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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
4
Editorial argues conflict of interest laws are needed yet warns strict application can paralyze small towns. It notes urban renewal and private stakes tempt officials to favor personal gain, giving Iowa City and Washington examples. The piece critiques overreach and calls for practical compromise in local government rules.
Iowa City letters argue the Democratic convention is not the sole ring in national politics. The writer asserts the Republican convention and voters also deserve attention, urging credit where due and noting the metaphor of a three-ring circus.
About eighty persons attended a family night program at the United Presbyterian Church with Rev and Mrs Ramsdale and Mr and Mrs Leon Iwanowsky as guests. Visits included Joe Rich and Ollie Anwyl, the Fletchers, and local families. Countywide church and social activities spanned Des Moines basketball travel, seed corn hosts, and a White Cloud Club potluck with readings and a vocal solo.
A California woman accuses me of anti democratic bias, but I recall backing a Democrat once when he needed aid. In a late night moment on a deserted street I helped him, hoping others would rally, and he urged secrecy about his party. He then offered his house as the scene of a quiet favor.
Opponents led by the Iowa Farm Bureau rally against a proposed constitutional amendment for unlimited annual sessions. Other proposed changes include compensation for expenses, governors vetoing items, and debates on reapportionment and home rule. The item also covers Hoover resigning Quaker membership over protest of the sect’s political stance and GOP hearings set for April 22 to May 2 across multiple Iowa cities.
Kindergarten Roundup in Highland Community School District set for May 14 and 15 at 1 30 p m at Riverside Elementary School and the Ainsworth Center The theme focuses on readiness with talks by a nurse psychologist speech therapist and social worker Teachers will introduce students to kindergarten activities The district has about 75 kindergartners this year The American Legion Auxiliary met for its March meeting at the B W Party room with 10 present Hostesses were Mrs Wilma Rummelhart and Mrs Gale Dinner Plans were made to participate in a hospital dinner and to serve for forty at Mt Pleasant All branches helped serve the meal and bingo was played Members helped prepare and transport the dinner to Mt Pleasant Also noted was a card party hosted by Mrs Don Kirchner with prizes The April meeting is set for April 3 hosted by Mrs Linus Veggy and Mrs Leroy Hardy with Riverside Auxiliary to be represented
The column collects quips and anecdotes by L. M. Boyd on topics from poultry and weight loss to insomnia, farming wealth, coffee drinking, tipping etiquette, office noise, and single life. It notes humorous observations, asks readers to send questions, and invites feedback to be published.
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