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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
5
A reader asks how to defend against slander from a co worker who analyzed handwriting and labeled them criminally inclined and over sexed. Abby suggests filing slander, proving or retracting claims, then addresses apartment noise from a neighbor’s piano lessons and a nostalgic tale of improving marriage by kindness and attention with Abby’s contact details for letters and a booklet.
Becker family and relatives from West Point Mt. Pleasant Burlington Mason City Ottumwa and Washington visit Becker and Bermel families in Keota. The Nelsons Palmeres observe birthdays anniversaries with dinners and gatherings. guests include Erma Boyer and Doug Parker. other locals host or travel to Tipton Delmar and Maquoketa.
Ruth Ann Wulf bride elect of Lyle Stacey of Brighton was honored at a Saturday bridal shower hosted by Mrs Charles Rademaker. Guests included Mrs Guy Stacey, Mrs Lowell Stacey, Mrs Erwin Wulf, Cathy Wulf, and Winnie Whissler. Entertainment featured music by Mrs Rademaker, a recipe file for the honoree, and gift openings.
Michael L. Curl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Curl of Wellman, has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for three years and reports for active duty March 22. He will undergo eight weeks of basic training in San Diego. The item threads through a town column with several social notes including gatherings at homes in Wellman and nearby areas, church events, and local activities such as a Walther League lent scene, farm visits, and a grass fire response by Wellman firefighters.
Mrs Clara Wenger was a patient at Henry County Hospital this week. Ralph Christner, injured in an auto collision, was treated at University Hospitals in Iowa City and visited the home of his sister, Mrs Joe Unternahrer. The pickup belonged to Wayland Carpenter Shop. Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks returned March 16 from Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Mr and Mrs Clair Boshart returned March 10 from Arizona. The Wyse families visited Arthur Wyse and relatives. Mrs Clara Tooman and Hazel Hartsock visited Mrs Barbara Arnold.
Volunteers at the VA hospital attended a refresher course noting a 78 patient waiting list and the importance of volunteer work. Social events included brunches welcoming new neighbors and a Give and Take Bridge club night with high prizes. Activities feature 4-H Pepper-Ettes meetings with officer elections and demonstrations at the Legion Hall. Families and guests from Keota Washington and Denver joined in weekend visits and meals at local homes.
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