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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
12
The Washington Evening Journal notes Ridiculous Day crowds in the town square with costumes resembling Green Men from Mars and jokes about Carlyle's view on tailors. The piece questions when a company can rightfully call itself old and ponders-local traditions spreading across the Midwest.
A Vallejo Times discussion on widespread boredom in modern life. Experts say routine work and dull commutes sap interest, fueling youth crime and restless adults. Erich Fromm suggests 20th century civilization leaves people with little personal imprint, prompting a push for creative, hands on labor and meaningful challenge.
Readers report receiving very important looking mail from mail order insurers. The envelopes are expensive and certificates printed in three colors on imitation parchment. They convey an aura of exclusivity but are dismissed as gaudy and overblown.
The RC&BINGRR in Felton California operates the Dixiana Shay with four 1880s era passenger cars on a narrow gauge route through Santa Cruz County redwood groves. The steam locomotive, built in 1912 for the Smoky Mountain Railroad, and the 1880s coaches from Pu laski of Irwindale were shipped via Virginia after long service on former lines. The plan includes a 3 mile expansion to Bear Mountain.
The Gingerichs by passed Port au Prince Haiti due to turmoil and stopped in Nassau Nassau on New Providence Island. They explored Elizabeth Avenue the straw market and Fort Fincastle via horse and taxi. They learned about local guides and crafts and reflected on Jamaica experiences while noting pleasant weather and friendly vendors.
The Queen's Staircase in Nassau was carved from solid rock by slaves many years ago, totaling 65 steps that end at a dead end on Elizabeth Street. It is noted as a historic escape path once used by a British garrison, with Gingerich credited for the photo.
A Washington column by Dick West collects amusing slips and gaffes. It cites misread notes about steam railroading and city sprays, a Washington Star car owner dodging Dutch elm disease, and jokes about future Texas growth plus a pirate of political quotes. The piece lampoons speech errors and a string of misheard names and phrases in Congress.
A humorous thought from a National Geographic Society weekly note contrasts monarch larvae growth with human baby development. In Chicago, scientists at Armour Research Foundation IL Tech claim a device detects airborne particles by acoustical effects, aiding dust listening research.
The Conesville alumni banquet was held Saturday evening June 1 in the Conesville school building. Dinner was served at 6:30 p m followed by entertainment and dancing. The L and M schol dance band furnished the music. The vacation Bible School at the United Presbyterian Church under direction of Mrs Glen Quigley runs May 27 through June 7. The Methodist Church Bible School will be in session June 3-7. The Independent Bible Church vacation school will be June 3-7. A program will be given Friday.
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