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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
4
In this August 21 1969 issue readers are treated to reflections on Jesus doctrine and personal philosophy. The column muses on fortifying streets with modern awnings and the charm of historic wooden canopies. It closes with a tongue in cheek take on marijuana quality comparisons between Iowa and Illinois.
John Winking of Quincy Illinois is hired as Instrumental Music Instructor for grades 8-12. He holds a Masters from the University of Illinois and has seven years of teaching experience across elementary, secondary, and college levels. The district opens August 25 with a full day of school and notes a teachers workshop August 21-22 at the Olds building.
DETROIT UP I John Boggan 69, blind 15 years, believed a prowler was in his home and fired twice wounding his wife Mary 73 who rose early. She died after the second shot. He told police he aimed to frighten a intruder and was released after questioning. A policeman called it an accident. TERMITES note follows.
Washington Iowa newspaper issue dated Thursday August 21 1969 lists staff roles including editor David Elder and News Editor Bob Shaffer, with advertising and production credits. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays and holidays, and entry as second class matter under an 1879 act.
Iowa voters will see a question on a constitutional convention every ten years with the 1970 ballot. Iowa City Mayor Loren Hickerson proposes drafting a new state constitution by a select panel, arguing it would secure Iowa’s economic and human future into the 21st century and set a path toward a 1980 convention after a two year drafting period. He spoke at the Iowa Legion convention in Cedar Rapids.
The annual McConahay Reunion gathered 44 attendees at the Wapello Shelter House on August 10. Mr. and Mrs. Dean McConahay were elected president and secretary for the 1970 reunion to be held at the same location.
A mixed column notes piano string tension about 150 pounds per string, totaling rough 17 tons for all strings, and explains pianos must be built stronger than theatrical performers to resist the pull. It then adds a collage of quips on aging, beards, town names, optimism, and trivia, concluding with a fashion blurb and a rapid reply about who wrote a song.
The article reviews legal limits on using parking meter income for nontraffic aims. Courts upheld meters exist to fund municipal needs while denying profit ventures from public easements. It notes disputes over immediate payment and discriminatory timing but concludes courts allow limited enforcement and city authority.
The University of Iowa Health Center will open its 1969 70 continuing medical education schedule with a pediatrics program September 10 11. Other events include a Great Plains Regional Cardiovascular Conference September 18 20 urology October 3 4 a General Practitioners In-House Conference October 17 18 radiology November 8 9 obstetrics and gynecology December 4 5 and a Cardiac and Respiratory Disease Conference December 5 6. A 23 session Wednesday evening psychiatry lecture series runs September 17 through April 29 for family physicians and specialists. The programs aim to keep Iowa clinicians abreast of medical advances coordinated by the Office of Medical Education under Dr. Richard M Caplan.
In a North hand of Q10983 AK15 and West with iqmot, South wins 1969 King Feat by locating East with both high clubs and hearts. After North-South bid to slam, West led queen of spades, a natural choice that proved fatal for defense yet could have differed with a heart or club lead. South discards, ruffs, and executes a 1969 King Feat to secure the slam.
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