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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1964
Page
4
In the May 2 1964 WashingHON a Journal an editorial notes Oneita’s poem titled Divorce Looking Back. The piece expresses uncertainty about the poem’s perspective while praising her empathetic writing on various subjects.
Local waistline humor and small town bits recount Washingtons 125th anniversary preparations. Bob McFarlane, an insurance man and former baritone, failed to join the Washington Coffee Club pep band because his thick mustache blocked his horn. A Washington wife laments her husbands social rounds, as he plans fraternal, service club, and church meetings before a Coffee Club trip to Wisconsin.
A local man on a business errand in Taylorville Illinois last weekend felt at home amid the town's 125th anniversary observance There were whispers badges costumes and tall hats throughout the event The man faced only one big problem as he was repeatedly asked Beards certainly change appearances but who in the heck are you The piece captures small town charm and curiosity during a summer milestone.
In a neighborhood tale, residents note shells from nuts left for squirrels, while two four year olds search for treats with a tricycle. A goodwill tour to Brighton sparks chatter about Walt Farrell, ex-publisher of the Brighton Enterprise, and a possible defamation case. Mrs Oneita Fisher of West Chester wins first in Iowa Poetry Association adult division out of 1886 entries.
A Washington man recalls buying his first pair of shorts for men, stepping outside his apartment, and being cursed with a wolf whistle from two junior high girls. The piece also notes three youths mowing Mrs Carrie Mayhew's lawn with new power mowers and remarks on daylight saving time allowing longer lawn work hours.
Bit discouraging and we're envious of neighbor Mr and Mrs Walter Sheetz. They found forty five of the delicacies in their own yard after a couple of mushroom jaunts covering about ten miles with little success.
A group of ten, guided by Ed Hobl, harvested about three hundred small greys near Donnelson, visiting Ed and his in laws Nate and Ed Hobl. Mushrooms ranged from match head to hazel nut size, found mainly under trees harmed by Dutch Elm disease, reflecting a productive but somber outing.
A quiet May Day at the Bordwell residence was brightened by three baskets left on the front porch. The gifts bore the names of Drew Nardy, Marty Young, and the B. B. Bordwell children, marking a thoughtful gesture on the holiday.
Bud Wilkinson, former football coach, campaigns for U.S. Senate with frequent meetings and informal coffee gatherings described as huddles. The Fort Morgan Times notes the energetic outreach as part of his bid.
In 1830 a crude log cabin served as Iowa territory's first school founded by Dr Isaac Galland in Ahwipetuck. Teacher Berryman Jennings, 23, studied medicine by night while instructing eight pupils. The school closed that December. later schools and a dam flooded the site, but Galland's project helped seed Iowa's educational system.
Edna Jones and I toured parts of Keokuk and central southeast Iowa sharing a low cost itinerary. The piece highlights Lacey Keosauqua park Morris Park and historic sites in Hillsboro Birmingham Farmington and Croton with free or inexpensive attractions and a focus on scenic drives along the Des Moines river.
Richard Simons and Mrs Simons Riverside welcome a six pound fifteen ounce girl born at Mercy Hospital on April 21. The infant named Mary Anne. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Robert Dann route 1 and Mr and Mrs Ferdin and Simon Riverside. Great grandparents Mrs Amanda Lillis Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Albert Dann Riverside. Linda Gerot daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Gerot earned the Martha Dillon scholarship to Drake Music Camp Des Moines this summer. Linda is in seventh grade at Highland Community School Riverside. Ronnie Skubal, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Skubal route 2, is a fifth grader at St Marys School with a rating of 3 on his poem Snow from the Iowa Poetry Association. Sister Mary Leonida is his cacher. Mary and Francis Baschnagel and Eva Heitzman visited at the Will Shalla home in Rich.
Des Moines plans to study a boys work camp at Stevens state forest near Chariton using four mobile trailer units from the Yellow River forest project. The move would resemble the Anamosa reformatory program with 16 boys per unit and two guards, alongside a July automation of state highway records by magnetic tape for about 4 100 employees.
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