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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
4
In a 1963 editorial the Washington Evening Journal muses on humor across centuries. It notes Moliere’s imaginary invalid as a stage figure and compares his craft to modern comic acts while reflecting on language shifts from old French to contemporary English.
The piece argues a lawmaker can be economical yet allow necessary spending. It defends Congressman Ben Jensen against a Wall Street Journal attack over a 20 million duck breeding project in Canada, noting he may trim costs and still support essential government needs.
Readers share reflections on bringing children to club meetings and teaching etiquette, choices in skirts for gardening, funeral sermon humor, and a bird identification inquiry. The column also invites reader messages and visits, emphasizing the weekly community voice.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager and Charles Morris news editor among others. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and lists post office entry under 1879 acts with affiliations to press associations and audit bureau.
UPI reports Herbert Hoover’s reflections on fishing from his book Fishing for Fun And to Wash Your Soul. He links fishing to humility among presidents, cites past leaders, and notes the personal, social, and political effects of fishing culture.
United Press International reports that the Mercury capsule shows increasing elasticity from three orbits to potential 70, enabling L Gordon Cooper Jr to orbit 22 times or more. Scientists weigh trade offs between extra endurance and scientific payload as capsule capacity limits the mission.
Mrs. Moyer returns home from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after treatment begun April 10. Local families host and visit, including Zagers, Hess, Beeney, and Smiths, with wind storm damage minor near the park. The Ross family travels to Hickory North Carolina for surgery support, while other relations enjoy weekend visits and extended stays across Keota. Evening Journal, Washington, Iowa.
Walter P. Horn Chevrolet Le Roy and Dorine Shoemaker Ford Leo Hershberger Dodge Roger or Pearl Arnold Chevrolet Virgil L Lintz Chevrolet track Richard W Owens Chevrolet Chris A Yoder Chevrolet Sterling Schweitzer Chevrolet Arden L Dawson Chevrolet Thermogas Co of Ottumwa Ford John or Dorothy Helscher Chrysler John L Brophy Ford Francis A Friese Chevrolet truck Iowa Southern Utilities Co GMC truck.
Rufus J. Gingerich and wife transfer land to Mahlon E. Miller in section 277 8. Herman Schultz sells real estate on the east side and Washington to Leslie Blick Ensderfer.
Five hands analyzed by B Jay Becker show jump responses and cue bids vs takeout doubles. Each hand examines whether to bid three clubs two hearts two notrump four hearts or two spades based on points suit length and potential for tricks. The article argues that jumps signal real strength and that trump length often drives the bid more than high card points.
The Wellman Garden Club met at Mrs. George Lutz home with president Mrs. Myrtle Vincent presiding. A program on Flowers of Brazil Peru and Mexico was presented and a silent plant sale was held. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Roy Durian s home.
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