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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1969

Page

5

Missionary to Speak at Ainsworth United Methodist

Rev Ed Philips a Chilean missionary will address Ainsworth United Methodist Church at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Sept 10. Local church events include United Presbyterian Women meeting Sept 11 at 8 p m with devotion and study leaders. Shippers Association oyster supper hosted by May Cars. Community updates include area residents moving homes and local meetings of Eastern Star and high school activity notes.

Ainsworth Fred A. Richardson Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Women Charles Hubanks John Skubal Virginia Koehler Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Preston Edmondson C.A. Thompson Shipper’s Association May Cars George Lord Ss. A. Stephens Roy Geret Roy Wood George Canott Carson Carrie

Dear Abby asks about pool birth myth and more

Dear Abby columns address a bizarre Sydney pool birth rumor, a college debt dispute, marital jealousy, and fan letters to a TV news commentator. The columnist guides readers with cautious, practical advice, denying sensational claims and urging clear communication.

Stoutner Visits Keota for Labor Day Weekend

Cliff Stoutner from Glasco Kansas visits his parents Mr and Mrs Boyd Stoutner in Keota over Labor Day weekend returning to Glasco Monday. Funeral for Mrs Stoutner’s uncle Paul Lisher held in Fort Dodge with Stoutners and Clinton relatives attending Davenport graveside services. TLS Club hosts eleven members with Robbie Schultz as guest and later Emerald Rebekah lodge resumes meetings with reports and HOME picnic notes. Refreshments and entertainment noted, next meeting Oct 1 hosted by Mrs Lorene Henry.

Laird Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Alice Lord Robert Stewart Adeline Crawford Columbus Junction Bernice Paisley Crawfordsville Martha Donna Wehr Celia Podaril Donald McFarland R. E. McFarland Mable Gosling Walter McFarland John H. McFarland Andover Ill Dean Corpman Iowa City Highland High School Sacha Club Ainsworth Federated Women’s Club Leonard Bernstein Rembrandt Phaidon Illustrated Man Bradbury Nathan Saul Marvin Bell Highland Jeff Stoutner Clinton Davenport Lisher Gertrude Keifer Robbie Schultz Lorene Henry Phyllis Warren N. G Emmaline Trier Flora Lee Ruth Ginkins Elizabeth Leitsinger Loretta Stoutner Sigourney Rebekah Lodge Mae Jones Pat Mound Noble Grand Circle Maratha Sanders Sanders LeRoy Ewald Wellman Harold McConnell Nina A. J. FitzSimmons Mabel Bandy

Williams seeks lawyer to avoid return to Cairo

Black militant Robert F. Williams, wanted in the United States on a kidnapping charge and banned from U.S. airlines, conferred with a lawyer at Pentonville Prison as Britain's Home Office prepared to fly him to Cairo. Jeff Crawford of the West Indian Standing Conference said Williams wants time to consider his situation and does not want to go back to Cairo.

London UPI Robert F. Williams United States U.S Cairo Home Office Williams United Arab Airlines Jeff Crawford Crawford

Unofficial U S Lull During Cease Fire in Vietnam

In Saigon the United States canceled B52 strikes and reduced offensive sweeps during the three day Communist cease fire honoring Ho Chi Minh. Sources say the move occurred without fanfare while U S central command offered no comment. Militay spokesmen noted about a dozen guerrilla violations in the first 14 hours, calls them insignificant.

Saigon Ups United States Ho Chi Minh U.S South Vietnam

Keota News Briefs Include Local Visits and Birth

A seasonal display decorates a local hall as members receive keepsakes from the Noble Grand. Mrs. Nelle Littlefield visits her sister in Keota while Lucille Vinton brings her mother from Rochester. John Schreckengast and Frank Calendo of Melrose Park tour with grandmother Mrs. Tressie Schreckengast. Emmaline Trier visits in Waterloo over Labor Day. Mrs. Troy Sellman and Larry Knepp admitted to Keokuk County Hospital for observation and treatment respectively. Duane Loney and Delores Bermel announce the birth of son Michael Thomas at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Grandparents Lawrence Bermel and Margaret Bermel welcomed the new arrival. six pounds three ounces.

Noble Grand Nelle Littlefield Mabel Morris Keota Lucille Vinton Rochester John Schreckengast Frank Calendo Melrose Park Illinois Johns Tressie Schreckengast Emmaline Trier Boyd Trier Waterloo Troy Sellman Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney Larry Knepp Harper Larry Duane Loney Delores Bermel Iowa City Michael Thomas Mercy Hospital

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