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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
7
The piece discusses election results capturing farmers attention and nationwide civic interest. It notes Vietnam bomb halt near election and how families with loved ones overseas welcome any development reducing risks. It frames the U S election as a global political event with questions about motives behind actions in Southeast Asia.
A column lists November farm sales with starts at 1 p.m. at multiple Iowa sites, plus livestock auction notes across Kalona Ollie Wapello Wayland and Washington. The piece shifts to a post election analysis contrasting Nixon Humphrey and Wallace farm policy, parity aims, and rural electrification, ending with a note to read the Washington Journal for full results.
Keota residents hosted visits from Everette Davisson Marjean Davisson Pfe and Mrs Stephen Dahlquist Arlington Va and others Tuesday evening. The Dahlquists head to Chicago then Fort Devens for Steve's next assignment. Other guests included Ruth Trier Karen Schauitz and Les Zickafoose families. Floyd Maule spent Parents Day in Columbia Mo with granddaughter Charlotte Maule and Dr and Mrs Edward Maule of Las Vegas who joined as guests.
Mrs Warren Carris, off bronchial pneumonia, is better and up around at home in Keota. Local visits include Cedar Rapids guests the Swartz family, James Coffman and Derek, while others toured area hospitals and extended care. The 76 Center Improvement club met in October with a supper, a business session, and Christmas gift exchange drawings, planningNovember’s meeting with Vic Vogel.
Vieve White and three other women named Mrs. David Walter Mrs. Stanley Zehr and Mrs. Wilbur Wright attended a social gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peiffer of Washington were Sunday afternoon visitors with Mrs. Minnie Stewart and Mrs. Laura Smock.
United Press International reports that inappropriate clothing and a dirty appearance indicate insecurity. It explains shirt neck and sleeve measurements for proper fit, and notes USDA grades rank meat quality from Prime to Standard, linking higher grades to better tenderness and flavor.
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association advises mildew resistant paints to slow mildew growth. Prepare surfaces by washing mildewed areas and rinsing. when dry, proceed with painting. Beef quality varies more than any other meat but judgment isn’t required here.
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