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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
4
A reader column contemplates police power limits set by the Supreme Court, weighing public safety against individual rights. The piece notes a 5-4 decision restricting questioning and confessions, suggesting crime protection may require court reconsideration. It ends with a reflection on Des Moines zoo's baby elephant death and a wish for another, older animal.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters on wedding fashion wear versus formal attire, dating choices, honesty on the phone, and a teen's crush. She counsels embracing individuality, encourages selecting suitors who ask you out, and warns against dishonest listening. The column also addresses a 77 year old mother's drinking problem and suggests AA and possible psychotherapy.
Hear program on Brides Sorosis Club members meet at Ainsworth By MRS C A THOMPSON AINSWORTH June 13 The Sorosis Study Club of Ainsworth met Friday afternoon with Mrs Paul Beard. Mrs Mac Wallace gave the meditation. Mrs Beard introduced Mrs Burke McCreedy who presented the program on Brides. She told of traditions and how they came into being. Each member showed her wedding gown or a picture of it. Mrs Kenneth Ornduff conducted the business meeting in the absence of the president. Two new members were introduced Mrs Orie O Connor and Mrs Don Rabenold. Three guests were introduced also Mrs Alta Hendricks of Washington Mrs Myrtle Bietheer Santa Ana Calif and Rosemary Beard. Members signed a card to send to Mrs Karl Megdelsen who is a patient in the Washington County Hospital. Refreshments were served from a tea table with Mrs Bietheer pouring. Mrs Preston Edmondson was co hostess. There will be no July or August meeting for the Club. Mrs John Elliott is recuperating in the Mercy Hospital Iowa City following surgery. Mr and Mrs Milburn Spesard and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff visited Sunday afternoon and evening with Mr and Mrs Bobce Kuntz at Moline.
Crawfordsville Chapter of OES met with Latimer Davis and Betty Davis presiding. Officers present. Gifts given to honored Esthers Marshalls and Sentinels. Reports on funds for home projects and recent secretaries treasurers meeting. Potluck for Masons Eastern Stars and families set for June 23 at Sunset Park Washington. Chapter to vacation July August. Rural Homemakers held a meeting with ten members and eleven children. Dan Widmer signed autographs on a leg cast. Silent auction enjoyed. July weiner roast planned. Various local visits and tornado damage near Topeka discussed. Lions Convention attendance noted.
Weekend social notes from United Presbyterian Home cover Kerr Eggleton wedding with attendees and well wishes. Mentions Rev Karl Megdelsen visiting from granddaughter’s wedding, other guests, alumni events at Monmouth College, and various visits among residents and friends in Monmouth area.
Washington Iowa June 15 1966 front page item from the Evening Journal notes a daily news roundup. No further readable details available in the supplied fragment.
Editor reflects on 7,598 days between major wars and the postwar era, noting no calm period since 1945. He cites Manchuria, Hitler, and imperial collapse while highlighting Cold War tensions, anti-colonial revolutions, NATO, and the rise of new nations amid shifting power dynamics.
In a dramatic bridge hand from Becker’s column, North-South was vulnerable. A heart finesse led to a catastrophic loss as East ruffed on the long spades and West dumped high cards, leaving declarer with few tricks. A safer line would have produced twelve tricks and a plus score, contrasting -1400 vs +1130.
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