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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1968

Page

5

Dear Abby confronts unlocked doors and awkward intrusions

Abigail Van Buren advises on a neighbor entering an unlocked home and the awkward aftermath between spouses. A second reader shares knees cracking loudly when walking and jaw issues during meals, highlighting common embarrassments.

Dear Abby and Cranky Neighbor Clash Over Quiet Hours

A reader asks how to handle a neighbor who intrudes during nap time with gossip and advice. Abby warns the reader’s tolerance created the problem and suggests decisive boundaries to avoid a rude, gossipy pest becoming a worse friend or enemy.

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Marine Private First Class Harvey in Vietnam Service

Robert G. Harvey 20 son of Mr and Mrs Richard T Harvey of Washington Iowa serves with the Second Battalion Seventh Marine Regiment in Vietnam. He helps capture or destroy enemy forces through weapons fire tactical maneuvering and operations. His unit engages in civic action aiding Vietnamese people with self help projects funded by the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund.

Vietnam Robert G. Harvey Richard T. Harvey N. Second Washington Iowa Seventh Marine Regiment Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund

First Keota reunion marks 11 years apart

Sunday gathering in Keota brings together Roy Ludwig of Los Angeles Merle Logan Dorothy Fairfield Clifford Ludwig and Mrs Ludwig Iowa City with Hy Bower Chauncey Sellman for dinner at The Golden Buckle Buffett They reunited after 11 years and shared photos and visits Also news of a tornado affecting Maynard and a May meeting of the Democratic Women’s Club in Keota county with several officials present and discussions of fundraisers and a style show plus candidate introductions and remarks by Bert Bandstra and others.

Keota Roy Ludwig Los Angeles California Merle Logan Dorothy Fairfield Clifford Ludwig Grace Parke Maynard Frank Peiffer Peiffer Golden Buckle Buffett Paul Redeker Marion Steve Peiffer Vince Schulte Sigourney Nick Linnenkamp Victor Peiffer Washington Merlyn Detweiler Ruth Norris Norris Wellman Democratic Women’s Club Keokuk County Bert Bandstra Pella Mary F. Greiner Women’s Club Jessie Sellers Gertrude Rice Clarice Colbert Greiner Bass van Gilst Keith Dunton Dunton Inter National Washington, D. C Des Moines Democratic Party

Miss Linda Finke and David Evans Wed at Columbus Junction

Miss Linda G. Finke and David Lee Evans were married Saturday afternoon May 25 at the Columbus Junction Methodist Church. The bride wore candlelight silk organza and Alencon lace with pink roses, while attendants included Mrs. Richard McLaury and Sally Vannie. The groom serves in the Air Force at Chanute AFB, and the couple plans a new home in Rantoul.

Columbus Junction Linda G. Finke Clifford Finke David Lee Evans Delmore Evans Columbus City Columbus Junction Methodist Church Earl E. Josten Mike Egan Burlington John Blecka Richard McLaury Houston Texas Sally Vannice Connie Haight Mediapolis Jon Robertson Letts Dan Columbus Community High School Ross Dry Goods Store Evans Air Force Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rantoul Iowa Telephone Company

Funeral services for Ira R. Amlong held today

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Wayne Wagner sang, and pallbearers included John Johnston, Ernest Hinkle, Henry Kiene, Guy Stacy, Milo Orris, Elmer Stalder. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

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