The Merry-go-Round Endures and the Midway Dilemma
A column recalls a 25 year arc of street carnivals, noting rides and booths endure while newer amusements struggle. It argues many entertainments outlive their usefulness yet the merry go round and Ferris wheel retain appeal for generations of families. A separate school survey questions four youths about being well rounded, showing varied views on balancing athletics and academics and exposing the subjective nature of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadening What Counts as School Spirit at Washington High
A letter to the Washington Journal urges redefining school spirit beyond athletics to include arts, languages, and history. It argues for equal emphasis on fine arts, social studies, and languages in the curriculum, noting well rounded students often pursue non athletic passions.
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Washington High School
Well Rounded Idea of Education From Carol Ray
An excerpt from Carol Ray argues for a broadened view of high school education. It notes spectator appeal varies by activity and does not measure importance to a student’s learning. The Des Moines Register inquiry asks Hawkeye Boys State participants which matter more: athletics or academics.
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Des Moines Register
Hawkeye Boys State
Kids Want Skating Rink Left Open in Washington IA
In a letter to the editor Washington residents urge the Washington Skateway remain open during the 125th anniversary events. They cite parental concerns and group support with over a hundred signatures, noting the manager had planned to close it for the week but readers advocate keeping it open.
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Washington Skateway
Salesmanship and a Triangle Lead Win Ten Tricks in Bridge
In a North South contract, South elects a bold line after the spade lead. He plays the jack to entice West to overcall with queen, then wins with ace and executes a diamond finesse. East lacks spades, enabling ten tricks despite the initial king of spades pressure and a cautious finesse.
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South
West
Declarer
East
Fast
Ares Syndicate, Inc
Weekend Visitors and Memorial Day Gatherings Across Keota
Keota residents host relatives and friends from Des Moines Washington Wellman Burlington Iowa City and Illinois for a series of weekend visits and Memorial Day gatherings. Keith Jones hosts. Ralph Herr Stan ley and Leo Brown join in. Several families from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Wyoming attend get togethers and church events amid holiday observances.
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Keith Jones
Kansas City
Keota
Ralph Herr
Stanley
Jones
Leo Brown
Des Moines
Irene Richards
Dorothy Richardson
Cedar Falls
Troy Sellman
Richardsons
Earl Baker
Maxine Baker
Strawberry Point
Steve
Grace Stout
Dorothy
Fred
Washington
Vera Singleton
Wellman Visted
John Henry
Harold Peiffer
Bill Harnish
Cedar Rap
Keith Wallerck
Melvin Wallerick
Burlington
Russell Wallerick
Wyoming
Harold Gabel
Packwood
Junior Harras
Homer Wallerick
Jay Honahan
Iowa City
Mike Leary
Carlisle
Vivian Johnson
Illinois
J. M. Leary
4-H Activities Jackson Jill Club Tour Highlights Demos
The Jackson Jills 4H Club toured Friday with parents and Merritt Canady, starting at Jean and Susan Sojka’s home and ending at Kathy Horn’s. Demos were presented by members including Carolyn Goodlander, Jean Sojka, Barb Beranek, Cath Marek, Peggy Chabal, Diane Green, and Arnise Reschly. Refreshments followed. Washington Pals met at Marna Simmering’s home with seven members, discussing demonstrations for the fair and a possible summer trip. A furniture refinishing project proceeded and Barb McFadden hosted the next meeting.
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Jackson Jill
Jackson Jills 4H
Merritt Canady
Jean
Susan Sojka
Kathy Horn
Carolyn Goodlander
Jean Sojka
Barb Beranek
Cath
Marek
Peggy Chabal
Diane
Arnise Reschly
Marna
Local Professional Directory Entry Roundup
Readable columns list attorneys at law Stewart and Shearer Morrison Lloyd Owen and Morse leaders with addresses on Washington Street and Marion Avenue. Includes osteopathic physician Dr P L Etter and eye care by John W Lemmon D D with vision services for children at Logan Jewelry.
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Moknson, Muiudut, and
Lloyd
Edmond D. Morrison Jr
James E. Lloyd
W. Washington St
Attorneys At Law
John ¢. Owen
West
Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
Abtract Dept
West Phone
John W. Lemmon
D. D
Logan Jewelry
Cub Scouts Meet With Mrs Reighard At Keota
Den 1 of the Cub Scouts met at the home of Mrs Allan Reighard with 5 members and two leaders Mrs Reighard and Mrs Gordy Pearson presiding. Ed Adam John Lyle and Randy Romine joined the Den Chief Brad Fosdick. They made gifts for Fathers Day, played dodge ball, and enjoyed treats. A picnic is planned for June 16.
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Boyd Sanders Keota
Den
Cub
Allan Reighard
Reighard
Gordy Pearson Presient
Ed Adam
John Lyle
Randy Romine
Brad Fosdick
TV Highlights and a Night of TV Listings
One hour study on firearm ownership and mail order guns features diverse views and reporter Robert Trout. NBC Today at 6 30 p m CDT. Captain Kangaroo at 6 a m CDT. Tennessee Ernie Ford Show at 7 a m CDT. Suspense at 11 30 p m CDT. Espionage at 7 30 p m CDT. Danny Kaye at 8 p m CDT. Also notes about park weather and family gatherings in Cedar Rapids and Sigourney with Memorial Day reunion details and names of local residents.
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Robert Trout
NBC
Eve Dirksen
Tere
Coney Island
CBS
Tennessee Ernie Ford
ABC
Joan Merriam Smith
Suspense
Skip Homeier
Edward Binns
England
Danny Kaye
Imogene Coca
Joe and
Eddie
Henry Sheets
Jerome Sheets
Joel Sheets
Harald Sheets
Keota
Dale Dunbar
Fairfield
Roger Peppers
Washington
Glen Durst
Wayne Walford
Red Oak
Andy Sheetz
Charles Churchill
Howard Bailey
Larry Sheetz
4H members plan for camp activities
Claudia Times and Willard Larsen of Washington, members of the County 4H Council, were taken to Ames today by Jim Frier for the pre conference workshop of the State 4H Conference. Delegates from the county include Jim Eetz Keota Nancy Mangold Colchester Roger Griffith Jambus Junction Gary Kosona Charles Sojka River Lea Patty Sheetz Crawfordsville Jerry Combs Betty Barnest Alice Lance and Carol Wilson of Washington. Sally Smith and Merritt Canady transported the delegates to conference on Wednesday. Joe White of Ainsworth went to the state health camp and Diana Hammen of Washington to conservation camp today through Saturday. Jerry Mangold and Diana Reif of West Chester will take part in the leadership camp July 20 25 at Madrid. Foul boats use aluminum foil boats for baking and broiling fish.
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Claudia Times
Willard Larsen
Washington
Ames
Jim Frier
West Chester
Madrid
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Evening Journal
Peter
Billy Rose
Washington, Town
Carol Ray
Washington, Iowa
Chuck Gibson
Jay Beeue
South West
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Town Elder
William Shannon
Charles Mortis
Wat Shatter
Owden
Howard Hazen
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations
Tows
Witstington
Washington Pals
Barb McFadden
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry Bidg
Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
Grange F. Morrison
Ford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Marion Ave
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrists
R. Q. OL
United Press International
FOUL
Washington Concrete
12Th St
Rock Island Tracks
Fadella
LIS
Cadillac
Peadock
OLDS
East Second Street
Soe Woos
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