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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
3
Dear Abby column discusses blind coffee dates as a mutual screening idea for both sides. Readers ask about suspicions of infidelity and honesty in dating, with Abby affirming that coffee chats let both parties size up one another.
Dr and Mrs Kerr led a visit to Kayenta Arizona and the Navajo mission as part of a variety night program at United Presbyterian Home. Builders push rapid cottage construction while plans advance for Anniversary Home Coming on October 17 with additional publicity planned.
On The Record Contracts record multiple property transfers. Donald Foss and wife sell lot 2 in Denny's second addition north Washington to Aldo Moretti and wife. Robert Schantz and wife sell lot 61 in Smouse's east side addition Washington to James M. Allison. Mazie M. Stewart sells lot E in East Washington subdivision block 3 to Robert Schantz and wife. Ada A. Yoder sells lots 5 and 6 in block 5 of Myer's first addition Kalona to Sherman Miller and wife. Ora J. Gingerich and wife sell south 50 feet of lots 5 and 6 in block 6 of Downing and Desing addition Wellman to Roger L. Hochstetler and wife and Amelia A. Burkholder.
A schedule of televised events across networks detailing World Series coverage Yankees against Dodgers with Vin Scully and Mel Allen, college football Duke versus Maryland, Wide World of Sports from Toronto and Trenton, and multiple programs from ABC CBS NBC including the Winter Olympics preview and various dramas and specials.
Harmony Club members spent Wednesday afternoon with County Home residents. A tour of the Home and its new chapel was arranged by Mrs. Ralph Kleese and led by Mrs. Keith Proctor. Piano solos and readings followed, with cookies and coffee served. Next meeting features a dessert at Captain's Table on Nov. 3.
In Keota Mick Lillig and wife have moved there with Mick taking a job at the local quarry after a transfer from Missouri. He spent two weeks there with her parents, the James Coffmans and Mrs. Frank Lillig.
Public auctions and closings listed from October dates for households farm machinery and livestock. Locations include Washington Iowa Keokuk County Sigourney Ainsworth Junction Riverside Memphis Kirksville Adair County Kalona and Wayland with times from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Estate notices name Grace McDill Eli Jackson Frank Gross and others.
The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and notes publication schedule as afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th. It notes second class matter under Act of March 3 1879 at Washington post office and lists press associations and audit bureau affiliations. Rural subscription rates for 3 months 6 months and 1 year are indicated.
Funny elephant jokes headline a Shellzone advert offering full winter car care. Get permanent anti freeze in radiator with guarantee on checks, Delco and Grant batteries from $8.95, plus thermostats hoses and washer fluid in one stop.
A reader urges fair treatment of automotive service workers who provide free winter checks. The writer argues against tipping norms and loss leaders, suggesting sellers should provide radiator checks and anti freeze installation, while service personnel receive fair compensation.
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