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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
12
The Washington Evening Journal notes two featured pieces on this page. A youth employment article by Bob Norbers targets high school students seeking first jobs, part of a series. A follow up discusses the proportion of Washington county graduates pursuing further education.
A calm spring afternoon in the town square sees many young motorists cruising in convertibles and cars, with lights and two wheeled stunts noted. The piece shifts to a broader reader view arguing that jobs come from investment by individuals and businesses, urging the president to support investment to create more jobs.
The president in Chicago argues that the nation must create more jobs, but his proposed mix of tax cuts with higher spending hinges on stimulating demand. He claims government can provide a growing share of work, yet notes that such jobs are not long term providers of new employment.
Housewife Mrs Shoesmith of Janesville proposes changing renewal rules to require licenses during the 30 days after a driver's birthday instead of the 30 days before. She argues this would reduce forgotten renewals, suggesting a trial with 15 day periods around birthdays and charging card costs to drivers if postal reminders are funded.
A vivid vignette of Brandon Florida’s nature burst with wildflowers bees and wind swept park dust devils. In Tampa a shopping district bee swarm scene at a Franklin Street department store draws bemused shoppers and workers as authorities box the queen and calm the chaos. Nearby anglers at Shell Point near Ruskin report lively fishing with energetic harbor activity and rippling winds.
Ottumwa's Iowa Employment Service outlines wage ranges for high school graduates and dropouts, noting starting pay around $1.50 to $2.00 an hour in industrial fields and about $1.15 in service jobs. It warns that many graduates underestimate the job gap, while dropouts face scarce opportunities and very low pay. emphasizes education as a path to higher lifetime earnings.
Washington county 1962 high school graduates led in continuing education with 60 percent pursuing further training in college, junior college, trade or vocational schools. Washington Community High reports 68 percent, with 34 percent going to four year colleges, higher than nearby counties and state averages.
Brown University researchers, funded by a $135,000 Ford Foundation grant, test a program admitting 20 percent of freshmen as academic risks to predict long term success beyond high school grades and test scores. Alumni from 1947–1952 will be surveyed to compare outcomes with current students and assess the value of intangible qualities like originality and loyalty in shaping graduates.
Fishermen haul sheeps head drum red fish and angel fish. shoppers race through discount centers, picking souvenirs as lines at checkouts grow long. The scene hums with holiday rush and brisk sales as warm weather hints at busy northbound travel.
Betty Kneent hosted the Starliners 4-H Club Thursday evening with roll call on favorite foods and reasons. Demonstrations by Mary Davis and Kathy Vacha covered Unbaked Cookies and Bar Cookies, plus talks by Betty Knecht and Donita Beye on cereals and milk in meals and breakfast. Linda Moore led group singing. refreshments were provided by Betty and her mother. The next meeting will feature Donita Beye in April.
Keota March 22 The Happy Hour Club met at the home of Mrs Francis Lyle with Ruth Lyle presiding. Hostess months were drawn for the year and a note was written to ill member Rosalie Luers missing due to illness. Members shared recipes and exchanged them. Next meeting will be at Mrs Ruth Lyle s during Birthday Month with a gift exchange and refreshments served by the hostess.
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with editor and business roles, advertising director, and production details. It lists publication schedule and rural subscription rates with partial figures for Washington carrier rates.
In a rubber bridge game East held by Al Sobel, top ACBL director, South opened with Spades, West overcalled, North bid Two Spades, South jumped to Three Spades. East versus lot of misdistribution led Sobel to double, only for dividends to fail as South won all eight tricks after a sequence of ruffs and late high cards.
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