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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
4
The June 17 1964 issue features an editorial style Thought For The Day reflecting on biblical judgment from 1 Peter 4 17. It notes that those who know the truth and fail to live by it face stern judgment.
In the 125th Anniversary parade a 1931 Chevrolet stirs nostalgia as a cherished first car. The piece links the vehicle to fond memories and notes admiration for its enduring practicality. It also commends Washington-its United Presbyterian Home residents for active civic involvement during the celebration.
Letter to the editor corrects Washington Iowa church history. A Ritchey home began the Associate Presbyterian Church in 1837, leading to Crooked Creek and a 1841 sermon by Rev. George C. Vincent. Some members formed the First United Presbyterian Church in 1858, while others retained Associate Presbyterian. The writer disputes centennial text that labeled the group Seceders.
In June 1964 a Cedar and Washington townships resident, age 94, commemorates 125 years by recalling 94 years in the county. He recalls birthplace 50 miles northwest, three local moves, moving into town in 1941, and renting then buying a home. He notes six winters in California, travels across states west of the Mississippi, and praises Washington area beauty. He thanks the anniversary committee and workers.
The Fairfield Ledger reports a government agency loan approval for financing a golf club and swimming pool at Keota. Some locals question Farmers Home Administration loans going to recreation rather than farming, noting a shift in land use and potential reduction of crop surpluses as an indirect benefit.
The piece laments American musical ignorance, contrasts US tastes with European critique, and mocks rock abundance and lowbrow radio. It argues for early exposure to quality music, cites past and present figures, and urges parents to curate records to elevate their children's ears.
A fragmentary item notes a chaotic scene as focused on a niche audience described by sharp gestures and quick, uncertain movements. The tone hints at satire or a fleeting moment of cultural spotting, with the act of snapping fingers and twitching signaling a disturbed or performative response.
Fourteen skippers sail single handed from Plymouth on May 23 in the first edition of a grueling ocean race. Routes vary from direct 3,000 miles to a longer 3,400 mile southern path via Canary Islands and Bermuda. Favorites include Francis Chichester and Lt. Eric Tabarly as weather wisdom warns of tricky seas.
Answers list six figures: Lon Chaney, John James Audubon, William Howard Taft, Henry Hudson, Wyatt Earp, Lillian Russell. Clue points to author Willa Cather from initial letters of surnames.
In a contract bridge lesson from Evening Big Iowa, South can make three notrump by overtaking the queen of diamonds with the king, cashing the ace, and leading the nine of diamonds. This departs from standard play but yields five diamond tricks, improving success from a 36 in 100 chance to about a 2-2 favorite to make the contract.
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