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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1965
Page
4
An editorial style reflection presents a brief daily spiritual prompt. It invites readers to seek guidance in prayer with a short verse from Psalm 25 4 and suggests a personal approach to finding a way to pray.
A humor filled column recounts Wally Fagen's long distance boat sale prank and a cement salesman's confusion. Mushrooms yield quirky finds from yard foragers Dale Denison report with 41 greys observed. Other vignettes include a golf round with mushrooms and a jeweler's risky gift. A boy runs away, a sweater finally fits, and a father ponders elm tree mushroom memes.
A local mother recalls her daughter’s first kindergarten day when asked what she learned. The child answered she learned to say please and thank you, a skill the mother thought she already knew from home.
The May 22 1965 issue of the Evening Journal from Washington Iowa presents a snapshot of local happenings. Readers find community notices, brief updates, and civic items reflecting mid May events in the area.
British musical comedy star Tommy Steele arrives in New York to headline the American production of Half a Sixpence at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show, adapted from H.G. Wells, features a tuneful score by David Heneker and lively dance numbers by Onna White. Steele, famed for rock n roll roots, leads a strong cast including Polly James, Carrie Nye, James Grout, John Cleese, and more.
Postage stamp plans announced for a 5 cent commemorative marking the United Nations 20th anniversary with first day ceremonies in San Francisco. The design features clasped hands within a wreath and the caption International Cooperation Year. Also notes ITU centenary stamps from Malaysia Ceylon Zambia Gambia Basutoland Seychelles and Liberia tributes and price adjustments for Indian Ocean routes.
May 12 Crawfordsville, Robert Humphreys family were Mother's Day dinner guests in the Frank Gault home. Joyce Gault missed due to a Cedar Falls music festival but will be home this weekend. Carter Sheese and Jack of Aledo Illinois along with Dave Henderson and Robyn attended. Lorna McCoy fell at school with possible arm fracture. Kathy Fletcher entered University Hospital Iowa City for Oral Surgery Thursday. Carlton White and Becky visited Wm Stoner in Mt. Pleasant Sunday evening.
Wayland May 12 Mrs W J Eicher returned from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Her daughter Mrs Leigh ton Ford of Marion has been here since Tuesday helping out. Anthony Graber son of Mrs Don Meyer scored 96 percent on the Level II accounting test from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants NYC. Mrs Frank Nebel came home Monday from Burlington Hospital after a short illness. Mr and Mrs Benjie Leichty Mt Pleasant spent Mother's Day with her mother Mrs Aaron Leichty and the Bob Leichtys of near Washington were afternoon visitors.
The article reviews a 1964 World Bridge Olympiad deal where two tables chose different slams. West led hearts and misdefended, allowing Britain to lose a trump squeeze, while Thailand attempted five diamonds then six, yielding divergence in results. This illustrates the risk of the percentage play against clever defense and shows the tension between theory and practical defense.
Memorial Day services will be held Monday May 31 at 10 A M in Ainsworth with Master of Ceremonies Lee Hunt and a firing squad color guard. Rev Stephen Root will speak and the school band under Hero Jones will perform. The 35th Annual Alumni Banquet is set for May 29 at the Ainsworth gym with a variety program led by Sherry Roberts and reservations due May 26. A Legion sponsored dance at Highland Palace will occur June 12 with the Dick Ballard Dance Band. tickets via American Legion members.
Dr Millard G Roberts will be Highland Community School graduation speaker at 8 p.m. May 27 in the Ainsworth center. He leads Parsons College at Fairfield Town and holds multiple degrees. Forty two seniors graduate including Lynne Alvine and Linda Berg. Events include Baccalaureate May 23, Senior Award Night May 19, prom May 21, and National Honor Society initiation May 20.
Grace Butler reports from Columbus Junction that Mrs John L Dillon and Mrs Hubert Sunderman attend the Midwest Regional of the National League of American Pen Women in Kansas City May 21 to 23. Sunderman is state president and Dillon is past president of the Des Moines branch. Dillon will join a panel to discuss creative writing. Other family travel includes the Mays and Fultons visiting Robert May in Washington and attending the World's Fair in New York.
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