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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
3
A letter writer wonders whether to give a handmade birthday sweater to a boyfriend who ended their relationship after a Christmas period of dating. Abby notes mixed signals about the pair and cautions on timing and appropriateness of the gift.
A fragmented Abby letter page shows readers seeking blunt guidance on family tensions TV watching conflicts and marriage questions. The missive hints at meddling aunts mothers and husbands while asking for personal replies and book offers.
Wally Butts sues Curtis Publishing for 10 million dollars alleging a March 23 issue of the Saturday Evening Post falsely damaged his 35 year coaching career by alleging he fixed the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. The suit cites a long distance call with Bear Bryant and notes Bear Bryant plans to file a second suit.
At Richland on March 22 the Richland Women’s Club held its convention in Richland County for the 66th anniversary. Mrs Wayne Parsons and Mrs Kenneth Steinbeck led services, with Boy Scouts colors and a meditation by Mrs Edward Holland. Welcome by Mrs Edger and response by Mrs Don Woods. A memorial service guided by Mrs H E McKain. Mrs Herschel Mendenhall spoke on Women in Africa. Afternoon program opened with Richland Junior High music. History of the club founded 1902 given, original seven charter members noted. Tea featured green and white decor, secretary’s book on display. Funeral services for Mrs Stacy McCracken set for Friday in Denver. she was Carrie Pringle, born October 1, 1879, daughter of Henry and Laura Pringle, later Mrs McCracken. Survivors include son Landon McCracken, daughter Ruth Deard, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. relatives Dymond and Rufus McCracken travel from Richland to attend.
A local professional directory lists attorneys at law including LOUIS J KEHOE and MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD with offices on West Main and Washington Streets, plus other lawyers, a dentist, osteopathic physician, and optometrists. It provides names, firm affiliations, offices, and telephone numbers for resident legal and medical professionals.
TV listings summarize CBS NBC and ABC programming for Wednesday evening including a Winthrop Rockefeller profile on CBS at 6 30 p m CST, NBC disarmament special, Perry Como tribute, Beverly Hillbillies and Naked City, Circle Theatre and The Health Fraud on CBS with cast notes and times.
Charles E Sellers announces a series of free Bible lectures at Kingdom Hall 123 West Washington from April to March with David E Sellers starting Sunday April 7 at 3 pm. The talks titled Resurrection of a Dead Body or of a Dead Soul Which offer scripture guided answers in a world crisis. Guest ministers from Southeast Iowa and Northeast Missouri will speak. Public invited.
Government pamphlet urges every girl and boy to take part in at least 15 minutes of vigorous activity each school day. Parents are advised to ask school officials about programs and, for more information, to write to the President's Council on Physical Fitness in Washington, D. C.
Mid Prairie High School hosts a Saturday science fair at 7 30 p m in the Student Recreation Center with Future Scientists of America judging on creativity thoroughness and inquiry. Winners may advance to the Eastern Town Science Fair in Cedar Rapids April 6 7 and student exhibits include topics from cosmic rays to alcohol effects on guppies.
A mixed program featured a Scottish tap dance with piano accompaniment by Judy Slemmons. A girls sextet including Kathy Peiffer and Elaine Kiesey performed with accompanist Beth Vodicka. a boys group with Pete Eimen and Doug Goschke sang, aided by accompanist Beth Vodicka, with Janet Johnson and Tom Gingerich among others.
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