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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1965
Page
2
Advice from Family Circle on personal and social correspondence. Warm notes heighten regard, while formal tone, avoiding I statements, and focusing on the other person improve impressions. Brief notes suit special occasions. choose tasteful papers like velvet or gravite, avoid condolence cards with long messages, and always add a personal touch.
Allergic individuals may gain a year of protection from a single venom injection mixed with mineral oil, said by Cornell allergy expert Dr. Mary Hewitt Loveless. Shots should be given only to those with previous allergic reactions to wasp or hornet stings.
A local business vows unmatched effort to satisfy diverse patrons, emphasizing dedication to service quality and customer care across its offerings. The statement underlines commitment to meeting varied client needs and building lasting relationships through reliable support.
The United Presbyterian Home hosts its 18th anniversary on Thursday October 14 with a 1 30 p m program featuring Dr Gaylord Couchman president of Dubuque University as main speaker. Strolls run 10 a m to noon and after 1 30 p m until 4 30 p m including tours of cottages kitchen pavement and shuffleboard courts. Out of town friends join but others may attend portions of the day. Local clubs members and guests visit throughout the week with multiple social calls and family gatherings noted at the Home and nearby residences.
Wilhelm Frederick Carl Seidler 76 a farmer and painter died Wednesday Oct 6 1965 at the home of a daughter in Downing Missouri after three years ill health He was born April 1 1887 in Illinois City He married Edna M Barlett Dec 21 1910 and lived in the Winfield community 24 years Survivors include his wife one daughter Ivan West Sr of Downing four grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Funeral Saturday at Moore Funeral Home Downing at 2 pm with Rev Arlie Dixon officiating Grandchildren in the area include Ivan R West Jr Washington Robert J West Brigham Bill West and Mrs Robert Parks Oskaloosa
Police investigated a fatal hit and run in Brooklyn after a boy crossed the street and was struck by a late model white sedan. Sgt. William Hofaker’s son was among the victims, and officers searched the area for the vehicle through the night, appealing for witnesses to call a homicide line.
Mrs Joe Jones Mrs Enos Miller Mrs Keith Vetter and Mrs Phil Weldin attended the Iowa Council of Republican Women's Fall Conference in Veterans Auditorium Des Moines on Thursday. Mrs George Paul president spoke on This is the Day to Build for Tomorrow Senator Jack Miller addressed the group and other national officers were present. Washington County Council won the Amy Bradley award for largest membership gain last year. Rob ert Stephens and Keith Vetter co chairmen of county membership for 1965. Council hosts a district meeting at the local Methodist Church Monday at 2 pm.
All Business and Professional Women's Club members planning to attend the Tama district meet on October 17 must reserve by October 12. Contact Geraldine Schulty to book.
Rev Donald Goldsmith missionary to Brazil will guest speak at Faith Baptist Church Washington on Monday Oct 11 at 730 PM He and his wife completed two four year terms in Brazil mainly in Jales Sao Paulo and visited eight rural preaching points They helped establish a church in Votuporanga and the family currently resides in California during furlough Public is invited Rev Oliver Parish is local pastor.
City hostess Mrs. Robert Swift officially welcomes several new residents. Bringer family from La Grange, Mo., at 606 South Ninth include Roberta and children Jo Dene 16 and Douglas 10. Chapmen family from Council Bluffs at Ramsey Trailer Court with Toni 6. Caparoon from Muscatine at 30842 West Washington. Meiners family at 921 North Fifth from New Albinia. Gingerich couple at 1026 East Adams. Miss Dorothy Simons from Denver retired. Yorks from Davenport at 308 East Second with baby Dennis two months. Templeton family from Kirksville at 421% East Second.
Friday events include Wesleyan Service Guild at 7:30 p m Mrs Fred Bartow Brighton CBS and Mason ic Temple. Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 8 p m Legion Hall. Sunday notes list Don Roberts caller and snack table. Monday features Wash-away Tops Club at 7:30 p m YWCA rooms speaker Alice McDaniel on cosmetics along with Golden Age Club and a sack lunch. many meetings and activities listed through Tuesday including YWCA mixers, Better Driving conference, Baptist circles, Democratic Women's Club election, and multiple American Home gatherings.
Announcement says Ella Link and Harry Ward will marry Wednesday October 6 at 11 am in St Alphonsus Church Mt Pleasant with Rev J F Manning officiating. After a short trip they will reside at 305 East Polk Street Washington.
At 5 10 p m Thursday a car driven by Margaret Louise Novak and a pickup driven by Roger Harris Lance collided at Ninth Avenue and East Washington in Washington. Both vehicles sustained 650 in damage. Novak was cited for failure to yield and fined 12 dollars plus costs in Glenn Holden’s court.
Admitted yesterday: Mrs. Robert Bodkins and daughter of Washington. Today: Marcus McBeth of Richland. Admitted: Mrs. Jim Williams of Washington. Dismissed yesterday: Linda McCandless of Washington for medical reasons. Today: Mrs. Katie Hammen of Washington for medical reasons.
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