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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
11
A collection of Abby letters shows parental concerns about gifts between teens, English-speaking neighbors, etiquette with public toothpicks, and a mother urging harsher discipline over dating. Readers seek guidance on morals, manners, and practical remedies.
A column shares tested recipes from Mrs J R Nelson of Chicago. Cookies use cornstarch sugar butter and coffee. a Frozen Salad combines berries pineapple sour cream and marshmallows. Lemon Tuna Mold blends tuna avocado gelatin and lemon. a simple Cream Cheese Miracle Whip fruit salad is suggested for summer lunches.
Bruce Bailey of Washington is among 11 State University of Town students serving as chairmen or co chairmen of committees planning events for the 53rd Mecca Week at the university. He is co chairman of the publicity committee.
United Press International reports health care costs for an average U S family ranging from 300 in Atlanta to over 3400 in New York annually. The Health Insurance Institute notes health costs now take 53 to 69 percent of a big city family budget, up from 46 to 58 percent a decade ago. The seven metro areas studied include Atlanta Boston Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco and Washington D C. A rise is noted in automobile expenditures as well, with autos accounting for 12.5 percent of total expenditures now versus 9.4 percent ten years earlier. The report urges budgeting for predictable costs and obtaining insurance for major bills.
United Press International reports a new 45 rpm phonograph that plays while carried like a briefcase and can be turned upside down without interrupting playback. Also noted are a portable room humidifier by John Oster Co and other consumer gadgets from Lucerna Co Eden Toys Rosenthal China Corp and Rosenthal China Corp.
Miss Janet Gilroy was honored at a Riverside bridal shower Sunday at St. Marys lunch room. Blue and white decorations complemented gifts for the bride-to-be. Hostesses included Sonja Sopher Karen Capps and other local ladies. bingo provided entertainment and the door prize went to Miss Gilroy. She will wed William Spellenberger of Fairfax on April 17 at St. Marys Church Riverside.
Freshwaters leads team series with 2639 and top game scores 906 and 868. Individual standout Bob Lowe posts a 392 series while Joe Bauer reaches 588. Zieglowsky records 204 in a tight field alongside Batterson and Lowe at 221. Fareway also shines with 2541 team total and 168 extra pins.
Miss Margaret Lawrence a former missionary to China will lead a two day Spiritual Life Conference at First Christian Church March 16 and 17 with three sessions including Saturday at 2 30 and Sunday 2 30 and 7 30 Sunday night The sessions will feature presentations on three themes with time for discussion prayer and meditation Lawrence taught in Disciples of Christ mission schools in China from 1925 to 1948 and later in Tokyo She participated in ecumenical events across Europe and North America and will also speak at Woman's Day service the public is invited.
At the United Presbyterian Home guests spoke on liquor by the drink during a Thursday fireside. Visitors included Prof Adeline Hoffman and Iva Bader from the State University Home Economics Department.
On The Record Deeds details transfers including Dale Johnston and wife to Alber tena Simmering for land in section 29 756. Estate of Ella Clark McCall to John K Patterson for three bikes and properties including Wilson's and South Washington. Frieda S McKirahan to Robert W Howell land in section 35 756. D V Masson and wife to Chas Holle real estate in blocks 17 and 18 South Washington. Henry H Robertson and wife to Howard Hesseltine land in section 22 746. W H Graber and wife to Lyle Brinton and wife lot 4 Graber Jarvis subdivision Washington. New Cars Carl or Gladys Molander Buick.
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