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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1962
Page
4
The piece argues agriculture is Iowa’s backbone, a year round factory-like system generating about 25 million dollars per county annually. It notes farmer income supports small towns, stresses the farmer’s control over output is limited, and calls for market research, new uses for farm products, and improved farm-organizational cooperation to boost prosperity.
A Michigan man bets $150 to spend seven days in harsh winter conditions with full gear backpacking in the big woods. The stunt, to test human resilience, echoes a 30 day wilderness experiment sponsored by a Boston newspaper.
A collage of brief quips from Iowa papers presents jokes about housewives, reasoning, compliments, and gender norms. The items contrast traditional roles with contemporary comforts, puncturing stereotypes while noting everyday domestic life.
Twenty nine members of the Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club toured the Quad Cities with leaders Alvin Jones and John Hamil and seven other adults. They visited the Purin Company in Davenport and received souvenirs after the plant tour. Lunch followed at Bishop's Cafeteria in Bett en.
Dr Burton El Fern explains influenza types and fever ranges in a humorously health minded piece. He notes transmission by coughs and sneezes and outlines rest fluids and warning signs of complications. The piece mentions a school visit to Pal mer School of Chiropractic and a John Deere plant tour as part of a 4 H group outing.
By HAM FISHER And let aspirin calm feverish aches and pains while the infection burns itself out. Soothing steam and warm gargles quiet irritated throat lining. Nose drops can open stuffy nostrils. If you suffer severe flu, your doctor may prescribe antibiotic germ killers to prevent or cure complications. Dr. Fern's mailbox is wide open for letters. he will use readers' questions when possible. The page lists staff and publication details of an Iowa newspaper, its editors, and publishing schedule.
Aileen Beck was installed as noble grand of Emerald Rebekah Lodge No. 152 in Keota during the January 17 meeting. New officers included vice grand La Rue Conklin and secretary officers Lena Hermenstofer Ruth Ginkens and Dorothy Singleton.
In a 1962 contract bridge duel, Peter Leventritt of the United States avoided risky finesses against Argentina. He pursued heart and diamond runs, promoted by a cautious, decisive defense, to make ten tricks in 3NT and gain 730 points for the U S team.
Des Moines Presbytery meeting at Keota Federated church elected Keith Wells as a delegate to the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church to meet in Denver May 17 24 1962. Jerrold Aspengren faced ordination exam as 89 ministers and elders attended the 227th presbytery meeting. Dr Andrew Newcomer led a workshop on Evangelism with 44 attendees. Rev Melvin Meineke led devotions and Rev David Van Wagner hosted the Keota church session.
Royal Lao government throws thousands of troops into a weekend clash along the Mahaxay Nahmmarath corridor to sever rebel supplies from North Viet Nam. Paratroops and mobile units press near Mahaxay and Nahmmarath backed by T6 trainers. progress remains limited as rival princes seek a coalition government in Laos.
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 held an open installation Friday at the Washington Masonic Temple with 60 Sir Knights and Ladies in attendance. Installing officer Sir Knight Mare E. Wicks of Iowa City was assisted by Latimer Davis and William P. Dusenbery. officers installed include Bonar, Dunham, Wolfe, Timmins, Davisson, Birlingmair, Mace, Snakenberg, Howse, Smith, Wehr, Schantz, Moyer, Moothart, Mayer.
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