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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1962
Page
4
Editorials discuss Telestar's first live Europe transmission and the global peaceuses of space tech. Observations on international reactions from Australia and France contrast with Britain and the BBC. The piece questions advertising pricing claims and notes an FTC ruling on deceptive price comparisons.
Ainsworth readers praise the Washington Band for a fine concert. The letter notes close listenership softened volume, especially for trombones, and thanks the band director and members for an enjoyable program. Jess L. Tomlinson expresses appreciation.
Three new books by Jane and Theodore Norman with the National Recreation Association offer kid friendly travel ideas. Each title covers a US region from the West to the Northeast and comes in its own tote bag. Published by Channel Press in Manhasset New York.
A medical feature explains chronic cervicitis a lingering womb neck infection. It notes tear risk infection spread to tubes back pain heavy pelvis scar formation and cramping. It cites microscopic tests prescribed hormones womb surgery and cautious care as remedies plus gentle bath guidance.
Wellsman July 6 reports Mr and Mrs Bernard Hershberger and family returned from a week in Newton Kansas visiting Ezra Jantz. Several local families spent weekends at Lake Keomak and in the Belcher and Dowell homes. Connie Lee Miller, born at University Hospital Iowa City, is daughter of Dale W Miller. California Taxpayers Association notes 1940 to 1961 population up 132 percent, cost of living 117 percent, property taxes 643 percent.
Eddie Miller of Denver and Mr and Mrs Ed L ay man of Florida visit Kalona relatives. A July fourth dinner included Edd Shettler and families, with Arie Stutzman as an afternoon caller. Henry J Miller's 80th birthday is noted with relatives at Wellman Park. Other locals host visiting relatives from Berlin Ohio Goshen Indiana and Ponca City Oklahoma for summer visits.
The writer recalls a vacation mishap where a teen cut her foot needing sutures and bruised fingers from a car door, and a nonfamily traveler lost a suitcase. They reflect on swinging bridges near Columbus Junction, wartime time changes, and memories of crossing the old bridge. The piece notes sanitary advice during illness, playful grumbles about germs, and daily chores of tending birds and wildlife outside the window.
Wellman July notes a series of social visits and guests. The bidwells from Orange California Waterloo and Burlington attend dinners at the Slockett home with Durian and Krailing families hosting luncheon and park picnics. Other entries mention Canyon Springs vacations and local school custodian changes in Wellman community.
In this July 13 1962 column B Jay Becker analyzes four hands from a game on vulnerability South, detailing suggested bids and rationale. The discussion covers a minor suit response, a jump to five clubs, a diamond bid versus notrump, and a slam in six clubs with partner’s club length and high card points guiding the conclusions.
Marguerite Heriig reports a Davenport visitor staying with Mr and Mrs Don Cave and family. A July 4 Sunset Park crowd watched a circus parade and animal feeds while Edna Jones enjoyed a drive. A trip to Gates trout farm near Hopkinton with Edith Gates yielded three trout and a flash flood scare on the way home.
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