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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1967
Page
4
The piece reflects on Paul the Apostle as a parental figure to his converts, noting that giving does not impoverish the giver. It emphasizes selfless sacrifice and devotion as a Christian example in a devotional editorial tone.
Hal Hotle and his Irish Setter Red roam daily from the West Washington home to City Hall on old 92 where locals nicknamed the dog Mayor. Red walks back and forth to the Horle Development across the street, ignores Hal, and prefers his own city-imagined duties.
Our family recalls Laurie’s third birthday on May 1 with a home slide gift and a playful day. A humorous Audubon note jokes about LBJ and Great Society while mushroom collecting, library notices, and local happenings fill this lively, nostalgic column.
Saturday Stamp Corner notes the 5-cent U S commemorative in the American Folklore Series featuring Davy Crockett to debut August 17 with first day cancellations in San Antonio Texas where Crockett died at the Alamo. The Lions International 5-cent stamp arrives July 5 in Chicago with a peace dove motif. Also introduced are four stamps marking the British Virgin Islands constitution showing Queen Elizabeth portrait and St Ursula with lamps.
One line report from Cairo states Governor Saad Zayed asks residents with two telephones to surrender one to ease strain on the telecommunication system. The appeal highlights pressure on Egypt's phone network and public frustration with service limits.
Blue Bird graduation at St James Social Hall draws 200 plus attendees. Mothers Day events in Iowa City with Mrs Crone and Mrs Zelinsky’s daughters study. DAR plans monument for Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Lewis grave in Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton. Bankers Association meeting in Y room 130 attendees. officers named. Scholarships awarded to Washington High School seniors for Iowa State College enrollment next fall. Rotary district conference attendees list. Rainbow and DeMolay appointments announced. Local dairy purchased by W M Tweeton of Independence. Mothers and sons banquet at Y. Rev J Reade McCrory speaks. School and community notes include teachers hired, students winning scholarships, and local improvements to Phillips Hebner Drug Store.
May 16 concert replaces May 4 vocal show at the high school featuring the 54 voice High School Mixed Chorus performing O Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly and The Last Words of David while The Top Twenty sing Its a Baggy Waltz and If I Had a Hammer. Junior High Mixed Chorus and Girls Glee Club also perform with March elementary program songs. Admission free. Band Night May 8 features Washington Township band Mid Prairie Junior High Band and High School Concert Band under directors Lambert Neil and Bob Gaston at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Twenty four Quill and Scroll initiates join Mid Prairie Chapter with sponsor Darrell Netherton. members include Peggy Shalla, Sandra Plecker, Elizabeth Allensworth, Dan Clark, Karen Huber, Sonja Boyd, Bonnie Jirsa, Linda Geyer, Judy Heath, Kathy Bauer, Kathy Housel, Cora Canott. Initiation observed by active members Sue Hartzler, Sue Miller, Ann McDowell, Janet Kos, Fred Wright, Matt Mellinger. Members must maintain scholastic standing in upper third and contribute to school publications. Selections made by Darrell Nether ton and Evelyn Fordyce.
In a South dealer contract from the May 6, 1967 Evening Journal, West leads hearts then shifts to clubs. West traps declarer by a king on the ace of diamonds, creating a false-card problem that drives South to a risky ruff and down one, despite a potential alternative line.
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