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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
5
An isolated domestic dispute over three dogs ends with the wife leaving after escalating neighbor complaints. The husband delays action, then dogs are rehomed quickly while the wife returns days later. In a separate note, Duane Bower begins Marine basic training after a very short haircut.
A 40-year-old item describes a past West town circus with youngsters Luther Bowers William Stewart Gordon Wylie William Sartor Robert Jones Howard Benn Jr Triv Jones Clarence Lee and Max Lee. The troupe shared 8.01 dollars after the show and discussed a reunion to stage another performance.
John Hedberg, former Washington dairy man now with Paul Mueller Company, sends a humorous note from Aurora Illinois about pheasant hunting. He recalls watching hunters as a bird flew and landed on the highway in front of his car. He praises the pheasant’s taste and mentions ordering a 125th Anniversary magazine before supplies run out.
A religious reflection on accepting suffering as part of doing God’s will. The author urges believers to entrust their souls to God while persisting in righteous conduct, citing I Peter 4 19. The message emphasizes readiness for suffering when it aligns with divine intent.
A letter references a Dear Abby column about a daughter railing at a frugal father who keeps lights off and a $55,000 home. The writer recalls similar battles over electricity use, his own strict college fraternity paddle rule, and how lighting costs shaped family habits. The piece notes a summer vacation and upcoming editorial changes.
A brief column notes March as bracketed basketball and income tax season. The piece jokes that not every politician seeks office yet some avoid it and mentions a homemaker of the month in a light aside.
Amelia Bloomer, famed for her Bloomer costume, faced town hostility in Council Bluffs before winning local acceptance. Her stance spurred temperance and women’s suffrage efforts. Dexter Bloomer rose to mayor in 1869 while Amelia led Iowa suffrage and hosted notable figures. She died December 30, 1894.
A crowd at a municipal pool shares mixed opinions on topless bathing suits for women. Respondents range from enthusiastic supporters to skeptical seniors, with humor and practical concerns about comfort, fit, modesty, and weather. Some warn of backlash and fashion trends, others see freedom and cooling relief.
A varied stamp roundup covers Sabah overprint stamps marking North Borneo’s change to Sabah, Greek Byzantine art issues, Iran race archeology designs, Austria religious commemorative, Sweden archbishopric anniversary coils, Nehru portrait stamp from India, Kennedy era Lincoln memorials from Honduras, Dominican Republic birds airposts, plus an Insurance ad for Engaged Couples Endorsement in New York.
In a four heart contract South faces a tricky spade lead. The pundit argues a fine declarer must assume bad breaks and plan for the worst. A cautious line wins by cashing the spade, playing hearts, and facing down East with the right finesse and timing.
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