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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1963
Page
2
Local society columns list longtime residents and guests visiting from River Forest Illinois Crawfordsville Andrews Texas and Davenport Iowa. They recount family gatherings birthdays travel from Chicago to Colorado and Nebraska and school and retirement milestones.
The article reviews rabies risks from dog bites and other animals, notes 600000 bites reported last year in the US, and urges prevention through vaccination, careful dog handling, and prompt medical care. It outlines seven safety rules for children and steps if a bite occurs, including washing wounds and notifying the local Board of Health.
Mrs. May Fleming usually receives an orchid corsage from her nephew Jason Kleese of San Francisco each year for the Three Quarter Century Club dinner. This Saturday she could not attend the meeting due to illness.
In Des Moines the Soil Conservation Society of America dedicated its first permanent International Headquarters on Iowa 160. The $132,000 building honors Hugh Hammond Bennett, pioneer conservationist and first chief of the Soil Conservation Service, who died in 1960. Bennett’s widow attended as officials praised his work. about $123,000 of the funds have been raised.
Notices list many club meetings and gatherings with dates and venues from Fleur de Lis Club Sunset Park to YWCA and Rainbow groups. Events include luncheons, picnics, style shows, tours, and jam drives, highlighting times and host locations across Monday to Thursday in West Chester area society circles.
A collage of Dear Abby reader questions covers a married man affair, keeping mum, and the psychology of leaving home. Advice suggests silence and a muffled tale, a popsicle sharing debate, and a woman reflecting on three marriages to the same husband. Abby offers practical guidance and a sales pitch for her booklet on letter writing.
Plans for a West Chester style show by the Pythian Sisters are complete. The event at West Chester school gymnasium Wednesday September 4 at 7 30 p m is open to the public. Seifert Store presents the show with tickets available at the door.
An open house honored Mr and Mrs William L Kephart on Sunday Sept 1 at the Christian Church in Sigourney for their 50th wedding anniversary The couple has five daughters and four sons with 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren listed among their family.
Admitted today are Mrs. Clela Brock Washington medical and Mrs. Gladys Bagby Brighton medical. Births yesterday include Mr and Mrs Harley Hamilton Columbus Junction a daughter. Dismissed today Frank Vodicka Kalona.
Thirty six relatives gathered at the Raymond Wilson home near Ainsworth for the Dawson Dillon family reunion on Saturday August 31. Celebrations included the birthdays of Anna Dawson aged 92 and Flo Montgomery aged 91. Special guests were the Rev and Mrs S Ray Blair and their daughter Dorinda. Attendees came from Muscatine Ainsworth Clinton Washington and Somers Wisconsin.
United Press International lists notable programs for Tuesday including The Test Ban Treaty special on CBS exploring security concerns with pro and con voices, Eric Sevareid reporting at 6:30 p.m. CDT. NBC features Manhattan discovery anniversary and Gov. Carl E. Sanders interview. Other airings include Captain Kangaroo on CBS and Tennessee Ernie Ford on ABC with guests. NBC reports Munich.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden contributing editor and Howard Hazen production superintendent It notes publication schedule and subscription rates for rural and carrier editions with per year and weekly prices.
Funeral services for Thomas W Randall were held at 130 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Charles Tom Claude and Clarence G Randall Richard Dewis and Robert Randall. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Rev Carlyle Smith in charge of arrangements.
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