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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
4
A devotional meditation cites I Chronicles 16 9 about God's eyes surveying the earth to show power for those with faithful hearts. It asserts that while men can hide from themselves, they cannot hide from God and notes His ability to reveal strength to the trusting.
Iowa’s moneys and credits tax vexes taxpayers with annual assessments and income returns. The tax covers bank accounts stocks bonds and mortgages with exemptions and unclear rules. Reform has been urged since 1933 and again in 1959 but repeal is blocked by Korean bonds funding. A revamp is urged before lawmakers act in 1963.
A Fairfield Ledger summary notes stock ownership rising dramatically in the United States with millions of stockholders surpassing workers in key industries. It cites U S Steel American Tel and Tel Standard Oil of New Jersey and calls for balance in taxation and inflation fears. It also questions unemployment statistics and highlights a drop in the U S gold reserve to 16.5 billion dollars.
Hollywood district news reports the Sunset Strip village housing early 1920s garden apartments will be demolished to make way for a modern hotel. The storied complex, once home to silent film stars, provided exterior sets for many productions including Casbah scenes in Algiers.
A Pierre area feature recalls a real case of infectious mononucleosis turning critical when the spleen ruptured during an operation. It notes symptoms, risks, and recovery guidance for teens and young adults, plus a light culinary item for spring potatoes.
Milo Stransky and family attend a six o'clock dinner at Artis Heck home in Iowa City with guests Gary Smith Washington L J Heck family Jerry Willhauer Michael John Barbara Smith and others. Other Sunday visits include the Novys and Antrhut Kalona residents with Otto Novy and Norma Jean joining. Riverside Garden club held its April meeting at a home.
Five hands analyzed for responding to a takeout double with spread points and distribution. Each case weighs spade support heart stops and game potential guiding whether to bid one spade notrump two diamonds or cue bid to force partner to name the best game contract.
Keota May 2. St Marys second graders will receive their first Communion at 8 am Sunday May 6 celebrated by Father Kempker. A class list includes Edward Adam Chris Aller Terry Dann and others. A May 7 school recital and May 7 church meeting and May 8 9 mission circle gatherings are scheduled at local churches.
Mrs Ann Sakren led guests including Mrs Mary Lukavsky and others at a Wellman gathering. A June Davenport trip was discussed. talks on Cats Dogs and My Backyard were assigned. Chrysanthemums care and a plant exchange featured. Door prize to Mrs Charles Waldschmidt.
Mrs. Argus Fulgate of Sacramento California visited with her sister Mrs. Kate Ingram for two days. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Newhouse of Seattle plan to leave after spending weeks with relatives. RNA held a regular meeting at the Community Building where Mrs. Arnold Lukavsky reported on the Cedar Rapids state convention. The district convention is set for May 10 at West Liberty. A social hour followed the meeting with Bake salmon filling in corn bread for a soup and sandwich meal.
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