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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
4
An editorial laments corruption and legal deadlock over reapportionment while noting Iowa’s vote against the Shaff Plan. It muses on possible federal court action, then shifts to Christmas trees lining streets and the clash between commerce and tradition, ending with a reflection on ladies and hairstyles in cinema.
British college governors demand women students leave stiletto heels at home or risk expulsion after a report claims sharp heels damaged floors to the tune of 2800 dollars. An official likens pressure to 50 elephants on one leg, a figure the writer says will be forgiven.
Local households recount Thanksgiving visits and meals with relatives visiting from out of town. Notes include Mrs Tressie Schreckengast hosting friends, the Powell family from Milwaukee visiting Maurice Conrad and Ricque, Linda Davis returning from Ames for college break, and numerous relatives sharing dinners and travel plans across Keota Sigourney Iowa City and Des Moines.
Keota and surrounding area residents shared Thanksgiving at several homes. Burlington and Fairfield visitors joined local families, with group dinners at the Millers and Scheibels, and relatives traveling from Clinton and Minnesota for the holiday.
Alvin Kay announces the Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association annual meeting on Thursday December 5 at the Carousel Restaurant west of Iowa City starting 9 30 a m Loren Hickerson University of Iowa Alumni Association executive director opens with A New Unity in Iowa Ed Tubbs Jackson State Savings Bank vice president discusses Finance and Banking in Agriculture ISU Extension specialists Bill Zmol ek and Everett Stoneberg cover Profitable Feeding of Livestock and the Outlook Situation Stoneberg presents Feed and Livestock Outlook Situation outlining next year plans for the Iowa Farmer
The Colenso hotel sits on the northeast corner of the square near Washington’s 100 year milestone. The National Bank of Washington temporarily occupies the former Bryson House area during remodels. The 1867 opening under John Bryson and later name change to Colenso connect local history with papers and a 19th century land sale showing $72 for the corner lot in 1839.
In Bethel community notes Ruth Gideon recalls the Colenso building’s historic hotel role and the old United Presbyterian connections. She previews Dr Addison Leitch speaking at United Presbyterian church and lists local Thanksgiving visits and gatherings through November as townsfolk share memories and plans.
Thanksgiving Day gatherings center on Keota with extended families from Elkhart Brayton Davenport Wellman and Sigourney joining local households. Recaps note multiple dinner hosts, visits by relatives, and pinochle prizes at the Tyrone Club.
Joe Allen White of rural route 2 collided with a bridge on highway 218 a half mile south of the 92 218 junction Wednesday morning while en route to school in Ainsworth. He was taken to Washington County Hospital with facial lacerations and his car sustained about 400 dollars in damage.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff positions including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and notes afternoon publication with exceptions. It also notes second class matter status under March 3 1879 and affiliations with Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Walter and Mrs. Fisher were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Noma Martin in West Chester. Charles Ralston Denise Bob Fisher Johnnie and Larry joined others including Vera Singleton Wellman Grace Stout Fred Dorothy Washington and Ralph Hixson as part of a large gathering. Bob Houseal hosted Glen Cupp’s family in Iowa City while Marie Brown remained in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for tests.
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