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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
4
The editorial urges humility citing Luke 18 14 and contrasts egotism with practical wisdom. It applauds Washington's spring beauty and the removal of elm shade, noting residents who planted replacement trees are now enjoying shade and curb appeal. It urges readers to plant new trees this year for quicker, useful shade returns.
John McCormally argues that a proposed municipal law revision to replace newspaper publication of city council proceedings with pamphlets at the public library would hinder taxpayer access and oversight. He notes the current papers deliver broad coverage and questions savings, urging readers to oppose reduced public accountability.
Senator Jack Miller described as weighing all sides before voting no on the SST appropriation, a swing vote echoed by his Carswell nomination stance. The piece notes pressure from Republicans labor and aviation groups and praises his method of homework, conscience, and judgment.
The Library staff stay busy arranging the annual Amateur Art Show and aiding students with term papers while processing new books. Adult fiction features mystery and suspense titles from McDonald to Hoyle, along with several other novels and adventure true stories.
Geneseo resident Lloyd Blumenstein hosted an overnight guest in a Wellman Iowa area community paper during May 1971. The notice lists local attendees at a Rebekah convention in Marengo and reports various visits, church dedications, and community activities including a prayer service, clothing drive, and hospital admission and obituaries.
A digest of quirky facts and questions on language crows zorses and tipping digits. Notes on speed limits in Burlington and a playful Anchorage police welcome. A trivia sampler includes word origins golf courses and a cannibal tale in a stylized old newspaper voice.
Riverside May 11 Mrs Fannie Meeks was honored by family at a Mothers Day dinner at her home. Attendees included Mrs Jack Veggy Mr and Mrs van Meeks Beverly and Mrs Norma Huss of Des Moines Mrs Dorothy Harrison Dick Randy and Becky Mrs ngaborg Allan and Mary Younk of Iowa City Don Meeks joined later. Calls came from a daughter in Rock Island and a son in Denver.
Riverside Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Trinity United Methodist Church on May 10. Mrs. George Havel opened with a prayer, discussed trips to Washington Methodist Church, and plans for a silent auction. Bible school is set for June 7 to 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. A farewell party for Rev. Powell is planned June 6 at noon.
Riverside May 10 families gathered for Mothers Day meals at Parkersburg and Amanas. Joe Bennett and Chris tine joined Mrs. John Halsing and family. Louise Blum hosted dinner with William Rarick Duane and others from Ainsworth. Strabala clan joined Scott Strabala from Ames for classes. Wil son and Sojka couples hosted in Washington. Lemley home in Hannibal hosted Powell Lemley Sammons families. Wilma Rummelhart visited Edna Muller at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman after Sunday dinner. Milford Olson Cedar Rapids and Melvin Have l hosted guests. Cleo Burich hosted supper with Darrel Hirt Pat Burich.
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