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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1968
Page
4
In the Washington Evening Journal editorial, the writer critiques the town’s warning capabilities for imminent tornado danger. They argue a rapid alert system is essential, as current plans focus on post disaster response and fall-out shelters, not on timely warnings. The piece urges a loud, townwide signal beyond fire sirens and calls for shared responsibility among officials to save lives.
A Keokuk newspaper notes the Edsel’s shift from joke punchline to valued rarity. It highlights a California owner who would not part with his Edsel convertible for 5000 dollars, roughly double its original price, signaling rising collector interest.
A column from the Washington Evening Journal compiles light anecdotes on daily life and humorous trivia. It notes early morning romance timing, quirky facts about ear hearing, shifts in work hours, and cultural asides from fashion to flag terminology, weaving dated social curiosities into a playful, period voice.
Iowa state agencies face heightened scrutiny as the comptroller requests full financial operation details for the next budget cycle. Budgeting during the transition to a new governor will hinge on thorough agency workbooks, new programs, and trust accounts while the $496 million annual budget is poised to grow.
Philip Davis son of Mr and Mrs John L Davis of Ainsworth belongs to the graduating class at Friends Bible College and Academy at Haviland Kansas. Commencement exercises are set for May 27. Area Ten Dean Willard L Boyd University of Iowa law professor will give the commencement address May 25 at Sinclair Memorial Chapel on the Coe College campus.
In a world championship match between Thailand and North America, two boards produced dramatic swings. At table one Norman Kay and Edgar Kaplan reached six diamonds with a favorable ruff and precise play, scoring 1,540 points, while table two with Sammy Kehela and Eric Murray saw six diamonds doubled and Thailand go down, costing 1,740 points.
Kalona residents gathered May 8 to honor Mrs. Lena R. Yoder on her 77th birthday with a cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swartzendruber. Attendees included multiple Yoder families, neighbors, and friends. Marie Jackson hosted a luncheon with members of Kalona High School class of 1918. golf was played at Kalona Course with nine ladies. Don Daffeitta from Finkbine will conduct lessons May 22 at 1 PM for local enthusiasts.
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