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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1968
Page
4
A columnist muses on the pull between urban opportunity and the quiet value of small towns. It argues that the small town remains a meaningful, overlooked gold mine offering familiar faces, memory, and rooted life despite lacking glitter and modern vibrancy.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a woman newly interested in government asking if taxpayers have a party. The editor responds that such involvement is rare, noting “Very seldom, lady, very seldom.”
The elderly Harry Falk, 70, died after jumping from a viaduct in a case the inspector calls suicide. Al Martin and Inspector Winters recount the scene, noting Falk’s hermit lifestyle and loneliness. Dr. Haledjian challenges the suicide verdict, arguing against the clear conclusion.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists editors and staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under a March 3 1879 act. It also cites press associations and that carriage is per week 40 cents in Washington.
Wallace, former Alabama governor and third party presidential candidate, may appear in Des Moines Monday July 22, per aide Bill Jones. Iowa lawmakers and allies discuss ballot placement and possible Wallace trip as Alabama Senator Jack Giles travels to Des Moines.
Mrs Booth underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital on Monday and is in room 338. Visiting relatives include Michael Booth with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Waldschmidt. The report notes numerous relatives visiting from Riverside and nearby towns, a Denver Upward Bound student trip, a Golden wedding anniversary at Captain's Table, and a large elm tree removal in Iowa City tied to Dutch Elm Disease.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on a daughter’s potentially unsafe finances and trust options to protect the daughter from her spendthrift husband. A breakup letter to a persistent suitor prompts a blunt cut, and a reader shares tips for quiet personal time while writing to Abby for further help.
Crawfordsville July 16 visitors included Mr and Mrs Vernon Frederick and daughter Sharon with Susan Sedlacek en route to Louisiana. Mrs Frederick is a cousin of Mrs Canott. Bruce Hanna and Mrs Marjorie Davison of Waterloo also visited Crawfordsville, with Hanna staying at the Allen Conrad home. Sunday the Hannas and Mrs Davidson attended the Sands family reunion at Sunset Park in Washington. Sunset Circle members and families enjoyed an ice cream social at Sunset Park in Washington hosted by Everette Sommers and Mrs Herbert Rich with numerous guests. Larry Lowe stayed overnight with Dean Speece to help celebrate his birthday. Martha Canott returned from East Iowa Bible Camp with Maxine Graber and Mrs Max Graber of Wayland. Mrs Graber was a counsellor.
Police question the feasibility of a 15 foot jump from the viaduct railing and doubt a man could jump that far from height. Al Martin admits his car struck the elderly man and says he moved the body below the viaduct to disguise the death as self-inflicted.
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