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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1963
Page
11
In a Washington Evening Journal anecdote, Bacon and his pilot performed a dramatic parachute stunt over a field. The jumper climbed from the wing, grabbed the axle, and dangled while the parachute snagged on the wing. The craft lurched, but the chute untangled and the jumper landed hard yet unharmed. Local witnesses will recall the feat for years.
An impartial group of judges chose the best Purely Personal items from the past year. The editor was busy with fishing gear and could not write extra columns before departure, but readers are invited to revisit the standout bits.
In my high school days Joe Wolfe caught up with a buddy and me in his orchard one dark night. We were just seeking a few apples to munch while we discussed youth’s problems. Joe spoke of loss by basketfuls and lingered in the orchard, boasting of apples no longer as good as before.
In fall 1943 at Fairfield, Washington faced a tough defeat as Bob Bostwick, later Iowa bound, led a rally that fell short. The Demons trailed all game yet closed to 20 20 with an attempted extra point. A fake dropkick pass to a 6 3 receiver failed when the end dropped the ball.
The narrator describes Henry a black and white cat who dominates meals, naps twenty hours daily, and causes mayhem with robins and a mouse. Though lazy and aloof he occasionally purrs on laps during shedding, and the family admits they would miss him if he left.
The narrator recalls Bacon White’s parachute jump in a past air show, describing a large crowd and the bold act of a local volunteer. The memory links to a childhood fall and a lingering fear of heights, recalling the event as a notable local feature.
A local air show prank involving a friend who claimed he would make a parachute jump backfired when the organizer sought publicity. The man, thinking to impress, asked to arrange a jump, but a call to his mother revealed she would not permit him to participate. The line ended with apologies as Charlie admitted he wouldn’t jump.
A taxpayer recalls waiting years for a $44 refund after the IRS error led to a college student with the same name receiving the money. John Mattes of the IRS helped uncover the mixup and the funds were eventually corrected with interest paid. The writer wonders if similar patience would have been shown for Thad.
A father recalls a convention in Chicago where a memory expert described the Shannon surname as easy to remember by picturing a river. He then asked the father, Mr. Jordan, where he was from, prompting a surprised reaction.
A narrator recalls riding with Fran Helenthal of the Keokuk Daily Chief to an Iowa Daily Press Association meeting in Dubuque. The tale jokes about Fran quitting cigarettes for a pipe, the pipe going out fifty times on the trip, and plans for a new type of lighter, noting Fran has seven children and may lose car access.
In a club lead from the defense the declarer faces tough choices. The writer notes that long suits often backfire for the defense and illustrates with a five diamond preemptive bid where East doubles and West leads a club, forcing the declarer to ruff. By ducking and reading discards, two spade or two heart tricks can be secured depending on defender choices, leaving East with no safe discard.
A health column notes tuberculosis control emphasizes chest X-rays and regular exams while vaccine development advances at Osaka. It discusses a protein powder from crude petroleum aiding malnutrition, and explains borborygmus as stomach rumbling needing care. It also invites discussing emotional health with trained listeners and cautions individual medical advice.
Vatican will release a Sede Vacante set marking the Seat is Vacant after a Pope dies. The 160 lira value features Pope John in a black design. Ethiopia issues three bi color airmail stamps for the Addis Ababa Conference in 10c 40c 60c denominations. Jugoslavia medicinal plants set shows six multicolored stamps. Omnibus Freedom from Hunger stamps arrive, 33 colonies and 3 territories, Jamaica and Trinidad now independent. Australia Sev enth British Empire Games stamps scarce in used condition. 2s3d high value and 1960 Rhodesia Nyasaland Kariba Dam set also rare.
Washington readers recall the town's long path to incorporation from its 1839 county seat status and repeated failed attempts through 1863-64 to the final incorporation on September 29 1864. The piece lists early officials Ralph Dewey as first mayor, later terms, and municipal officers, with notes on the 1943 municipal code and living officials.
Dear Abby fielded letters on Mother's Day expectations and adoption, pet burial ceremonies, and courtesy in dating. She advised against pressuring a motherless speaker, defended compassion for animals, and noted a 21 hour rule for prom invitations, ending with a request for letters and a booklet order.
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