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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

4

Editorial on voting apathy and teaching legacy

The piece argues that voting rights imply choosing when informed, praising the right to abstain if unaware. It honors Edna Mercer for rigorous teaching, reflecting on disciplined instruction as a calling. It also critiques Memorial Day as a midweek holiday, suggesting holidays on nearest Mondays.

Swim Safety Rules from Dr Fern on Memorial Day

The article lists nine water safety rules for families including swim lessons, using lifeguard beaches, never swimming alone, and how to handle currents and undertows. It notes Dr. Fern’s mailbox is open for readers and mentions a UPI report from Geneva about the World Council of Churches seeking 7.8 million dollars for 1962 projects, up 2.3 million from last year.

Red Cross Dr. Fern Ives, King Geneva Switzerland UPI

Rehabilitation and Library at Oakdale Sanatorium

The Oakdale Sanatorium offers a hospital library with over 10 000 books aided by two patient assistants and three book carts. Rehabilitation rooms include upholstery graphic arts typing and home making with the director C L Kuszmaul coordinating vocational effort and connecting patients to state and federal funds via Iowa division of vocational rehabilitation.

State Sanatorium Oakdale Washington Lucy C. L. Kuszmaul Cedar Rapids Kuszmaul Iowa Ray Witting Howard Witting Wellman

High level bridge play seals six spades for two teams

In the European championship match between Switzerland and Belgium in England last year, both tables reached six spades with the same lead and twelve tricks made. Belgian declarer Ebi Polak and Swiss James Patino demonstrated flawless defense and endplay technique, with South's correct ruffs and discards securing the slam.

Switzerland Belgium England Ebi Polak James Patino

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