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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren addresses readers with varied queries from an 18 year old college freshman seeking advice on vocabulary and perception, to a reader preferring plain speech, to a wife who cleans fish, and a social worker challenging double standards. The column includes reflections on aging, sexuality, and personal responsibility.
At the United Presbyterian Home on November 11 residents reflected on the 50th anniversary of World War I with varied memories, some sad, some joyful. Evensong was led by Mrs. Duncan Henry replacing Miss Edna Sherriff who spoke on Patriotism. Parish notices included Dr. Everett Grice's wedding to Miss Lois Fergus on November 15 and the annual Thanksgiving dinner for the Home Family.
The state rally of the Youth Temperance Council was held at Wellman Baptist Church. Mrs Iola Parsons of Richland state YTC secretary presided as others could not attend due to weather. The event featured a robed youth choir, Psalm 1 study, group singing, and speeches by two Yoder sisters who won the WCTU contest in OsKaloosa.
Mrs. Rosella Lundy of Thornburg announces the marriage of her daughter Linda Lou to Lloyd A. Gray Jr. of Brighton. The couple wed October 31 in Kahoka Missouri and reside at Orchard Trailer Court Rural Route 3 Cedar Rapids.
Waco High School will present the fall musical Call Me Madam with Sally Adams portrayed by Gail Boat on Friday night and Donna Swartzen druber on Saturday. Barbro Christensen will perform a folk dance, with sets designed by Shirley Juergens and lighting by Roger Young and We Iwanowski. Directors Betty R. Becker and Jacqueline K. Multquist say doors open at 7 p.m. November 15 and 16, curtain at 8 p.m., with some reserved tickets available through the Olds high school office.
Two Washington students from Marycrest College will start practice teaching next week. Monica McCarthy, daughter of Bernard H. and Mary McCarthy, will teach biology at West High School in Davenport. Rita Koening, daughter of Mark Koening and wife, will teach music at a Rock Island junior high.
President Johnson marked the 50th anniversary of World War I by calling for renewed hope for a just and honorable peace in Vietnam. General McConnell warned of mounting veterans’ honors and possible tougher fighting, while a wreath laid at Arlington underscored the somber ceremony.
The International Red Cross announced a $25 million four month relief program to combat famine in Biafra. Immediate need is $8 million to start, with the United States pledging $2.5 million and Britain and West Germany making large contributions. Representatives from 34 nations met to plan. The famine leaves 4.5 million people increasingly dependent on aid as infant mortality improves only partly.
Mrs. Wittmer hosts a dinner crowd including Joy Sexton Dale Davison and Estella Thurman. Guests span Illinois Ohio and Texas with trips to Mt Pleasant Ottumwa and Milford as relatives attend funerals and celebrate births while others plan wintering in Florida.
In Crawfordsville Crooked Creek Cyclones and Cloverettes plus their families held a potluck at the schoolhouse to mark the 50th anniversary of the 4-H organization. Leader Junior Graber opened with a prayer. Randy Davis announced the program. Iris Kaufman and Kirk Howsare with Stanley Fletcher reviewed the year. State Historian Sue Brown urged youth involvement. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe H Jones of Washington and County/ Township officials were introduced.
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