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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
3
Mary Macomber offers guidance on enjoying holiday meals without overindulgence. The piece frames Thanksgiving and Christmas season eating patterns, urges balanced portions and meal planning, and promotes moderation to preserve health and enjoyment with family and friends during the holiday season.
A reader describes a husband who prefers a woman’s back corset and nylon stockings for comfort. Abby notes orthopedic corsets exist and cautions about jealousy in a second letter. A third writer questions marriage counseling instead of unhelpful advice from a friend. A plumber defends the profession’s training and wages.
Frank and Mrs. Frank Wenger of Crawfordsville announce the birth of a daughter, Sherri Ann, at Memorial Hospital in Mt Pleasant on November 15. Weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces, she is welcomed by grandparents Homer Wenger of Winfield and Harry Wagler of Wright, along with other relatives.
Livingston attorneys Robert Day Robert Bates and George Morrison advertise in the local directory. Day Bates run an abstract department at 204 West Main Street with phone service 3-2147. Morrison and associates operate from 213 South Marion Avenue with OL 3-2802.
Kalona residents contributed to the annual Red Cross fund drive totaling $392.75. Lafena Hostetler chaired with a long list of local helpers and the group expressed gratitude for the community response. EK Hershberger spoke at Linn County Farmers Institute in Whittier on history of the Mennonites. Birthday dinner honored Jeffrey Hershberger. Washington CWF meeting featured the dedication of a new church kitchen.
WEST CHESTER Nov 26 The Study group of The Woman's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Walter Bauer. Mrs. Clark Bauer opened with Art of Thanksgiving. They voted $10 toward the Thank offering speaker and $5 toward Bidwell Riverside Home. December meeting planned with Mrs. Duvall on December 18.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden contributor Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays and mentions wire services and press associations.
Gracehill reports welcome slow rain since last evening and celebration as Bill Kindred family struck water. Local residents share community events from 4 H leadership training to weddings and anniversaries plus praise for Jerry Beltz pictures. Pedicare Chicago notes morning exercises to strengthen feet and legs.
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