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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on the biblical verse Proverbs 29 2 stating when the wicked rule the people mourn and considers the impact on neighboring nations as a somber reflection in the October 19 1963 Washington Evening Journal edition.
Purely Personal presents a revived tale in which Everette the chipmunk argues for state security, while his father Mr. Chipmunk defends hard work and freedom. After a night of reckless driving Everette ends up jailed, then learns a pointed lesson about government safety nets.
Mr and Mrs Bob McFarlane traveled to Hartford Connecticut for business and a visit to their son Bob who serves Coast Guard duties A casual talk with Charlie Berdo and another acquaintance led to a cheeky insurance offer The policies later arrived at 7500 despite the small 25 cent stake highlighting a lighthearted take on aviation risk and insurance gambles
A newspaper note explains a long running football contest run with local businesses. A recent Monday feature misprinted “inners” as “inners” with “twenty-sex inners,” highlighting how a single letter error changes details and fuels reader questions about next week’s event.
A couple facing opposing religious backgrounds and friendly families settled their union by flipping a coin. The first flip favored Protestant, the second favored Catholic, and the bride later became Catholic. They now have three children and appear happy.
A user reports testing a new stainless steel razor blade that promises very low shaving costs. Previously buying ten blades for 9 cents yielded about 3 cents per shave, while a 89 cent package produced multiple shaves with one blade, potentially lowering cost to about 1 cent per shave. The writer credits the blade’s edge durability and notes ongoing satisfaction, suggesting competitors might be wary of the rugged product.
One Extreme To Other sin on interest was once a top local golfer. He still plays daily. After eye surgery his game changed. He could not see the ball for about two years. Post surgery the ball looks large but he cannot hit it, as new glasses make him feel closer to the ground and he underhits.
Iowa safety officials press for 100 more highway patrolmen beyond 300, citing 56 hour weeks and rising interstate miles. Telephones at rest areas and shelters are proposed for emergencies while discussions include funding gaps from the 1963 legislature and potential staffing by the 1965 session.
The Home Builders Class met in Mrs Myra Davison s home to sew carpet rags for sale during a work day. Altar and Rosary Society met, new officers elected for events including a spaghetti supper. Multiple diners and visits noted with neighbors and relatives, plus church group activities and funeral attendance.
A poetic meditation on autumn’s sensory shift from warmth to cold. The speaker revels in harvest imagery, grape and corn, apples and bonfire, while noting approaching frost. The piece contrasts seasonal abundance with a wish for rest as grass dies and nature slows.
Keota Oct 4 Troop 4 invited Fire Chief Robert Beck to explain the fire truck and emergency unit. He urged a return visit after a new truck is purchased. Scouts met in the park to pick costumes for their Pack meeting skit on Oct 22 with treats from Bobby Romoser.
A detailed card play discussion analyzes a 15 year old Beck shielded defense in a master level contract. The writer outlines precise signaling, trump breaks, and ruffing sequences to secure a slam in hearts and how to manage exits and discards against West and East.
A compact diary style page shares potting indoors with blooming petunias and seasonal crocuses, plus farm anecdotes about a boy declaring himself a cowboy and a farmer’s wife watering the road on wash day. It includes a recipe for Maxine’s Apple Tarts and a quotation about home and family.
Riverside residents report weekend visits and travel notes. Mrs Will Harwood and Mrs Fanny Shannon called on Mrs Marge Sauckey. Dorothy Fitzsimmons left Iowa City by train for Norton Kansas to visit her son Adrian Fitzsimmons. Adrian’s son David Fitzsimmons sustained an eye injury and may lose the eye while under specialist care. Mr and Mrs Robert Spenner and Bobby, Riverside, with Mr and Mrs Everett Speas of West Chester, visited McGrew to view fall colors.
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