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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren offers reader questions on money woes in a marriage, school dissatisfaction, and a humorous anecdote about a woman who found beads in a car. The column includes practical tips for preserving finances, boosting marital harmony, and guidance for those seeking Abby's personal reply and her booklet on weddings.
Mrs Hershberger of Wheaton Illinois visits her daughter in Wellman as the Eiman party tours southern states. Local guests include Mr and Mrs Homer Vincent with Charlotte NC relatives, Dee Potsander and Elizabeth Henn at a Davenport dinner, and the Schwartz family delivering Vera Turnipseed home after a visit. Millicent Ann Guengerich named in Who’s Who, with others attending birthdays, anniversaries, and church youth events in Wellman. Community groups plan vesper rehearsals and a Christmas program, while Legion Auxiliary and local clubs organize drives and social gatherings.
Seaman Bob Martin, 20, of Washington, stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Station, captured his 50th victory during a 1% year moto-cross career in Japan. He ranks as the country’s No. 2 GI motorcycle racer, with about fifty trophies, mostly firsts, and explains the sport’s popularity and safety gear. He left Washington on a 30 day leave and plans to finish his Navy service next year.
Gary Michael Putney was honored at his Westchester home on October 25 for his fifth birthday. Guests included Julie Dusenbery Ginger and Dean Packard Lonnie Paula and Mark Hahn Robbie and Ronnie Bush Jeffrey Anderson Andy Pope and his sister Cindy. Helpers were Mrs Loren Bush Mrs Ed Hahn and Mrs Roy Anderson.
Private Kenneth L. Kauffman ER 17799881 of Co A 6th Battalion 2d Brigade USATC 2nd Platoon is listed as serving from Fort Bragg North Carolina 28307.
Floyd Fisher suffered a broken leg Thursday morning when his foot slipped while stepping from a wagon pulled by a picker driven by his son in law Daryl Owens. He was hospitalized at Washington County Hospital. Sunset Circle met with nine members and four children. prizes awarded to Mrs. Gieselman and Mrs. Twinam. November meeting set for November 21 with a salad luncheon hosted by Mrs. Dennis Graber. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Aden of Iowa City. Birthday cake and ice cream were served for Sandra Lewis and Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. Wakefield funeral attended by Roy Gieselman. Wakefield was Mrs. Gieselman’s cousin.
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