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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1966
Page
4
Editorial reflects on harvest law from Corinthians. A war surplus rope attached to a car door snapped, causing a tent to fall on one side. Charley folded the tent into the garage, muttering that it was too hot to work on tents.
Don and Helen Hayes found a nest of eight week old wrens in a trailer hitch and, despite a trip to Canada, returned 35 miles to place the nest high in a tree for safety. Their humane act left them confident the wrens would thrive and offered a hopeful view of neighborly care.
Old timers compare today’s heat to the 1936 scorcher. Des Moines observer recalls 15 days above 100, 104s. Radio Sioux City predictions countered by no equipment. Local businessman Dink Moretti and his dog King feud after a car mishap. Vacation sign offers a pool free of sharks. Quotations from The Onawa Sentinel.
An elderly reader replies to a Tuesday editorial letter praising Washington's young men. He recalls managing the State and Waco Theatres for eight years, calls many teens fine, hopes they avoid Viet Nam, and prays for the boys to return home.
In a master class deal from a Becker column a South hand with 12 points opens one notrump against a double by West. West leads clubs and the defense wins five clubs, then diamonds and hearts, leaving South with a doomed discard and a five down, 1,400 points loss.
Bill Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Homer Patterson returned to work this week after an injury to his hand caught in a hay baler at Bari Baker farm several weeks ago. The notice lists numerous local visits and social updates from Keota community including Peggy Grimes electric organ performance at Brighton Whoopee Days and multiple family visits around July.
Local newspaper notice lists staff roles including William Shannon as realtor and business figure, Charles Morris as advertising director, Ben Shafter as news editor, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. Mentions office hours, publication days, and legal classifications under the Act of March with circulation audit reference. Rate information appears with two month and yearly options, plus office details and associations.
On Monday afternoon July 11 the Dutchettes 4-H Club Achievement Day was held at Grace Hill Community Building. Mrs Harold Ganon judged the girls exhibits in front of 18 guests. The club presented a manners skit and Mrs D A Augustine won the bread cutting contest. Shirley Hixon and Claire Wehr demonstrated rhubarb pie and refreshments were served.
Washington residents will vote on August 14 to approve funds for building an outdoor swimming pool. The city council set the date during its regular meeting. Community events include a Salvation Army drive at the YMCA, a chicken supper for the Leon Beatty American Legion, and a H. I. Ward and Company stock closeout. Local business activity features a major auto parts event, real estate sales, and the Continental Company acquiring the Washington Telephone Company. A Robins four ring circus is slated to visit next Tuesday.
Kenneth Rich ends his visit returning to the Air Force Radar Station at For tuna North Dakota. Ames Stout hospitalized in Iowa City then sent home to Wil ton Junction. Joe Rich and Forrest McNeill families host picnics at Davenport and Wil ton Junction with numerous relatives attending. Lynne Johnston and Katy Huff celebrate birthdays with joint party at the Johnston home. Everette Sommer and Harlan Timmins visit Lake Darling and Vernon Fletcher hosts Republicans rally with Mickey Fletcher along.
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