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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1966
Page
4
The editorial praises the practice of thanking hosts after Ames college singers stay with welcoming Washington families. It notes such notes are usually written promptly, appreciated by hosts, and reflects on the value of polite courtesy as a daily habit.
After twelve years the old electric skillet died and refused to cook breakfast reliably. A local appliance dealer supplied a new skillet similar in size and operation. The price was $1.50 less than the old unit, prompting a humorous note on inflation and the cost of living.
Sierra Leone, a five year old African country with a Spanish name and British history, sells advertising on the back of stamps. A diamond-shaped stamp carries Harry Winston of New York as an early advertiser. The idea could help lick postal deficits and invites US scrutiny of such gimmicks.
A long reader letter column presents multiple pleas for advice. A wife suspects her husband’s bar job and possible affairs, a girl aged 11 fears a rude nickname about her last name, a daughter contends with a overbearing elderly mother living with her husband, and a public notice notes a tip about a man not pursuing a remembered train.
A group of Washington women completed a Standard First Aid course offered by the county Red Cross chapter. Instructor Boyd Siefkas lists Fern Leeper, Mary Lee Moore, Mrs. Kate Orris, Alice McDaniel, Mrs. Cecil Long, Sherri Stalder, Ethel Moot hart, Shirley Burlingame, Mrs. Bob Swift, Priscilla Thompson, Janis Heck and Eleanor Wolf as having satisfactorily completed the requirements. The class met Wednesday evenings at the Iowa Southern building.
Des Moines IDPA Senatorial candidate E B Smith a Democrat supports President Johnson in Vietnam. He argues restraint avoids a larger war, aims for South Vietnam independence, and warns against US escalation that could draw in Red China. He contrasts Miller’s stance with tax and social program tradeoffs.
American Legion post and auxiliary members will host their annual Legion Birthday party at the Legion rooms in the city hall Thursday at 6 30 p m. Turkey and coffee will be provided for the potluck supper. Dr D W Gregory will speak and show slides of his trip behind the Iron Curtain in Europe. Stanley Chabal post commander and Mrs Thora Pease auxiliary president urged all members to attend.
In a Spain versus Lebanon match, South prior to declaring a slam navigated a wild auction after Lebanon preempted with five diamonds. South led to 12 tricks, Spain scoring 1 430 points. A four spades bid by Tagores aimed to guide declarer play, but seven spades fell short.
ISU issues its annual report showing 1965 revenues of 23.679 million, up 4.7 percent electric and 9.3 percent gas. Net income reached 3.354 million, with earnings per share at 1.76. The report notes industrial development efforts and photos of new expansions within the territory. President Robert W. Greenleaf expresses cautious optimism for 1966 amid economic uncertainties.
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