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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
7
A column debunks bachelor health myths and argues marriage improves health through partner care and regular habits. It warns against carbon tetrachloride for plant growth and introduces hyperbaric oxygen as a growing medical topic. The piece encourages calm about illness fears and emphasizes consulting a personal doctor for individual issues.
Keota Girl Scouts Troop 144 enjoyed a Monday bike hike ending at the James Coffman home with a Wiener roast. Several Keota and Washington-area families hosted or visited relatives across May, with Mothers Day events and hospital updates mentioned. Washington reports Public Health Service grants totaling 207,653,129 dollars aiding hospital construction and health facilities efforts after wartime slowdowns.
A May schedule details a Friends meeting at Woolson Church with ministry and counsel led by Russell Bond, a Saturday business session, and a Sunday worship by Rev Irma Morris. David Kruse of Vennard College will speak, Aldersgate Confirmation is planned, and community dinners are served by the Woolson Women's Society.
Riverside high school seniors spent a week at Kapsalani Beach in the Ozarks marking the last graduation from Riverside High. Beginning September, students will attend Ainsworth with junior high remaining at Riverside and elementary pupils split between Riverside and Ainsworth. Highland Community School District takes effect July 1, with Mike Miles named superintendent, relocating from Ta br to Riverside. Miles previously led Fremont-Mills at Tabor, holds degrees from Wayne State College and Omaha UI, and has a three-child family. The first Riverside class contacts hope to attend the final May 29 graduation alongside the 1963 graduates list.
Social news from Chester notes Jerry Forinashes hosting a Mother's Day dinner with family and friends from Washington Iowa City Columbus Junction and beyond. Also covered are Camp Fire girl plans for bead designs Trail Seeker rank progress and Antioch Club meeting details. A hospital appendectomy for Sharon Hough and staff changes at Mid Prairie schools are mentioned.
Keota residents recount a Mothers Day gathering at Mr and Mrs Lyle Palmers home honoring Katherine Parker's birthday. Attendees included Erma Boyer of Maquoketa Doyle and Twila Palmer Donald Parker of Tipton and many others from nearby towns with visits at Thornburg Washington and Osceola locations. Frisco note adds San Francisco sits on 43 hills.
NBC presents Jack Paar Show with Lady Astor Ian Levenson and MacRae duo in color at 9 p m CDT Hildegarde appears on Discovery visits Barcelona and an outdoor Greenwich Village art show is noted CBS offers Scenes from award winning American Film Festival Discovery’s children program visits Barcelona Route 66 and Shadows of an Afternoon CBS Run for Doom features John Gavin Diana Dors S
Jean Rinner daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Rinner of Washington has been named judiciary chairman of Maude McBroom house Burge Hall at State University of Iowa. She is a sophomore and a Phi Beta Kappa member. Mrs Anna Belle Stafford and John Graber will be initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at State University of Iowa Saturday in Old Capitol Senate chamber.
Washington County Extension Associate Merritt Canady outlines pasture management for hog producers. Key points include well fenced pastures with proper drainage, one acre per 20 to 25 pigs, 8 to 10 square feet of shade per pig, and a forage mix of 75 percent legume and 25 percent grass kept at 5 to 6 inches. Feeding should allocate 75 percent grain and 25 percent supplements, with one self feeder hole for 4 to 5 pigs and one watering cup for 20 to 25 pigs. Protein targets are 16 percent for up to 75 pounds, 14 percent for 75 to 125 pounds, and 12 percent for 125 pounds to market.
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