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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1967
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal presents a devotional thought noting that the Lord has helped from generation to generation. The reflection cites I Samuel 7 12 and emphasizes continued faith and seeking Him across time.
The 19th annual Ridiculous Day parade in Washington wowed readers with zany themes such as LSD, Hell’s Angels, paper dolls, a man hoisted above the crowd, and a pink horse girl. Spectators praised the humor and spectacle, noting entry quality and the city’s proud history of hosting the event.
A local family faced a last minute setback when the father discovered his driver's license had expired nearly six months earlier. After tense moments, he sat the exam and passed, allowing the vacation to proceed as planned for the four children.
In a humorous note, in laws Mr and Mrs Dwane Shalla sent a large box of walleye fish after a fishing trip. The post office notified the recipients to collect the shipment promptly. Processing, dry ice, and postage pushed the price near a dollar per fish, but the fillets promise a welcome treat.
Former Washington high school coach Harold Stevens and his family avoided serious harm when a rug caught fire from burning papers in their incinerator. Eleven year old Kathy spotted flames spreading to a dog house and alerted the fire department, prompting a rapid response with multiple fire trucks and the chief on the scene.
A five-pound Egyptian note sent by a brother killed in World War II is returned by his fellow officer Bob Arthur. The note had been used in a birthday gag years ago and saved all this time. The gesto of returning the keepsake is described as meaningful and appreciated.
Two five year olds made noise at home and claimed their roles as the God of Thunder and Super Man when mother asked what they were doing. The playful exchange captures a child's vivid imagination and humor.
Washington based UPI summary notes Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts across fields. Teaching remains a large, growing profession requiring four-year college training and certifications with strong salaries for advanced degrees. Business administration, accounting, journalism, and public relations offer solid entry salaries and rapid growth through the 1970s.
A summary of Washington happenings notes Mr. and Mrs. Ray Box moving to Indiana for Vigortone Products Co. state manager post, with Mrs. Box remaining till July 1. A county 4 H group from Haywood County, NC, is due June 20. Local elections at Odd Fellows saw Don Hazen and Albert Mills newly named officers. Gordon McCreedy, a University of Iowa student, earned Alpha Omega Alpha membership and Mosby Scholarship Book award. A union vacation Bible school opens with over 200 pupils, a two week cooperative effort among several churches. A new Iowa Southern Utilities office opened, with 1,500 to 2,000 attending. A summer music school enrolls 110. two new offices for Stephen and Paul Horak. The State Theater well yields 251 gallons per minute and will be 175 feet deep. Knott shell lamps installed at North Side Cafe. Local educators and church groups attend events. rainfall nearly four inches in May.
In a contract that looked doomed against perfect defense, South leverages a 1967 King Feat of play. He wins the trump lead, executes a heart switch, and squeezes East after repeated trumps. A late discard by dummy and precise timing allow the slam to be made, though West could have altered the outcome by returning a heart earlier.
Post Office will issue a redesigned blue Washington five cent stamp at the American Stamp Dealers Association show in New York on November 17 1967. Original stock remains on sale until exhausted. Crown Agents releases a decimal currency definitive set with redesigns for all except the 5 cent and two dollar values.
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