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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
7
Ernest J. Seemann proposes creating a Secretary of Peace to join the President’s cabinet. He calls for using research and science to raise living standards, barriers to foreign expansion, labeled propaganda programs, and equal time rules. He also suggests a loyalty oath for students and educators seeking federal loans and outlines his biographical background.
Jo Davies a lively WHS senior from a Crawfordsville farm leads in many activities. Born November 20 1942 in Mt. Pleasant Hospital she moved from Crawfordsville Iowa to Washington for her sophomore year. She starred as a cheerleader Glee Club Band and chorus accompanist and served on the school paper staff while active in 4 H and church organist duties. Jo plans to study Medical Technology at the University of Minnesota next fall.
Barbara Holden, a four year saxophone player and first chair for three years, starred in the State Music Contest with a three year solo record. She marched during football season, accompanied soloists, and played in the saxophone quartet earning two ones. A vocal student active in glee club and mixed chorus, she also serves on Student Council and National Honor Society. Born in Des Moines, she moved to Washington at age five and plans to attend Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls to teach kindergarten.
Wayland near May 27 featured year end events at both the high school and grade school. The May 22 Baccalaureate and May 26 Commencement crowned 24 graduates with awards and honors for students like John Daniel Graber Nancy Davies Chris Reschly and Wesley James Boshart. The eighth grade promotion capped the week with Rev B L Friesen delivering the address and Steven Lee Mast receiving the Legion Award.
Timid senior Sarah Adkins proves an asset through efficiency and hard work. She has played clarinet in the concert band for four years, marched with the majorettes at football games, and serves as secretary of the chorus and glee clubs. She works on the WASHINGTONIAN staff, is a homeroom officer, maintains a high honor roll, and works at Tom Dun can's. After graduation she plans to attend ISTC Cedar Falls to major in elementary teaching.
Ruth E. Jones of Cedar Rapids was honored at a Keota bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Gladys Green. Guests embroidered their names on a tea towel, gifts were arranged on a green and white table, and a heart shaped net pillow served as a keepsake. Refreshments were served.
The Rural subscription rates are listed: 3 months six months and one year. Rates are 60 cents for 3 months 4.76 for 6 months and 9.06 for 1 year. The notice appears in the Washington IA newspaper with publisher and staff credits.
The Iowa State Department of Health warns that lightning will kill over 600 Americans this year from direct strikes and fires. Seek shelter in metal buildings or those with lightning protection, avoid open fields, water, isolated trees, and overhead lines. If struck, treat for shock and call for medical help. begin artificial respiration if breathing stops.
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