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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
4
A small town event in Washington Iowa sold 500 tickets at one dollar each for a giant banana split. Patrons dashed to sample the treat, finishing in just over five minutes, as spectators enjoyed the spectacle. The column muses on togetherness and simple pleasures.
In Belmond Iowa the town held a trade promotion with a first prize snowmobile. When the drawing came up no one was chosen, publisher Duane Anderson of the Belmond Independent drew the winning number but refused the prize and drew again.
The mother asked if her son could withdraw 200 from his bond, noting he has about 400 in his bond account. She said he plans to use 200 of his Journal money to buy a two year Certificate of Deposit for higher interest. Sharp kids, these Journal boys.
The Ames Tribune reports a George Gallup study comparing U S and Canada spelling ability. Americans averaged 49 percent correct while Canadians averaged 63 percent with six and fourteen per hundred able to spell all ten words respectively.
Belmond hosts a banana split spectacle and Webster Groves sells tickets for a snowmobile raffle. promoters create a grand 365 foot long dessert using 120 gallons ice cream 240 pounds bananas 40 gallons whipped cream ten pounds crushed nuts five gallons cherries and 144 boxes strawberries as a publicity stunt by a Chamber of Commerce.
Ames readers learn that Americans bought more bicycles than cars in 1972 with estimates pointing to over 11 million bicycles sold nationwide, up 22 percent from 1971. Industry figures suggest 1973 bicycle sales could reach 13 to 14 million units.
Key events include Pendleton Act taking effect in 1833 creating the Civil Service Commission and the 18th Amendment coming into force in 1920. Carole Lombard died in 1942 in a Las Vegas crash. Curt Flood suit highlighted baseball antitrust issues in 1970. Born on this date is Samuel McIntire in 1757.
The Washington Evening Journal lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, including Washington city rates of 50 cents per week by carrier and 15 dollars per year by mail. Publication info notes offices at 111 North Marion Ave, Washington Iowa with staff roles and press associations listed.
A pregnant reader asks Abby whether to pursue natural childbirth or anesthesia. Abby says the choice rests with the mother, while noting shared experience only truly occurs with twins. Another reader shares a personal note about sending out a marriage license photo to announce nuptials and the varied reactions it elicited. Lois in Sonoma asks Abby for opinions on the novelty of announcing a marriage license.
A 1972 column surveys quirky trivia and opinions on food tastes and relationships. It riffs on Confucius as a picky eater, language quirks, marriage surveys, and generational film memories, ending with a mailing address for reader feedback.
Television schedule listing shows across channels with daytime and evening lineups for Tuesday and Wednesday. Programs include News CBS Movie Hawaii Five-0 Maude Sonny Cher Medical Center Cannon Tonight Last Word Price Is Right Night Strangler M Welby J Paul Paul Lynde Female Artillery NBC Reports Tonight Emergency Bette and parties.
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