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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
4
An editorial reflects on faith with Hebrews 3 and daily calm. It notes university library rules restricting student roaming, requiring request slips to fetch books. An amusing slip requests Darwin's Oranges and Peaches and Tennessee Williams' Can't on a Hot Tin Roof.
A tongue in cheek column questions Soviet plans to popularize kvass, noting Izvestia claims the malt drink aids digestion and metabolism. It wonders how kvass would taste with rum, its calorie count, and its reception among Americans as Coca Cola remains globally dominant.
A reader asks how late or early guests should arrive for social occasions in Washington Iowa. The piece cites France’s custom of delaying arrivals and wonders whether 6:30 dinners or eight o’clock bridge should start earlier or later. The paper invites reader advice on proper timing.
Ferguson urges replacing Ridiculous Day with a yearly Anniversary Day to showcase old-fashioned costumes. He argues the outfits deserve display every year, noting both men and women should dress in period attire for a real spectacular turnout.
The editor Memalisher urges a county museum in Washington Iowa noting Sunset Park as a fitting location. A bequest could fund a handsome memorial museum for the community where visitors learn local history while enjoying the park amenities.
Scranton declares The Main Lines by W H Marriott Cooper as the key feature. The old saying The pardon came too late shades the piece with a sharp, ironic tone. Free parking and nothing down are tossed into the chatter surrounding the publication.
Des Moines reports show Gov. William Scranton drawing strong GOP interest as a possible running mate for Barry Goldwater. Iowa delegates, teen crowds, and mixed reactions from Goldwater supporters frame Scranton as a serious, yet debated, national contender.
A survey notes one third of American adults dislike their name and many seek a new one. Changes occur informally by self-usage or by court order, though courts may resist unusual requests. The letter explains procedures, potential complications, and the role of formal petitions in name changes.
In New York a French firm markets solid perfume candles housed in glass and metal cases. When lit they melt into scented liquid, releasing forest greenery or floral notes. Endorsed by Rosalind Russell and Princess Grace, the candles are used at White House receptions and by celebs like Audrey Hepburn and Frank Sinatra. Reed Vreeland leads the American business and credits his wife Diane, Vogue editor, for promotion.
In Washington Iowa, the Centennial week celebrated with three parades and nostalgia for past fashions. The piece praises parade efforts, notes antique and modern costumes, and recalls 1839 attire versus 1964 trends, ending with a reflective epigraph from Ethel L. Eckels.
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