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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
3
A reader asks about coin theft from a newspaper rack and the impact on newsboys profits. The column prints multiple reader letters to Abby about family duties, domestic tensions, and relationship tensions with light humor and advice.
Clinton police charged 18 year old Arseni cs Shockey and 17 year old Mark Oderwald after they admitted starting a fire at Schneider Produce Co causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Shockey said the two broke into the building and as they left the older teen used a cigarette lighter to ignite flammable material in the rear.
Keota readers learn the city water tower will be drained Tuesday May 28 to allow cleaning work. Water pressure may fluctuate or be unavailable at times during the maintenance period as residents and local families including Funston, Benson, Burton, Grimes, Henderson, and Keeton are noted in the social roundup.
May 20 Keota residents host Jerome Greiner and baby visiting Cyril Greiner home Donna Greiner of Iowa City returns for allness Everette Greiner family dine with Mrs. Marie Greiner Dougie Greiner visits grandmother Marie Greiner cake and ice cream for Mrs. Faris birthday multiple family gatherings and a jam dinner nearby. S.C. Jay Warren departs Wednesday for Crailsheim Germany to join the Army.
The Fortnightly Drama Department held a Wednesday dinner at Captain's Table and then visited Mrs. Cloyce Stewart's home for a review of the musical No Strings by Richard. Ten members attended. A program for the newly organized Bible study Fortnightly group was read.
Markets reveal scarce calves and steers, with cattle at 600 head and few sales. Steers near steady, cows steady, heifers absent, high quality slaughter lots around 1080 lb. Lambs in short supply with spring slaughter noted. package lots mostly prime and good at 24.00 per unit.
Pope John XXIII appeared briefly at his study window in St. Peter's Square to bless a cheering Ascension Day crowd, despite recurring gastric trouble and a bleeding lesion. He spoke no words, recited a prayer, and then returned inside as doctors attended him amid reports of cancer speculation and concerns about the future of the ecumenical council.
Mrs Ezra Witmer Wayland reports that Mrs Davison hosted the Women’s Mission Society of the Independent Bible Church on Thursday afternoon. Secret sisters were revealed and the group plans to forgo them next year to fund missionary support. Mrs Buchanan led the lesson discussion. Refreshments were served.
Guests at a mother daughter event at Well nan Church included Mrs Minnie Sutter Mrs Seth Roth Mrs Herman Leickty Mrs William Eichelberger Mrs Joe Graber Mrs Marlin Wyse Mrs John Swartzendruber Mrs Harold Meyer and Mrs Donald Roth The Friendly Helpers completed a barn razing project then held a wiener roast with attendees including Mr and Mrs Duwaine Hirsch and family and others A Cedar Rapids trip was made to visit sister Mrs Jesse Attig who is hospitalized after surgery Park Le Home celebrated a second anniversary with Elon Bostart presiding Four guests attended the opening in 1960 now there are five part time workers Eleven others volunteered Birthday cake was served at the anniversary Observations of Mother's Day at the Graber home noted Mr Graber and family Also OES Friendship Night at Crawfordsville was attended And a historical note on the dowry in ancient Greece stated a man was to give his daughter at least one tenth of his property.
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