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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1963
Page
5
A reader asks about following a husband who leaves early for work while claiming he cannot sleep. Abby warns against pursuit, suggesting deeper trust issues and possible marital strain. Separate note from a second reader questions college finances amid pregnancy and parental withdrawal of support. Abby advises evaluating living arrangements and education plans before proceeding.
The 76 Progressive 4H Club met at the 76 Building with parents and friends. Mary Huber presided, new member Jeanie Detweiler welcomed, and members introduced themselves. Susan Huber and Karla Romoser reported on their Washington, D C trip. Awards were given by Merrit Canady and Sally Smith of the Extension office, who also presented slides on Sally Smiths Europe trip. multiple social visits and family guests noted, with various local households hosting meals and gatherings. The Cub Scouts met at Mary Sondays home to discuss selling tickets for a pancake supper. Greg Smothers provided treats.
Rivervale area residents celebrate Clarence and wife on October 20 with family dinner and capping ceremony for nurse Ann Tener in Iowa City. Attendees include Clement Thomann Louis Kasper Robert Stumpf James Shalla John Tener Helen Tener Marie Tener and Marie Tener. Additional notes cover local visits and hospital news.
The note lists lunch items including peanut butter sandwiches chocolate chip cookies milk and applesauce cake. Also spaghetti with meat sauce buttered corn cheese wedges assorted sandwiches and pear halves with milk. On November 15 tuna casserole green beans with bacon seasoning jelly sandwiches ice cream and milk.
Mrs Robert Curtis of Marshalltown spent the weekend with his mother Mrs H V Curtis. Ollie UNICEF co sponsored by the Methodist and Baptist Churches netted 25.75 with 30 children and 10 adult leaders. The group had refreshments at the Methodist Church and a hayride then. The Ollie Baptist Ladies Aid hosts November 14 at a missionary tea with Mrs Herschel Mendenhall of Pleasant Plain speaking. Mrs Nellie Leathers honored at surprise birthday party in Sigourney with 65 attendees and a cooperative noon dinner. A 1964 OsKaloosa reunion is planned with guests from several towns. Friends Missionary Aid held Monday evening at the church with hosts Mrs Earl Gillis and Mrs Wilda Tarrence.
Henry AB Marcus M Henry listed with AF service number 17665279 at BMTS Box 1501 Lackland Air Force Base Texas Fit 1440 3701 indicating a muster or roster entry.
Reports to the Ames horticulture department indicate tulips planted in September are 2 to 3 inches tall and show early growth after storage at 50 to 55 degrees. Premature growth can injure flower buds. gardeners are advised to mulch with a 4 inch straw layer to protect tulips and other spring bulbs.
Loretta Eden hosted a Michigan friend at the Charles C. Brown home on Sunday. The Royal Neighbors met at Elsie Sitler’s home with a potluck and a Christmas gift exchange planned. A family reunion of the Eli Yoder family united in Iowa City with members from Washington Karona Muscatine and Wellman. Hurley Long celebrated by a Cedar Rapids birthday supper hosted by Johnie Geitz with Donald Long and others arriving from Florida.
Eicher Church youths hosted a Halloween party at the Harlan Widner home near Ainsworth with Nancy Schlatter Pamella Graber Susette Graber Dianne Widmer John Stamper Paul Duncan Roy Freyenberger and others attending Hostesses Linda and Eilene Widmer and sponsors Mr and Mrs Junior Graber Eric and Mrs Bob Freyenberger provided snacks after games UNICEF Red Cross solicitations occurred nearby Ed Springer was admitted to Memorial Hospital and Melvin Grieser spent weekend with relatives Mrs Grieser attended an aunt’s funeral in Detroit Lakes Minn.
A clipped winter note recalls frost events and fruit picking disruptions. References a killing frost last weekend, a frost on Monday, and no further frosts since 1936 affecting strawberry gathering.
Akron report shows 16 billion rubber bands produced in 1950s United States, equating to about 90 per person. More than 15 million pounds of rubber used to meet demand. Uses range from turkey bands and carton ties to orthodontics and electronics. Synthetic isoprene now gaining share, Goodyear notes. Education trend reports four in five adults with high school completion and one in eleven with four plus years of college.
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