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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
3
Working touches 0 F prom together to finish decorations for the annual junior senior day. Pam Hite and Leonard in a picture from Saturday morning show volunteers arranging themed Roman era décor while Mrs. Rhea, chairman, presides over the event.
Local residents share visits and travel tales with friends and family. Hendricksons travel south toward Tennessee and Kentucky while Stout and Smith families host afternoon callers. Other locals return from California and Eagle hospital stays, with memories of outings to Balboa Park and Marycrest College events.
Wellman Lumber Co. buys Chevrolet truck. Theodore Kaberle linked to Chevro let. Community Feed shows Ford truck belonging to Richard or Violet Erwin. Hilton mobil home listed. Joseph J. Wolfer and Paul P. Bands connected to Chevrolet truck and Pontiac respectively.
The Rebekah Lodge met Friday night welcoming back Mrs Glen Anderson after illness. Plans were set for a Mother-Daughter dinner on May 13 at 6 30 p.m. Entertainment led by Mrs Wayne Brock and Mrs Keith Williams. Coffee and cake committees named and June event plans discussed. Cards and handkerchiefs sent to ill members.
Abigail Van Buren addresses gossip harm and slander risks in a letter from a reader. A pregnancy weight change prompts advice to please oneself and husband. Then a delivery room anecdote urges spouses to stay out of birth room for privacy and safety.
Mr and Mrs Ted Schantz celebrate 35 years of marriage with a free square dance on Thursday May 9 at 8 p m at Wayland School. Bob Gillesby will call. All square dancers invited. They request no gifts.
Lynch spoke at the Rotary meeting on Washington junior high guidance. Supt. Phleger introduced him as a strong speaker. He explained social emotional and physical problems of 11 to 13 year olds and how teachers and parents help. He urged patience and saw guidance as a vital school program for junior high pupils.
Iowa dairymen reduce calf losses by using individual stalls to prevent disease spread says Harold H. Van Horn extension dairyman at Iowa State University. May issue of Town magazine notes calves in separate stalls until weaned.
Junction PEO Chapter CX plans a May 6 anniversary program at Mrs. James D. Helnick home led by Mrs. Sidney Newton. The chapter organized in May 1903 as part of Columbus community activities. A separate alumni banquet for Columbus High School will occur June 15 at the high school. Margaret Diller chairs the event with committee leaders Cecil Meeker Morrison Skubss Thomas Shelby Morrison Hughes Gentzler Singleton News.
Fifty eight women attend Richland Methodist Church for a May Day themed guest day. Mrs Ralph Steel hosts, with Mrs Ben Young as program chairman. An all girls chorus and instrumental trio perform under Mrs Franklin Kreiger. Packwood Alumni Banquet planned for May 25 chaired by Clifford Pepper and committees.
The readable portion lists staff roles including editor business manager and vice president with a date line and postal details. It appears as a header fragment from Washington Iowa with incomplete names and office stamps.
A Pekin High School Sadie Hawkins dance sponsored by the Torch Club Honor Society featured initiation of new members. Pekin School prepares for a FFA banquet on Friday May 3 with awards and musical numbers. Ollie and Packwood communities report band participation, church activities, and small-town service projects including May baskets for the elderly and a Red Cross drive totaling $40 in Jackson Township.
Attorney listings include John C. Owen at 119%4 West Washington South Side Square with OL 32874 and Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart and Paul V. Shearer at 225 West Main Abstract Dept with OL 52159. phone numbers provided.
Salinigan is served by 32 railroads operating on 695 miles of tracks. Rail lines connect industries and communities, reflecting regional rail capacity and transportation reach for the area.
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