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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

4

Editorial urges YES on Iowa judge reform June 4

The letter signed by Republican and Democratic county chairs Robert Everetts and Harry Levy backs a constitutional amendment to remove judges from partisan politics. It explains the Iowa Plan for nonpartisan nominating commissions, retained judges on merit, mandatory retirement, and governor’s limited appointments, urging a statewide YES vote on June 4.

Robert Everetts Harry Levy Everetts and Levy Iowa

Bridal shower and local community notices from Keota

A Keota bridal shower honored Linda Lee at the V F W Hall with 30 guests. Co hosts included Mrs Grace McNurlen and Mrs Richard McCrabb. Gifts were opened with Francine Sitriegel assisting. Local student council elections and FHA officers were announced. Several residents visited, hosted meals, and guests from nearby towns attended events.

Keota Linda Lee V. F. W. Hall Mrve. Leroy Lillig Grace McNurlen Richard McCrabb Linda Francine Sitriegel Marvin Sieren

Air Conditioned Itch in Summer Skin Dryness Explained

Dr Burton H Fern explains summer dry itchy skin caused by cooled dry air from air conditioning. He advises lukewarm baths with bath oils and skin lubrication, noting open air exposure helps moisture balance. The piece emphasizes gradual exposure and moderation for those with sensitive skin.

Stacy Elected Head Of Area Morticians

Victor Stacy funeral director and mortician of Columbus Junction was elected president of Southeastern Iowa Funeral Directors District 3 for a two year term at a May 11 dinner in Mt. Pleasant. Officers named included Robert PedrickDouds vice president Maurice Gould Brighton and Richland second vice president Hall Weir secretary treasurer. Stacy also joins the district board of governors which, with state officers, oversees the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association of Iowa.

Columbus Junction Victor Stacy Southeastern Iowa United Presbyterian Church Hubert Sunderman Cedar Rapids Columbus Community High School Ed Wengler Restopia University Hospitals Iowa City Ruth Paule Burlington Columbus Community School

Medicare Plan Showdown Shapes Elderly Health Debate

In Washington President Kennedy pushes his aged care plan while the AMA opposes it citing Kerr Mills as enough. The dispatch explains how administration and Kerr Mills differ, their costs, eligibility rules, benefits, and funding projections through 1964, with emphasis on rising costs and state variations.

Kennedy The American Medical Association Kerr- Mills UPI Vincent J. Burke Kerr - Mills Guam Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Tennessee New York Massachusetts California Congress

Keota Alumni Banquet Set for June Second at School

Keota High School alumni banquet scheduled June 2 at 6 45 p m in the Elementary School with tickets 175 each on sale at A A Hulse Co Ochs Clothing Store Smittys and Valentas The program lists Bill McMains organist and honoring graduates from 1912 and 1937 plus pre 1912 alumni invited

Keota Methodist Church Raymond Herr Betty Stoutner Denny Bohrofen Treas Bob McMalen Tressie Schreckengast Mary Grace Mayer Mary Lee Trier Helen K. Stoutner Mary Stoutner Vondle Henderson Mimi Stoutner Margaret Bower Sandra Sieren Darlene Bandy Pauline Cady Leola Flynn Rita Dill Betty Beck Darrell Bandy Jim McCrabb Dean Trier Tom Mills Clarence Smith Bill McDonald Luke Flander Dick Norenberg Dick Daley Dudley Gretter Boyd Stoutner Glee Holmes Darlene Fagers Bill Henderson Kate Glover Zoe Leacox Lulu Randolph Bill Hotchkiss James Ralston Grace Dayton Leo

W. H. S. Senior Gary Marshall Aims to Be Physician

Gary Marshall, senior at Washington High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Marshall, has lived in Winfield Mt. Union and Olds before settling in Washington. He excels in Science Math and English and participates in Thespians Science Club and Letter Club while producing Inside WHS the school radio show on KCII. He plans Liberal Arts college study to become a physician and surgeon.

Gladys Schult Washington High School Gary Marshall Robert E. Marshall Washington Gary Winfield Mt. Union Olds Lish Thespians WHS KCII

Bid decisions in contract bridge from May 25 1962 column

In Becker's contract bridge column five hands are analyzed. For each hand he explains the recommended rebid: 1 Two spades, 2 Four spades, 3 Two clubs, 4 Three spades, 5 Three notrump, with rationale on point counts distributions and slam chances.

Itn King Res Syndicate, Inc

Idris Club holds final season meeting at Kalona Golf Course

Kalona Idris Club wrapped up its season with a Tuesday luncheon at the Kalona Golf Course. New president Mrs. Tom Russell announced committees for the coming year, including Membership, Program, Press, Civic, Safety, Auditing, Historian, Scholarship, Telephone, Community Project, Song Leaders, Foreign Students, Status of Women, Legislative, and Vesper Service. In hockey news, the Montreal Canadiens have appeared in the NHL playoffs 14 straight years dating back to 1948.

Kalona Idris Club Fay W. Boone George Bash Tom Russell D. G. Sattler Ford Skola Milton Ehrenfelt Reese Trusler Ward Ehrenfelt Earl Fry Amos Hellinger Vernon Hartzler F. L. Strickler Clifford Small George Bush C. W. Beckman Edward Philgreen L. J Strickler

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