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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1964
Page
4
The Evening Journal’s May 26 1964 edition presents a Thought for the Day reflecting on faith and virtue. It notes God endows qualities for character development, but emphasizes personal effort to add virtue.
The piece analyzes Wallace’s rising Democratic primary support, notes his focus on federal overreach rather than segregation, and suggests a broader trend of farms converting cropland to recreation to spur local development and jobs. It cites Iowa’s $60,000 Farmers Home loan for a golf club and pool as an example.
Secretary of Agriculture Freeman told the Midwest Democratic Conference in Des Moines that within 20 years land used for recreation will yield the largest income for farmers. He cited transforming farmsteads into dude ranches or golf courses as a key example of this trend.
A Burlington Hawk-Eye item criticizes Kathryn Granahan urging more use of $2 bills to save printing costs. It claims the move would flood circulation, boost spending, and increase tax revenue, while branding the proposal deceptive and economically questionable.
State Republican leaders announce a two day Des Moines seminar June 5 6 for legislative candidates who pass the June 1 primary. Topics include education taxes welfare highways capital punishment school transportation and other issues.
North dealer notes a near hopeless six spades contract. South must find the ace of diamonds early and ruff a heart, then force a diamond play to establish all twelve tricks. Precise sequence leads East unable to release clubs, yielding the king of diamonds as the final seventh trick.
Wayland May 21 Mr and Mrs Ted Tschantz announce the arrival of a 7 lb 2 oz daughter Teresa Lynne on May 10 in Decatur Ill The infant has two brothers Jerry and Doug and is welcomed by maternal grandparents Sam Christner Elaine Beckler Tru man Beckler home updates accompany thebirth plus a social note on LNO Club gathering and pinochle scores.
Don Ross notes a 1955 Guthrie published aerial series on Washington county. The book covers towns such as Washington Crawfordsville Brighton and Kalona with farm homes, churches, schools and cemeteries shown from the air. It adds a sketch of early settlers Ritchey and Moore and marks the 125th anniversary of the county seat.
Wellman Rotary heard Rev. Richard Staple state director for Christian Rural Overseas Program describe Hong Kong when he presented color slides. He said nearly half of a 3 million population are refugees from China and five thousand live in one apartment building. Staple noted Iowa products aid self help.
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