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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1963
Page
11
An editorial voice contemplates Revelation 21:1 while recalling a Washington man who, with nineteen dollars and traveler’s checks in his billfold, jokes about paying a nine dollar fine to return to Iowa, highlighting humor amid hardship. The piece blends theology, travel woes, and small-town wit in a single vignette.
A retired local barber Don Young recalls humorous daily moments from his years at the shop including a bath joke about an elderly patron. A sister buys a food chopper for a birthday, misreceives praise, and later apologizes for the surprise. A Kentucky trip features a large roadside sign and a police stop with a $16.50 fine. A former classmate recovers from a heart attack in Mayfield as Dale stands out in football and javelin, remembered for his state records and junior all state honors.
The Mail Bag reports Clyde Pratt and his wife are wintering in Mesa Arizona. A recent Journal story about Clyde receiving the nickname Poncho was noted. He replied the full moniker is too long for print and will explain upon return in spring. He also comments on Social Security as defined by WS as a steak guarantee for those without teeth.
A sign painter misread a holiday greeting for Washington Federal Savings and Loan, turning Ralph Les and Marguerite into Ralph Less and Marguerite. The error unsettles Les, who insists his name is correctly spelled, while Ralph and Marguerite receive warmer acknowledgments. The item then pivots to regulation on convention expense accounts.
Los Angeles lawyer and ranch owner Mrs Kemper Campbell argues for personal finance separate from joint accounts and condemns delinquents among youths. In an interview in New York she cites experience from her 40 year career and juvenile work, urging discipline and personal religion while advocating individual financial autonomy in marriage.
A profile of Sylvester Marsh who secured a charter in 1858 to build a railroad to Mount Washington, facing ridicule in New Hampshire. The feat, completed in 1869, became a famed but ultimately lost venture, later sold by Dartmouth College to Col. Arthur Sue who has run the attraction since 1935, amid long-standing interest from state authorities.
The article previews 1963 stamp issues including Ireland’s two denominations for March 21 First day covers via the GPO Dublin and Kenya’s four new stamps in the Freedom from Hunger campaign. It notes Hungary Antarctic Cape Telstar prints, French Polynesia fish stamps, Mauritania Race Unity tribute, Albania Red Cross centenary set, and other nation issues launching around the year.
NBC airs Hellash Water with Richard Widmark and others about a conspiracy to trigger war by exploding an atomic device in North Korea. CBS calendar notes Hoffa interview and Lucy Show. Andy Griffith and Ben Casey air on CBS and ABC respectively with assorted plotlines. segments include cultural topics and a piano motif.
Bridge notes discuss opening two no trump as 22 to 24 points balanced hands, then analyze five hands with suggested bids. Hand one shows follow ups with two notrump, pass, and responses. hand two explores six no trump and slam chances. hand three proposes three hearts. hand four suggests four notrump. hand five considers three diamonds and a potential slam with trump choice based on partner rebid.
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