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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
4
An editorial reflection on a rainy week of mud road driving in Portland. The writer recalls half-finished resurfacing, gumbo mud, and the thrill of steering a car through slick trenches, comparing old mud driving to modernity and joking about a nostalgic ’24 Dodge. The piece ends with a light note on city repairs and aging drivers.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal column decries memory improvement ads claiming they promise total recall. The piece argues such promises are grim and stresses the value of an open mind and selective forgetting to maintain order and pleasure in life.
Letter from Washington Iowa cites National Farmers Union May 6 1966 issue. Prices received by farmers fell five points to reflect parity at 80 percent as prices paid, including interest and wages, rose two points. The writer argues farmers cannot survive on 80 percent of overhead.
Dear Abby field letters reveal a wife tormented by her husband’s loud at home quirks, a teen seeking group acceptance, and parents distressed by their son’s relationship with a married woman. Abby advises addressing behavior, social skills, and seeking trusted help.
Leslie Fisher of Wapello was chosen Louisa County chairman with Mrs. Kenneth Houseal of Columbus Junction as vice chair and Mrs. Lois Hamilton of Morning Sun as secretary. Fred Swafford of Oakville elected treasurer. Delegates named for the state convention in Des Moines. State Rep Dale Rickert spoke. B D Jones resigns as Louisa deputy sheriff to join Burlington police May 15. Russell Newell among 82 elected to Iowa State Historical Society. May Fellowship tea at Cotter Unit church set May 12 with slides. Y Teen Mother-Daughter tea planned May 11 3 30 p.m. at Peoples National Bank room.
May 9 and surrounding days feature Harold Pepper and family visiting Ottumwa, stopping in Batavia to see former neighbor Hazel Gingerich, with numerous relatives hosting gatherings and attending local funerals and Mother's Day events across Keota Oskaloosa Knoxville and Durant.
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