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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1964
Page
4
In a breezy reminiscence the writer recalls the 125th Anniversary celebration week with vivid scenes from the Ridiculous Day parade on Journal's wagon led by Cliff Snyder. He recounts goat mischief, costume fittings, a windy day, Jaycee stands, and a neighborly loan that saved the day, plus family visits and kittens at home.
A reader shares a vignette from The Washington Way 125th Anniversary pageant describing a part time brave, a young man who worked on a farm all day, arrived late for dress rehearsal, and found the family car and neighbors’ cars missing, prompting the author to serve as a taxi.
A mother robin repeatedly offers a worm to her offspring who won’t bend for breakfast. Frustrated, the mother places the worm in the chick’s beak. Comment notes concern that the bird may rely on aid and urges correcting the habit quickly.
A reader recommends purchasing the Sou ir Historical Anniversary Album as a Christmas gift. The Historical Society produced the articles and the Chamber of Commerce designed the advertising, with one man planning to buy copies for many out of town relatives.
A tutoring coach recalls a funny moment at the first wrestling practice. A beginner was pinned and the crowd laughed when the lad was found to have printed Help on the soles of both shoes, highlighting how much there was to learn in the new sport.
Mary Rogan, a young inn staffer in Mason City during the 1860s, was dragged from her home by a mob of women, dunked in Willow Creek, and forced to swear allegiance to the Union after she was overheard taunting Lincoln's assassination. The event ended with her vow to be loyal and a crowd celebration at McMillin's store.
A letter urges Washington County to build a purpose built museum with a fire proof, dedicated space and a curator. It argues old papers and relics risk destruction without a central repository, notes the county already has the historical society, and calls residents to support funding, renovations, and a dedicated museum office.
June 10 reports show Mr. and Mrs. Matts McKeever of Los Angeles and Mrs. Sarah Gray of Sigourney visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith. Linda Smith stayed with grandparents while parents were away. Austin Zehr couple welcomed a baby girl Mary Louise June 10 at University hospital Iowa City. Ronnie Greiner, son of Eva Greiner, has gone to Yellow.
A bridge hand from a team match illustrates how defensive plays alter outcomes. At the first table West led spades against three no trump. both declarers pursued diamonds, one succeeding to four diamonds, the other failing. The second table featured a blocking diamond defense, where West refused a ten, allowing four tricks to be recovered but South still went down two.
Mr and Mrs Bob Krause and family left for Arizona after visiting the Krauses and Mrs Willard Parton in Evanston Illinois. Their son LeRoy Greiner returns from Newfoundland on a 45 day leave while Mr and Mrs M L Greiner host the visit.
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