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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1964
Page
5
Dear Abby answers three reader queries. A husband sneaks to burlesque and ballroom lessons while a wife worries about his lead. The teen dating, policeman father, and engaged couple are addressed with guidance. Abby urges counseling, education, and sensible boundaries.
Kalona residents contributed 319.55 to the Iowa Children's Home Society, with Mrs. Del mar Schlabaugh leading the fund drive. The article lists local volunteers, visits, and community activities including club conventions and family celebrations across Kalona and nearby areas. News also notes New York color trends in linen storage with blue favored.
Keota residents welcomed numerous guests from Iowa and neighboring states for homecoming events. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Redlinger of Florida with Clem Carter family ties, Harold Anderson and Freida Kurtz of Oregon and South English, and extended stays by the Coffman and Weavers families. Out of town attendees for homecoming included Basil Byrne Dan Hotle Doug Powell Delores Martin and others from the region.
A historical catalog lists dates for multiple livestock auctions across Missouri Iowa and Illinois in October and November. Entrants include Calf Sale in Unionville Missouri on Oct 24 and Hampshire Hog Sale at Little Chicago Farm Iowa on Oct 17. Various closing out sales and real estate auctions are noted with locations near Wayland Washington Kirksville and Centerville.
Eileen Blosser of Brighton Iowa daughter of Rev Virgil Blosser was selected from the music field of contestants to receive a full voice scholarship at Bethel College Mishawaka Indiana. Clarence Moore owner of WCMR Elkhart Indiana pledged support to foster sacred singing in the gospel. Eligibility required at least twelve hours and evident desire to develop singing ability. Mrs Ira Saunders Harmony Club host with twelve members and three guests including Mrs Roman Borkoski Mrs Orpha Griffith and Mrs J C Atkinson. Mrs Ella Clark hospital bound after a fall breaking both legs while housecleaning is at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
Local residents host and visit relatives during the week in Kalona and nearby towns. Dean Feldman and his brother Dr. Roscoe Feldman return from an eastern tour including Washington DC and the World’s Fair, with Dr. Feldman remaining in Kalona briefly before returning to Ames. Several families attend church services and dinner gatherings, while others plan visits to relatives in Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Crawfordsville Lions Monday evening welcomed the Waco Girls Softball Team honored for a successful season. They won the Girls Sectional Tournament but lost to Pekin in the District. Coach William Bean introduced players and Lions hosted a dinner with Sheriff Snyder and County Attorney Morrison.
Keota Chapter of O E S met Tuesday evening with Lydia Fleming W M and AQ FitzSimmons W P presiding. Thirty four members present. The Worthy Matron honored Past Matrons and Past Patrons with a brief ceremony and gifts. Fourteen Past Matrons and two Past Patrons attended. FFA judging team Dan Flynn Bob Yoder Duane Durst and Rick Peirce as alternate attended Dairy cattle congress in Waterloo. Mrs Mildred Palmer served refreshments. Cora Henderson hosted dinner for Mrs Fanny Henderson of Denver visiting relatives.
Kalona October WSCS gathering in the Methodist church opened by Mrs Emerson Swartzendruber with 26 members and one guest. Awards were given to several members and a district workshop report noted. The fall study class starts October 13 with Mrs Clifford Small as teacher and Week of Prayer and Self Denial planned for October 25 to 31 with a social day on October 29.
Columbus Day celebration produced a long list of first and second place winners in the children's divisions including several character from Mother Goose and comic strips, decorated bikes, country costumes, stories, and groups. The floats section named Methodist Junior MYF as first in Columbus day category while Girl Scout Troop 107 took second and Belles and Beans led misc floats as first. In a separate report, UPI notes the aerosol industry hit 1.202 billion units in the prior year, with non food aerosols at 1.135 billion up 11.4 percent and food aerosols at 67 million, the 13th straight year of records.
TV guide style listing shows 6 00 to 5 00 with multiple programs across syndication and local broadcasts. Notable entries include Zane Grey Flipper Mr. Magoo Gunsmoke Wagon Train Bonanza Lucy Lucy style shows Ed Sullivan Candid Camera Whats My Line News Tonight and late night talk and soap operas. Local news weather sports and religious programs are interlaced with entertainment features and kid shows like Captain Kangaroo and Lassie.
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