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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
11
The May 25 1963 Washington Evening Journal highlights a Thought for the Day quote from James 1 5 and announces Mrs P L Fenn s autographed poetry book Ellen Rebecca Fenn gaining national recognition The piece mentions her years of writing and prior publications in journals and newspapers.
A community profile honors Reid Boyd 51 who, despite cerebral palsy and lifelong wheelchair use, remains active. He caught two fish at Staak Walton fish day, graduated in 1934 after half-day schooling, and organized his reunion while running a home magazine-card shop.
A Glendale California reader sends a Los Angeles Times clipping on Dr Edwin Wheelan 1920 WHS graduate now president of the Southern California State Dental Association practicing in Santa Ana Also mention of other 1920 graduates and a WHS athlete who uses the high school annual for morale A Twilight golf league recap shows a 0-2 start and banter with coach Harold Stevens Chick Robison and memories of a golf tournament at Finkbine
The text identifies Ruth as a second cousin to Major Gordon Cooper's wife and mentions Mrs Tom Sewart following Astronaut Cooper on his twenty two earth orbits with keen interest. The writer expresses desire to meet the Stewarts and invites relatives for a weekend gathering.
A Miami hospital notes promising early detection of rheumatic fever through a urine chemical marker and highlights gamma globulin as protection after exposure to viral infections. The column urges parental consultation with doctors for individual needs and warns against fear from misinformation.
A sharp critique of modern suburbia and Romper Room culture. The piece argues that a regulated, infantile society fosters dependency and distracts from real work while parents abdicate responsibility and label youth as threats as they themselves evade accountability. It laments the rise of protective shells around men and women and calls for recognizing brains and skilled work beyond juvenile roles.
The Washington County auditor, Fred Bourgeois, unveils the annual financial report full of county office expenses, salaries, and tax figures. The 1960 population stands at 19,406 with total taxes levied at 3,190,431.02 and receipts of 5,111,338 from taxes and other sources. The report lists officers, boards, and newspapers, plus bounty expenditures and detailed treasurer allocations across funds. Copies are free at the auditor’s office, limited in number.
In a team match between Leicester and London players, East opens with a spade and urges bold bids. Two boards show three notrump contracts doubled or defeated, with West suffering blocking clubs. Psychic spade bids yield short-term gains but rarely aid long-term scores. honesty remains best.
Fragmentary text lists rural subscription rates and Inland Daily Press wire service notes. Mentions Washington and copies of office and production roles, with disrupted names and incomplete publication details.
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