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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
7
Bright sunshine and warm winds lift farmers hopes for early seedings as March ends. Regions expect 70 degree warmth, with April snow possible, while dairying notes from Chicago and Des Moines report consolidation in milk markets and discussions on daylight saving time. Iowa farm groups push for favorable conditions and expanded rural telephone service awaits nationwide shifts.
An article links a man’s heart health to his diet, urging sensible eating over fad diets. It notes overweight people face higher risks of heart failure and disease, advocates doctor-guided weight control, and cautions against quick fixes. Also included: clarification that Texas state song is “Texas, Our Texas,” while “The Eyes of Texas” is commonly misperceived as the state song.
A brief advertorial claims SEWEREAMER dissolves roots, paper, grease and organic debris in floor drains. It promises fast action, chemicals sold in 5 and 0 pound cans at $2.29 and $3.95, with emphasis on using SE by name and no other brand.
Engagement news from Crawfordsville notes Julie Ann Van Dyke daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Dyke Winfield and Edward Rathmell son of Mr and Mrs Ray Rathmell also of Winfield plan a June 2 wedding Ed will teach at Pella High School next year while Julie a Central College senior in Pella.
The Home report notes personal visits by relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included Mrs. Lo’s McCullough and Mrs. Ruthlet of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson of Anamosa, and Grace Rogers’s family from Davenport. Myrl Le Moorhead’s case remains serious, Grace McDill to hospital, while others plan longer stays and caretaking continues.
Rabies confirmed at Richland farm after a colt died from the disease. Kermit Hinshaw and his father Loren are under anti rabies treatment. Two cats on the same farm showed similar symptoms and were reported fatal. Nearby, Raymond Derby started his week at Ben Young Farm Market. Mrs. C. B. McCracken visited Urbana and the Hollingsworth home. Karen Linnencamp Harper wedding plans noted.
Mrs Myral Smith elected WSCS president for camp year at Methodist Church meeting. Officers include Mrs Earl Lowe vice president and others covering treasurer secretary promotion missionary education local activities youth supply work literature social relations and more. Plans made to attend WSCS spring meeting in Keokuk March 26 with church departure at 7 45 a m. Steering committee appointed for Crawfordshire high school alumni banquet. Hostesses listed for afternoon event. Also notes on 14 inch X ray lead glass product and Civil War era Pitt gymnasium request for weapons training.
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