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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren gives column replies on personal dilemmas. A separated wife seeks a future with a part time boyfriend. a wife faces domestic violence and urges professional help. a postal worker defends colleagues against gossip. a reader requests general letter writing tips.
Two western Iowa districts rejected bond proposals for new high schools and renovations. Hamburg voters, 281 for and 382 against, defeated a 355000 plan after a similar 1967 defeat. Cherokee voters rejected a 1600000 proposal by 861 to 852, both lacking the required 60 percent majority.
John Dale Fritz of 116 E Madison and Bonnie Jean Adams of 409 Ek Madison both of Washington were issued a license to wed May 27. Russell Wayne Curtis of 2221 Muscatine Ave Iona City and Nancy Kay Hall of 1314 E 3rd Washington were issued a license today by Washington County Clerk of Court Robert Porter.
The Highlandettes 4-H Club met with Peggy Fox as hostess for a May gathering. Seven members and two leaders attended along with Mrs Oscar Steele Diane Karen Corpman and Mrs Richard Swailes. Talks included The 4-H Creed Selecting a Picture to Frame and Picture Hanging with art study on Grandma Moses.
Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker and Bates Attorneys list at Abstract Dept in office 112 South Ave. B calling for service details and contact via phone 653-2147.
Cold wind and five inches of standing water toppled a blue dining tent at Resurrection City as 2400 marchers faced relentless rain. Huts flooded to five inches, with ten to twelve evacuated. Health officials say no major epidemics are expected, only colds. Black leaders vow to prevent defections by Mexican Americans and Indians claiming discrimination by the Negro majority.
Julia Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Wood of Ainsworth will graduate from the Burlington Hospital School of Nursing. Commencement is Sunday June 9 at 2 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church 1215 Madison Ave Burlington. Julia plans to work at Burlington Hospital after graduation.
Mrs Davis led a study titled Into These Hands and offered prayers for missions in Columbia. Mrs Morris spoke on DARE and its aims to aid poverty relief. An invitation from the Columbus Junction Woman’s Society to hear Dr George Scanlon on Ship Hope June 5 was read. Birthday dues supported the summer medical offering and refreshments followed. Next meeting is June 13 hosted by Mrs Hensmann Smith. Hollywood report: Dick Stabile to conduct score for Jerry Lewis film Hook Line and Sinker.
Alumni of Columbus Community School plan a reunion on Saturday June 1 at 6 p.m. at the school and must reserve tickets in advance. Tickets cost 2.50 dollars. Out of town graduates may call Columbus Junction State Bank or Peoples National Bank before Wednesday to reserve. The 25 year and 50 year classes will be honored. Bill Larkin serves as master of ceremonies.
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