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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1965
Page
5
Dear Abby urges financial transparency in marriage and warns that a wife should know her spouse’s assets and debts. The column also weighs a couple planning a lake honeymoon with a 12 year old sister present for photos and the fiancé’s view on acceptability.
Wellman reports May 5 Legion Hall gathering with 17 members and guests including County President Nancy Whiting and Secretary-Treasurer Helen Lees. Memorial Day plans and Poppy Day May 29 drive wreath and flag efforts. Also society notes from Women’s Society of Christian Service and Altar and Rosary Society with events and hostesses. local church activities, visits, and social details. New York Berlin hotel openings and Dear Abby columns appear in the same page.
The Washington County Republican Women hold a morning coffee with reports from state legislature and hospital funding. A tea in Wellman is planned with guests Mr and Mrs Fred Schwengel, as local club activities and fabric shop meeting highlight community engagement and new fabric fashions.
The Indoctrination Meeting for Boys State attendees and sponsors drew 49 people from 16 Posts at the Crawfordsville American Legion Hall. District Chairman Kenneth Rhea presided with Harold Ross of Wellman as speaker, supported by past commanders and local hosts and attendees from Washington, Brighton, Olds, Wayland, and other towns.
Six teen S N C Club members met with Mrs Edward Roth and high score ties by Mrs Ed Wagler and Mrs Darlene McCoy. Fathers Night Out planned for June 19. Other social notes include birthday visits, Post Office coverage, and neighbor coffee gatherings.
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