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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1971
Page
4
Editorial reminiscence on beards, barbering, and the social bite of fashion. Anecdotes about elections in a Y’s Men club reveal a lighthearted defense of bearded men, contemplating past styles, barber craft, and the pride of facial hair through Iowa's history.
The Tipton Conservative challenges the belief that a grandfather’s beard signals cowardice or razor incompetence. It argues the notion is a blasphemous myth, noting the historical skill and choices behind facial hair. The piece begins to critique common assumptions about shaving and masculinity.
Lois Dodds praises a Lent devotional book by the Junior High Fellowship of the United Presbyterian church. She notes many young people are labeled as a lost generation, a view she says the work helps counter with serious, worthwhile reading for all ages. Sam signs as a believer in justice for all.
A collage of odd trivia and reader questions. Notes on static electricity volts, urbanization rates in California and Vermont, German law designating housewives as skilled workers, retirement pension talk, taste queries on shark versus swordfish, and a mix of audience Q A segments about clipping poodles, beer color, Wiley Post and Will Rogers, and tongue and ear tricks. It also notes more motion pictures in South Africa than Hollywood, superstition about 13, and decibel naming.
In Riverside on March 9 Rev. W F Boeckmann said Mass at the J L Yeggy home with attendees including Mr and Mrs Yeggy and relatives Anna Lillian Yeggy Eva Heitzman and others. Yeggy has been homebound for four months after a heart attack. The report also notes robin sightings and various local visits through the week.
Parsons College Music Department presents the Parsons Wind Ensemble in a public concert on Thursday evening April 1 at 8 pm in Room 1 of the Merlyn Brown Learning Center. The 40 piece group is directed by Sandra Dye with Richard Willis, Baylor University composer in residence, conducting an original piece Aria and Toccata. Willis has won the Prix de Rome and other honors.
Lansing lawmakers introduced a bill to make begging for treats door to door a misdemeanor with the threat of tricks. The measure targets Halloween activities and aims to curb door knocking by children and adults seeking candy.
Mrs Lida Rowe Wellman writes of Washington County American Legion Auxiliary gathering with seven units represented. New officers elected: President Mrs Mac Marek, vice president Mrs Frances Nilson of Ainsworth, secretary treasurer Mrs Ruth Page. Several local activities noted include bake sale proceeds, Rebekah convention attendees, World War One veterans supper and upcoming Legion fish fry. Also reports family visits, birthdays, and church devotion schedule.
University of Town associate dean Dr. Woodrow W. Morris urged nursing homes be treated as treatment centers, not custodial houses. He cited stereotypes about aging, noted potential intellectual maintenance, and highlighted therapy’s role. Institute of Gerontology has trained about 500 Iowa administrators and offered courses for nursing home operators.
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