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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1966

Page

3

Washington County nurses meet. speaker on emotional crisis

Eighty five members and guests gathered at First Presbyterian Church for the Washington County Registered Nurses Association meeting. Dr. William Moeller of Iowa City spoke on emotional crisis. retiring officers were honored. refreshments served by a volunteer team.

Washington County Registered Nurses Association First Presbyterian Church William Moeller Iowa City The Nurses Association Max Lee Roger Stout Carl Yoder Eileen Jeffrey N. E. Hansen Victor Masson Duane Redlinger Myron Krot

Youth Club Picnic Closes Marion Avenue Church Season

The Youth Club of Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church and teachers held a Wednesday evening picnic at Sockum Ridge Park. Children explored and hunted wildflowers then shared a picnic supper before heading home. Mrs Francis McConnell led the winter season. The group met weekly for music Bible and handcraft classes.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Sockum Ridge Park Francis McConnell

What happened to Mother's Day in history

Family Circle May issue notes the shift from a traditional image of mothers to a broader eligibility. Originating from Anna Jarvis campaign, the national day was established in 1914 by Congress. Over time, the definition expanded to include daughters and granddaughters, sparking amused commentary on changing norms and political sidesteps.

Family Circle Magazine Anna M. Jarvis Philadelphia

Local Charity Bazaar Lists Books and Misc Goods

Book matches noticed politicians, key chains, pens and pencils, hot pad holders, emery boards, first aid kits, pocket calendars, billfolds, bumper stickers among hundreds of items. Proceeds support community programs and charitable causes at the sale venue.

Local Professional Directory Listings

A condensed reader list shows numerous professionals including attorneys Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Building phone 653-3991 Robert Day Bates Abstract Dept 204 West Main phone 653-2147 Morrison Morrison and Lloyd 211 W. Washington St 653-2924 John C. Owen attorney 119% West Washington phone 653-2874 Stewart Shearer 225 West Main abstract dept phone 653-2159 Chiropractor Dr M L Tweeton 108 No Marion closed Wednesday phone 653-2351 Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician phone 553-3303 John W Lemmon O D eyes exams glasses fittings and children visual training 527 South Iowa across from Christian Tabernacle phone 653-2987

Livingston Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon South Iowa Christian Tabernacle

Weekend Social Calendar Items From Local Groups

Friday events include Past Matrons Club at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a potluck, Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m at IOOF Hall, Lodge No 26 also at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple, and a men s stag buffet 7 30 8 p m at the Country Club reservations by Thursday noon. Saturday features Fortnightly Club board meeting at 1 15 p m with dessert at Captain s Table and note old and new officers will attend. Sunday offers a Mothers Day Buffet 12 30 1 30 p m at the Country Club reservations by Saturday noon. Monday includes Wash Away Tops at 6 30 p m potluck YW rooms bring own table service, Golden Age Club 10 am YW rooms sack lunch, TTT Chapter DL 8 p m Mrs William Matson, TTT Chapter EI 1 pm luncheon with Mrs Robert Hammer, Bible I 2 p m Mrs Carl Jarrard and Evening Literature postponed to Tuesday May 10.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF Marion Ave First Presbyterian Upw Golden Age Club William Matson Robert Hammer Carl Jarrard

Riverside Lake Forest wedding unites Briesch and OConner

Ellen J Briesch and William J OConner married at St Marys Church in Lake Forest Ill the ceremony led by Rev Willard F Jabusch. Bride wore silk organza gown with embroidered organza petals and daisy wreath veil. reception followed at her parents home. They plan to reside in Chicago after a Bahamas honeymoon. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund J Briesch and the groom is son of Mrs Kathryn OConner and the late William B OConner. The couple will live at 70 E Scott St Chicago.

Riverside Ellen J. Briesch Edmund J. Briesch Lake Forest Ill William J. O'Conner Chicago Kathryn O'Conner William B. O'Conner St. Mary's Catholic Church Willard F. Jabusch St. Mary of the Lake Seminary Peter E. Briesch J. Daniel Smith Evanston LeRoy O'Conner John J. Briesch Bahamas E. Scott Street

Ultraviolet cleans shellfish and cholera alert

Ultraviolet light reportedly cleans clams and oysters from contaminated water within 24 hours, making them safe to eat. Cholera spreads rapidly, now in over 20 countries, with WHO noting vaccines offer limited protection. Glue sniffing can cause permanent brain damage, as doctors report a patient who sniffed glue daily. Family physicians remain essential with broad training, while LSD is discussed by the New York County Medical Society.

Public Health Service World Health Organization Philippine Islands Indonesia Robert I. Hood WHO California John W. Knox James R. Nelson Department of Medicine University of Kentucky Edmund D. Pellegrino New York County Medical Society

Drug danger and birth anomalies report in 1965 data

Medical society spokesmen warn that a dangerous drug with hallucinations risk is deadlier than heroin and call for severe penalties for illegal manufacture or sale. The year 1965 saw 107000 U.S. deaths from accidents, with about 49000 from motor vehicles. A 23 year old California woman delivered a daughter and a son 29 days apart, and doctors say she has a double uterus, with the babies not twins.

Medical Society California

Sunshine Community Club Holds Mothers Day Luncheon

The Sunshine Community Club met Wednesday at 12:30 with Mrs. Dale Richards hosting a salad luncheon. Twelve members, eight guests, and eight children attended while Mrs. Lyle Wilcox led the program with poems and a history of the club.

Sunshine Community Club Dale Richards Lyle Wilcox Leslie Beenblossom Richards Wilcox

Athlete's Foot Treatment Ad Claims Quick Relief

An ad promotes quick drying treatment claiming itch and burning ease within minutes and skin shedding in 3 to 5 days. It promises healthy skin replacing affected areas and a 48 cent money back guarantee within an hour at drug counters and stores.

Handcraft II Notices and Harmony Club Meeting Summary

Handcraft II met with Mrs Henry Rees Tuesday for a cooperative luncheon with fifteen members and two guests Mrs Ruth Anderson and Mrs Lewis Goodlander present. Mrs D O Butler read a poem What Do We Live For and Mrs Rees displayed several of her paintings. Harmony Club dessert was served at 1:30 to nine members as they met in regular session. Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mrs Richard Bordwell read spring poems. gardening tips were given. A plant and bulb exchange occurred and plans were made for a family ice cream social in Sunset Park the first Wednesday in June.

Betty Zehr Elliott McKinstry Max Waterhouse Cancer Fund Eugene Engel Merry Mixer Club Ted Kiesey Mabel Griffith Handcraft Handcraft II Henry Rees Ruth Anderson Lewis Goodlander D. O. Butler Harmony Club Cloyce Stewart Stewart Richard Bordwell Sunset Park

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