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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1963
Page
11
Unusual oil venture and long lodge toss of memories
A local note describes Iowa Daily Press Association interest in a community oil product with donations from Walt Messer. It recounts long friendship tales between George Rudiger and Ted Overholt, a pool hall memory, a shoddy five dollar bill incident, and a joke about old Indians. It ends with sports and obituary nostalgia including Ray Whitehead and Karl Frederick, plus octopus wrestling plans for Karl and son Ron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Herb Tschudy
Herb
Iowa
Walt Messer
George Rudiger
Ted Overholt
Ted
Columbus Junction
George
Ray Whitehead
Ray
Karl Frederick
Steilacoom
Washington
Karl
Ron
Expanding Washington basketball history to 1931 36 debated
Littleton Colorado writer Gene Tucker urges adding 1931 36 to Washington basketball history noting 1935 state tournament pose and key players led by coach Guy Carlton and Red Norton. Editor counters with 1936 data: after losses and roster losses the 36 club failed to win a conference game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tucker
Littleton
Colorado
Golden Ink
Washington
Gene
Guy Carlton
Red Norton
Ottumwa
Allen Hampsher
Dead Eye
Cecil Woodford
Rod Eicher
Bears
Ray Palmer
Francis Mangold
Skeet Dougall
Dale Booth
Eugene
Minister Shows Drunk Parishioner The Bottled Pace
A pastor confronts a chronic drinker by touring a distillery and brewery to prove production outpaces his consumption. The drunk quips that at least workers are kept busy through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbiber
Allen Green's Birthday Letter Changing Time
Allen Green reflects on turning 83, celebrating life in Washington County. He ponders progress from 1880 to now, noting advances in science, transportation, and culture, while contrasting past hardships with present luxuries and urban changes. He recalls Prescott Iowa and local history, ending with pride in Iowa heritage and modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Washington
Iown
Iowa
State of
Representative Vetter on liquor problem prompts debate
A reader endorses Keith Vetter's view that liquor law changes won t solve the issue and urges addressing underlying conflicts and anxieties. The letter cites psychology of adjustment discussions and argues religion and education aren t sole solutions while warning against scapegoating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Vetter
WSUIL
Our Health and Medical Wonders of the Modern Era
A digest on advances in medicine and technology, praising vaccines open heart surgery and organ support devices while noting persistent health fears. It cites penicillin, wasp venom research, heart stoppages for surgery, chromosome studies, and urges readers to consult their own doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colen
Medical News
Senior Connie Nordyke Named At W H S Activities
Connie Nordyke daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Nordyke earns senior honors at W H S. She has participated in marching and concert bands Girl's Glee Club choir Y Teens and Hi Life Staff. She plans to attend Iowa City Business College to become a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Nordyke
Bill Nordyke
Connie
Girl's Glee Club
Scragg
Y - Teens
Hi - Life
Iowa City Business College
Stamp designs and release dates for hunger campaign and Amelia Earhart stamp
The 5 cent Freedom from Hunger stamp debuts June 4 in Washington at the World Food Congress, featuring a wheat stalk symbol for FAO. British Territories issue similar stamps. collectors may request first day covers. Also, an 8 cent Amelia Earhart airmail stamp launches July 24 in Atchison Kansas. details include Earhart’s pioneering flights and honors. A list of nations not issuing stamps is provided. A separate NY report notes a new hour-long dramatic TV series Adam's Children in development with Bob Banner Associates and Paul Stanley. Theo Bickel considered for the lead, with filming to start after April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
D.C
World Food Congress
Food and Agriculture Organization
U.S
Washington 13
Airmail
Amelia Earhart
Atchison
Kansas
Pacific
Miss Earhart
Atlantic
Hawaii
Russia
Bulgaria
Albania
Cuba
Australia
Austria
Hungary
Honduras
New Zealand
Papua
New Guinea
Mongolia
North Korea
Canada
Rhodesia
South Africa
Western Samoa
New York
UPI
Bob Banner Associates
Hollywood
Paul Stanley
Steve Gethers
Stanley
Banner
Theo Bickel
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