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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1965
Page
2
A reflective piece notes taste shifts over decades, attributing changes to aging, evolving farming and shipping practices, and the impact of smoking. It discusses ripening, younger animal markets, and the need for efficiency in producing affordable perishables while preserving flavor.
Second Lieutenant John L. Wilson sails to Fort Gordon for a nine week basic officer course. South east Iowa Welfare Association names Mr. Thompson president elect at Grinnell meeting. John Rath and Lola DeLong attend the Everett Rath 25th anniversary at Riverside Methodist Church. Ralph Zeck hosts guests including William Bonnall and Philip Zeck returning from Europe, Kate Wespahl, and Pete Colwell. Jim Wilson adjusts to Midwestern College at Denison as a sophomore transfer. Mrs. Francis Reed returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City and invites visitors while recuperating.
Mr and Mrs R F Guy Hamil and Lester Hamil return to Washington to live after years in California Lester takes a job at Klein Klothing Co The Hamils seek a residence locally Four area residents joined 38 candidates initiated into the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree at the KC Hall Burlington Edward Peiffer Raymond Hammen Ivor D Koch Norbert J Flanders from Harper also attended A banquet followed and Faithful Navigator Ralph Peiffer and Mrs Peifer were present along with Jimmy Green of Keswick
A dense schedule lists meetings for Wash-away Tops Club YWCA evenings, Democratic Women's Club at ISU, various church circles, Home I II III groups, VFW, Rainbow Girls, Knights, and many others. Events span Monday to Thursday with talks, potlucks, lectures, sewing drives, and class sessions in civic, religious, and community groups. Attendance details vary, with notes on locations, times, and special activities.
Janet Coon daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Coon of Ainsworth plans to marry David Gregg son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gregg of West Liberty. The ceremony is Sunday October 17 at two o'clock at the Salem Church of God with a reception to follow at the Legion Hall in Ainsworth. Relatives and friends are invited. no invitations will be sent.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists editorial staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen Production Superintendent and notes publication details and affiliations with Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association Audit Bureau of Circulation and subscription rates in peculiar typeset form.
The YWCA sponsors a Thursday after school drama course for girls in grades 2-5, 3:45 to 5 p.m., six weeks through Nov. 18, led by Mrs. Gifford Morrison at a $1 fee. An adult eight week music course runs Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. in the Robert Days recreation room, led by Mrs. Vernon Feuerhelm, costing $3.50 for non members and $3 for members. register by Oct. 11 at the YW desk.
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