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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1965
Page
4
An editorial argues tradition should not justify dangerous public entertainment and calls for a law banning risky circus performances without safety devices, noting few Wallendas remain and urging Congress to act.
A television feature on a European circus praises high wire balance acts while criticizing the no net tradition. It notes safety lines can reduce risk and still preserve excitement, contrasting with the Wallendas past injuries and deaths from performances without a net.
A reader praises the journals cover age for YWCA activities during National YWCA Week. The letter highlights local and national efforts, dues reminders, and support for the YMCA Building Program and expanded facilities for women and girls.
The column presents three letters: a wife annoyed by her husband wearing an Christmas tie from a coworker, a mother overwhelmed by parents spoiling her four year old granddaughter, and a reader praising Abby's comment on stretch maternity wear before noting a magazine ad for maternity wedding gowns.
Kalona High School Alumni Association officers and Board of Control meet to set May 24 for the 1965 alumni banquet at Kolonial Town House. Committees form upcoming event plans including menu program decorations and nominating. Officers and board members listed. Easter guests noted and regional visits mentioned.
An embargo on heavy vehicles along Highway 78 west from Richland to 149 was lifted, restoring Pekin Community School buses to regular routes. Also notes include local hospital admissions and dismissals, a 22 year old college graduate planning to teach instrumental music, 4H Club activities, and upcoming community events in Richland Ollie and Pekin.
Waco High seniors depart April 22 for a Denver trip with visits to Colorado Springs and nearby areas, returning April 24. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams and Supt Byron Thomas accompany, with some parents invited. The board approved new teacher contracts and sports gear and noted Drake drama festival participation by five students led by Mrs. Aulquist.
Jr and Mrs Warren Bergh travel April 20 to visit daughter Evelyn and family in Ypsilanti Michigan. News notes include home moves in Mt West Pleasant and Milford Nebr. and Easter weekend gatherings with Graber and related families across Iowa and Illinois.
The 1962 Great Britain versus United States bridge match featured a pivotal hand No. 44 with a grand slam bid that hinged on the king of spades. The North-South players Coon and Murray faced a swingy result depending on card luck, ending with the United States taking the match despite a contested six diamond contract.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and roles in a Washington Iowa newspaper and shows subscription rates per week by carrier. The text mentions editors and staff positions and notes publication details and postal classifications.
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