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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1964
Page
3
Readers debate whether spouses should confess infidelity. A Pasadena reader argues against exposing a partner, citing harm to innocents and spiritual harm. Others insist full confession with forgiveness is needed, while some favor restraint and restitution without hurting others. Abby’s column prompts varied, strong opinions on truth and mercy.
A basket supper at the school house on the fairgrounds honored Mrs. Bessie Lestian and daughter Priscilla of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Havel of Oak Park Illinois. Numerous relatives and friends from Riverside Ainsworth Iowa City Hills Crawfordsville and West Branch attended or visited before the Havels returned home.
Bride Jane Foderkson aia Letts Miss Lynne Marine Robertson daughter of H Max Robertson Letts and David L Shoultz son of George Shoultz Rural Muscatine were married Oct 24 at Letts Methodist Church officiated by Rev Leo Spiker. Reception 300 attended. The couple to live in Des Moines after a short trip.
Miss Betty Littrel of Conesville and Jack Greenlee of Davenport married in a 3 pm double ring ceremony at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church Davenport. Parents Mr and Mrs Roy Littrel and Mr and Mrs Ray Greenlee attended. Reception at Mel-Mar Club.
Brayton Chemicals Inc. president Bert Brayton will headline the Mid-Prairie Adult Evening School at Wellman Senior High on October 29. He will discuss Farm Chemicals at 7:45 p.m. in the ag room after a 7:15 p.m. general interest movie, with invitation extended to all interested.
Record lists multiple real estate transfers and deeds. Names include Jesse Nicola, Linda Emerson, Glen Cochran, Phillip Speece, Victor Malichky Jr., Frank Vodicka, Raymond Cortum land, Donald Beye, Charles Schiebel, William Coffman, Kenneth Peters, J R Miller, Roger Borup, Henry Bender, Vernon Kinsinger, Edward Blumenstein, Minnie Blumenstein. Parcels span North Washington, Northside, Maplewood Park, Morningside and Kalona areas with sections and blocks noted.
Local items report visits by Mrs. Ronald C Meyer and Rod Al of Bettendorf to her parents the Shebecks. tours of MethWick Manor. homecoming at the State University of Iowa. a bank vacation return. birthday gatherings. a postponed Just Us Club meeting. several families visiting, traveling and hosting in Washington and nearby towns. and regional social events. It also includes brief New York news on food products and freezer items, plus a duck dinner for Judy Dodder’s fifteenth birthday with relatives from California and Long Beach.
Jimmy Lee Davis of Ainsworth was fined 50 dollars by Justice Les Eicher for obscene language and charged with assault and battery by his wife.
West Chester Pythian Sisters attended the district convention at Douds on Wednesday with ten at the Wednesday evening meeting. Attendees listed include Mrs. Glen Ladehoff and others. The Altruistic report stood at 275.55 with four sick calls. Deadlines announced for cleaning day October 31 and committee assignments given.
Local club members debated and elected to send a box to Glenwood School. The charter was draped in memory of Ed Testroet. A report on the Douds convention was given by Glen Ladehoff. Next serving committee named as Ralston Kleese and Dunbar. In New York a recipe notes zucchini and green onion in canned soup yielding 2 to 3 servings.
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