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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1962

Page

4

Editorials and Observations on Play Faith Race and Politics

A mix of reflections on religion and human play behavior, governors at Hershey, and a critique of Mississippi race tensions. Noting an Australian returning boomerang as plaything, Governor Burnett’s Mississippi flag reception, and Coe College students jailed briefly in Coahoma County over race relations. The piece questions political posturing, civil rights debates, and hypocritical statements while praising efforts toward regulatory uniformity.

Hershey Pennsylvania COE College Mississippi

Grandchildren Visit Earl Cherpenings and Friends

Jennifer and Chris Cherpening spent a weekend with Earl and Mildred Cherpening. Various relatives and friends visited or traveled nearby including the Younts, the Youngs, the Criles, the Bostons, and the Johns family. Activities included picnics, home visits, and day trips to Iowa City Wellman Nevada and Boone Ledges Park.

Jennifer Chris Cherpening Earl Cherpening William “Rereton Evelyn Viola Younts Peter Elmer Young William Carson Criles Ledges Park Boone

Belly Exercises For Back Trouble By Dr Fern

A fitness column explains how osteoarthritis narrows openings and how belly-strength routines help prevent injuries. It covers proper sit ups with knees bent, lifting with hips and knees, and the role of abdominal strength in supporting the spine. Dr Fern invites reader questions for general-interest topics.

Dr. Fern King

Famous hand figures in European bridge battle 1955

In Amsterdam 1955 France and Switzerland faced off in the European championships. East Besse improvises a king from dummy to foil declarer Jais, creating a near unbeatable contract. The French team won the event except for one Swiss loss, with the defense nearly curbing Jais via a cunning diamond/club sequence.

France Switzerland Amsterdam Jais Trezel West Reichenbach East Jean Besse Besse Declarer South King Features Syndicate, Inc

Funeral services for Harry M. Crawford held Friday

Funeral services for Harry M. Crawford were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Latta in charge. Pallbearers were Leo Nardy, Lloyd Enke, Albert Pagemiller, Milford Knut son, Winston Metzger, Warren Wilkerson. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Hymns Now Serve Sociological Messages in Churches

The Hymn Society of America has shifted church hymns toward social themes like patriotism city rural life youth education and welfare. From 5 members it grew to 1800 in the U S and 20 foreign countries with 16 quests producing over 100 new texts for hymnals.

New York UPI Hymn Society of America Charles A. Lindbergh Atlantic May Rowland Eastbourne England Division of Christian Education National Council of Churches Sarah E. Taylor Central Falls R.1 Department of Stewardship and Benevolence

Polynesia Beckons to World Tourists

Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands invite travelers with generous access and simple rules, avoiding tipping and bureaucracy. Routes via South Pacific Airlines and Matson ships offer a Polynesian Triangle trip from Honolulu to Tahiti to Samoa. Visitor numbers rise from 1,000 in 1958 to an expected 15,000 this year, with projected spending surpassing five million dollars.

Papeete Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific America South Pacific Airlines Stanley Dollar Steamship Interests Hawaii Plynesian Triangle Honolulu Samoa Matson French Tai Airlines New Zealand

West Chester Bluebirds Enjoy All Day Outing

The West Chester Bluebirds spent a July day visiting Hoover birthplace West Branch touring the Iowa City Museum and Plum Grove home of Robert Lucas. Attendees included Mrs. Duvall and many others with several youngsters as guests. A separate Farm Tour covered Stephens and Noller farms with 190 registering at Stephens farm.

John Duvall West Chester Bluebirds Herbert Hoover West Branch Hoover Park Iowa City Plum Grove Iowa Robert Lucas Marilyn Guengerich Janet Cuddeback Chris Duvall Cheryl Martin Nancy Andre Denise Ralston Sandy Eckels Cindy Statler Vicky Bauer Dixie Lynn Margaret Huber Karen Huber Jeri Lee Forinash Nancy Duvall Glenda Ladehoff Jay Crone The State Business Association Robert Stephens David Noller Sigourney Stephens Farm Gina Brenda Griffith Clement Griffiths H. D

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