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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1965

Page

4

Thought for the Day from Galatians 5 25

The principle of life within us guides not only our destination but also our manner of travel on the way. For the Christian, the hope of heaven implies godly living.

No-Hit Hopeful Loses In Eleventh Inning

Jim Maloney, 25 year old pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, threw a nine inning no hitter and a ten inning no hitter before losing in the 11th on a home run. He received sympathy telegrams and a $1000 raise, while the crowd saw a record that would have been a no hitter. The piece also covers politics over the Johnson administration and the creation of Job Corps training centers, criticizing patronage and partisan propaganda.

Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds Jim Maloney

Washington County 4-H Members Attend State Conference

Washington County 4-H delegates joined more than 1200 youths at the State 4 H Conference in Ames. Joe White Abbie Timmins Jim Sojka Barb Beranek Galen Howsare Cindy Jones Jan Hotle Carolyn Hammen Kathy Horn attended with chaperones Mrs. Wayne Mangold and Ken Cuhel. The event featured officer elections, world citizenship sessions, and cultural discussions with IFYE guests. The group heard talks by Francis Pressly and Dr E D Farwell and enjoyed a state chorus and social events.

Ames Ken Cuhel Washington County Joe White Ainsworth Abbie Timmins West Chester Jim Sojka Barb Beranek Riverside Galen Howsare Cindy Jones Crawfordsville Jan Hotle Carolyn Hammen Kathy Horn Washington Wayne Mangold Cuhel Francis Pressly National 4-H Foundation Latin America Middle East Africa Asia Europe Ifye’s Max Goldman E. D. Farwell Luther College Max Exner Iowa State University

Keota Fortnightly Club Hosts June Meeting

Mrs. James Mattison acted as hostess for the Fortnightly Club in Keota with 30 members and one honorary member present. Mrs. Zehr presided and Mrs. Mattison presented a slide program about a family trip to Washington D C with colored slides. The next meeting is set for June 28 with Mrs. Elsie Mayer and Mrs. Robert Adams slated to present.

Keota James Mattson Nelle Littlefield Wayne Zehr Mattison Washington, D. C Elsie Mayer Robert Adams

Sable receives welcome home from Viet Nam visit

Mrs Pauline Sable of Keota reports her son Robert Sable returned from Vietnam with the Marines. He will take a month’s leave and visit Keota. Nearby, Verne Dill and others visited the Harvey Brewers in Blakesburg and later had supper at Prairie Home. Mrs Gladys Vincent plans a Colorado trip to visit the Martin Greiners.

Keota Pauline ‘Sable Robert Viet Nam Marines Verne Dill Anne Brower Gladys Vincent Dorothy Richardson Irene Richardson Blakesburg Harvey Brewers Prairie Home Martin Greiners Colorado

Congress Eyes Uniform Daylight Time Law

The Senate passed a bill to standardize daylight saving dates, starting 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in April and ending 2 a.m. on the final Sunday in October, with states free to keep Standard Time. The measure could save millions for transportation and broadcasting, though House action and a presidential signature are still needed. Some southern lawmakers oppose October end.

Washington, D. C Congress Senate House House Interstate Commerce Committee Oren Harris Ark South Iowa

Heir to Uncle Harvey’s $20,000 Sparks Lodestar Delight

George reads Uncle Harvey’s death notice with no sorrow and learns he is the sole heir under the law of intestate succession. The two had despised each other for years, making the potential windfall awkward and ironic as the letter reveals the legal claim.

Johnson Harvey George Uncle Harvey

Laughing heirs and the need for a will

The article explains how dying without a will leads to strict inheritance formulas that favor kin and may ignore personal ties. It highlights the irony of ungrateful heirs and urges individuals to express wishes in a will, noting that some states curb distant relatives but flaws remain.

George American Bar Association

Rural students take 25 cent summer library card offer

The Washington public library welcomes rural patrons from Riverside Kalona Wellman Keota Harper West Chester Brighton Wayland Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Columbus Junction with a 25 cent three month card. New books arrive including Up the Down Staircase The Island of the Angels and The Sound of Music with safety tips from the Greater New York Safety Council on kitchen precautions.

Washington Public Library Washington Community School Riverside Kalona Wellman Keota Harper West Chester Brighton Wayland Crawfordsville Ainsworth Columbus Junction

Britain Switzerland match shows six club slam in polyglot notes

In the 1961 European championships Britain vs Switzerland, Truscott and Priday reached a six clubs slam after a three club inquiry. The hand featured a 5-0 trump break and intricate line, with Priday’s defense and ruffing sequence driving the contract to success despite alternate leads and potential spade or club returns.

Great Britain Switzerland Truscott Priday Britain North West King Reg Syndicate, Inc

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