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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1965
Page
4
An Evening Journal editorial riffs on a mispronounced wedding vow line The couple who plays together stays together while noting a minister’s futile correction. The piece ties the error to broader themes of love, service and blessing.
The writer recalls a Journal parade entry with Dave Elder and Ralph Curl, jokes about cannibals, and a crowd. A box of walleyes arrives COD, prompting a humorous plan for a fish shop before realizing the freezer can handle the load. Memories of a wedding and the Y's Men's Club 40th anniversary dinner follow, including a secretary treasurer swap tale.
A Virginia visit by Mrs. Carolyn Kling and her two children faces train travel challenges, aided by a kind student who carries luggage. A bank calls to say a local businessman's account is six cents overdrawn, while reminiscences recall Boy Scouts, Pioneers, and Jason Kleese's career and family support.
Iowa adopts a withholding system for state income taxes with no forgiveness leaving taxpayers facing a lump sum for 1965 taxes while 1966 withholdings occur. The move could bring a windfall of 25 to 28 million dollars for capital improvements, amid debate on fairness and long term revenue effects.
A homemaker recounts chores cleaning a glass doored dining room cupboard and weed removal in the yard amid lingering rain. She shares a five cup dessert recipe, a girl and bicycle tale, and notes on sounds that kept one visitor awake, including church bells and old coal trains.
Crawfordsville June 9 Presbyterian Women's Guild held a Guest Night at the Church. Mrs. Clarence Moor led devotions on Thy from the Lord's Prayer. Miss Glendine Lundquist, nurse missionary from West Pakistan, spoke. 4-H members Galen Howsare and Cindy Jones attend State 4-H Conference in Ames.
In a rubber bridge game West Phil Feldesman played a false heart card to mislead South about his suit holdings. Declarer misread the signals but eventually failed, going down one after nine tricks. The narrative highlights the strategic use of deception in play.
Dr. Donald M. Beemblossom, born Washington, Indiana, now an osteopathic physician in Shoals, received a plaque for outstanding service from the Indiana Osteopaths state convention. He grew up in Washington, studied at Iowa Wesleyan, Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery, and started practice in Shoals in 1954. He and Jo Ann Scully of Mt. Pleasant have four children and he recently opened a new clinic and office building in Shoals while serving as Martin County health officer.
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