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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
4
The Washington Journal highlights the Iowa Conservation Commission wildlife exhibit at the square, praising its compact array of native birds and animals. Readers note the appealing livestock of geese, a wood duck, owls, Bob White quails, and commend game wardens for clean exhibit upkeep.
The 129th Anniversary Committee and county historical society debated print run sizes for a souvenir album. Initial orders ranged from 1200 to 2000. nearly sold out, with 2000 possibly insufficient. A Centennial edition from 25 years ago is cited as a price benchmark, selling for $2.50 then and now valued at about $5. Police and law enforcement officers are praised as underappreciated public servants by the Maquoketa Community Press.
A reflective piece tracing 125 years in Washington Iowa from a farm upbringing in Illinois to city life. The author recalls early travel by horse and buggy, the transition to roads and automobiles, and a lifelong attachment to Washington with family anecdotes and local memory.
The Sharples brothers Robert and James Sharples reach a grand slam in a natural bidding sequence without Blackwood. South opens with four diamonds showing strength, North supports clubs, then hearts and diamonds are used to reveal controls. Seven clubs is the winning contract.
An ABA public service feature by Will Bernard outlines how law treats engagement rings after a breakup. If the woman caused the split or it was by mutual consent she must return the ring, but if the man caused the breakup she may keep it. New York may favor the giver in some statutes, though Emily Post would disapprove.
The writer recalls the community YMCA's evolution from a secretary led effort without a building to the 1925 dedication of a new facility funded by James H. Young's $85,000 bequest. It highlights presidents, directors, and finances, plus the annual boys camp at Lake Dar ting Youth Center and the 125th anniversary feature by John Owen.
Keota FFA officers John Huber Phil Peiffer Claude Greiner Eugene Heisdorffer Dick Stoutner and advisor Gerritt Hunting attended the S E District FFA Leadership Camp at Lake Darling Youth Center Brighton on June 6 7. Sessions covered Process of Work Instruction Individual Chapter Work and Individual Officers meetings. Boys enjoyed educational films swimming and recreation and worship services Sunday morning.
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