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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
3
A frightened wife asks Abby for guidance as her husband increasingly suspects infidelity, locks doors with a pistol in hand, and resists treatment. The column urges medical help and potential police intervention to prevent harm, noting the husband’s dangerous behavior may signal illness. It includes a fragmented newspaper blurbs section and silly bird eggs debate handling.
Clifford Corpman becomes a new member of the Highland Social Club as it met Thursday with Mrs. Paul Beard. Twenty members answered roll call sharing vacation tales. A letter was written to former member Mrs. David Reha in Burt. A Halloween party will be held at Mrs. Burke McCreedy’s home with date to be announced.
A baby shower Friday evening celebrated six week old Paul Anthony Tobin son of the Pat Tobins. Guests brought gifts opened by the mother. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Joe Tobin Mrs. Jack Moore Mrs. Marvin Staller and Mrs. Raymond Hammen. Refreshments served.
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women circles continued a study from The Rim of East Asia with Korea as the focal topic. Members and visiting guests discussed Korea, shared peace prayers, and planned a Christmas box for children in Mena Arkansas while multiple circles held devotions, lessons, and map based discussions led by various hostesses and members.
Senior regent Mrs Ed Letts presided at the Moose Women meetup with twenty members present. Officers plan a bake sale October 28 and a ghost and goblin party October 29 at 7 30 p.m. Judi Curl chairs coffee and games. Miss Curl noted Judi will receive a green beanie at Oskaloosa convocation October 27 for a completed year as senior regent.
The Farm Bureau Women county workshop will be held Monday Oct 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farm Bureau meeting room. A salad luncheon will be served at noon. All county and township chairmen special chairmen and area women are urged to attend.
Mrs Hotchkiss chaired the one o clock dessert and meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs Walter Starr reporting on the Ottumwa retreat. Mrs Marion Snodgrass suggested a group project while Mrs James Hotchkiss led the program on the topic It is that in your hand The November session will be hosted by Mrs Charles Jeffries.
Beginners and lapsed dancers are invited to a square dancing class at the Legion Hall Thursday at 8 p.m. Kenny Crow of Iowa City will call the session. The program welcomes all newcomers and those returning to the dance.
Charles Snow of Washington and James Fleming of Wellman have enlisted in the United States Navy and were sent to San Diego for basic training. A fire one mile northwest of Crawfordsville at 2 p.m. Tuesday started from a tractor exhaust driven by Charles Twinam, causing only slight corn damage.
Key and Mrs Dennis Stutrud returned home Monday after attending the American Lutheran Iowa Pastors Conference in Ft Dodge and then participated in Concordia College Moorhead Minnesota homecoming festivities. Lois Putnam traveled from Bowie Maryland and Philadelphia to visit relatives.
Mrs John Koehler hosted the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Women Thursday evening with Mrs Louis Koehler assisting. Sixteen attended after an opening prayer by Mrs Koehler. Slides on the Whankoffering were narrated by Mrs Lloyd Edwards. Bible lesson led by Mrs Dale Brehmer from One People of God. Prayer session by Mrs Ted Woods. Special offering for African books was 17. A5 UNICEF contribution. Members asked to bring gifts for the Christmas box next meeting.
Mrs Charles Schiebel hosted a nine o'clock coffee for five members and five guests including Mrs William Spenner and Ellen Spenner of Wellman plus Mrs Wallace of Omaha Neb Mrs Roy Schiebel and Mrs Richard Schiebel of Washington After the business meeting the women crafted The November meeting will be with Mrs Eugene Schneider Mrs Charles Hotle entertained TTT Chapter Monday evening Mrs Richard McCleery led the session and the group decided to sell nuts as a project again this year A bake sale is planned for the next gathering Cohostesses were Mrs Claire Keating and Mrs Gerald Ridley
Thirty six members attended the Golden Age Club meeting at the YWCA rooms. Sewing and visiting filled the morning while afternoon games entertained. Four birthday cakes were served at noon, provided by Mrs. Shalla, Mrs. Weidner, Mrs. Henry, and Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Shalla could not attend but sent her cake for her October 1 birthday. Guests included Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Marek.
The Employed Women Luncheon will be held Wednesday noon October 16 in the YWCA rooms. Hostesses are Mrs Merle Turnipseed and Mrs Ira Morrison. Cooper from the Washington County Farm Bureau will discuss the Shaff reapportionment plan. Reservations are helpful but not required. All employed women in the city are invited. luncheons occur the third Wednesday each month.
Yesterday's entry records Robert Roe of Washington and Gary Windus of Ainsworth in medical notices. Birth announces Mr and Mrs Donald Vogel of Washington with a daughter. Also dated today are Dismissed William McDole of Washington.
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