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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1962
Page
4
Editorial notes Bob Sinclair in Mason City urges self reliance and action to meet global inequality. He praises the Junior Chamber creed stressing faith in God, brotherhood, free enterprise, rule of law, human potential, and service to humanity, arguing Jaycees turn intention into work. He insists the Jaycees will get things done or show how.
A business leader calls for merged church efforts while ministers echo the need to cut doctrinal bickering. The piece notes 1.5 billion dollars spent on classified ads in 1961 and argues ads extend newspaper reach. It blends trivia, weather, and quotes to illustrate public interest and societal divides.
A collage notes rising debts at national state and local levels with a quip about the UN borrowing 200 million for unpaid assessments. It also includes a light church joke about epistles and a witty misinterpretation regarding the wives of the apostles.
A medical column by Dr Burton H L Fern explains gallstone causes and symptoms. It covers how stones form from cholesterol and red cell pigments, how a gallbladder empties with fat, and when surgery is required to remove stones. It notes safety of diet and vitamin guidance and invites reader questions.
In a Becker column on deception in bridge Edgar Kaplan demonstrates cunning play as East. Kaplan misleads declarer about spade holdings by overcalling with an ace and then leading clubs to create a tough choice for South. The hand ends with declarer down two after East cashes two clubs.
Jan Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Brown of Burlington and Larry Banks son of Mrs Lenore Banks married December 31 at First Methodist church in Burlington. Larry a 1959 Crawfordsville High School graduate will live in Winfield where he works as a welder.
The rural subscription rates are listed with a monthly plan and a year option. The notice specifies outside Iowa pricing and indicates the paper operates as a second class matter and is published in Washington Iowa with affiliations to Inland Daily Press Association and other press bodies.
Wendell Baker former Washington resident named chairman of the Republican party in Jefferson County. He now lives in Fairfield and manages the Fairfield branch of Sitter Auto Parts. He assumed duties last week.
The Vanguard Sunday School class met Tuesday at the Methodist church. Seventeen members attended the luncheon served by Mrs. Lyzetta Walton and committee. Plans were made for filling boxes for shut ins and gifts to the Methodist Educational Building fund.
Mr and Mrs Zeno Tinnes celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at Rubio Community Hall attended by 85 relatives and friends. Guests from Perry Davenport Batavia Fairfield Ollie Keota and other towns joined. aides included Mrs Mary Brakaw and Mrs Kelly Tinnes with four children hosting and granddaughters in charge of the gift table. The cake was baked by a niece and the serving table featured a gift linen cloth from fifty years prior.
Community notes report Dr Paul M Dietterich set as speaker for an upcoming event while residents share visits and family news. Mrs Lavanda Bash returns from a trip to her daughter's home as local notices list multiple social calls, travels, and a weekend in Chicago. Elmer Martin, 76, former Champion Hill resident and Parnell town marshal, dies at his home. services held in St Josephs church with burial in church cemetery.
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