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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
5
Wellman Planning Commission with Powers and Associates of Iowa City completed base maps population studies and background information. Phase two underway covers Future Land Use Master Street and Community Facilities Plans.
Dear Abby advises the insecure spouse to discuss finances with a lawyer if needed, noting a partner’s sensitivity to money. Other readers ask about necking with an ex and curlers in public, Abby answers with practical, direct guidance consistent with column tone.
County Extension Director Jim Frier and Iowa State University entomologist Dave Mick urge caution with aerosol bug bombs. Keep cool to avoid gas expansion and explosions, store away from heat, never puncture containers, ventilate areas, keep out of children’s reach, and follow label instructions for any contents including insecticides and paints.
In Rome the Piper Market opens selling mini skirts and ye ye styles from around the world drawing teens parents and socialites into a crowded shop with beat music and bright decor. Prices around 3900 lire and daily crowds reach 500 to 600 shoppers as staff manage entry and exit. The Piper Club provides the era’s beat style influence fueling a local fashion frenzy.
Miss Sara Jane Kephart of rural Washington is linked to the annual beauty contest as seven candidates are confirmed to compete. A 1966 Washington High graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones, she remains part of the final phase of the search for pretty and talented girls.
Jeff Stoutner, part of the University of Iowa graduating class, received a B A in Economics and will return to Iowa City to pursue law. Attending were his parents Boyd and unknown Stoutner, his brother Cliff, and Clyde Jr Stoutner's aunt and uncle. After exercises the group ate at the Carousel.
In Greenville 94 year old Dr. Katherine B. Luzader continues to see afternoon patients in an office library adjoining her living room after nearly six decades of practice. She recalls house calls by horse and buggy and notes a JFK inscription praising her support of the county tuberculosis program.
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