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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby answers readers about handling relatives who ship their children for summer, a teen with phone obsession, a 53 year old loner seeking love, and wedding shower etiquette. The column urges setting boundaries, clarifying expectations, and staying true to commitments while offering practical advice.
A dense listings page shows a varied broadcast slate with news intervals and multiple programs. Notable items include Adventure Route 68 Twilight Zone S20, News at 10 and 8:30 segments, Captain Kangaroo, Rin Tin Tin, Roy Rogers, Sky King, Gunsmoke, The Price Is Right, The Message, Missing Link, Father Knows Best, and Law shows. Local names include McCraw, Tobin, and Gleason with weather updates and theater segments interspersed throughout the day.
A reader is advised to write to ABBY at Box 3365 Beverly Hills California 90212 and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. The notice suggests sending one dollar to ABBY Box 3368 Beverly Hills California 90212 for Abby’s booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions.
Local notes report the Washington County Young Democrats have cancelled their monthly meeting with plans to be announced later. The column follows a string of social visits, graduations, and family news across Washington and nearby states.
Report by Mrs Tony Meuth describes Lake Darling attracting over 300 campers across 65 units and more than 50 000 visitors on Sunday. Brighton Pythian Sisters meet at K P Hall with social hour and refreshments. Various locals visit, hostesses prepare displays, and recent births and WSCS activities are noted.
Thirty nine members attended a banquet as Roe's Heating won the league in a roll-off over Ainsworth State Bank. Pansy McGill received the achievement award. Dorothy Patterson earned high series and Joy Davis high game. New officers were elected: Ann Curl president, Gertrude Murphy vice president, Maxine Zieglowsky secretary, Hazel Canady treasurer, Betty Foriash sergeant at arms. Helen Potter showed league in-competition movies. Eleven Past Noble Grand Circle members met with Mrs. Albert Wehr. Mrs. Ralph Zeck welcomed back. First prize in a bingo game went to Madeline Anderson, Dora Wagner had low, Carrie Reinert won the door prize. Refreshments served by the hostess, Edith Weidner. June 9 next meeting. Seven Home Makers Club members had a 9 am pancake breakfast at Congress Inn, Coralville. Guests were Mrs. Glen Holden and Barbara Larson. June meeting to be at Mrs. James Jorgensen’s home.
By MRS EUGENE WAY Kalona May 19 The annual Spring Camporee for Wayhawk District Boy Scouts was held May 15 16 17 two miles south of Hills on Highway 218 with 63 patrols participating. Scout skills were taught across a full program through Sunday noon including Protestant and Catholic church services and activities such as campsite selection map drawing flag signals trail signs first aid knot tying and campfire building.
C M Hayes Insurance Agency 116 E Washington Des Moines Iowa taking applications for Alber Co. Des Moines to finance purchases of farm machinery livestock and operating expenses with monthly or seasonal payment plans through credit facilities.
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