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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1965
Page
4
Editorial notes warn that pleasing people cannot drive Christian service. The piece cites Galatians and urges readers to seek a clear conscience toward God first, regardless of public opinion, as the guiding standard.
The piece argues Iowa's past legislatures favored the Farm Bureau, while the current assembly bows to organized labor. It contends forced union dues amount to forced political contributions, criticizing compulsory membership as a democratic violation and noting unions’ political activities and funding. It also cites the AFL-CIO's plan to engage more in elections and primaries.
A Miami Herald column playfully traces the evolution of social actions from stand-in to shoo-in sit-in teach-in and beyond. It lampoons modern agitation by touting the benign cook-in as a preferable kitchen trend, avoiding smoke, grease, and ruined meat.
Mid-Prairie High School principal Mr. David B. Ripley announces the honor roll for the last nine weeks and the semester. Students listed include Joyce Alien, John Boyse, Mary Kay Fisher, Susan Harter, Deanna Koening, Janet Kos, Ann McDowell, Mat Mellinger, Fred Wright, Richard Yoder, plus juniors Barbara Beckman, Janice Brown, James Cuddeback, Karla Eckrich, Gloria Hershberger, Ann Josten, Pat Kempf, Gary Kos, John Kos, Diane Kron, Nancy Mangold, Bonnie Philips, Janis Rueggsger, Karen Russell, Boni Yoder, Harlan Yoder, and Kent Fordyce.
A May 24 good neighbor deed at the John Schott North Riverside farm on Highway 218 brought about 40 pieces of farming equipment. Volunteers prepared over 300 acres of corn and beans while women gardens were planted. The Schott family recently lost two year old Anthony L in a tractor accident. Many locals helped with meals and supplies from Hills businesses.
In Des Moines, Iowa, senators approved governor appointees in an open-session format, replacing private executive sessions. Key figures Sen. Frommelt and Sen. Schroeder praised the process for speed and reduced controversy, while noting the need for prior meetings to discuss merits and concerns.
The column argues for a larger Washington County hospital, noting private room daily rates at nearby facilities and stressing that nearer, smaller public hospitals cut costs. It urges voters to approve a new hospital building on June 10, 1965, highlighting time and money savings for residents.
Mrs Norbert Greiner of Keota and Mrs Cleo Sellers of Sigourney attended the Iowa Democratic Womens Activities Luncheon at the Kirkwood Hotel in Des Moines. The Women also attended the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner that evening at Veterans Auditorium. Maude Fleming of Wellman returned home Tuesday after a week with the Davises.
The Washington Public Library at 120 East Main announces extended hours 1 to 9 PM and congratulates the class of 1965 graduates. A new media set memorializes Grace Stephen, plus numerous new fiction and nonfiction titles arrive including The Visitors, A Shadow of Eagles, The Happy Land, and The Spice Cookbook. Summer reading program and children’s story hour start in June.
In this contract bridge analysis South must guard against East gaining the lead. The example shows avoiding a club queen, then drawing trumps, returning a diamond to East, and keeping East out of the lead to prevent Shelby from exploiting a long suit. The expert notes emphasize prudent avoidance and recognition of East’s power.
According to Robert Porter clerk of court marriage licenses have been issued to Gilbert Clair Brown Pleasant and Margaret Sue Trier rural route 3 Keota George Romaine Lough and Nancy Jn Last Loud Roar bydith Starr both of Washington Bob Cousy and Richard Dean Evans and No basketball fan needs be Nancy Carol Embry both of Wellman
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