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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1964
Page
5
A century after slavery and 150 years after the Bill of Rights, human rights remain uneven worldwide. The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights fifteen years ago this month, shaping constitutions and laws even where guarantees are weak.
Reports from Washington and surrounding areas include a highway crash near Winfield injuring James M. Casey and killing Frank Berlinsky, local political moves as Lloyd Robertson seeks clerk nomination, and civic notices from city council hearings to school and community events. Other items note visits, showers, a Red Cross placement, and a fire at the Seaberry farm with livestock losses.
A vivid poem describes sudden anger triggered by a slur or misstep. The speaker feels a surge of rage as the body reacts, heart racing and urges action, then tempers the impulse with reason and vows to offer apologies later. The piece ends acknowledging a strange appeal in the burning emotion.
A brief Washington update from the Evening Journal notes events and notices published on Saturday in the town, with local details and dates referenced in the January 18, 1964 issue.
A weekend snow blanket eased into the area with 24 inches and drifting, while state and county crews kept main roads open. A Brighton Laundromat break‑in yielded 8.80 in cash. a car theft from the State Cafe was reported. Community notes include wins by Washington YMCA swimmers, a bridal shower, moves, funerals, a 58th wedding anniversary, and local club activities.
The Washington State Bank annual stockholders meeting saw John Wing elevated to Chairman of the Board and Lee Holland elected President after a 25 year tenure as executive vice president and former Iowa Bank Association president.
Muscatine Central Junior High eighth graders beat Washington Junior High 52 to 31. Washington sophomores defeated Cedar Rapids Prairie 79 to 50. Washington Demons overcame Prairie of Cedar Rapids 77 to 69 after a slow start. A meeting at Dwight Bode’s office discussed starting a junior college in Washington. A minor collision at South Third and East Jackson caused $165 in damage to two Washington autos.
The Iowa State Highway Commission awarded two contracts in an Ames letting for Highway 81 south of Wellman. Perrin Trucking Co received 59 685 to widen and pave from Second Street to near Wellman. Hanson Construction Co bid 35 466 for culvert extension and a concrete slab bridge.
Brighton event reports a public installation with 28 Sisters and 60 attendees. Officers installed include Laton Schooley as Most Excellent Chief and Allen Lauderdale as chancellor commander with Ira Deal leading Knights. Social hour followed. other club meetings and local visits noted.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit met January 7 with Mrs. Eda Boshart. Seven members and one guest attended. They voted to pay the unit's share of the county flag and to host a public pinochle party January 22 at 7 30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
The marriage of Wellman residents Shirley Stau baugh and Robert L. Kuhns takes place at the couple's Wellman home, with Robert the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kuhns, on Saturday December 28 at 1120 9th Avenue.
A stolen vehicle belonging to Lloyd Miller of Washington was recovered abandoned in Dixon Illinois. Police report it appears in good driving condition.
Monday admissions include Mrs. Earl Cline of Pleasant Plain and Mrs. Donald Paul of Washington for medical and surgical cases. Today sees Raymond Patterson of Washington admitted. births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Ruegsegger of Wellman and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Carli Chalupa of Washington. Dismissals span Washington Columbus City Ainsworth Brighton and Wellman with multiple patients listed.
Yesterday notices list Eva Ruth Foley of Washington, Helen B Todd of Columbus City, and Larry Griggs of Keota in medical updates. Today announces the Humphreys of Wyman with a son, plus Meeks of Mr. Pleasant, Rex Stout of Washington, Laura Geret of Ainsworth, and Luther Crom of Washington in additional notices.
Vera Wolfe 70 died January 13 1964 in Washington County Hospital after months of ill health. Verle Hick Brinning died suddenly of a heart attack in Roseville Michigan. Erlis J Swartzendruber funeral set for Saturday 10 am at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev Arthur Ulrich officiating.
Funeral services for Everett C. Peck aged 65 of Cotter who died January 14 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City will be held Friday at 1 30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church Rev H Philip Auffrey of Muscatine officiating Stacey Funeral Home handling arrangements
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Hamilton 68 of rural Brighton will be Sunday January 19 at the Friends Church of Pleasant Plain with Rev Hartman officiating. Gould Funeral Home in charge. Clarence H Work 88 of Davenport died this morning in Mercy Hospital. His home was 1026 Marquette Street. Clarence P Grosscup 8 of Brighton died here Thursday January 16 1964 after a week of serious illness.
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