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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1962
Page
5
Editorial reflects on inner peace and faith. A nostalgia piece recalls Pancake Day in Washington with Mayor John W. Applegate writing an excuse for students late to class. It also notes a spelling bee miscue and a wagelike wage price freeze poll, plus a light local vignette of a cyclist father and a lettuce initials gardens.
Ron Fisher was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Iowa in Iowa City this week. Attending the commencement were his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Fisher grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Fisher and his sister Kathy Fisher of Washington DC.
Fifty university students tested in a dormitory slept with hidden speakers broadcasting a lesson all night. The piece promotes using endless tapes and pillow speakers to implant knowledge during sleep.
Richland announces Watermelon Day for August 1 1962 led by Jerry Bruce Robinson Commercial Club president. The meeting at Richland Cafe set committees for Appreciation Day and the final summer band concert with amateur talent winners. Regular meetings resume in September.
A note announces a graduate from the Missouri School of Auctioneering in Kansas City completing studies in auctioneering practice and credentialing.
In a 1956 England vs United States match a double of a slam forced a heart lead by West. East ruffed and cashed clubs to defeat the contract as the American declarer missed the slam. At the other table the British North-South pair settled for a game and made it.
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