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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1962
Page
3
Essays reflect on Memorial Day origins and the honored dead, then pivot to seasonal changes, weather, travel, and outdoor life. The piece ties nature’s beauty to human memory while noting summer hazards and the humor of public transport choices and berry picking challenges.
Crawfordsville Lions Club heard Roy Pierce recount his two month tour of Germany and Europe with photos. Harold Thomas accompanied him. 33 members and Rev. Robert Rushing attended. The group discussed summer band concerts, swimming programs for children, and a queen contest for the County Fair.
United Press International lists ABC CBS and NBC offerings. The Untouchables with Robert Stack on ABC features a gambling ship and a mob contract hit. Donna Reed Show realignment. Real McCoys. My Three Sons. Hazel with Shirley Booth. Law and Mr Jones on ABC. French Minister Maurice Couve de Murville interview on CBS late.
Donald Franklin Patterson of route four Washington paid 15 dollars for speeding and Ralph Cohen Geary of Mount Union paid 5 dollars for failing to stop at a stop sign after police stop. Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden levied the fines.
Brighton notes report a W S C S coffee at Cora Pringle's home with 28 adults and 8 children, a Pythian Sisters session at K P Hall, and a district memorial service planned for June 10 featuring Eldon Morgan. Local youth honors include Hawkeye Girls State selection for Marla Valey, with several residents traveling and attending gatherings.
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