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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
4
The column criticizes Civil War centennial celebrations as a national disaster and urges moving past old conflicts. It notes flag symbolism and nostalgia in the South, then shifts to food costs, arguing higher bills reflect more nonfood items, larger families, greater variety, and labor-saving appliances in modern homes.
Dorothy Newton Rizzo laments noisy suburbs near Washington DC as young drivers flood streets with loud cars and beer cans litter neighborhoods. She contrasts a desire for quiet with a city edge where porch swings remain rare and serenity scarce in South Iowa Avenue and nearby areas.
In a contract bridge column, the author explains a five diamond make by a squeeze. With all but one trick in hand, the defender holding most clubs may also hold most spades, enabling a squeeze. The line: cash diamonds and clubs, enter dummy, ruff a club, discard a spade, then trump to win remaining tricks.
A King Features pregnancy health lesson explains diabetes causes in heredity and infection, how childhood and adult forms differ, and how strict rest and management reduce risks. It notes that inheritance follows two blueprints from parents and that uncontrolled diabetes endangers mother and infant, with improved outcomes through diet, insulin, and rest.
Riverside residents share visits with relatives across the Midwest and beyond. Sisters Mary Lucine and Mary Resina travel from Chicago and Milwaukee to stay with Claude Dautremont’s family while plans to return home end the trip.
The Washington Public Library announced 27 additional non fiction books joining its shelves. Titles cover coins history radio astronomy cattle country toys converts to essays and nature science and finance. Donors include the American Legion Auxiliary gifting several volumes in memory of local residents.
A surprise birthday party was held for Maxine Baker at the Bern home with many relatives and friends from Lancaster Calif to Strawberry Point in attendance. Other items note visits and dinners among local families including the Brennaman, Coffman, Bell, VanSickle, and Trier households and a hospital stay for Duane Martin.
The Time for Coffee Club met in Westchester on August 4 with nine members and six guests including Mrs. Clair Griffin and Mrs. Lee Mangold. Roll call was a humorous line and refreshments were served by Laurie Griffin and Pat Mangold. The group planned a September 5 meeting at Mrs. Richard Fisher’s home to view antiques.
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