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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
12
Editorial notes urge daily Bible reading to strengthen resolve for the day. A humorous dialogue between Gwendolyn and Dollypop mentions discarded paper, a Tootsie roll, scissors, and clipping softer ideas from others, reflecting a light, conversational aside amid religious reflection.
The Washington Y M C A awarded Foster Bickel an Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his role since 1921 in founding the Community Y M C A. He recalled early decisive moments when James A. Young offered 85000 for a Y M C A building and when Dr. Jenkins donated 15000 for land, with the community raising over 17000 for endowment.
A reminiscence at a YMCA annual meeting recalls a village smithy scene. Bus Westermark’s tale of a blacksmith shoeing Percheron horses stirs memories of boys watching, the forge glow, sparks, and the shop’s distinctive smell.
A reader critiques an editorial on the I C C and railroad rates. The letter argues railroads seek selective discounts to crush small competitors, notes the need for newsprint transport, and cites historical rate wars and price fixing. It urges wiser government action and public concern.
A diary style note records Baltimore Orioles arriving May 9 with two to three females weaving nests from pink and white crochet thread and hair like horse tail. Other birds including wrens thrashers dove hummingbird and red headed woodpecker are noted. Ends with a recipe for Glorified Rice.
The article notes Clifford Freel sold four Appaloosas for 1600 dollars to a Fort Madison buyer and shares details of Stan and Mrs. Kiesey planning a Mississippi cabin six miles east of Grandview. It describes building plans, an outdoor two hole toilet without covers, and the couple’s levee-protected site along the river. The piece also comments on local dogs, Snoopy and neighbors.
Governor Harold Hughes announces plans to create the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women to study working women issues. A two day conference in Iowa City highlighted pay gaps, day care, protective standards, and education. Esther Peterson urged stronger wage and hours rules for women.
Front page note with dateline May 16 1963 from Washington Iowa presents local news briefs and notices. Includes community events and upcoming deadlines.
In a Washington interview Powell rejects charges of hyping his power and defends his personal life and staff. He says critics attack him for being a Negro with clout, defends congressional trips as funded by counterparty funds, and acknowledges past marriages while asserting his Jefferson Bible based morality. He remains calm, noting his pastoral role and commitment to racial justice.
Mrs. Hattie Cooper, on her 63rd birthday, celebrated her son L. Gordon Cooper’s successful blastoff and orbit. She and her mother Mrs. Orena Herd watched the scene on television and prayed for a safe return, expressing gratitude to God for guidance.
Christopher Rembold of Ainsworth Iowa has been named president of the Associated Men’s Residence Halls at State College of Iowa Cedar Falls. A SCI sophomore he previously served as AMRH secretary and participates in the inter varsity Christian fellowship college bands Alpha and Chi Epsilon social fraternities and student league board. He majors in art with an English minor and plans to teach art after graduation.
A South declarer in five clubs uses an endplay to avoid two diamond losers. By winning hearts, drawing trumps, cashing spades, and ruffing a spade, the hand creates an endplay against any defender with four diamonds, ensuring the contract. If West or East gain a diamond, careful ducking seals the win.
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