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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
4
The piece notes poverty harms U.S. children, especially 15 million in low income families. It highlights school readiness gaps, vocabulary, self esteem, and breakfast access. It cites Headstart, free meals, culturally aware curricula, and new books, urging broad public understanding, support, and involvement.
Dear Abby letters discuss parenting and contraception raising questions about morals and choices. A young wife, a mother of four daughters, and readers debate whether guiding with strong boundaries or easy solutions best helps teens resist temptation. Abby reminds readers how to contact her for personal replies and wedding booklet.
Dear Abby letters discuss a Modern Mother who would give a 16 year old the pill, arguing it aids peace of mind, while a 19 year old virgin warns against focusing only on morality. The exchange touches on teen autonomy, parental influence, and the broader risk of venereal disease.
Iowa Southern Utilities Company invites the public to an open house Sunday afternoon October 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at the new 218000 kilowatt generating station on the west bank of the Mississippi River about three miles south of Burlington. The plant, a $26 million investment built over three years, showcases electrohydraulic turbine control, closed circuit TV and telemetring, with the 218000 kW turbo generator being the second largest in Iowa.
Mr and Mrs S M Aller of What Cheer marked 40 years of marriage with an open house at their new east of What Cheer home on October 20 attended by relatives from Moline Ottumwa Keswick Sigourney What Cheer Webster Kinross Wellman Gibson Davenport Keota and a potluck supper with family members listed.
The Washington County Auditor certifies the sample official ballot for the General Election held on November 5, 1968 under Section 49.54 of the Iowa Code. The notice outlines ballot format and eligibility details as required by law.
United States Senator David M. Stanley of Muscatine announces a political bid in Muscatine County seeking reelection or a higher office. Local supporters pledge aid as Stanley campaigns across Muscatine for votes, delivering remarks on regional issues and state priorities.
Mrs Earl Seitsinger of Keota was installed as warden of the Rebekah Assembly during the Grand Assembly at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids. State officers and Emerald Rebekah Lodge members attended, with several relatives and guests present including A I Fitzsimmons, Mrs Leitsinger, and Deb Shafer who received the Rebekah degree. A reception for Mrs Seitsinger is set for November 20 at 8 p m in the Keota lodge hall.
In Kalona Merrimac on October 22 Mr and Mrs I E Grady hosted the dinner bridge club marking the season start. Prizes went to Ivan Alt high score W D Hochstetler traveling and Willis Gingerich consolation. Attendees included Jack Guengerich H V Beck and the Guengerichs will host November’s meeting.
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