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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal carries an editorial reflecting on Romans 12 9b about choosing right over wrong and a quip about courtesy for those in glass houses. It quotes Senator Roman L Hruska noting food spending around 80 billion yearly versus 162 billion for government, calling food a bargain and warning about grocery store profits.
A columnist denounces college trustees for banning any communist speaker on campus. The piece argues free debate showcases democracy’s strength and urges allowing all ideas to be debated openly, citing Notre Dame’s stance on permitting opposing voices. It questions fears about communism and defends free speech.
Three veteran senators Byrd of Virginia Saltonstall of Massachusetts and Simpson of Wyoming announced retirement in recent weeks. The piece argues the seniority system elevates them to chairmanships beyond their abilities and that the country suffers as a consequence.
Crawfordsville February 12 1966 Mr and Mrs Phil Skip Speece hosted an end of season party for varsity basketball players and cheerleaders after the final home game Guests included cheerleaders Suzanne Miller Cindy Jones Connie Swartzendruber Bonnie Wyse Gail Ingmanson and players Terry Farmer Art Lauer Ralph Osborne Jerry and Randy Graber Ed Olson John Rich Ronnie Spangler Rich Seberg Ken Brimhall and Kenny Madden Managers Rod Boshart Bruce Davis Ronnie Coon and Gerald Beckler Assistant Coach Mrs Keith Marner Karen King Joyce Armstrong Ann Bergstrom Maureen Miller and Debbie Sheetz Social Hour Club met Friday in the home of Mrs James Jewell with eleven members present A Valentine exchange was enjoyed and Mrs Richard Holmes was presented a going away gift"}
Harmony Club met in Brighton with 13 members present as Mrs Beatrice Tracy welcomed members. Laton Schooley read a memorial verse for a charter member who passed away, followed by entertainment including contests and bingo.
A reader reports a husband with five involved women and seeks guidance while Abby suggests confronting the social circle via coffee. Other letters discuss a boy who sleeps with parents and a dog, a shotgun marriage with hidden divorce, and advice on obtaining legal help and letters for Abby’s readers.
Kalona residents report a busy social week with dinners and visits. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Peterseim hosted relatives from Tipton Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Rebekah Lodge members visited Wellman as Traveling Emblem was presented. Ida Mae Beachy returned home from Mercy hospital Iowa City. Visitors included Ashby Fry Bigelow Way Fry Iowa City and Yoder families among others.
Immanuel Lutheran Church group performed at the United Presbyterian Home for a Variety Night with a children's choir piano solos adult choir and instrumental solos. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Charles Reinhart hosted their daughter and son in law from Mt Pleasant with their first visit since a South trip.
Local TV schedule fragment lists programs across networks for Friday through Monday including news, westerns, cartoons, dramas, movies, and variety shows. Notable items include Carol Channing programs, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Tonight Show, and early morning children’s blocks with Mister Rogers and Lassie.
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