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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1965
Page
3
A reader questions a eighth grade project asking for extensive family histories. Abby says such history is private and not suitable for class assignments. Other letters share gift etiquette and financial hardship, with Abby advising on boundaries and practical help.
The Golden Age Club met Monday for sewing and games. Special guest Mrs. Gertrude Hofsteater of Spokane, sister of Mrs. Nora Ebner, attended. Members sang Happy Birthday to Mrs. John Caldwell who shared a birthday cake with the group.
Television listings show daytime to late night blocks across stations with news, comedy, westerns, drama, soap operas, game shows, andmovies. Notable names include Dick Van Dyke Lucy Love of Life Search Tom Guiding Light Edge of Night Secret Storm Password House Tell truth The Nurses City listings reflect multiple programs and time slots.
Lt. Gordon W. Marlowe describes a 12 year old Vietnamese boy guiding him through Viet Cong territory after his jet was shot down 280 miles northeast of Saigon. The boy led him to safety with help from Forward Air Controllers, a river crossing, and a sampan to friendly territory before recovery by American forces in Qui Nhon.
Mrs Dale Sheetz presided as senior regent at the Women of the Moose gathering with 28 present. Roy Hodges of the local radio station spoke on radio advertising and invited coworkers to visit the station. One new member joined. A star recorder meeting is set for September 30 at 8 p.m. at Moose Home.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and notes it is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th entered as second class matter under the 1879 act and connected to press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Marie Jones and Janet Davis of Crawfordsville Washington County 4H members will present their demonstration For a Better Fit After a Bit Friday morning October 8 at 9 15 am at the Waterloo Dairy Congress.
United Parcel Service, a national organization new to this area, seeks applicants for near term openings in Davenport for drivers of medium size parcel delivery vehicles. No experience required. Training provided.
Mrs Paul Horak hosted the Applied Arts II unit and Mrs Wallace Fagen assisted. Esther White presided after dinner as vacation experiences were shared. Wylie Anderson named membership chair. A Valley Forge project collection was taken. Mrs Edgar Stewart hosted the Music department with 21 members present. Guests included Mrs Don Oxenford Mrs William Westphal Mrs Charles Cowell and Mrs Stan Woeste. Miss Mary Ellen McNeil spoke on Our Heritage of Great Band Music. Leader Mrs Harold Stevens presided. Mrs A S Smith gave musical current events. New campship committee is Mrs Wayne Gamon Mrs Dennis Stutrud and Mrs Herb Osincup. Chorus practice set for Wednesday at 9:30 am at Mrs Ira Morrison's home for the first district Federated Women's Club meeting in Mt Pleasant on Oct 8.
On the record Admitted Yesterday Mrs John Mc Kune Washington medical Merle Thrapp West Chester medical Mrs Nellie Long Brighton medical LeRoy Zook Washington medical Dismissed Yesterday Randy Roberts Washington Today Mrs Wayne Chalupa and daughter Washington Howard Sayre Washington Robert Waldschmidt and wife to Paul Westfall and wife lot 12 blk 17 OP Riverside T Roy White and wife to William S Norman NE% NW% and SE sec 9-76-8
Mrs Vernon Elgin Mrs Vernon Witting Mrs Joe Martin and Mrs Robert Huber attend the Synod Children's Work conference at the Episcopal Retreat Center near Boone today through Thursday. United Presbyterian churches from all over Iowa are represented at the conference.
The marriage of Maxine Kephart and Walter E. Grothe, both of Crawfordsville, was solemnized Saturday at 2 p m at Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church. Rev. Robert Rushing officiated the double ring ceremony with Marian Waters providing nuptial music. The bride wore metallic white and was attended by Christie Rickey. the groom by the bride’s brother Christie Rickey. After a short trip, they will live in Mediapolis where Grothe works at the Gypsum Plant. the bride is the daughter of Farrell and Mrs Rickey. Attending out of town were the Harold Eisele family of Pleasantville, sister of the bride.
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women association holds a Friday meeting with a 9 a.m. coffee at the church served by Circle V under Mrs. Elizabeth McClung. The program, led by Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and featuring Circle I, centers on the UPW Purpose and prayers. A Thankoffering will be presented October 24 during morning worship. Mrs. John Owen will oversee sewing supplies dedication. A film strip about animal brains is included.
Joy Clubs will meet starting Wednesday October 6 at two locations Jim Frier home and Walter Farrell home 11 Circle Drive replacing the Genheimer residence. The club serves kindergartners through fifth graders meeting each Wednesday 345 to 445 pm with no dues and Lincoln School transportation provided.
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