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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1969
Page
12
A Census Bureau note in the Washington Evening Journal reports the United States population growing denser nationwide. The paper pairs brief humor and reflection with the census item, including a biblical verse and jokes about neighborhood squirrels and muscles resisting TV.
A note suggests longer town names like Washington strain headlines while shorter names such as Huck or Bump would fit headlines better. It jokes that Elizabethtown Kentucky would be unwieldy in one column, implying publicity challenges for long names.
A Washington Iowa screening of Zeffirelli Romeo and Juliet drew a 90 percent teen crowd with young actors in the leading roles. The reviewer notes the cast was primarily teenagers, acknowledging their charm and the audience’s responsive giggles after key love scenes. The piece highlights the film’s focus on youth and the desire to bridge the communication gap with younger viewers.
A brief note from the Regina Commonwealth explains collecting waves as a polite highway salute. Drivers share a courteous gesture by raising a hand when another vehicle yields space or moves over. The article describes variations such as a smile or nod and emphasizes how this small courtesy can inspire others to similar acts of consideration on the road.
A column by L. M. Boyd discusses optimistic views on war and love, asks readers to buy the paper, and notes witty observations about language, February births and inventions, plus trivia queries and humorous bits about music pay, IQ clubs, and Casey Jones.
The Story Hour event closes after four weeks with 4719 books read by children. Certificates of attendance are issued on the last day and can be picked up by vacationing children. Donna Proudfit photographed the group for the scrapbook. The article also notes social studies value of the photos and stories, mentions several books and authors, and invites future book arrivals. Included is Dear Abby letters about family hair style conflicts, parental advice, and Mother's Day card sentiment.
The Washington Public Library reports a large one month gain in readers with 8,075 circulated books and materials. Head librarian Mrs. Brown notes the library ranks among the state’s top five small-city libraries open 48 hours a week or more.
Several memorial volumes join shelves at the library including Horse and Buggy West by Jack O Conner in memory of Mrs Hadley Edmondson and Homeland A Report From the Country by Hal Borland in memory of Mrs Mae Smith both from the American Legion Auxiliary. Two books honor Mr Robert Choate including The Same Only Different 140 Years Behind the Footlights by Webster from Mr and Mrs Alan Bergstrom and Properties and Dressing the Stage by Karl C Bruder from Mr and Mrs Edsall Brown. New fiction on the shelves lists Love With Honor by Emilies Loring Bachelor Doctor by Elizabeth Seifert The Berliners by Walter Henry Nelson Siege by Edwin Corley Dead Straight by Donald McKenzie The Alien Light by Susan Crichton Smith Another Way of Dying by Francis Clifford Rage in Silence by Donald Braider The Avenue by R F Delderfield A Share of Honor by Scott S C Stone and Ellery Queen 40th anniversary novel Cop Out.
A nonfiction work by Sandra Wiener titled It's Wings That Make Birds Fly traces a boy's early curiosity and learning journey. The text notes its origin from taped material reflecting a reflective exploration of growth, science, and imagination.
The 1957 international London event saw Detroit pair Martin Cohn and H Sanford Brown reach a small slam in a rare six spade game after Brown, with Cohn’s cue bids, navigated a diamond lead from East. Brown cashed high cards, drew trumps, and finessed to success, while most tables stayed in no trump or spade contracts.
A Washington Evening Journal reader signs into Abby with a plea about Mother's Day cards from grandchildren and a note about cultural references to Socrates Greece and Melina Mercouri. The letter set includes commentary on gossip columns marriage advise and public notices from Abby style pages.
The obituary notice honors a funeral home that has served the local community for more than fifty years, highlighting its long tradition of care and service to families in times of loss.
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