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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
3
In the June 6 1963 Washington Evening Journal an editorial contemplates local politics and ethics amid worries of conflict of interest. It recalls Bob Everett and Harry Levy as party leaders trading views openly and asks if they conspire or simply discuss calmly. The piece then revisits Glen Barclay's sugar and cigars tale, illustrating how people chase small savings on necessities versus luxuries and wonders if moral behavior remains intact.
A reader asks Washington editors to address the deteriorating Lincoln School tennis court conditions. The writer notes cracked surface, obscured boundary lines, and holes in the net, urging civic action and potentially new courts to serve growing youth interest in a popular summer sport.
The Iowa governor and officials argue over who will pilot a purchased twin engine plane intended for the governor and state leaders. Miller says the military department must operate the aircraft per legislative language, while the governor seeks broader control. The executive council has directed bids be taken, and concerns arise about potential blocking by the interim committee.
Dr Gingerich reports four Mennonite congregations and over 100 members in Jamaica, established by the Virginia Mission Board beginning in 1954. He describes Constant Spring, Alpine, Green Mennonite, and Retreat churches, their leaders, community work, and hospitality as Jamaica builds churches amid literacy and education challenges and a high growth economy.
A reader recalls John Williams, a Virginia born slave sold in Mississippi, who died in 1897 and is memorialized in Elm Grove Cemetery. The note wonders about his potential connections and the YMCA’s long history in Washington including early boys work secretaries and a 85,000 dollar building gift. The piece highlights the community’s support and endowment growth for youth programs.
Mrs Ida Lindenmeyer hosted the Study Group of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Walter Bauer opened with an article on May themes, business was led by Mrs Bauer, devotions by Mrs Lloyd Bauer on Home, and Mrs Robert Stephens reviewed two chapters of Who Cares. June meeting set with Mrs Frank Kleese. refreshments by Mrs Lindemeyer and Mrs Carl Griggs. Memorial Day guests in the
A family column describes painting mishaps in the living and dining rooms during a visit home. It notes leftover paint, a rose bisque pencil sharpener, and a color light switch. The writer recalls pets, a bird cage incident, a finch, and a nine year old remark about a dress. A blue morning glory bed and porch shade, garden blooms, and frost impact on potatoes and tomatoes are described. A local man at Veterans Hospital suffers a cerebral hemorrhage on May 17, remaining unconscious. See You, Marge.
James Stancer home welcomed Mr and Mrs Richard Paul and family Mrs Merle Gardner and Peg Mr and Mrs Edgar Stewart all ey Mr and Mrs Bruce Gardner of Washington Mr and Mrs Wak and Cindy Mrs Linda Campbell for Bauer and Mr and Mrs Jim and Mark all of Des Moines Mr Boyd and Billy Joe.
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