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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1969
Page
3
The piece reflects on aging with resilience and forward focus. McClung urges embracing new plateaus, pursuing new interests, and engaging in clubs and church life. She emphasizes faith, community, and self effort to find meaningful activities in later years.
A roundup of numerous Saturday June 14 nuptials links brides and grooms from Washington to Des Moines. Donna Faye Goertzen wed James D. Roth in Henderson Nebraska, with other ceremonies in Keota Pleasant Plain and Carmichael California. Names include Sharon Meeks James Knight Melanie Tiedens Duane Bower Bonnie Rogers Joe White Karen Worley Charles Rubey Rita Krantz John Herman Betty Brown Ted Simpson Kathryn Albright David Hull Sharon Larson Judith Johnson Calvin Miller Rebecca Watson William Quigley Susan Vos and more.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff such as David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon advertising director and Charles Morris news editor with a telegraph wire membership and press affiliations. The notice shows carrier rates per week in Washington at fourteen dollars and seven dollars fifty cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett R. Burham of Washington celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Sponsoring their children and families, the couple’s roots trace to Keota and Illinois, with a lifetime in Washington and Mr. Burham’s veteran and service work noted.
Mrs. Clair Mullen remains in Washington County Hospital after surgery, improving. Visitors included Paul Wheeler and Lynn, Debbi Wheeler, Elmer Hakaman and Ralph Rees family, plus many relatives from Letts, Winfield, and Iowa City. Susan’s sixth birthday noted. Memorial and Burlington hospital patients listed. Wyman Community Club hosted guest night with 59 attendees and a salad supper.
Abigail Van Buren writes about commercialized Mother's Day and the value of daily acts of care. Readers share experiences on adoption, stepfamily dynamics, child support, and infidelity, with Abby offering guidance and framing relationships as chosen or earned.
Keota June 16 Ladies Day Golf Invitational drew twelve clubs with Don na Donahue of Ellis Park Cedar Rapids medalist shooting 43 and Kate Hughes Columbus Junction with 13 putts. Club reps included Kalona Washington Sigourney Montzuma Iowa City Squaw Creek Cedar Rapids Jones Park Williamsburg Wellman Ladora and North English with prizes for longest drive won by Clem Hughes.
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