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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1964
Page
3
A reader shares multiple Dear Abby questions about names Thomas Richard and Harry, infers jokes about Tom Dick and Harry, plus marriage woes and an aching love triangle. Abby counsels sincerity and seeking counseling while warning against sleeping apart to avoid further harm.
Roy L Miller and Erna Spera Miller celebrate six years of marriage with an open house hosted by their children on Sunday March 8. The event will be at their home two and a half miles north of Cotter school and one mile east in observance of the anniversary. The Millers were married March 5 1924 in Washington by Rev WW Bowers. He previously farmed in Washington before moving to Columbus Junction in 1942 where he continues farming. The couple has three children Norman Roy Davenport Mervin Lynn Washington and Eleanor Anderson Granite City IL with eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited. gifts requested to be omitted.
Weekend visits linked families in Minneapolis and Iowa with multiple birthday celebrations and a civic awards ceremony. News items include Cub Scouts bear badges at a Blue and Gold banquet, a state college concert tour by Leonard and choir members, and Republican Teen Speech Marathon participation.
A professional directory listing shows George F Morrison and IRA Morrison at 213 South Marion Ave with phone OL 3-2802 offering legal services under Morrison Georgetown and Ford Morrison. Dr P L Etter, osteopathic physician, lists Rectal diseases and phone OL 3-3303.
Seventeen members and one guest Mrs Ed Hutchcroft gathered at Mrs Lola Reeds home on a Thursday for a club session. Roll call answered with My favorite patriotic song. Mrs Hutchcroft presented Meet the New President on President Johnson. Duane Krotz led the business meeting electing officers for the coming year, including Mrs John Ramsey as president, Mrs George McGuire as vice president, and Mrs Bill Crandall as secretary treasurer. A heart fund collection was taken. St Patrick themed refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs Martha Witthoft and cohostess. Next meeting set for March 19 with Mrs Bill Foster.
Mr and Mrs John Wheelan spent a few days last week with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and family at Arentville Illinois. They also visited Mr Clark's parents Mr and Mrs H S Clark during the trip.
Thomas Frank Crone was found guilty by District Court Judge L. R. Carson of driving a motor vehicle on a public highway without a license and was fined $100.
See color and other Admiral television models on display during our OPEN HOUSE next Friday and Saturday March 5 and 7. The event highlights the complete Admiral line with hands on demonstrations and special offers.
Defense lawyer Tonahill ousted a pen in court during tense venue hearings as the Ruby murder trial jury pool neared completion. Judge kept the contempt ruling, while Melvin Belli urged reconsideration and Ruby showed a rare calm amid proceedings. Prospective juror panel reached 154 on the original list with 44 more awaiting selection.
The Washington County Republican Central Committee will convene at the courthouse on Thursday, March 5, at p.m., as announced by County man Joe H. Jones.
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