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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
5
A reader confesses sharing test answers led to 65 on a history exam and asks if the partner’s cheating excuses her. Abby replies honesty matters, and define blame. Also a 42 year old woman seeks compliments from husband after beauty efforts fail. Abby suggests direct communication and self care.
Keota community school groups Band Mixed Chorus and Boys Glee club earned Division II ratings at Saturday’s music contest. Girls Glee Club received Division III. Instructors Mrs Kilpatrick and Mr Claypool led the vocal department as they prepare for May 17 commencement and May 21 graduation. Senior Class plans a Chicago class trip May 18 to 20. Mrs Elmer Waller attended the Royal Neighbor meeting at Kinross Friday and the Wallers visited relatives in Marengo Saturday.
Crawfordsville May 6 The Past Presidents Parley of the Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall for a potluck supper and a business meeting led by President Nancy Whiting. Plans to honor Gold Star mothers on Mother's Day were discussed and a stand for the Washington celebration outlined. The next meeting is planned for July 8 with an evening out with husbands invited.
Keith Bauer becomes a member of the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture at Iowa State University. The event occurred during an initiation banquet at Memorial Union in Ames. The report also notes surrounding family visits and local youth activities in Westchester and Fort Madison settings.
Investors Stock Fund Inc directors declare a regular quarterly dividend of 11 54 cents per share payable May 1 1964 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 30 1964. Harold J Bunford chairman and president notes the 1964 second quarter dividend rises from 11 cents in 1963 and 11 cents in the first quarter this year, paid from net investment income. it marks the 75th consecutive dividend since the fund’s 1945 founding.
A fragmented newspaper snippet mentions advertising, production roles, and publication practices in Washington Iowa. It references staff positions and subscription details while noting afternoons publication except Sunday, Christmas, and July. Figures and exact rates are unclear due to damaged text.
American Legion Auxiliary unit 257 will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday May 13 at Mrs Lucy Kirchner s home Mrs Ellen Hall to assist. Hubbert Freund of Washington visited with several locals including Mrs Lettie Gerot and Mrs Rachel Gerot as well as Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons. The Nicholas family plans to move their mobile home onto their town property formerly owned by Elsie Pechman. Mr and Mrs Milo Stransky and Mr and Mrs Gary Smith traveled to Des Moines stayed at a motel then attended services at Wesley Methodist. Rev Dendy Garrett, former Riverside Kalona pastor, presided at the service and Norma Heck wed Robert McKelvey at West Des Moines Methodist Church. The Gase family were honored at a Community Building party. Louie Gase plans move to Dubuque for work.
Mr and Mrs Cletus Wald Schmidt and Mr and Mrs Paul Schnoebelen hosted a card night with prizes. Numerous guests were listed as unable to attend. Mrs R H Heitzman and Miriam returned home after visits in Davenport and Moline. Joe Frantz moved to Hills. St Marys Altar and Rosary society met with 20 members. Maynard Strabala won the door prize. Lunch was served by Lillian Yeggy and her band.
An exhibit and program by the Industrial Arts Department Iowa history classes Art Department and Latin classes at Mid-Prairie Junior High takes place Wednesday May 20 at 2 p.m. in the Junior High Gym. A slide talk by Mrs. Richard Fisher of West Chester covers historical places around Kalona Wellman and West Chester. Parents of next year seventh graders are invited to attend a program Thursday May 21 at 7 30 p.m. to discuss the exploratory program sectioning grading facilities and regulations.
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