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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1966
Page
4
In the January 29 1966 edition of the Washington Separate Evening Journal a devotional Thought for the Day reflects on Pilate asking what to do with Jesus Christ and notes that everyone must provide a personal answer to that enduring question.
Master Sergeant Hal Beno Williams retired after 30 years in active and reserve service spanning the Iowa National Guard in 1923 to a Marine Corps MP stint in World War II. He recalls horse days, wrestled for pay with Earl Wampler, forecast Joe Palooka plots, and hosted football game announcements for decades. The former tuked kid from Scranton, now inactive reserve, plans to march again next Memorial Day to honor comrades. Meanwhile, twin bankers Mike and Cleo Orris experience coat mixups at a Washington event.
Jim Peterson of Logan Jewelry faced a rare assignment when a customer asked him to repair a watch whose works were made in Russia the case in Hong Kong and the band in Japan.
A satirical/prophetic snippet from the Rock County Star-Herald printed in the Saturday January 29, 1966 edition, advising readers to focus on self pity and narcissistic behavior as a recipe for misery. The note reflects period tone and comic instruction.
State Senator David O. Shaff of Clinton weighs a run for governor as three Republicans announce. Des Moines businessman Jack Peters and Roy Longstaff join William Murray and others in the GOP field while Harold Hughes seeks a third term for Democrat incumbency. NEIGHBORS AT AMES Elbert Smith and William Murray, both ISU professors, vie for Senate and Governor nominations respectively.
Governor Hughes said the state executive council paused on a merit system for about 27 000 state employees, citing constitutional questions and federal funds tied to three agencies. Auditor Worthington cites Democratic support and ongoing tests, classifying 300 jobs to craft a master plan while debating inclusion of non academic and non professional staff.
Mrs. Ernest Ray of Iowa City will graduate Saturday Feb 4 from the State University of Iowa with a BA in psychology. Dr M J Cruise departs Thursday for Gunter AFB Alabama for two weeks active duty. Mrs Robert C Hopping of Washington awaits husband return from navy Japan after 15 months. Weather observer reports ten degrees below zero. Overseas trip by Dr and Mrs Evert Haney to Holy Land. Ward couple returns from California visit. Legion drive aims for 500 members. post now 400. L M Esiher to open auto display room Feb 1 at 114 West Second with Willys Universal Jeep. Washington County Hospital earns American College of Surgeons accreditation. Dimes fund totals reach 475.55. March of Dimes receipts $1,422. Local elimination contest for vocal soloists held. winners named. Dale Duncan sells lunch room. buys Maid-Rite in Dubuque. sale to C M Howell of Burlington Feb 18. City council to install school area traffic signs. Rural electrification meeting at courthouse Friday 8 am. Al Ledger returns from Washington DC trip. Dorothea Thompson returns from Grinnell trip. students return to Parsons College. YMCA enters second year with secretary Harry Kreider re-elected. Eileen Jeffrey returns from visit. Twila McGinnis heads to Havre. Ainsworth school closed due to bad roads. Theodore Bailey goes to Iowa City for new semester at UI.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as editor and business manager with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer as local advertising, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. It notes afternoon publication except Sundays, Christmas, and July 4th, and that the paper is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. It also mentions United Press leased wire and memberships in Inland Daily Press Association, Iowa Daily Press Association, Iowa Press Association, and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
A verse by Lucille Bonar from Midwest Chaparral describes a serene snowy landscape. It evokes drifting shapes like snow cones and frosting on trees with a white gloved breeze. A lone snow bird sings in lofty grace, praising God's sequined display and inviting readers to see the day’s beauty.
A marriage license was issued at the clerk of district court office here Friday to Loren Dale Miller of Wellman and Dorothy Carol Wilson of Washington.
In a six diamond contract, Robert Jordan of Philadelphia surmises a heart division 5-5 and chooses to finesse. He achieves a successful diamond jack squeeze against East, forcing discards and yielding rest of the tricks for the contract. The article notes his skill and decision to finesse over finessing to drop the queen.
In Normandy Missouri nun Sister Charlotte Ann used scissors on about 27 students from St Anne’s elementary in grades six to eight to trim bangs above the eyebrows. She said the measure aimed to protect eyes and improve focus, drawing mixed reactions from students and parents with one complaint noted.
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