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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1965
Page
7
Dear Abby answers a 22 year old woman about marrying a 28 year old man whose parents disapprove due to religion. She cautions to move on if marriage is not possible. Other notes cover attending weddings on a budget with a small gift, and how to handle intrusive neighbors’ kids by politely asserting boundaries.
Nairobi officials outline a plan to develop Lake Rudolph in northern Kenya by building roads, enabling commercial fishing, and establishing a freezing plant to export Nile perch fillets across East Africa. International groups support fishing the lake to improve livelihoods and lure tourists.
Morrison Morrison and Lloyd are attorneys at 211 West Washington Street with James E. Lloyd and Edmond D Morrison Jr listed. old phone number 653 2924 provided for contact.
The Ollie Baptist Church bids Rev. Orval Roach farewell after nearly a decade of service with a Sunday reception as the Roach family plans to move to Red Oak around Nov 1. Also noted are Harmony Circle gatherings, a Royal Teens talent win in Ottumwa, Pekin boosters at the high school, and a Golden Wedding Anniversary open house for Frank and Mrs Andrews on Nov 7. Local birthdays, birthday party for a 70th, and Richland Firemen’s monthly meeting details are included.
New York notes urge manufacturers to tag utensils with guidance as many home makers ignore manuals. A UPI panel finds misuse and improper cleaning wreck many tools. Advice covers stainless steel presoak, baking soda pastes, aluminum scouring, vinegar solution, enamelware washing, and copper cleaners.
In Hamilton Alabama Mrs Theron Vick creates hats from woodsy materials like pine cones tree bark moss and sawdust claiming many have sold for up to 150 dollars and worn by celebrities such as Faye Emerson Her hobby draws demand at Southeast style shows with unique pieces including a hornet s nest hat and burlap accents
The Christian Rural Overseas Program canvass in 1965 urges residents of Washington County to donate cash or grain to aid seed fertilizer and tools distribution. Township captains list Lime Creek Seventy Six English River Iowa Marion Art Boshart Crawford and others with contacts for Cedar Jackson Highland and surrounding townships.
Adults are invited to attend the third session in a music appreciation course conducted by Mrs. Vernon Feuer helm. The event is open to all adults interested in music with a fee of 35 cents per VW member and 50 cents for non members.
Airman John F. Skipton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Skipton of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Washington, has been selected for technical training at Kessler AFB Miss as an air force communications electronics specialist. He recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. A 1963 graduate of Washington High School, his new school belongs to the Air Training Command conducting hundreds of specialized courses for aerospace force personnel.
Yesterday admissions include Jeanne Williams and Edward Gordon of Washington in the medical category. Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dan Vorhies of Fairfield and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Timoth y Greiner of Keota. Dismissals include Lee Moore and Duane Orr of Columbus Junction and Mrs Vina Manassier of Washington. Property transfers list multiple deeds and lot/tract changes in Washington, Union, Keota, Mercury, Plymouth, Cadillac, and Lexington with buyers including John Hesseltine Morton Emde Frank Longwell and others.
The Wash-away Tops Club held a costume Halloween party starting with a Hero nando's Hideaway crawl. Members awarded prizes for costumes and enjoyed low calorie refreshments. The Nov 1 meeting moves to the YWCA at 404 West Main.
Mrs. George A. Pauls visits relatives in Cedar Rapids while others tour Britt and Sheffield areas and dine with local families. Families plan winter moves to Texas and Arizona. George Westen marks 45th wedding anniversary. Visitors to Oak Park see an Iowa Northwestern football game. Others take trips to Victorville Pasadena and Kalamazoo.
White Shrine meeting at the Masonic Temple featured guest speaker Jacki Schoonover recounting her Switzerland trip. Mrs. Roger Chapman received a card and handkerchief shower along with a shared birthday cake. Plans announced for the December 7 Christmas ceremonial guest night. Mrs. Paul Wolfe and committee served refreshments. Mrs. A. M. Fosberg of Sioux City attended.
Mrs Waddell and students lead a Washington Y's Men wives night in the Community Room. She spoke on a language institute trip to Switzerland and Europe with three Washington High School students. Color slides, country talk, and remarks by Jacki Schoonover Jean Morrison and Judy Vetter followed a Halloween themed dinner. New couples introduced were Rev Charles Cowell Harry Tiller and Larry DeLong with their wives.
Cub Scout Pack 243 will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the VFW Hall in Washington. All new boys and Cubs and their parents are asked to be present. Anyone else interested is invited. Rotary film shown Group Portrait at Washington Rotary Club meeting Monday. Bill Boshart introduced by Clarence Goff. The film shows Automobile Dealers Association members as service minded citizens. Accident investigated at East Jefferson and South Third. Auto driven by Erma Mary Zelinsky collided with motorcycle driven by Jerry Combs. $25 damage to auto and $75 to motorcycle.
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