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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1963
Page
11
The Everetts and their son Dave extended a vacation by two weeks. They forgot a large dog remained inside their home for ten days, with no food or water until a neighbor opened a window and freed the animal.
Supt. of Schools John Phleger and wife Mrs. Phleger co chaired prizes at Washington Golf & Country Club. A sack containing $40 in prizes and cash was left in the basement then discarded by the sanitation loving official, who later contributed $40 for duplicate prizes. Mrs. Phleger requests not to serve on prize committee again.
A recalling tale tells of Joe West, trapped in Griffith Hedberg Dairy's freezing room after a door opened only from the outside. In a 10 degree below zero space, he sought escape by banging cans and running, ultimately rescued by his brother Charlie after his wife raised alarm.
A note recalls Walt Doak cooking pancakes for Bob Robertson’s 21st anniversary event and a mischievous wake up prank. Walt set an alarm under a bed at 3 am, making guests fear a railroad train in a dark unfamiliar room. The author jests about someday settling the score.
A local man found an unusual penny and believed he placed it in a coin box but kept it in his pocket. He later spent it on a meal in a Washington cafe, and the cafe owner now seeks to sell the coin back to the collector at market price.
A fourteen year old volleys a sly remark to his mother saying she looks sharp but adds a crude aside about her bloodshot legs. The line lands as a biting, humorous tease reflecting teenage bluntness and parental affection.
A local car dealer demonstrated a hill climbing claim to a hot prospect. He backed the car up the hill in high, the motor barely sputtered, and he sold the car. Curious if the buyer used high gear afterward.
A traveling family from Billings to New Jersey praises Washington DC Sun set Park. They thank Mayor Cloid Willits and park officials for a lovely stop with green spaces and play equipment on their journey. They ask that appreciation be shared with everyone involved in making the park a welcome oasis.
Gary Swift, son of Deputy Sheriff Bob Swift, prints signs and runs a short lived popcorn stand to earn $2.50 for his dad's gift. He posted a sign reading Fresh Popcorn at the Jail at Fuhr and Cochran Super Valu, shocking some customers.
The writer recalls vacation meals across New York, Virginia, and Washington with family friends Kathy and Ron. They recount indulgent dinners and quirky dishes, from rock lobster to hot rum buns, onion soup, and colonial Williamsburg dining, highlighting how travel reshapes the budget and taste.
NBC presents Hell and High Water with Richard Widmark and Bella Darin in a color repeat spy drama set in Arctic submarine warfare. Widmark leads scientists to uncover a plot to trigger World War II with an atomic device. Co stars include Cameron Mitchell and David Wayne. Also on NBC Moonlight today covers world language efforts.
On the Record Deeds list transfers including M Gates and spouse to J M Goodwin of a south 60 ft lot 6 bik 3 NE Washington. Rademaker to Krantz. Cordell Troyer to Sam Schlabaugh at Lot 2 OL H Heights Add Well Ida Yoder to Fred Kempf and wife Lot 7 and south 10 ft Lot 8 bik 4 Smiths Add Wellman George Prosser to John Irwin OS 3 4 5 6 7 Haskins Delbert Hysell to Ted Ross Lot 4 bik 44 Smouse's Add City of Washington Murray Moore Jr to Francis O'Hara Sec 33-759 Robert Eastland to Lot 4 bik 4 Denny's Add North Washington Lando Gingerich to Ray A Yoder Sec land Sam Bowser to Washington County Sec 28 768 John Patterson to Fred May Lot 6 Blk 8 Highland Park and Washington Ateven Marshall Oldsmobile Ralph Zeck Chryster Arthur Ulrich Oldsmobile Elmer Kron Dodge Dale Brehmer Mercury
Stamp Corner notes July and August will be busy with new issues. July brings Gettysburg centennial five cent, six cent, and Amelia Earhart eight cent stamps, plus an Emancipation Proclamation five cent release in August and a forthcoming Alliance for Progress five cent stamp. Vatican City issues Sede Vacante set, Papal Coronation hints, Britain Life Boat issue, Japan song bird stamp, East Germany bird set, and Upper Volta tropical flowers set. stamps described as highly colorful and gaudy.
A veteran recalls two years in Grandview near the Mississippi and Muscatine Slough. He notes a drought on Muscatine Island threatening crops, mentions Heinz ketchup plants, and describes local soils. The piece recalls a vanished rail project, an academy, and his first dog poisoned in Grandview, ending with a contemporary Chicago medical banquet and a former Washington girl’s link to the Journal.
Evening Journal notes a three notrump hand where declarer must choose lines against diamond and club finesses. Correct first play is to win with the ace to block diamonds, then decide between club and spade finesses based on missing honors, as misreading leads to defeat.
A health column discusses arteriosclerosis causes including saturated fats and hormones, noting no single factor explains the disease. It highlights Johns Hopkins studies on bloodstream chemicals and the preventable future of arteriosclerosis. It also covers bathroom bleeding, noting most is from hemorrhoids, urge to seek immediate medical evaluation, and reassurance that most cases are not cancer.
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