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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
4
The page presents Thought for the Day citing Psalm 46 1 and references Luther s great discovery. It notes California land under cultivation and a predicted vegetable shortage with rising prices as harvests dip due to labor factors and market conditions.
The article argues home gardens faded due to urban life and cheap store produce but may rebound as truck farm labor costs rise. It notes Florida Texas and California growers relied on imported workers whose absence under new policy leaves unemployed urban labor to fill harvesting roles, with mixed success and extended disruption to supply.
A New York Times piece muses on Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax, Warren Spahn, and others facing age, injuries, and comebacks. It frames sports as male melodrama and contrasts it with domestic life, pondering Mantle’s knees, Clemente’s malaria, and Patterson’s disguises in a vivid, opinionated tone.
LeRoy G. Pratt, former Washington resident and Iowa Society president, urges comprehensive preservation of Iowa’s irreplaceable historic buildings, sites, forests, prairies, wilderness areas and streams. He stresses public awareness and duty of state local authorities and individuals to safeguard architectural, historical, natural and cultural heritage.
Rev Gilbert McDowell and H Ernest Lund with Bob Stewart led Trinity Methodist junior MYF members to Bloomington Illinois to see the American Passion Play. The 250 actor production has toured since 1929 at the Scottish Rite Temple. Attendees included Barbara Stewart Judy Gould Kathy Wingler Margaret Gerot Charlotte Sojka Tim Krantz Peggy Fox Roger Fox Ron Dann Nancy Flynn and others as they raised their ticket funds.
Wyman bowling teams from Swartz Cafe Winfield and Mullens Wyman held a yearly banquet at the Captain's Table in Washington. Following dinner they bowled at Melody Lanes. Attendees included numerous Winfield and Wyman members and their spouses, with socializing noted throughout the event.
Mrs. Jess Mitchell comes home from Mercy Hospital after a period of improvement. Hazel Atkins also returns from Mercy Hospital where she sought treatment for a prior arm injury. Grandparents are named Paul Knebel and Albert Pauwels, with local cash donations totaling 170.25 recorded for the Cancer Crusade.
Prom at Prairie High School's Mid-Prairie event on May 15 1965 featured a Southern plantation setting with a stone wall backdrop and starry props. Students danced to Shirley Porter while servers in period attire offered Mammy's Puff and Dixie treats, as Nancy Mangold was named Student Council President for 1965 66.
A parent grants permission for swimming and water safety lessons at the Washington Municipal Swimming Pool from June 14 to June 23, 1964. The student may be labeled as Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate or Swimmer. No physical disability known. Red Cross releases liability. Transportation provided by us. bus will pick up. Tuesday morning classes begin at 8 30 A M. Signed by parent or guardian.
In a three no trump after a spade lead, the key is to let East win the first spade trick with the ten. This awkward play dissolves the defense as East returns a spade and West cannot immediately cash diamonds. Proper sequence yields nine tricks, assuming typical 1-1 missing honors.
Mrs Beatrice Tracy was honored at a Wednesday party hosted by Mrs Mabel Dunbar with co host Mrs Anneta Reighard. Guests included Mrs Terry McClurg and others who shared gifts cards and a decorated sofa pillow. A musical figure sang Happy Birthday as a cake was cut. The Willing Workers Club held a meeting with 13 members present and a dime in the cake to pass to the next baker. A handkerchief shower for Mrs Tracy gave her 14 handkerchiefs.
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