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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1966
Page
4
A classroom survey of speech origin theories Bow-wow Pooh-pooh Ding-dong Yo-he-ho is balanced with humor. The piece ponders whether anyone can prove which theory is right as language evolves. Separate notes discuss a police court juxtaposition on a kiss versus gloves and a quip on marriages often being in a wife’s name.
Lenox Iowa two high school sophomores Jerry Lauridsen and Dean Neuhardt died of carbon monoxide poisoning while working on a 1951 or 1952 Chevrolet in a garage. A fellow student found them slumped in the car with the heater running and the exhaust pipe short, trapping fumes under the rear seats.
Des Moines hearings led by Attorney General Scalise will explore mandatory safety features in new cars. Four auto executives and AMA representatives will answer seven questions on past actions and future plans for structural design.
About 154000 veterans will receive first payments this week in a 1966 GI insurance dividend totaling 224.2 million dollars. Iowa expects around 70000 eligible, with 47.50 average for World War II and 73.75 for World War I policyholders. Most funds go to World War II NSLI holders. World War I GSLI beneficiaries receive 15.2 million. Korean Conflict policies earn no annual dividend. Payments are automatic on monthly anniversaries with no application needed.
Wayne Vogel and family from Lancaster California finish a Keota visit and plan to depart January 5 with Dean Bennett staying longer. Mason City visitor Gary Luecht stayed with Mrs. Don Bermel’s family during Christmas. New Year gatherings included Mr and Mrs Melvin Bell and others at various homes.
Four non union taxis and their drivers were attacked with Molotov cocktails outside Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas amid a Teamsters strike. Two drivers were hospitalized and a cab burned as 30 to 40 union cabs blocked exits after a midnight meeting.
South with all hands considers five responses after West doubles and partner shows strength. For hand 1 bid two clubs as a cue to reveal trump uncertainty. hand 2 bid two notrump aiming for nine or more tricks. hand 3 open one diamond. hand 4 prefer one heart over one diamond to pursue likely heart game. hand 5 four spades to target game with takeout double, simplest contract and strong upside.
LIVING LAKE notes a family visit with Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tuttle and relatives in Omaha from Dec 23 to Christmas Day. Jessie Stewart plans a Des Moines trip then California. Several local kin, dinners, and a 57th wedding anniversary mark holiday gatherings with travel, snow, and New Year wishes.
Keota January 5 The Past Matrons club met January 4 at the Krause home with fifteen members present New member Mae Herr was initiated New officers for the coming year were installed Wilma Wright president Opal Herr vice president Dorothy Davis secretary Virginia Henderson treasurer not present Outgoing president Waller presented gifts and a special recognition to officers A gift went to Matilda Kirkpatrick for perfect attendance Chapter AV of the TTT will sponsor a Style Show February 16 at 8 p m in the Keota high school gym Styles by Sieferts Washington and Davidsons Stores Tickets available from TTT members Dinner guests New Year’s Day included H Ervin Erdahl Monticello Jim Denton and family and Ralph Herr and Stanely Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder Editor William Shannon VP Advertising Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen production staff.
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