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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1967
Page
5
In January 1967 in Iowa a cold snap drops to 4 below and 12 to 13 below zero at night. The author notes cars struggle to start, updates on local projects at Crane Company, hospital site, and Presbyterian Home, and mentions adult education courses and YMCA membership drive with light humor about past purchases.
The column notes the pigs are old enough and insulated for cold with creep feed and sow’s ration. Cattle face bedding issues from shifting winds affecting eating habits. The writer reflects on filing 1966 federal income tax, its burden, and the value of public facilities, praising free enterprise balanced with responsibility and legal exemptions.
The column highlights a Ceylon stamp set for the First Anniversary of the Poya holiday replacing the Sun day system. It lists upcoming philatelic events: Alaska Purchase centennial at Sitka March 30, National Grange centennial April 17 in Washington, Erie Canal 150th at Rome NY July 4, Thoreau birth 150th July 12 at Concord MA, and more US issues including Eakins reproductions, Alaska airmail, and general issues. It notes UNESCO stamps from Viet Nam and Pakistan, and United Arab Republic monuments on four large stamps for Post Day 1967.
The Saturday Edition explains it is prepared to give out-of-state readers a quick weekly summary of local news. It notes availability to former Washington residents and offers a mailed subscription at 3.50 dollars per year.
Ceanne Alvine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Alvine, fell at her home and broke her collar bone. The entry notes social visits, a baby named Kirt, family details, farm chores, hog sorting, and a church budget meeting set for January 22 at Bethel Church with church leaders including Rev. Thompson and trustees meeting to prepare the 1967 budget.
Washington swimmers defeated Burlington's Y team 234 to 129 on Saturday with 85 Washington boys participating. Thirteen new pool records were set, eight by Washington. Records include 13 and 14 year olds 160 yd medley relay in 1:33.9 and 100 yd backstroke 1:09.5. Also lowered 100 yd breaststroke to 1:14.7. Engagements and local notices follow. several deaths and travels noted among residents.
Ninth graders from Washington defeated Fairfield 59 to 58 on Monday afternoon at Fairfield, avenging an earlier loss this season. A cold snap with subzero readings lingered, as the area recorded its coldest night yet.
A list of newborns at Washington County Hospital includes George Allen Shalla son of Wayne and family Riverside Rural Route 1 Katherine Elaine Schantz daughter of Wayne and family Rural Route 2 Kirk William Krauel son of Alfred Krauel Jr. Rural Route 2 Ainsworth Lori Cristine Eichelberger daughter of Roger Eichelberger 1002 South Avenue B Washington Ronald Lee Sojka son of Gerald Sojka Rural Route 2 Ainsworth Glenda Jean Jarrard daughter of Doyle Jarrard Rural Route 3 Washington Debra Sue Hiller daughter of Raymond Hiller 1301 East Third Washington Anthony Wade Momphard son of Robert and Tennessee Momphard Keota Sheri Rae Bean daughter of Jerry Bean Rural Route 1 Ainsworth Luanne Renea Yoder daughter of Solomon Yoder Rural Route 2 Box 237 Kalona
Weather records show Washington official low at 12 degrees below zero with rural areas reporting down to 17 below during early morning. Highland Invitational Wrestling saw Highland claim second annual title with nine semis and six finalists. Columbus Junction had 11 semis. Wellman beat Golden Hawks 76 to 56 as Northwestern Mutual Life panel discussed investing in a secretary. Paratrooper Pfc Robert D. Stalder delivered his first night parachute jump at Ft Campbell. Bridges and culverts on highway 92 east of Washington awarded to Kramme and Brogan. Barker handles paving. Local notices include travel to Los Angeles for 50th anniversary, and hospital updates for Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Novotny.
A capacity crowd of over 400 attended the Fifteenth Annual Beef Producers Banquet at Washington Methodist Church hosted by the Washington County Beef Producers Association. The event featured a meal by church women, a Vigorton es quartet performance, and Ed Groomes of Menlo, Iowa, as speaker.
The eighth ranked Mid Prairie Hawkettes pushed their record to 10-0 with a 72 to 53 win over West Branch Tuesday. The brief sports item notes the girls team’s continued strong season and a separate update on local happenings.
Miss Patricia Ann McGraw daughter of Mr and Mrs Le Roy McGraw wed Robert Watson son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Watson at St James Catholic Church in a 130 PM ceremony on Saturday January 14. Deanna Darlene Dennis of Long Beach California daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Dennis married Michael Louis John son Jr United States Navy son of Mr and Mrs G L Johnson in a double ring ceremony at 6 PM December 17 1966 at the First Methodist Church Long Beach.
Crawfordsville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall with Worthy Patron Vernon Fletcher and Worthy Matron Betty Davis presiding. Fletcher and Guy Mitchell were pro tem officers. The matron gave a farewell address and refreshments were served by Wendell Wilson, Guy Mitchell and Wayne Williams. Mr and Mrs Walter Groethe of Mediapolis were supper guests Friday in the Farrel Rickey home.
A brief newspaper item from the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated Saturday January 21, 1967. The page fragment reports local happenings and community notices typical of a midweek weekend edition.
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