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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1965
Page
4
In a personal reflection a writer recalls Jack Rees, his wife's brother and pallbearer, who died suddenly after the funeral. He fondly notes Jack as a hunter, golfer, mushroomer, and good loser, sharing stories of visits, competitions, and a memorable color photo of Jack with two pheasants. Tributes poured in from family traveling long distances to attend.
Bob Everetts, newly elected district governor of Rotary, and his wife sent their son Dave to Yale last Sunday. After his departure at Cedar Rapids, they learned the car keys were left in Dave’s pocket. With Sabbath closures, a handyman rebuilt the ignition, causing a four hour wait until the plane’s stop in Moline yielded the keys. The family finally reached home after a trying afternoon.
A wedding story recalls the father of the groom near the gift table, joking that he would like to sneak the blankets to their cabin. The remark adds a light, humorous note to the couple’s celebration.
A note on a basement alteration where a doorway was turned into a closet, leaving a piano too large to move through the inner door. reflections on a history teacher and his students, six Young Republicans, and a public display of political questions. a sad family funeral in Madrid Iowa for my wife’s uncle John White, a fine man.
A reader notes that one inch of rain over an acre yields about 113 tons of water or over 28 000 gallons, though they have not independently verified the figure due to lacking equipment.
A lighthearted note describes a woman dyeing her hair coal black and her husband copying the bleach on his chest. The result is humorously deemed an operation a success, though chances to show it off are slim.
Dr J M Lloyd took his two year old granddaughter Lisa for a ride and learned she preferred driving over honking. The youngster piped up Dont honk the horn Grandpa just drive in a playful family moment from Wisconsin.
The community mourns Dr Mast a physician of 28 years who cared for hundreds of patients and served his country, leaving a lasting void. He spoke of faith in The Great Healer and Christian Science and communities remember his soft touch reassurance and devotion. He will be sorely missed by scores who knew him and valued his life’s work.
A UPI poll of 1965 Iowa legislators shows broad support for four year terms for governor and lieutenant governor, extending daylight saving time statewide, and adding 100 highway patrolmen. Democrats push repeal or modification of the right to work law while Republicans largely oppose changes.
Obituary and community notes from Richland Iowa record the funeral for Junior Winters age 43 in Fairfield with burial at Highland Cemetery. Survivors include wife Frances Bray and Winters relatives. Separate items list hospital stays and a string of holiday gatherings and local host events through early January.
A tweaked Aesop fable places an ant and a grasshopper in a housing development. The ant saves for winter while the grasshopper seeks fringe benefits. Winter arrives, the grasshopper is homeless and hungry, and the ant must face a harsh job of relief and doors closing at the assistance center.
In a four player match, South declared six hearts doubled at one table and six diamonds doubled at another after a diamond lead. West erred by leading a diamond or not bidding seven diamonds. East-West scored 1740 points in six diamonds doubled, while South-North gained 1210 in six hearts doubled, producing a rare 2950 point swing for the team.
Crawfordsville Jan. 5 Town Council met Monday at the Fire Station with Bob Howell as clerk pro tem. The 1965 budget received final approval. Plans included buying two tables and seven chairs for meetings and elections, half funded by the township. A belated Christmas dinner and gift exchange was hosted by Ora Marlatt and Rita for the Orris and Marlatt families from Independence, Iowa City, and Columbus Junction.
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