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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1966
Page
4
A collection of Dear Abby letters and responses on relationships and household quirks. Topics include dating delays, marital tidiness, a daughter’s view of a father’s new romance, and seeking Abby’s guidance, with closing contact cues for personal replies.
Kalona Idris Club starts fall season with a 9 o'clock breakfast at Mrs. H L Walker's home. Twenty four members and one guest Mrs Madeline Olson of New Jersey attend. President Mrs Joe Chody welcomes new members and discusses upcoming programs and the First District Club Convention in Williamsburg on October 13.
In this 1964 feature, B Jay Becker analyzes five bridge hands with South to act. He warns against two heart replies, endorses raising spades to show support, and discusses risks of three spades four spades and four no trump. He notes game chances depend on partner's signals and Ace holdings, concluding with slam prospects and Blackwood in play.
Keota Emerald Rebekah lodge and families met at the Fraternal Hall for a cooperative supper to honor two members who moved away. Miss Florence Crawford to Washington and Mrs Floyd Stephens to Oskaloosa were celebrated with poems and gifts. The group planned a Halloween food sale and named a refreshment committee for October 5. The meeting also noted cancer society plans and other visits.
An elderly widower Green left a will contested by relatives who argued his dining with a cat and dog showed lack of mental capacity. The court upheld the will, noting moderate intelligence sufficed and eccentric traits alone rarely invalidate a bequest unless they directly affect the estate. The decision reflects that a person may be intelligent enough to dispose of money even with quirky habits.
California residents Robert Howells host Crawfordsville visitors J P Jones and wife spend an afternoon with the Howells and visit Ida Howell in Wapello. Chester Cherryholmes family gathers in Davenport for Mrs Cherryholmes birthday dinner. Mrs Cherryholmes attends dinner in Washington with Mrs Florence Kelly and other guests. Wednesday Study Club meets at Mrs Richard Dare with theme Rainbow symbol of past and future. Williams family reunion at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction. Rex Beauchamp and family visit Marion. belated birthday observances for Cherryholmes. Mrs Rex Beauchamp spent afternoon with Mrs Kramer. Mrs Howell entertains Rex Beauchamp and Mrs Bailey for Beauchamp birthday.
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