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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1963
Page
2
A playful tour of slang origins and fashion from the 1930s to today. It compares a hip chick in an oilcloth snicker slicker, explains terms like bist and goopus, and tracks phrases such as okay and kick the bucket while noting evolving meanings and durable expressions.
Atty Gen Evan L Hultman announced December 3 as the Shaff reapportionment constitutional vote will follow general election procedures though no specific authority exists. He noted this is Minnesota style Iowa, first time voters decide a constitutional question separately, with publication of the amendment text in each county and a machine summary preceding the question on each ballot.
The Junior High Parent Teachers Group will meet Monday at 7 30 at the school with Russell Bannister moderating a panel on The Plot to Abolish Childhood. Membership remains 50 cents with funds staying locally. Mrs Richard Longer presides and conducts the business session.
Local notices list church meetings dances and club events for the week. Activities include Baptist Women Mission Society, Country Club dance with Frazi er Orchestra, junior high PTG at school, YWCA Golden Age Club, and Y-Wives crafts plus note changes of dates and hosts. Several items announce family visits, obituaries, baptisms, and attendance at regional events.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will aid drought hit farmers and livestock in 29 states with emergency credit and reduced feed prices. The Forest Service has mobilized firefighting crews and tanker planes across the East to prevent fires, with reconnaissance planes aiding lookouts in national forests.
Yesterday Admitted: Mrs John Daw son Washington surgical Today: Mrs Robert Brewer Washington medical Mrs Min chie Friese Washington medical Dismissed Today: Mrs Raymond Sieren Court District Judge L R and son Keota Mrs Gary Carson granted a divorce to Palmquist Ainsworth Mrs Cl Charles Prottsman of Washington Reed and daughter Keota County from Rebecca James Brooks Washington Prottsman Friday Fire Farmers Mutual Insurance Co farm fire truck called Thursday to Howard Greiner rural route 1 grass fire in ditch along old Highway 92 No damage reported
In Peine Germany a mine collapse trapped 50 iron ore workers while 79 escaped earlier. Rescue teams drilled a six inch shaft to reach the flooded 60 yard level and heard seven men alive. The lower level remained flooded and rescuers feared the others dead. Sandwiches and water were sent down as efforts continued.
The Sunshine Community Club hosted 15 members, 4 children, and a guest. donations to the Red Cross were made during a business meeting led by Mrs. Richards. plans for extension council activities were presented. refreshments were served. Other notes cover Family Living meetings, a Cat article program, YW Rotary party planning, and Homemakers Club coffee with dream-house roll call.
Mrs Edgar Stewart, president of the Washington County Council of Republican Women, led the Thursday meeting with a prayer, a pledge by Mrs Ben Briley, and a skit Am I A Good Citizen. Discussions covered teenage speech contests, jury selection, and a Washington DC trip. Hostess Mrs Ruth Griggs assisted. refreshments served to 30 members with several guests in attendance.
Samuel Simmering transfers lot 2 and 3 block 11 Wilson’s addition to Robert B Grubb and wife. Samuel Simmering transfers lot 4 block 21 Columbian addition to Gerald Christner and wife.
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