffin of Fairfield president and Mrs Ray Coffin of Ington secretary treasurer.
Wide water shortages persist in both urban and rural areas despite national abundance. Experts note irrigation drives consumption gaps, aging city pipes curb delivery, and pollution remains a major challenge with sewage treatment increasingly feasible through soil filtration and reuse.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion rooms Tuesday evening with Mrs. B. E. Ward presiding The group discussed a county picnic for veterans at the VA Hospital in Iowa City set for June 13 in the sun porch with Mrs Charles Livingston driving accompanied by Mrs M L Brown and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn A short program followed the business meeting Flag Day observance featured a reading by Mrs Ward and songs by Mrs T Pease Refreshments were served by Mrs Ethel Palmer and Mrs John Beenblossom Sr ATT Gnarien on Chapter DL of the TIT Society met Monday evening with Mrs John Phieger Nineteen members and one guest Mrs Jim Peterson attended The dinner was prepared and served by Mrs Phieger and Mrs Delbert Soper TIT Founders Day was led by Mrs Al Hinderman A social hour followed
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pratt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a noonday dinner at the Captain's Table for 20 relatives. An open house followed from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with about 100 guests greeting the couple.
Linda Enfield daughter of Mildred and Howard Enfield and Ronald Vernon Simpson of Ainsworth wed Sunday June 9 at 1 30 PM in Washington Methodist Church. The ceremony featured double ring vows with organ music and attendees from New London Illinois Lone Tree Davenport Ainsworth Wellman Katona. The couple will reside in Davenport.
Miss Donnatay Strickfaden of Davenport became the bride of James Adkins of Davenport at 2 30 p m Sunday June 9 in a double ceremony at Wayland Mennonite Church Rev Omer Nisley officiated The bride wore silk organza with lace detailing and carried a cascade bouquet The groom is son of Robert J Adkins of Nichols and Nola Kelly of Wapello A reception followed in church parlors Guests included maid of honor Sandra Strickfaden and bridesmaids Patti Meyers Jan Ruprecht Jerri Bender Best man Robert Rudman and groomsmen James Hadley Wayne Alexander Robert Hammen Usher lineup included William Gerdner Jr Larry Paxson Robert Oostendorp Flower girl Jeanine Hubbard Ring bearer David Gerdner This article also notes the couple will reside at Hassleroth Trailer Court Milan and lists many local names and affiliations.
In a sample deal South as declarer at six spades analyzes trick layout starting with the king of diamonds lead. He counts losers in other suits and finds the critical club division decides the outcome, then outlines the planning and line of play to avoid a down swing.
Mrs Sylvia Wilson was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Tow City on Tuesday for examinations. She is assigned to room 402.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Carlyle Smith presiding. Pallbearers named were Don Worrel Wendell Martin Charles Richey Martin Kron John R Mughes and Donald Stout. Interment followed at Elm Grove Come New York report notes kitchen shears cited as the top utensil by the National Kitchen Association.
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