Dear Doctor letters raise missing father and dating issues
A reader asks how to locate a father last heard from six years ago in Sacramento. The response advises contacting the Salvation Army Missing Persons Bureau with data and photos, then notes dating concerns with a parent. A separate letter asks about a brother’s drug use and safety, with advice to involve the mother and address the issue seriously.
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Sacramento
California
el Centro
Salvation Army
Missing Persons Bureau
P.O
San Francisco
VFW Post and Auxiliary Install Officers
The VFW Post and Auxiliary held a joint installation after a supper. Milo Steele Jr. served as installing officer for the post. New officers include commander H. Daryl Burham senior vice Warren Otterberg junior vice Ray Arbogast adjutant Delbert Hysell chaplain Norbert Hansen quartermaster George Brock judge advocate George Miles surgeon service officer. Auxiliary installing officer Clara Reed presided over officers Joan Dunbar president Geraldine Farrier senior vice Jane Zielstorf junior vice Jeanne Widmer treasurer Clara Reed chaplain Louise Hall conductress Darlene Bealer guard Anna Hysell trustee three year Nancy Lough secretary Nellie Brock color bearers Linda Kuntz Dorothy Black Anna Hysell four color bearers Helen Hesseltine Doris Grey historian Maxine Steele patriotic instructor. Burt Bob Burt owner of Burt's Appliances Inc in Washington joined a national retailer and distributor group at a two day merchandising seminar at Amana Refrigeration HQ in Amana Iowa.
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VFW
Milo Steele Jr
H. Daryl Burham
Warren Otterberg
Ray Arbogast
Delbert Hysell
Norbert Hansen
Walter Carr
George Brock
George Miles
Clara Reed
Joan Dunbar
Geraldine Farrier
Jane Zielstorf
Jeanne Widmer
Louise Hall
Darlene Bealer
Anna Hysell
Nancy Lough
Nellie Brock
Linda Kuntz
Dorothy Black
Helen Hesseltine
Doris Grey
Maxine Steele
Fortnightly Hosts Annual May Breakfast Program
The Fortnightly held its May Breakfast at Washington Country Club with about 140 attendees. The Washington High School Hi-Fi's directed by Robert Youngquist performed as spring flowers and music boxes decorated the buffet. Leaders were Mrs. Raymond Whisler and Mrs. Wayne Knapp. A memorial service honored deceased members and books were announced for placement in the Washington Library. The Mothers Day concert is set for May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Community Theatre.
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Washington Country Club
Washington High School
Robert Youngquist
Raymond Whisler
Wayne Knapp
M. L. Crawford
Harold Ganon
John Wiffhort
Darrell Ross
Washington
Richard Paul
Community Theatre
Crawfordsville couple announce July wedding of Chery Van Engen
Rev and Mrs Ray Van Engen of Crawfordsville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Chery Ann to Dean Lins son of Mr and Mrs Donald Lins of Washington Miss Van Engen attended Des Moines area community college in Ankeny The fiance is engaged in farming A July 16 wedding is planned.
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Ray van Engen
Crawfordsville
Chery Ann
Dean Lins
Donald Lins
Washington
Miss van Engen
Des Moines Area
Ankeny
Social Calendar for Jackson Township Week Events
Social Calendar listing postponed Farm Bureau Women event for one month. Friday features Past Matron's Club at 1 30 p m with Mrs George Dare, Dessert Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall, Lodge No 26 at Masonic Temple, UPW Circle 2 at 1 30 p m with Mary Eatinger, HEO Club at 2 p m with Mrs Charles Bartholow. Monday includes Literature at 6 p m at U P Home craft room potluck with dish to pass, TTT Chapter V at 8 p m with Mrs Neva Campbell, Past Worthy High Priestess Club at 7 30 p m with Mrs Roland Kammerer, TTT Chapters EI 1 30 p m with Mary Stewart and DL 8 p m with Martha Bates, and Monday Nighters at 7 p m in YW Room.
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George Dare
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Masonic Temple
All Masons
UPW
Mary Eatinger
HEO Club
Charles Bartholow
U.P
Neva Campbell
Worthy High Priestess Club
Roland Kammerer
Mary Stewart
Martha Bates
Insure self not child say home economist
Home economist Jean Hood argues that insuring the breadwinner protects the priceless family member more effectively than insure on a child. She notes life insurance is protection, not investment, and that a child’s policy often ties money that could be better used elsewhere.
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Jean Hood
Extension Home
Hood
How to Select Garden Seedlings in Stores
Iowa State University extension horticulturist Gary Kling advises buyers to choose seedlings from nurseries or garden centers, avoid general stores, ensure disease-free dark green stock, and transplant on cloudy or late day. Water well, use starter fertilizer, and protect with light shade if sun is strong. Call county extension for more tips.
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Ames
Gary Kling
Iowa State University Extension Horticulturist
Kling
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Across Washington Area
Yesterday admitted Harold T. Hall and Mrs. Mabel Cross in Washington for medical care. Today admissions include Chris Beliel in Washington. Discharged or transferred items include Mrs. Michael Moore and daughter Crawfordsville and Daniel Brindley in Washington, with transfers to Washington Care Center. Other patients listed in Washington and Crawfordsville include Mrs. Winifred Lenz Fontana Wis Mrs. Charles West Washington Larry Black Crawfordsville and several others: Mrs. Lizzie Knepp Darrin Townsend Mrs. Floyd Banks Joe Bennett Allie Green.
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Harold T. Hall
Washington
Mabel Cross
Chris Beliel
Michael Moore
Crawfordsville
Daniel Brindley
Washington Care Center
Winifred Lenz
Fontana
Wis
Charles West
Larry Black
Lizzie Knepp
Darrin Townsend
Floyd Banks
Joe Bennett
Allie Green
Four 4-H Clubs Meet at Local Homes for Projects
Cedar Chips, Eager Beavers and Headliners 4-H clubs met at members’ homes with numerous demonstrations and talks on sewing, crafts, and plant care. Neil Horning, Carrie Mineart, and Barb Burt led sessions. June 4 and May 12 activities were scheduled, and 19 members attended.
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Neil
Gerard Hornung
Dave Norman
Mike Altenhofen
Neil Horning
Gerard Horning
Eager Beavers 4-H Club
Carrie Mineart
Pam Letts
Krista Flory
Brenda Leichty
Teresa Munn
Applique
Preparing a Child for Kindergarten Readiness
Iowa State University expert Lois Bakawa-Evenson outlines steps for families to ready four and five year olds for school. Engage in summer programs or organized outings, build sharing skills through reading, establish routines, and strengthen family bonds to ease entry into kindergarten.
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Ames
Iowa State University Extension
Lois Bakawa-Evenson
Bakawa-Evenson
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Heidi Horn
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Angela Gamon
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Evan Gamon
Homemakers of America
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Connie Stalder
Beth McCurdy
Columbus Junction
Sunset Park
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Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
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Linda
Copley News Service
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Burt’s Appliances, Inc
Amana Refrigeration, Inc
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Iowa
Jackson Township Farm Bureau
Journal
South Avenue
Fred Blick
Washington County Fairgrounds
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Wolf's Flower Shop
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Hospital News
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Angie Gevock
Angie Kern
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