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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
4
An editorial note quotes Proverbs 15 23 about timely kind words. It urges speaking pleasant words in their proper season, warning that delay may rob the moment of its value. The item reflects a daily moral reflection typical of the era.
The 125th anniversary souvenir plate for Washington Iowa features a center medallion by Carlton Bump and rim sketches by the Washington Art Guild. Local residents defend the design as symbolic of homes, churches, schools, and industry, not a realistic portrait, despite complaints from anonymous critics.
A humorous letter cites a Russian spelling reform to argue that simpler spelling saves paper and ink. It jokes about dropping double letters and questions why English uses qu after q, praising “Komunist” style spelling and urging easier spelling in the US.
Keota residents report strong winds causing two fires on Friday night. Oil stand on Clayton Funston farm toppled by wind hit electric lines and arced onto a corn crib while nearby a tree caught fire along rural route South English. No major damage reported as Keota firemen and locals helped.
Activities include 4 H attendees in Ames for Weisha events, university tours and a performace of This Is the Way It Was. Births, hospital visits, and family gatherings mark a busy Crawfordsville area weekend with Delta Kappa Gamma events and Mother's Day guests.
Crawfordsville May 8 Eleven members and eight children attended the Thursday afternoon Rural Homemakers meeting at the Clayton Widmer home. Roll call used a freezing hint. The group quilted and visited while refreshments were served by hostesses. Next meeting planned with Mrs Bert Hesseltine. Mr and Mrs Charles Curtis and Rosemary visited Jake Hecks in Burlington with Charlie's sister and Ed Curtis.
In Turin 1960 the first World Bridge Olympiad drew 29 teams from 25 countries with France winning, Britain second, and the US teams close behind. After 12 grueling days players relaxed at a hotel lobby rubber game where bids were shown by cards and a playful scene of five spades versus ten spades led to a down two, a lighthearted end to a historic event.
Ottumwa residents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kempf and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kempf and family took a two week Tex as trip. Ed Wilson attended the Iowa Association of Independent Insurance Agents convention in Des Moines. American Legion Auxiliary met May 5 in the Legion Building with Memorial Day plans and poppy sales. Five dollars were sent to Alaska earthquake aid. Memorial services for Gold Star Mother Alma Huber were conducted. Ruth McKinney returned from Long Beach, California after a visit. Local engagements include Jean Embree’s engagement to Paul Mundt of Manning and the marriage anniversaries of Park and Jackie Griggs and Duane Tadlock. Weekend visitors and local social notes accompany the community tally of births, engagements, and notices.
Mrs. R I Williams entertained thirteen Social Hour Club members and guest Mrs Gary Lease at a 9:30 a m breakfast on Friday May 8 A lavender lilac and tulip centerpiece graced the table Mint nut cups were served Drawing prizes went to Mrs James Jewell and Mrs Max Mitchell Mrs Lease showcased crafts made in Florida and samples from a sugar factory The group voted a 5 donation to the Waco Band Uniform Fund The morning ended with social time
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