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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

Page

5

Editorial: directing hearts toward patience and John Glenn

The piece reflects on the Lord's direction and American values as John Glenn prepares for another attempt at orbital flight. It praises courage and determination, notes Glenn's five hours in the nose cone, and emphasizes public desire to return him safely home over mere technical success.

John Glenn Glenn

Teachers Salaries Higher in Iowa Districts

The salary range for Iowa high school districts with enrollment over 400 runs from 10 500 for the superintendent to 4 358 for elementary teachers with an average of 4 951 for Washington Community schools. Teaching offers solid earnings despite a reported ongoing teacher shortage and brisk competition among school systems.

Washington Office of Public Instruction Des Moines Iown Iowa

Washingtons Candidate for President Highlighted

An Iowa rural tribute recalls J F R Leonard of Washington county as a Civil War veteran farmer who ran on the Prohibition ticket in 1896. He lived near Xenia school in Ainsworth area and was known as Uncle Jonah to relatives while his bid sparked national discussion.

J. F. R. Leonard Washington County Leonard Oregon Township Kansas Vicksburg Sherman Margaret Sands Ainsworth Jonah Xenia School Alex Miller Samuel E. Rankin Crawfordsville John F. McJunkin Washington Railroad Commission Col D. J. Palmer Clifford Thorne State Commerce Commission Colonel Palmer Mr. Thorne Smith W. Brookhart United States Edward C. Eicher Federal Securities and Exchange Commission District of Columbia

Shift Follows The Muumuu for Style

The shift is poised to replace the muumuu in leisure wear with a looser silhouette and varied fabrics from gingham to embroidered batiste. Swimwear gains coverage while necklines rise and backs scooped out, creating a two piece look illusion. A red calico one piece and a bloomer inspired suit accent resort fashion. a nylon sleep cap with sliding ring completes the ensemble.

United Press International Leasure Women's Wear Daily Suil

Tricky Diamond First Leads Boosts Contract Odds

In a bridge problem from Becker, South misplays by leading clubs before diamonds. By switching to diamonds first the declarer could four diamond tricks and two aces, while avoiding a doomed club sequence. The analysis notes spade sequence and a nine in diamonds that traps the defender.

West Declarer South

Bad Breath Causes and Cures From Dr Fern

Dr Fern explains that bad breath arises from sources in lungs nose and throat and from gum infections. Brushing teeth rinsing and germ control reduce odor. Remedies include saline nose rinses and germ killing sprays. avoid masking drafts with air fresheners.

Iowa Official Register details sunlit state government and figures

The Iowa Official Register or Red Book arrives via Dick Stephens for a reader. It lists every state official and county officer with party, pictures, and bios plus extensive boards and commissions, census data, election returns, and a history of Iowa government. It notes county politics in places like Washington and Johnson and highlights odd facts like lake data and state buildings.

Oak Dale Iowa Ainsworth W. R. Kendrick Board of Regents Board of Control Commerce Commission Board of Education The Conservation Commission Board of Examiners In Commission On Uniform State Laws Commission For the Blind Architectural Examiners Board of Accountancy Bureau of Health Boards of Board of Parole Highway Commission Tax Commission Court House Washington County Johnson County Capitol Des Moines Washington Lake Darling

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