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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1966
Page
4
In 1966 Washington Iowa faces Dutch elm disease with many elms dying. The editorial warns six months may reveal widespread loss, urges prompt removal of dead trees and planting of replacements. It criticizes Teamsters union actions surrounding Hoffa and laments loss of shade from aging trees in streets like East Washington.
English scientists claim to have transformed methane gas into protein to ease the looming world food shortage. The yellowish white dish reportedly tastes poor and raises a psychological dilemma about marsh gas and saucer sightings in Michigan.
A battered sparrow returns to a westward flock from New York after a bruising incident in Philadelphia. The bird explains he was caught in a badminton game, the strike leaving him feathered and exhausted. The flock, amused and puzzled, questions the odd tale.
In Des Moines insurers reduced liquor liability premiums after three years of experience under the liquor by the drink law. Three of about 15 writers lowered rates this week, with the state noting loss ratios below expectations. Minimum liability limits remain 10,000 per person, 20,000 per incident, and 5,000 for property. Hotels often carry higher coverage.
A collage of Dear Abby letters and responses covering marital infidelity, a 16 year old girl seeking dating guidance, and a tale of a husband mismanaging groceries with duck eggs. Abby counsels calm discussion, self-restraint, and prayer. other letters advise thinking before speaking and maintaining ladylike conduct.
Severe wind and thunderstorms struck Crawfordsville in the early evening Tuesday, bringing down multiple trees and limbs. A large tree near the Car-Wash blocked the highway, and another fell close to the Lyle Paisley residence, narrowly missing the home. Local residents and visitors, including Jerry and Gerald Howell and the Hering family, participated in activities around town during the long weekend and the July 4th events.
John D. Gingerich and wife transfer to Cecil E. Miller at the SW corner of OL 3 Gingerich subdivision Kalona. Robert D. Lutes and wife transfer to Michael J. Berns lot 6 block 5 NE Washington. Donald E. McFarland to Peter R. Wood undivided half in west 420 ft OL A Marrs and Ainsworth. Hattie E. Jones to Mary Jane Mullikin and husband part of OL 9 auditors plat SE Brighton section 31. Mullikin and husband begin at SW corner of OL 9 auditors plat SW Brighton. Donald L. Heisdorffer and wife to Elmo C. Kern and wife beginning at SE corner of lot 8 block 3 Western and Washington. Vera D. Forinash to Everett E. Sanger and wife commencing 380 ft north of SE corner of west half of lot 10 OP Chester. Jean F. Hallman to John J Mattes lot B block 7 OP Leota Perrin to Wilbur L. Schauf west 82 ft lot 7 block 2 OP Dayton.
The Washington Evening Journal lists David Elder as editor and business manager with Shannon as vice president and director Morris as news editor. It notes advertising in Hazen, production details, afternoon publication except Sundays and holidays, and post office classification as second class matter under the March 3 1879 act.
A horse show sponsored by the American Albino Horse Club Inc of Iowa will be held Saturday July 9 with judging at 7 p.m. at the L-Bar-M Rodeo Grounds on Iowa Highway 76 between Columbus Junction and Conesville. Entries cost 2.00 with trophies ribbons and prize money in each class. Dr C H Waite and Dr F H Callings lead the grand entry with Arab costumes aboard registered Arabians. Glen Underwood judges the show. Pete McCleary announces. ringmasters are Norman Harvey and Kermit Carstens. Marsha Geret will be organist.
South to move after a business double. The article evaluates four bid options against a diamond or spade lead. Pass defends partner's hobby double. two spades protects North. three diamonds signals strength to partner. four spades risks and may yield a slam chance.
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