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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
7
Dr. Paul Friedman analyzes death by own action in the United States, its rates, causes, and contagion. The article urges psychological investigation and social enlightenment to prevent suicides, highlighting warning signs, risk factors, and the role of families and physicians in prevention.
In Ainsworth a January School of Missions offers Sunday night classes for all ages at seven. The first session drew forty adults with Miss Laura MacLachlan sharing Pakistan work and Dr. John Hickman speaking. A future Indian Pakistan themed dinner is planned for January 26. The Methodist Men meet January 8 with Dr. Hickman as speaker after his five month Stoney Point course. The O E S held a January 2 meeting at Masoni Temple with 28 members. memorial tributes were paid to Mrs. Stanley Arthur. A public installation practice was set for January 9. Socials included New Year’s Eve at the Mixers hosted by the Bartmans and Simbros. The U P W of United Presbyterian set January 9 activities, and officers for the chapter were installed at a recent meeting.
Washington County cattlemen should heed five changes in the 1963 brucellosis law including compulsory calfhood vaccination surrender of out of state feeders and restricted movement. Officials Dr John B Herrick and Extension Director Jim Frier urge planning for restraint facilities and testing procedures as 20 000 head are tested weekly and 31 counties prepare for testing by mid 1964 with several already certified brucellosis free.
Work starts on a two million gallon pond in Lagos Acres Keota to irrigate the golf course. Grounds cleared and a 40 by 80 swimming pool with bath house planned. Yoders of Kalona and Statler of Keota build, supervised by Charles Wheeling of Burlington. Membership open via Howard Greiner or any member.
Howard Lins, chair of the Washington USC county committee, says the 1964 feed grain program offers diversion payments by taking land out of unneeded production and using it for conservation. Eligible farms with a feed grain base can participate by diverting 20 to 80 percent of their base, with higher payments for larger diversions, and eligibility for price supports tied to participation. Farmers are advised to study the program before finalizing next year’s crop plans.
Farmers must file a 1963 tax estimate by January 15 1964 using Form 1040 ES or face a February 17 payment deadline. Farm corporations have different rules. The 1964 Farmer's Tax Guide explains federal and state filing dates and payment options, with IRS offices and banks providing forms.
Jack Geyer of Oxford visits his grandparents in Wellman over the holidays and joins family gatherings in nearby towns. The item notes several local visitations, births, retirements, and a wine industry host trend in California.
In a 1962 intercity match between New York and Chicago South, playing five hearts after favorable bidding, failed after East West perfect play in the play to defeat declarer. West led king of spades and East signaled jack with queen to show strength, prompting a costly defense that allowed South to be set one. The article discusses a long-standing signaling convention in bridge and its impact on the outcome.
A Richland Christmas home decorating contest sponsored by the Commercial Club announced first through third prizes won by J. W. Hendrickson Roy Johnson and Andy George respectively. The item also notes travels and visits of local residents including Mrs. Raymond Steinbeck in Albuquerque and plans to California and Colorado trips for other families. A separate Berkeley report mentions UC Berkeley graduate classes held in a ghost town site near Somerville for geological engineering studies.
A fragmented listing page shows a variety of shows and times including news weather and featurettes. It mentions biographies cartoons dramas and theatre segments with titles like Mighty Mouse and You Don t Match. The readable items include several program names and time slots.
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