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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1964
Page
5
The Nashington Evening Journal presents an editorial interpreting Romans 8 28, noting that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. It emphasizes living in harmony with God’s will and the importance of commitment.
A friend and another local man join a chat as an arriving stranger, prompting questions about nerves and resemblance to an army captain. A Washington father notes his eight year old son’s fearlessness diving from a high board, though the local Y pool lacks one. A letter from Ontario tells of Walt Guppy, a Chippewa wife and seven children facing eviction and hardship. Reverend Schwartz at the Washinon Methodist Church kisses infants, drawing praise for calm, affectionate conduct.
A University of Iowa freshman missed an English test after a mad dog bite in a building entry. Police and students cornered the dog. a shot to its neck failed to stop it, and it fled. The student later wrote a theme about the incident, earning an A.
An observer notes that ads resemble television spots, suggesting newspapers could reuse ad formats. The piece contrasts marketing with marriage licenses and hints at new mutual aid formed through vows, portraying weddings as binding agreements beyond commerce.
Oll Coomes a Cass County farmer near Wiota wrote sensational dime thrillers in the late 1800s. He produced over 1000 stories for Beadle Publishing, earning up to 1000 dollars for Oma ha Prince of the Prairie, and created famous characters like Hawkeye Harry and Old Optic. He died in a 1921 auto crash near Storm Lake, and his redwood desk remains in the family farm home.
The writer recalls family sayings and expressions such as tin type and a bird in the hand, noting how language reflects memory and place. He shares examples like lickety split, Johnny-on-the-spot, and a whistling girl and a crowing hen, reflecting rural life and cultural roots.
Saturday Stamp Corner notes Pope Paul visiting the Holy Land prompted a Jordan stamp set timed to the Pontiff’s itinerary. Vatican issues feature Bethlehem church and Nazareth fountain in four stamps. Papua New Guinea presents unusual masks in high value designs. Mali flowers appear in colorful 201, 70s and 100s. Senegal honors the Red Cross. Egypt unveils definitive touristic set. Albania marks the Innsbruck Olympic Games with four winter designs.
S JUNCTION Jan ivan Jennings was elected president of the Louisa County Pork Producers association at the annual meeting. Other officers for 1964 include Keith Hiller Morning Sun vice president Thomas Huston Columbus Junction secretary treasurer Duane Lynch Wapello and Richard Siegle Oakville directors Ralph Matthews Wapello Wendell Todd Morning Sun Donald Williams Conesville An exhibit by the Louisa County association was shown at the Town Industry and Swine Producers meeting January 8 in Des Moines The oyster supper for all past and present firemen and spouses was held at the hall January 20 Richard Harbison was offered the head football coaching job at Columbus Community High School next year Everett Hidleba ugh resigned as coach to focus on duties as principal.
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