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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1967
Page
4
Bob Ross highlights ongoing March of Dimes need despite polio cures. A London art theft piece recalls Rembrandts stolen from a gallery and the likelihood of ransom, with a Chicago gallery manager noting high value paintings fetch cash from South American collectors.
A concise guide from United Press International explains when refinancing a mortgage may help raise funds for home improvement college expenses or other needs. It compares open end clauses costs of new loans prepayment penalties and insurance loans as financing options and advises consulting a loan officer to weigh costs and alternatives.
An editor reflects on a 22-year-old California heir who ended his life amid heartbreak, draft worries, and failing grades. He contrasts youth’s romantic myths with harsh realities, noting social pressures, Hollywood myths, and the minefield of adolescence. The piece urges balance, perspective, and respect for the complexities of growing older.
Washington DC. Congress returns to chores under unusual circumstances with Viet Nam costs looming and possible $10 billion war funding. The White House hid extra money, prompting GOP calls for spending cuts or tax hikes. Senate leaders urge major legislative reform and efficient government amid a 1967 pause in new laws. The 1968 campaign has started as LBJ's future runs loom.
Hubert Lehrer and Leo Beauchamp spent the morning lowering Santa and his sleigh and reindeer from their wires in the park and packing them away neatly for another year. Removal of Washingtons Christmas decorations is expected to continue in the next few days.
A $100 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a burglary at the Clyre Mason home south of Ainsworth. Antiques valued around $500 were taken before a county fair sale. Officials say rumors the items were stolen at the fair grounds are unfounded.
Local residents spent New Year weekend visiting relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Donald Snodgrass and family stayed with Marion Snodgrass in Bettendorf for holiday meals. Jill Yousling, a ISU senior, and Tim Trotman returned to school after holiday visits. Tanya Trotman departed for California after visiting her parents in town.
The MYF groups of the Columbus Junction and Columbus City Methodist churches sponsor a Burning of the Greens program with carol singing on Epiphany Friday January 6 at 6 30 p.m. Residents are invited to bring Christmas trees to the building site of the planned new Columbus Junction Methodist church. those unable may leave trees for pickup by MYF members.
The column lists community events due by 10 a.m. first publication with three day advance printing. Wednesday includes Ainsworth CES at 8 p.m. and Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma dinner at Captain's Table. Linger Longer Club postponed. Thursday features CES Pinochle at 1:30 p.m. HBO Club at 2 p.m. Mrs David Bell Friendly Circle lunch and baby shower, Merle Sheetz luncheon, St Paul Women’s Fellowship at 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Friday shows Past Matron’s Club at 6:30 p.m., Cooperative dinner, Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m., UPW Association at 1 p.m., Lodge No 26 at 8 p.m.
The article notes two key hands from Finland vs Great Britain in the 1963 European championship. North’s overcall choices and South’s bids led to 4 hearts or 4 notrump lines, with 4 notrump signaling North to select a trump suit. The British team won 650 points on one deal and 550 on another, despite varied overcalls and doubles.
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