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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1963

Page

15

Feed Grain Signups Near End In 1963 Program

Farmers and landlords flock to county ASC offices as the 1963 feed grain signup nears its Friday deadline. Iowa leads in signups with Altha, Teas, Mlinois, and Missouri following, while overall participation trails last year. Spring arrives with mud and stalled rural roads, prompting school closings and farmers to prep fields as seed germination tests warn of poor viability in some areas.

ASC Washington Altha Mlinois Missouri Clarence Schwebke USC Iowa Washington County Ames LeRoy Isa Iowa State Employment Service Iowa Employment Security Commission Don Rabenold Bill Trotter Ainsworth Lee Emery Brighton Robert Miller Crawfordsville Thomas Miller Kalona Don Jehner Riverside Charles Hotle Donald Bold Wellman FALA

How to ease a child’s tonsil surgery fear

An article urges frank preparation for children facing surgery. It contrasts past unprepared hospital stays with today’s approach, explaining why explaining anesthesia, nurses, masks, and recovery reduces trauma. Practical steps include telling the child why surgery is needed, addressing fears, and staying with them if possible.

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Death of Norman Evans Noted in Chicago Brief

News brief reports the death of Norman Evans of Chicago a former Washington resident. Survived by widow and two sons. Also his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans of Des Moines three sisters Mrs Thomas Moore of Los Angeles and Mrs Charles Longer of Washington. Evans previously worked in the Journal office before leaving Washington.

Norman Evans Chicago Washington Thomas Evans Des Moines Thomas Moore Los Angeles Charles Longer

Dear Abby Right Church Wrong Pew from 1945 column

Abby advice items mixed with local notes about a pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Joyce Ann Kelly in Richland and a regional WWI veterans meeting in Raleigh. Other fragments mention a measles case, a garage expansion, and a smokehouse upgrade at the House of Locker.

Richland Joyce Ann Kelly Legion Hall Mel Ben Young Charles Alin Bill Cobb Bill Clark A. Joe Kelly Tobe Miss Kelly Vernon Harras William R. Kime Sonal Raleigh N.C Nancy Hendrickson George Hendricksons Warren Ray Allen's Charles Widner Noble Construction Co Pri Skidmore Los Angeles Calif Joy Sheet

Speech Showcase at WACO High concludes season

The Blackhawk Conference sponsored event at Waco High, USV Speech Showcase, closes March 25 at 7 30 with p m sound effects by Cheryl Davison and Suzanne Hult. Senior class will offer homemade ice cream as a fund raiser. Cast includes Suzanne Hult Jim DeYarman Connie Lewis Sue Burgraff Christine Evans Dan Pfeifer Dean Rodgers Connie Foster and others in two one act plays PRESENT DAY COURTSHIP and GENESIS.

USV Waco High Blaine Rodgers Olds Cheryl Davison Feli Suzanne Hult Holmes Cardinal Central Eddyville Pekin van Buren Waco Loc Jim DeYarman Genesis Grinnell Eve Cain Abel Connie Lewis Sue Burgraff Christine Evans Dan Pfeifer Dean Rodgers Connie Foster

Antioch Club Members Meet with Mrs Long

Antioch Club gathered at Mrs Earl Long's home in West Chesterton for a March meeting hosted by Mrs Lloyd Bauer. Twelve members attended and exchanged St Patrick's Day themed notes and gifts for secret sisters. A thank you from the American Home Finding Association Ottumwa was read and members were urged to bring gifts for a service man's box at the next meeting.

West Chesten Maron Antioch Club Earl Long Lloyd Bauer Ottumwa Dwight Colliver Verne Colliver

Local social notes from Caldwells and Wellman

Mrs Richard Hayes and her mother Mrs Ed Chalupa visited the Howard Caldwell home. Open house at the new Mid Prairie High School in Wellman hosted by Mr and Mrs David Mikseh and Regina Hayes. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Stout at Larry Robison’s home. Dwain Hayes visited grandparents and funeral attended by Walter Jones family in Lone Tree.

Vlealand Richard Hayes Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell David Mikseh Onet New Mid-Prairie High School Wellman Regina Hayes Charlie Greiner David Leese Roger Stout Larry Robison David Miksch Janet Eugene Engle Dwain Hayes Nis Walter Jones Yaro Podaris Lone Tree Angela Wolf Patricia

Pinochle Club Meets at Keota

The Hi Lo Pinochle Club gathered at Mrs. James Coffman home on Thursday evening with guests Mrs. Anna Valenta and Mrs. Verne Dill. Birthday gifts were given by mystery sisters to several members. The St Marys Reading Circle met at Mrs. John Hammes home with readings and notes on Sister Rose Ann a nurse in Oklahoma City. The Center Community Club held a salad luncheon with St Patricks Day decor and entertainment by local participants. Mr and Mrs George Stoutner and Mr and Mrs John Flading have returned from winter vacations in Florida and Texas respectively.

John Hammes Frank Voel Rose Ann Mary Ann Schuman St. Anthonys Hospital Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ethyl Itner Bertha Durst

Mid-Prairie Guard Honored in All-State Listing

Linda Timmins, a guard for the Mid-Prairie girls basketball team, earned honorable mention in the all-state selections released by the Iowa Daily Press Association. Her name had been inadvertently omitted from an earlier all-state listing.

Linda Timmins Mid-Prairie Girls Iowa Daily Press Association Mid-Prairie Girl

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