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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
4
Opinion column highlights sketches of daily life and humor with religious reflection. It notes modern fashion fads and social scenes, including baby dolls jokes and a rubber mouse idea, ending with quirky guidance to brush teeth and see an electrician.
Canada pursues rail improvements with bold claims that national train service will improve. Government and industry officials project faster travel, safer journeys, and expanded routes, backed by investments and modernized fleets. Citizens anticipate smoother commutes and economic benefits.
The column notes Braggs Revlon launches men's cosmetics including Covertone pancake makeup and lipstick plus a holding spray. It also highlights North American rail travel with the Turbotrain between Toronto and Montreal and laments delays on the Washington to Boston corridor, hoping for US rail progress.
A Washington Free Public Library bulletin recalls Bluebirds caroling led by Mrs Bald rige and Mrs Hyde and decorating for the needy. Readers are urged to visit, check out new titles including Kennedy remembrance and Remington drawings, and note 1968 circulation rose to 47 278, with January 2 tally of 410.
A range of books including The Beatles Authorized Biography and The Statesman’s Year Book are noted as necessary readings. Memorial books placed in the Library honor Mrs. Voorhees, Mrs. Fritz, Mrs. Rehfeldt, and Mrs. Patterson, donated by families and groups.
In South Tolworth England a green parakeet escaped its cage after chewing through stout wire mesh. Owner Jack Reed described the bird as fierce with a nasty bite.
Infant David Steele, born January 3 in Memphis, died after living twenty four hours. Parents Gomer and Mrs. Davis have two other children Keith and Nedda. Grandparents Alfred and Mrs. Davis of Crawfordsville. The piece also lists various dinner guests and a 40th wedding anniversary observance at New London hosted by Mrs. Bob Willits. Visitors Kenneth and Mrs. White of Coshocton, Ohio, join local relatives in Washington area.
The regular Farmerettes 4-H gathering met at Debbie Horns home on Monday with eleven members answering roll call and four guests present. Carrie Goodlander spoke on Careers in Food and Nutrition while Karen Marke discussed Tips on Talks and Demonstrations. Mrs. Keith Hora introduced materials for the coming year and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Hora and Debbie.
A collage of quirky items from readers and L. M. Boyd's Checking Up column includes questions about why California women have larger feet, a Missouri matron's marriage remark, hair buns on doctors, a discussion on legalized lotteries, Douglas Corrigan’s Santa Ana life, fat thumbs and sex appeal, a Missouri camper wife, and the Mercedes name origin. Readers send in oddball notes and anecdotes for publication in the Evening Journal Washington Iowa.
A government takeover of private property requires just compensation under the Constitution. Courts reject personal sentiment and speculative future profits, but may award for realistic income potential and other legally recognized values when determining fair market value. The goal is a fair balance between public cost and property owner rights.
The Washington Iowa newspaper masthead lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer local Advertising Howard Hazen and Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sundays Christmas and July 4th It is entered as second class matter under Act of March 8 1879 at re office Washington Iowa and uses United Press Leased Wire Members include Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and is audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations
Actress Julie Andrews sues for six million dollars in two libel actions in Santa Monica alleging false stories in Screenland and Modern Movies. One piece linked her romantically to Sidney Poitier, which she denies, and the other claimed she was indifferent to her daughter Emma’s welfare due to her friendship with director Blake Edwards.
In a Masters' Individual match, South reached six hearts at both tables. At table one, declarer forged a slam with precise diamond, club, and trump plays to beat West's defense. At table two, West ducked the king of hearts, preventing the slam as clubs split badly and the contract went down two. The contrast shows West guiding the hand despite being the non-declarer, with trumps under control at the first table and mishandled in the second.
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