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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1965

Page

2

Express your individuality Plan a room of your own

A guide on personalizing dorm and home rooms for teens, detailing must have items like mirrors, beds, desks, lamps, and storage. It notes cultural shifts toward individual expression, with decor options from modern floors to Tiffany lamps, color schemes, bedding, and wall treatments.

New York, N.Y

Halloween at Colby Cottage Sparks Costume Parade

The Colby Cottage social at United Presbyterian Home near Madison Wisconsin featured a Halloween party with about forty attendees in masks and costumes. Prizes went to Mrs Kerr and Bruce Gillis for best disguise and prettiest costume. The event included a brief program with piano pieces, a ghost story, October birthday recognitions, and refreshments.

Bruce Gillis Eddie Colby Joe Holmes Chas Willming

Funeral notices honor Saust with lowery sympathy observed

A concise memorial note expresses appreciation for Saust and the sympathy shown. The tribute highlights funeral pieces and wreaths as fitting respects, noting the tasteful design and sincere appreciation from those left behind.

Smokey Bear visit at Fairfield school event catches small scare

Scene shows Smokey the Bear and Forest Ranger Bruce Plum visiting a Fairfield school as children file in. A first grade girl named Louella is briefly left out of a hand shake but is quickly included after a adjust in line. Teachers note the excitement of school week, photo day, and talk of holidays.

Smokey the Bear Bruce Plum Fairfield Louella Amana Woolen Mills

Social calendar notices and weekly meeting times

Community notices list upcoming gatherings with dates and venues. Word Weavers meet Saturday at 1 30 p m at the library while various groups convene at Old Junior High Building Masonic Temple YWCA Council Rainbow Board and Saddle Club at stated 7 30 p m or 7 36 p m times with changes noted for DAR and other organizations.

Old Junio High White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Ywca Council Saddle Club Nurses Association Nurses Home Shiloh Sunshine Sisters

Water repellent and waterproof finishes in cotton fabrics

The article explains water repellent finishes resist absorption and let water bead and roll off, while waterproof finishes block water entirely unless a hole is made. It notes cotton fabric absorbs water, that air passes through repellent fabrics but not waterproof ones, and that finishes are rarely permanent though some are durable or renewable. Sally Smith explains labeling and care implications for washing or dry cleaning.

Sally Smith County Extension Home

Mooseheart chapter night and club notices

Mrs. Dale Sheetz presided at the Moose heart chapter night with 33 members. Eva Fish chaired the committee. Betty Ward read two Christmas in October themed stories. A gift walk for Mooseheart and Moosehaven was held for Christmas distribution. Upcoming Halloween party, convocation, and November meeting dates noted.

Dale Sheetz Mooseheart Eva Fish Betty Ward Twin Cities Moosehaven Moose Moose Home Charles City Robert Grubb Mooseheart Committee Fish J. W

Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Washington and Columbus

Yesterday admits include Mrs. Stacie Hill house Washington medical Mrs Joseph Pacha Washington medical and Mrs Stella May Columbus Junction medical Births today list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Leland Lamp Cranston and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ronald Ehrman Wapello

Stacie Hillhouse Washington Joseph Pacha Stella May Columbus Junction Leland Lamp Cranston Ronald Ehrman Wapello

Professional Directory Listings in Livingston Area

A compact directory lists attorneys and professionals in Livingston and Edmond areas. Include: L J Kehoe attorney. Livingston Day Bates abstract dept. Morrison Morrison Lloyd attorneys. John C Owen attorney. Stewart Shearer attorneys. M L Tweeton physician. P L Etter osteopathic physician. John W Lemmon O D eye care. Phone numbers shown for each.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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