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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1964

Page

3

Six No Trump Squeeze Hand Shows Club Division Twist

In a mas terful six no trump contract South must seize four club tricks despite clubs likely 3-3. By counting discards and heart forcing plays, declarer deduces West’s distribution and finesses a club to secure the slam, even without East West hand visibility. West reveals four hearts and clubs constrained by the remaining cards.

North East South West Queen of Diamonds South Declarer West King East Area Syndicate, Inc

Washington history notes and local milestones

Richland area farmers Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart marked their 55th wedding anniversary. Local youth Jim Davis from Columbus Junction appears on WOC-TV January 15. Several residents observed birthdays, anniversaries, and friendly gatherings while others plan trips, attend church events, or celebrate community milestones.

Tom Stewart Richland Jim Davis Willard Davies Columbus Junction Woc-Tv Davenport Jim Wyman High School Harold Griggs Dale Engel Eawfordsville Griggs Edith Boshart Phoenix Ariz Imn Ann Lee Glenn June Paschal Des Moines Paschal Earl Loveless

Evening Journal Washington Iowa 1964 Item

The Washington Iowa Evening Journal issue from Saturday January 11 1964 presents a local newspaper page with brief updates on community events sports notices and civic notices. The readable text highlights local names places and dates typical of a midweek edition.

Marriages of Nordyke Pence and Doerres noted in church

Connie Nordyke daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Nordyke and Gary Pence son of Mr and Mrs Wade E Pence wed at Methodi st Church on Sunday January 5 with at home address listed as 1405 North Sixth. Bridegroom works at Zagers Plumbing and Heating. Also listed is the marriage of Mr and Mrs Ivo Berg Riverside and Arnold Doeries son of Mr and Mrs Charles Doeries Lone Tree with Doeries bridegroom stationed at Camp Hood Texas on Saturday January 4.

Connie Nordyke C. E. Nordyke Gary Pence Wade E. Pence North Sixth Ivo Berg Riverside Arnold, Doeries Charles Doerres Lone Tree Camp Hood Texas W.R. Krigbaum Katie Janet Lynn Cedar Rapids Durham N. C C. H. Wolfe Lester Pronga George Zeck Dr. Krigbaum Duke University Dean Jeffries Independence Jeffries William Toomey Jane St. John’s Catholic Church Toomey Grand Hotel Travelers’ Hotel Washington Connie Waters Dale Batterson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Joe Falk Leon Hillman

Graveside rites held for Henry Simmering in Woodlawn Cemetery

Simmering's funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday with the American Legion leading military ceremonies. Marty Whittaker commanded the Legion detachment and Jess Radda played taps. A firing squad including Harvey Davis, George Rudiger, Sperry Easter, Jay Brewer, Ray Steele, Norman Schoonover, Don Hazen and Harold Jarvis performed the honors. The deceased died in Macomb, Illinois.

YMCA Swim Team Wins Local Triangular Meet

Washington Iowa area notes report the YMCA swim team capturing first place in a triangular meet at the local pool with 188 points, followed by Muscatine 156 and Burlington 132. Also in town, Mary F Potratz earns Colorado State College Dean's Distinction. local births, trips, and anniversaries are listed along with hospitalizations and obituaries.

Washington YMCA Burlington Muscatine Mary F. Potratz Colorado State College Greeley Colo Potratz

Beef calves shown for 1964 county fair enter 166 head

Washington County 4H and FFA members weighed in their baby beef calves last week totaling 166 head enrolled as fair projects, per Mer ritt Canady. Various local residents were noted visiting relatives and enjoying holidays, with social updates from Muscatine to Davenport and Des Moines.

FFA Washington County Merritt Canady

Mills Trip to Spain and Portugal Highlight Board Action

Gilbert Mills and wife leave January 19 for an eight day Spain and Portugal tour won in a 1963 contest by American Motors. The Washington High wrestling team beat Cardinal Community 40 to 8 with the reserves 37 to 13. The Washington County Extension Board elected William Norman as chairman Timmins as vice chairman Donald Hahn secretary and Keith Horn treasurer. New members include Spenner Cleatus Reed T P Graber Jr and Gary Windus. Fire caused about 20000 damage to Eimen drug store in Wellman with cause undetermined. Bob McClure leads Washington High basketball in scoring at 269 average and also leads in rebounds with 44. Lone Tree defeated Columbus Community 72 60 in boys and 58 42 in girls. Highland split with Hedrick. Hedrick girls 55 42 Highland boys 76 45. Y Wives group held a travel themed luncheon with officer elections. Various local notices include engagements and births.

Gilbert Mills Spain Portugal Mills American Motors Corporation Rambler Washington County Extension Board William Norman Marion ‘Timmins Donald Hahn Keith Horn Spenner Cletus Reed T.P. Graber, Jr Gary Windus

Washington school resignations anchor district meeting

Washington Community School district board met Wednesday night and received resignations from two teachers Mrs Larry Shalla junior high English and Mrs Murry second grade at Lincoln School The resignations are effective at the end of January Other business included reports on the junior and senior high libraries and the 1964 adult education program Also named were Herb Campbell as secretary and Chuck Hotle re elected president of the County Conservation Board New member Homer Vincent from Wellman replaced Dr A C Peterson who resigned Other carryover members are Duane White and John Walsh The gathering also discussed a Chicago workshop seminar for the county welfare director Mrs Grethel Marshall and noted exchange student Lars from Sweden attending Washington High School under the American Field Service program The meeting also touched on Washingtons 125th anniversary planning and other civic activities

Washington Community School District Board of Education Larry Shalla Murry Lincoln School Herb Campbell Chuck Hotle County Conservation Board Court House Homer Vincent of Wellman A. C. Peterson Duane White John Walsh Inrageberg Sweden Washington High School Washington Lars Harvey Holden

Hospital admissions and discharges across Washington area

A long hospital log lists admissions on Saturday and Sunday including Van DeHerman Harrison Jones and Howard T Custer in Washington plus births for Bates and Lowe families. Discharges include Dunham Morrison and Richard Meeks with transfers and a sequence of patients moved to or from Washington and nearby towns.

van DeHerman Washington Harrison Jones Dunham Morrison Richard Meeks Ainsworth R. J. Dawson Waington Ricky Reif West Chester Jack Emry Davenport C.R. McCutchen and Son Emma Shaw Carl Voorhees

Deaths Across Town Mark Weekend Obituaries

Elmer Henry Durst 86 died Sunday at home after illness since last July. Funeral for Henry Jacob Simmering 68, former Washington resident, will be Jan 9 at Kingston Funeral Home Macomb with graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery. Edward Detwiler 85 dies at home Wellman. services Jan 1 at 1 30 p.m. Wellman Mennonite Church. burial West Union Cemetery.

Elmer Henry Durst North Second Avenue Washington Henry Jacob Simmering Phillips Hospital Macomb Kingston Funeral Home Woodlawn Cemetery Edward Detwiler Wellman Wellman Mennonite Church Paul P. Guengerich Ezra Shenk West Union Cemetery

Poem of the Week Compares Love and Cold Mornings

A poem titled Comparisons explores love with vivid contrasts such as forgetting gloves on a cold morning and a puppy upsetting a baby, then shifts to images of a full moon party and shared music. The closing line expresses love from the speakers to Oneita Fisher, signed by Word Weaver.

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