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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1962
Page
4
An editorial reflects on Uzziah's pride and downfall citing Il Chronicles 26 16. It warns pride as a deadly sin that can corrupt rulers and harm a nation when a man betrays God.
Public apathy toward Dutch elm disease threatens Iowa City’s 11 000 elms. Lane Shaw Mahow warns of a severe crisis and 4300 elms on streets at risk without a quick program. Officials urge residents to demand action and protect civic pride and property values.
U S Steel announces a $2 825 000 program aiding 753 liberal arts colleges and universities and 30 teaching quality organizations in America. Roger Blough, chairman of the foundation trustees, cites aims to raise excellence, expand opportunity, and attract private aid, noting nine straight years of similar effort.
The piece dissects candidates Lint Hughes Erbe and Nicholas on taxes and spending. It notes Iowa runs 13 to 15 million in annual shortfall, with calls to raise funds while avoiding tax hikes. It praises Nicholas for facing the issue and proposes higher sales taxes.
In the Turin event, Denmark vs Great Britain produced notable bidding and play. Denmark's North-South reached three notrump and made all with a spade lead, scoring 520. A second table saw five diamonds bid to six, then six diamonds down for Britain after East ruffed clubs and cashed hearts. lead choices determined the result.
Richland town council awarded Richards Construction Co. of Washington another street resurfacing contract for this summer with base pay unchanged from two years ago. Reported weather delays include three heavy rains and minor local damage to roofs porches and utilities.
The Waston Evening Journal lists staff roles including editor and advertising manager. It notes publication under the March 3 act and distribution terms with carrier rates displayed for Wash meen and Jaelon, plus annual figures of 36 and 40 dollars.
Ivan Shradel and Ernie Lund are due home Thursday after a week vacation at the Shradel cabin in Longville Minnesota. A Mothers Day gathering at the Alvin Suransky home included multiple families. Gene Cole and family visited Cedar Falls for a park picnic and tours.
A reader story recounts Sue’s nose injury from a fall that caused a deviated septum and subsequent infections. Through surgery she gains breathing relief, two black eyes, a turned-up nose, and a more confident life, ending the cigar taunting. A Dr Fern column invites reader questions.
Thirty nine teenagers from Burlington Iowa City and Mount Pleasant attended the Southeast Iowa Zone Walther League Rally at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday. The event opened with a Bible study on Ephesians using the Vaestras method. Donald Kreutner of Mount Pleasant was elected president and Jan Kosak of Burlington secretary. After supper attendees played volleyball and a party game. Closing devotions were led by Judy Childs Linda Taylor and Barbara Grim.
Greek bachelor George Gnessoulis described an unusual charter flight to Australia carrying 85 single Greek girls as migrants as a "bachelor's nightmare." He said he was the only man aboard and joked about needing a parachute after Bangkok. He vowed it would never happen again.
The Willing Workers held a Mother's Day tea at the K. P. Hall with 35 attendees, featuring a lace cloth table, centerpieces, and poured by Mrs. Laton Schooley and the vice president. Pythian Sisters also met at the same hall with plans for another tea and a social hour.
Wells of Keota elder in Federated Church named to the standing committee on theological education for the United Presbyterian General Assembly in session in Denver. Guengerich of West Chester enrolls in automotive mechanics course at Universal Trades School in Omaha for next fall. he now attends Mid Prairie High School.
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