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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
4
The July 24 1964 Evening Journal editorial counsels patience as more than indifference. It defines patience as faith in God and asserts that waiting on Him will bring what is best in His own time.
The column argues that words carry the speaker’s intended meaning and criticizes misquotation. It cites Senator Goldwater’s extremist remark to illustrate how opponents reinterpret terms to fit their agenda, urging readers to respect the original sense.
A Columbus Jet reader letter from July 23 praises the editorial page and asks for a personal reply. The editor explains weekly news reviews for faraway subscribers, the Saturday edition delivery delay, and plans to inform theatre managers to note Sunday showings.
Des Moines recounts Gov. Harold Hughes outlining a tax reform oriented plan as the core of his bid for re election. The keynote stresses sensible tax reform a pay as you go program and government efficiency while the Democratic platform pledges action to balance Iowa’s tax structure and curb property taxes. Hughes highlights mid term budget conferences intergovernmental cooperation and public budget hearings as part of his administration, framing a practical governance image ahead of the November vote.
July 21 at Parkview Home Wayland a group of women canned 7642 quarts of delicious applesauce and stored beans. Swedesburg church and other groups contributed breads and cookies. Numerous local visitors enjoyed suppers and picnics across families in Fairfield New London Mt. Pleasant Washington and Mt. Ayr. A Silver Wedding Anniversary was celebrated for Irvin Haberman and wife with a silver tray gift. Willis Hildebrand and Everett Earnest attended a Henry County Legion event in Winfield. Peter Carl Stauffer, son of South Africa missionaries, was born July 2. LNO club hosted an August 22 potluck at Oakland Mills.
Ev erett Hidlebaugh resigns as Columbus Community high school principal after seven years. He will become administrative principal of the Grinnell junior high. Howard Ortmeyer of Griswold named new Des Moines Louisa County superintendent, starting August 1, succeeding Robert Gibson. Steve Garrett, son of the Garratts, tours Washington and Valley Forge for the National Boy Scout Jamboree ending July 23. Mrs Larry Robbins earns Home Economics degree at Iowa State. Dean Smylie attends Northwestern summer session. Mr and Mrs Robert Merritt return from month west coast trip via Seattle and Canada. Mrs Smylie and son visit Alameda California.
A Chicago wedding united Patricia Logan and Dr Frank Karwatowize at St. Clement’s Church with a Kungsholm reception. Karwatowize, a pediatrician at Children’s Memorial, will spend two years in Okinawa. Attendants included Mrs. Johnstons and Mrs. Logans from Burlington and Arlington Heights relatives hosted guests. The Johnston and Logan families returned home Monday after visiting beforehand. The issue also notes American Legion elections at the Legion Hall and a $600 food stand profit, plus local residents in Ames and Burlington Hospital updates and funeral attendance.
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