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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1967
Page
4
A column narrates the problem of dumped dogs spreading across farms, chasing sheep and livestock, sparking hunts and deaths. It laments cruelty, notes dogs' progression from farm to farm, and cites farmers near Bloomfield dealing with packs of eight to ten dogs blamed for livestock losses before some are killed or sheltered.
A witty column criticizing public priorities over earnings and appearances. The author laments people chasing style over pay and likens statistics to salted peanuts, suggesting never enough of simple facts.
Crawford Township Farm Bureau Women held their final meeting of the year at Mrs. J. W. Evans home with co host Mrs. George Dare. Highlights included meditations and talks on farm bureau principles property tax review and a trip report to Washington D C. An upcoming organizational tea is planned for September in Mrs. Richard Stephens home. Don Williams was dismissed from University Hospital Iowa City after a week long stay.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sundays Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act The paper carries United Press Leased Wire and is a member of Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and Audit Bureau of Circulations Subscription per week by carrier in Washington is 2.75 dollars with an annual rate of 10.00 dollars.
Rep. Leroy Miller, chair of the House Roads committee, criticizes the Senate for passing far more bills than the House and delaying House measures. He warns of a 3 to 1 ratio and hints the toll bridge authority bill could buy Senate action. On judiciary, the Appropriations Committee defers retirement pay debate for district and supreme court judges, as Minnette Doderer pushes 50 percent of salary and notes 9,000 dollar yearly income at that rate. The debate highlights funding, retirement, and political bargaining in Iowa legislation.
The Highlanders 4 H Club met at Highland Center School with 21 members and 2 leaders Dale Holmes and Junior Knottnerus present. Hosts were Tom and Andy Colthurst and Gene Koehler. Members filled a feed ingredient roll call and learned about keeping feeder cattle healthy and opening a feed sack. A potluck dinner for members and families announced for June 4 at 12:30 with project tours replacing the June meeting.
West dealer reports a famous contract bridge hand with North South players holding strong suits. The layout shows North with 76 9872 A75 A874 and South with AKQ10983 o 2 AKQJ106 Sica 52. East holds AKQJ106, while West has the remaining cards.
Jean Besse recalls a Paris pair championship where two young players slow played then faced a North South, blurring bidding rules. The table humor turns when South asks what system the opponents use, only to be met by North’s sharp retort as West goes down heavily in the syndicate game.
Friday May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Christian church Mrs Genevieve White will speak about her recent trip to Italy during May Fellowship Day. Guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Reuben Robbins and others at Ottumwa with a cooperative noon dinner.
Ronald Wilson, 14, of Cedar Rapids was listed in good condition after a Sunday gunshot wound to the groin. He was with four other boys along the Cedar River when the shooting, from a .22 caliber rifle, apparently occurred by accident. no charges filed.
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