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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1964
Page
5
United Press International outlines fruit and vegetable nutrition with watermelon vitamin content, squash quality, and guidance on silicone waxes, painting sun direction, thinning sauces, freezing temps, mushroom care, glass for framing, eggs, low calorie snacks, salad acids, and lemon juice to preserve color and vitamins.
Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club invites guests to a beginner class Thursday Sept 10 at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds with Ken Crow as caller. The club also hosts a Doo Do Club event Tuesday Sept 15 at 8 p.m. at Longfellow school Iowa City with Bob Yerington calling.
Marion D. Miller and others transfer interests in several vehicles including GMC truck Ford Chevrolet and Oldsmobile models to Anker Severinsen and wife. The same record lists an Iowa utilities firm and multiple vehicle brands. Separately Stanley Foster transfers lots 7 and 8 block 11 in Smouses's second addition Washington to W Robert Riley.
United Press International reports fiberglass is used to make bicycles, offering rust and corrosion resistance. The first fiberglass bicycle should be in stores in early September, from Felts Industries of South Bend Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Claude Essley of Brighton will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on September 16 with no plans yet for a formal observance.
Rotary and Lions clubs will spearhead the Friends of Scouting project in six communities in the Warhawk district. The campaign launches Sept 15 as Uniform Day with a Frontier Round-Up theme to recruit new Scouts. District chairs include Pat McDole Ainsworth Jim Martens Con troy and Zell Anderson North Liberty.
The 1964 Governor's Conference on Children and Youth will be Sept 25 at Iowa State University's Memorial Union Ames. Conference Chairman Glen E. Haydon Mason City notes the theme Iowa Youth The Challenge of Change. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Opening session at 9 15 a.m. Dr Ralph Ojemann presides. Featured speaker William Amos from the U S Department of Labor. Work groups cover Youth Employment Smoking and Health Driving Problems School Drop-outs Camp Standards Community Recreation Financing Public Schools Family Living. Open to adults and youth. no advance registration.
The Merry Ten Club gathered for its annual family picnic in Sunset Park on Friday evening with guests including Gary Letts of Rapid City South Dakota Kenneth Wulf of Agency Ruth Wulf of Des Moines Marjorie Wulf heading to Simpson College and Eric Leyden of Washington Iowa. The club elected Mr and Mrs Harold Kueneman as president for the coming year and Mr and Mrs Mac Wallace will host in October.
Moorhead family recounts a 15 day vacation visiting Farmington Michigan New York City and the World's Fair. Wedding guests from Washington and Iowa City mark Judith Rhea and William Claerhaut nuptials with Rhea family participation and reception details. Various relatives gathered in Iowa and Conesville for weekend events and local social visits are noted.
NEW YORK UPI Off white leads the 1964 list of top wall colors in home decor with lemon yellow close behind. Greens appear in many shades while neutrals stay earth toned. Beige remains in the upper half but fading. Other best sellers include antique gold citron light blue stone gray and a soft bluish pink.
A collection of old time recipes describes a lemon pepper steak sauce, fried rice cakes, Spicy Waldorf Salad with fowl or pork, a 214 cup water grapefruit gelatin mold, ham bone seasoning for string beans, Purple Plum Cake, Upside Down Ham Loaves, and related steps. Includes measurements, bake times, and serving ideas.
Bill Reeves, a 50 year old justice of the peace near Houston, runs a fast wedding service on U.S. 59. He often performs ceremonies in five to ten minutes, kissing brides and sometimes bridesmaids or mothers-in-law. Fees range from a quarter to twenty dollars.
The WHO study finds nearly half of deaths from heart and vessel diseases across 22 nations. Cardiovascular deaths rise with age, from 9 percent under 35 to 59 percent at 75 plus, with men higher than women in most groups. Among Americans, 35 to 44 year old men 37 percent and women 26 percent. 45 to 54 years 51 percent and 36 percent. WHO concludes, dangerous age starts at 35.
Readers question a habit of passing the bride’s shoe for money gifts after a wedding reception. Abby deflects the notion as unknown and jokes about the groom’s shoe. Readers discuss a son’s marriage and suspicions about a single friend living with them. Abby urges direct talk and prudent behavior, while a teen guidance note emphasizes avoiding premature decisions and saving reputation.
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