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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal notes a rise in adult book reading in Washington Iowa as librarians report more purchases and donations for new books. A portable shelf of best sellers has been added to the main reading room and a weekly column highlights new arrivals and memorials.
The article notes that fashion trends like shorter skirts and lower necklines often align with economic cycles. It cites Louis XVI and 1928 1929 as examples where rising hemlines or falling neckline trends preceded or mirrored stock market declines. It asks whether fashion leads or follows markets and suggests brokers monitor both.
A plain guide explaining first cousins and removed relations using two charts. It defines terms like once removed and twice removed, shows how generations from brothers determine cousin levels, and provides examples from family trees to illustrate how to calculate relationships.
In law the term act of God denotes an event not caused by humans. Weather and natural forces are common contexts, with negligence influencing liability. A drainage canal gopher incident shows foreseeing natural risks. even if some acts seem Godlike, court rulings assess foreseeability and duty of care.
Rev and Mrs Herman McCoy of Highland Indiana were overnight guests with Rev and Mrs Robert Rushing as they travel to the west coast on vacation. Lynne Johnston hosted Katy Huff for a birthday celebration and Katy returned the hospitality. Mrs George Dare and Mrs Richard Dare attended a bridal shower for Susan Evans of Fairfield at Grinnell. Mr and Mrs Harold Spangler and Linda visited John Briggs's family at Lockridge for a picnic. Ruth Fletcher and Kathryn Williams with Mrs Wilbert Rose vacationing in Kathryn's home. they will return to Brighton soon. A turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Canott and guests included many local families from Wayland Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
A Des Moines discussion explores whether the Iowa legislative fiscal director should continue. The interim committee may abolish or cut the post to part time, amid GOP and Democratic shifts. Proponents say the director provides checks on the budget, while critics compare the role to the state comptroller.
Tom Ball chronicles a lively encounter with a miscommunication laden hitchhike in Montreal. A weary waiter, a talkative French Canadian, and a hiking journey through the United States reveal humor and tension as cross language dialogue shifts to shared tales of travel, cops, and a dramatic trailer episode.
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