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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1962

Page

7

Pesch pushes physical exams for Iowa driver licenses

State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch advocates competency over age for licenses and proposes mandatory periodic medical exams for all drivers in Iowa. He plans to seek legislative authority to require exams starting with new applicants and expanding to all motorists to improve public safety.

DES Moines IDPA Carl Pesch Pesch General Assembly Department of Public Safety Governor’s Commission On Aging Iowa State Safety Department Evan Hultman Safety Department Iowa Medical Society

Rev Churchman and Family Honored at Cooperative Supper

Keota April 27 Rev and Mrs L Duane Churchman and Lindsay were honored by Wesley Methodist Church members at a cooperative supper. A moving van centerpiece and spring flowers highlighted the event as the Churchman family prepared to move to Newton. A farewell party for Rev and Mrs Churchman preceded the supper with gifts from youth groups.

Churchman Newton Dean Morris Federated Kensington Society Sally Finke Allen Palmer van Wagner Des Moines Edna Witthoft Elmer Bostow Phillippi W. Virginia Lorey Lyle Bostow Federated Church Keota Bloomington Iinois Sunnyside Pinochle Club Merle Richardson Martha Sanders Eva Jones Eve Cooley Betty Shaw Hedrick Guy Lyle Erma Boyer Margaret Palmer Tommy Luann Shirley Bohr Deanna Denise Jeanne Palmer Loren Gulette Judy Joyce Joy

Dennis the Menace Club Host Spring Gathering

H. N. S. Club met on Wednesday April 25 at Mrs. Keith Rowe’s home with twenty three members attending. A 1:30 luncheon was served and guest day featured entertainment by Mrs. Bertha Durst and Mrs. Martha Maver. Overnight guests were Rev. and Mrs. Irving Arnold of Des Moines.

Roberta Goodwin Pat Ray Lida Freel Kathryn Durian Myrtle Redlinger Howard Dorrance Margaret Whetstine Irving Arnold Des Moines Sam Rodgers Ruth Rodgers Fairfield Fort Madison

Wellman W C T U Spring Conference draws 45 attendees

The Wellman W C T U hosted the Spring Conference at the Methodist Church on April 25 with 45 registrants from Henry, Johnson, Polk and Washington Counties. Attendees included State President Emma Arnold and Secretary Hettie Hinkle, plus a film from the National Women’s Temperance Union and a girls’ sextet from Mid-Prairie High School.

Wellman Wellman W. C. T. U Methodist Church Henry Johnson, Polk Washington Ruth McDowell West Chester Emma Arnold Des Moines Hettie Hinkle Della van Winkle Hillsboro W. 5 Eddie West Church of the Nazarene Mid-Prairie High School Janet Johnson Irving Arnold Rhodes National Women's Temperance Union W.C.T.U Ray Marner Riverside Club Marner Hawaii Gladys Horn Lucy Kirchner Irmina Yeggy Edna Bushak Betty Kirchner Florence Hamilton Delores Dinnel Virginia Harper Melba Walton Dorota Strotman Skip Wellman Garden Club Homer Vincent Charles Eckhardt Oren Birkey Carl Anderson Faye Rowe Leila Goodwin Clarence

Overloaded Washer Tips and Quick Kitchen Fixes

An overloaded washer won’t clean right as proper circulation is needed for a fresh wash. Rinse thoroughly, dry plush toys on cool settings, refrigerate nuts to slow rancidity, use eggs within a week, trim stem ends of bulb flowers, freeze party sandwiches for later, and polish wood with a cloth for crevices.

U S Scientists See No Danger From Blast in Radiation Zone

UPI dispatch notes U S experts believe a planned H bomb test over Johnston Island this summer would not harm humans or permanently alter the Van Allen radiation belt. Despite foreign worries, scientists say the belt could recover, with possible radio or radar blackouts during the event.

U. S United States van Allen U.S Joseph L. Myler United Press International Washington UPI Johnston Island van Allen Belt James A. van Allen State University of Town Equator Thor

Driver duties in case of accident detailed steps

New York UPI reports safety steps after accidents. Jane Doe urged to seek medical help for injuries, avoid admitting fault, exchange information with other driver, note damages, witnesses, and police details, and inform insurer and state Motor Vehicle Bureau within 48 hours. Air traffic also rising with IATA forecasts and cargo growth.

New York UPI Jane Doe Jean Kinkead Travelers Insurance Companies Montreal API International Air Transport Association LATA IATA Hudson Fysh

Dear Abby guidance letters on kissing marriage and wedding plans

A reader asks about kissing etiquette and waiting for a signal. Several letters discuss divorce reconciliation open houses for a 25th anniversary and a daughter's church wedding after an elopement. Abby answers on spontaneity, ignoring divorce, and a straightforward approach to wedding plans, with mailing instructions for Abby’s booklet.

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