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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1968
Page
3
Scenes depict wrens nesting under a front porch birdhouse as parents flutter and feed hungry babies before dark. A columnist muses on spring fashions and garden woes, then notes a grandson’s birthday on Sunday June 23 and a family gathering with cake and a new quilt.
Hedrick residents visit Wellston as multiple local families and individuals are listed visiting or hosting gatherings. The notes mention Mrs. Jack Knox and her Hedrick group, Illeah Farrier on a Fortnightly tour, and various family visits to homes near Brighton Keota and Washington. A Dear Abby letter describes a father’s ultimatum over his teen son’s haircut and a mother’s distress.
Abigail Van Buren writes about father son dynamics beyond hair length, arguing an ultimatum from a father is inappropriate. She urges patience and understanding from the older man, noting her own preference for short hair but recognizing the son's choice.
Health notes show many deaths among TB patients arise from causes other than the disease thanks to improved therapies. Autopsy data from Martinsburg physician Dr. Irving Chofnas indicate out of 320 TB deaths only 112 were attributed to TB itself. 208 died of other causes despite active TB. Additional items cover antibiotics aiding miscarriages when given to both partners, a new spray flu vaccine vs injections, infant heart surgery benefits, artificial thyroid hormone for bone disease, a new injectable birth control, and FDA bans on carbon tetrachloride in home-use products.
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance explains cucumber wilt is spread by cucumber beetles and late-season spraying is ineffective. He recommends early inoculation, insect control, and picking pamphlet 230 from Iowa State University for insect disease guidance. The note urges succession plantings of beans and timely sowing of summer squash and other vegetables, plus bulb care for irises, daffodils, and peonies, and pruning guidance for June-blooming climbing roses to ensure next year’s blooms.
The vintage Streetcar No 320 from Chicago Aurora and Elgin will be shown at Mt. Pleasant Iowa on the grounds of the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association. It joins the Midwest Central Railroad collection and will be housed in a new building on the association south tract. Visitors may ride during the five day reunion from August 29 to September 2.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller of Cedar Rapids welcomed Bradley David born nine days ago, arriving at their home by adoption. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Davenport and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Robertson.
Obituary and social items note funeral services for Mrs. Jo seph Rehfeldt at McAninch Chapel in Victor officiated by Rev. George F. Dimmitt. Attendees from Washington include Mrs. Nina Hughes and Mayor Cloid Willits. Rehfeldt, former Halcyon House supervisor, is honored with a cancer Society memorial. Also mentions local visits and a June 9 Sunday service sponsored by Christian Tabernacle. Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron leads current MLB players with 11 grand slams.
Relatives and friends visit in Kalona and surrounding areas for Father s Day weekend with gatherings at homes in Kalona and Muscatine plus a vacation trip planned to Texas. Hospitalization noted and church school project funded city park trees. Community events include dinners and hosting guests from Harrisonburg Virginia Wellman Riverside Iowa City West Branch Burlington Rochelle and Iowa communities.
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