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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1962
Page
4
The piece blends religious praise with reflections on travel dreams and a Fairfield Iowa dispatch noting three local fines for profane language, excessive muffler noise, and failing to dim headlights. It argues foul speech harms public decency and calls for prompt policing and justice.
A new oversized atlas priced at $1.95 appears on newsstands covering United States Canada and Mexico. The piece likens dreaming with an atlas to recalling past highways and journeys. It contrasts the old dream book with this color rich reference work.
The Research and Policy committee of the Committee for Economic Development urges reducing farm labor by two million in five years and cutting support prices to shrink production. It calls a temporary income protection plan for farmers during the transition and soil bank payments, aiming for farm income comparable to other industries. The note criticizes vocational ag programs and urges Midwest schools to emphasize non-farm employment for farm youth.
Knox family from Ottumwa visited J. A. Mayer home in Wellston on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mayer is reported much better after a two day hospital stay. Various local families are listed as visiting, hosting social events, and attending a youth swim party in Washington.
A magazine article questions if viruses cause cancer in humans and notes cautious explanations. It reviews transmission myths, family patterns, and risk factors while stressing no definitive proof and ongoing research.
Mr and Mrs Robert Malley hosted at their Keota home to honor Leo Malley Sr and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary. A heart shaped gold and white cake with a 50 on top graced the table as more than 100 cards were opened and Susie Pearson entertained on accordion.
County extension director Jim Frier and Extension horticulturist Ben Vance urge timely fertilizing for roses and vegetables. Apply light 10-10-10 around each plant, keep mulch adjusted, water deeply, and continue weekly pest sprays. Also prune raspberries after harvest and follow spray programs for berries and apples to prevent diseases and pests.
Public notice items indicate transfers of land in sections 26 75 2 8 9 and 75 6. Names include Keith Stewart Roger J Schloss Martha Jones Armstrong Homer Jones Elsie Benson and David Benson. Transactions cover exc to Keith Stewart and deeds from Martha Armstrong and Elsie Benson to named buyers.
The Ladies Rural Club met Sunday in the Wellman Community room for their annual family dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Durst and family and many neighbors. They planned an ice cream and pie supper Labor Day at 7 30 in the Community Room.
For four example hands the article discusses bid choices after a One Diamond opening and a Three Diamond response. It explains why notrump, club, or spade bids could lead toward slam or game, noting partner signaling and distribution concepts.
Daryl Wingler of Rosemeade California visits Riverside relatives with his wife's parents the Najedleys of Ontario. F W Schnoebelen returns home after three weeks with the Carraux family in Minnesota. Mary Baschnagel and Francis take Catharine Baschnagel to Des Moines for a funeral while Sister Roberta visits Riverside. Maynard Strabala and Jim Luckey visit relatives in Solon and Kellogg areas.
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