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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
4
In the Washington Journal editorial page the piece links Isaiah to a modern message while reflecting on a shift from scarce turkeys to a national surplus. It traces turkey farming from pioneer growers like A C Gingerich of Wellman to today’s school lunch programs funded by federal surplus sales, noting a dramatic industry transformation.
A letter argues against banning Aunt Jemima as discriminatory, urging that the Aunt Jemima trademark reflects a historical era. The writer opposes censorship of slavery references and suggests pride in the past’s lessons, including works like Huckleberry Finn and Show Boat, while advocating progress toward a better future.
An Iowa newspaper note comments on political choices and fiscal prudence. A preacher friend laments public apathy, while farmers recall discussions of crops over loans. The column reflects citizen concerns about government spending and civic engagement.
In Des Moines a rumor circulates that State Insurance Commissioner William E. Timmons may resign around year’s start to take another Des Moines post. Possible successors include Robert Link and Clark Rasmussen as party whispers swirl after Hughes reappointed Timmons for a term expiring next June.
Rev and Mrs Dale E Brehmer and daughters and guests Wendi and Larry Franson of Seattle returned from a Michigan camping trip visiting Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village then camped VBC on Lake Erie in Canada They also joined a Lincoln Street Club reunion and hosted guests at Blanchard, Jones and Beard homes with multiple visits and gatherings described.
Riverside notes a busy weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kiene at the fair while relatives gathered in Crawfordsville. Several families and visitors traveled from Iowa City and Atlanta to attend events, meet relatives, and participate in local club activities. A Mercy Hospital patient update and community notices follow, including a cleanup day at the new Riverside park.
In a 1930 London challenge between an American team led by Ely Culbertson and a British team led by Walter Buller, the 200-board match was decided with the Americans winning by 4,845 points. A controversial West hand at five clubs doubled doomed Lieutenant Colonel Buller, who went down five.
The article details a bridge hand where Culbertson holds Wert cards and South misplays four hearts. South avoids a four trick by retaining trump control and later discards, leading to a sequence that ends with declarer winning and the contract. West’s spade hold and diamond shift are pivotal in the defense.
Mrs Myrtle Wallace of Ames visits her father Milliard Nichols and the Everett Nichols family in Richland. Mr and Mrs Jerry Smith Scott and Steve of Godfrey Alabama visit the Everett Nichols home. Leo Cox and Robert Bunnell families of Elgin Illinois visit Lyle Keiser family and others. Clarence Ferguson visits friends in Oklahoma and Georgia. Guests at Mrs Callas Harbison’s home include Walter McCoskey Seattle and John McCoskey Portland. Ada Jones Fort Dodge and Mary Palmer Downing Missouri visit. Edwin Palmer and family Sandra and Sally of Stranghurst Illinois are also guests.
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