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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
3
After two days of hard work the Senior Citizens report a near perfect festival with full houses and strong sales. The group thanks supporters and the Journal for publicity and notes a lighter summer schedule with planned trips and monthly dinners. They urge all to fly the flag on May 30.
Washington Township fifth graders led by Mrs. Klimstra released helium balloons with contact cards to track wind direction and distance. Dr. Bissland judged a poster contest as part of a fitness project awarding Lisa Miller ten dollars, Merrill Miller five, and David Showalter three, with prizes on display at his Kalona office.
Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs Edgar Stewart cohosted the Public Affairs 930 oclock brunch at the Captain s Table on Wednesday morning. Alfal lovers decorated tables as Mrs M O Smith opened with the poem Weather and reviewed the executive board meeting while urging participation in the reading program. Mrs George Rudiger led the program Our Tax Review Board outlining the board membership and duties.
John K. Mercer of Ottumwa was fined $10 for speeding in justice court. Fines on Thursday included Kenneth G. Tompkins of Des Moines $12 speeding Howard J. Greiner R J Washington $10 stop sign violation and Phillip D. Brunk $25 breach of peace.
Washington Training Journal outlines subscription prices for local carrier delivery and mail options. Rates include 60 cents weekly in Washington, 40 cents weekly in nearby towns, 12 dollars yearly outside Washington with added 6 month and regional rates.
Members of the United Presbyterian Home joined a Sunday dinner after worship as high school seniors introduced their parents. Evensong featured Rev. Clifford Ramsdale with songs and verses from Galatians 5:22. The item also lists numerous visiting relatives, callers, and local engagements through midweek, including Milwaukee visitors and Des Moines pastors.
Twenty six members attended a dinner at the Captain's Table for the season finale with cohosts and a decorating program by Golden Touch Decorators. Elections for Women of the Moose officers were announced with installation planned for June 24 at ISU rooms and several members to receive degrees in June.
Abigail Van Buren addresses several reader questions spanning teen romance to marriage across mixed nationalities. A 15 year old recounts a secret relationship with a 17 year old and the ensuing social fallout. A 32 year old divorcee seeks marriage advice about a non citizen partner. Other letters touch on trust in mixed marriages and personal reputation.
A widow recalls mornings in her late husband’s robe and slippers and using his razor to feel close to him. She reflects on warmth, scent, and the sharpness of his razor, asking readers to share their own feelings with Abby.
John Francis Eagle of 314 EB and Sandra Kay Ritz Route 2 Wayland receive licenses. Joseph Warren Marston of Winfield and Erica Gale Comer of 910 N 7th Washington also issued marriage licenses.
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