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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1963
Page
5
Dear Abby answers reader questions about blended families and in laws. A wife is urged to be understanding toward in laws since the child is their grandchild, while another letter complains of a husband's bragging and a girlfriend's father asking for bets. A third asks about horse betting tips and another defends traditional domestic work roles versus modern expectations.
Local notices summarize moves and family news. Mr and Mrs Lyle Arnold traveled to Ottumwa on May 30 joining Mrs Helen Williams in visiting their daughter and son in Roswell New Mexico. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Evens had graveside services in Roswell after death shortly after birth. Patricia Sonday now employed at Brush Co in Iowa City. Other items note weddings graduations and visits among area residents.
A nostalgic column shares Helene B Dillon’s hometown reminiscence of family meals and a kitchen scene, then lists several era recipe ideas. Readable fragments describe doughnut shaped ham and pineapple treats, a barbecue sauce, apricot prune horns, and cheese filled pastries with baking steps and yields for gatherings.
County Extension Director Jim Ker warns heavy tomato blight likely again due to carryover and wet spring. Iowa State University plant pathologist Gayle Wolf notes last year’s infection was severe and recommends starting a control program now with fungicide dusts or sprays. Spray routine: patchy coverage on upper and lower leaf surfaces every 5 days, with adjuvant detergent, and follow label directions. replace fungicides as they break down. For more details, request Pamphlet 206 from the county extension office or contact Iowa State University.
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