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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1965
Page
5
A church themed thought precedes a promotional note about a 400 pound tuna display at a meat counter. Four readers who guess its ice weight will win 12 cans of Chicken of the Sea tuna each once the ice melts in about 48 hours. George was not favored on unloading day, as five men worked thirty minutes to place the massive catch.
A long forgotten prize winning column recalls a merchandising stunt that earned regular advertising rates from the Journal. The piece notes Benner Company alumni in Washington food trade such as Dale Fuhr Joe Cochran Marion Swanson Marion Thompson Bill Gallagher and Bob Clark and reflects on the store onetime tied to those careers.
George Meyers advertising Benner Foods showcases a fresh California tuna encased in a 400 pound ice cake at the Washington Bennet store. Meat manager Dale Dodds and others describe the rarity while manager's wife jokes about Wisconsin troops. Local reactions mix awed fascination and humor.
A Columbus Junction letter-writer notes the end of the mushroom season and a humorous household mix up. After a winter surgery the family enjoys mushroom hunting as therapy yet a husband’s peanut butter sandwiches and a large harvest lead to a comic miscommunication. The writer vows meat and potatoes next season with ample peanut butter.
Community notes depict rain plagued farmers in Lockhart Texas and a ten year old boy sporting a black eye after an accident. A mother loses a spelling slip at a cake and a big surge of registrations for free swimming lessons at Washington Municipal Pool in Riverside. youngsters scout a shed club house while two boys plan a secret project.
Wayland life notes share Galen Birkey of Lebanon Oregon visiting relatives in the community. Many local Wengers and Wittmers host and attend weekend gatherings, with graduations at Hesston College and hospital admissions noted. Comings and goings, family visits, and a memorial day observance fill the page.
Stamp collectors learn of a new fifteen stamp definitive set in the British Solomon Islands featuring Queen Elizabeth’s portrait and native designs with values from half a pence to one pound. Malawi replaces a five shilling value with a similar design and captions now read Monkey Bay Lake Malawi. Overprints and future issues include Malawi’s June 14 changes and August release for the 50th anniversary of the 1915 Chilembwe rising. Australia issued Churchill and International Telecommunication Union stamps. collectors note rising prices in Vatican City Israel United Nations Liechtenstein and San Marino items, with US early issues also increasing in price.
New York based publicist Gerry Swinehart predicts more than 35 million shareowners by 1980, up from 17 million, urging management to mobilize owners as allies in political and economic discourse. He decries public ignorance of basic economics and stresses stronger public relations support for business and industry groups.
Bridge column describes a three notrump hand where South, after a heart lead, plans to develop a fourth spade to reach nine tricks. The declarer cashes clubs, overtakes, and executes a sequence to force the king of spades, preserving the six of clubs to enable the final spade trick. The article emphasizes logical play and careful planning.
Brighton news notes the Brighton Express office will discontinue service on June 8 due to low 1964 65 business volume. Objections to ICC must be filed by June 8 in Des Moines with hearing set if needed. Also introduce Dean Cundiff and family opening Dean's Plumbing and Heating in Brighton on Deane Stannard lot north of the Stannard home.
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