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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1963
Page
4
A humorous editorial fragment recounts borrowing three cement blocks for an outdoor grill. After the blocks cracked, three owners offer differing settlements ten dollars per block, rebuilding with new blocks, or forgiving if sturdy river steps are built. It hints at potential court action if no agreement is reached.
Mrs. Bordwell and her husband welcomed their fourth daughter as she sorted baby clothes into a keepsake box and a discard box. After a Salvation Army drive, she donated the castoffs by mistake and later discovered the error needing disposal of the unwanted items.
Don Rinner, a local livestock man, faced December birthday jokes from family and proposed a new date. After a family meeting, they unanimously chose April Fools Day, and he has celebrated on that date for several years, finding it a fitting solution.
An annual Indian Summer picnic by Ted Bailey and Bill Wilson includes fishing at a cottage jointly owned by Walter Doak Ralph McCreedy and Chick Robinson. The cabin overlooks bluffs and a river with a ritual fishing line cast but no catches.
Harold Kerr and his wife depart Washington to lead a Clinton project building a new Sole golf course named Valley Of The Oaks. They will clear timber and pasture land and create greens fairways hazards in a demanding challenge for the new role.
A brief verse reflecting changing winds and drifting leaves from a speaker in Princeton, noting leaves moving to a neighbor's yard and then returning. The piece ends with a wry observation about two sides to a question and to fly paper, highlighting how perspective matters.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Smoke leave Oct 22 for McAllen Texas to spend the winter. Mrs Edna Enslin of Klamath Falls Oregon returns home after visiting relatives here. Mrs Guy Pretz visits son Edward Pretz at Denton Texas where Edward serves in the Army at Fort Hood. Mrs Harold Prior and son Steven of St Louis Missouri visit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Prior while Harold attends a government school in Anaheim California. Votroubek, local jeweler, is a patient at Muscatine General Hospital. Earl Battey of the Minnesota Twins was offered a Harlem Globetrotters basketball contract but chose baseball.
A long excerpt lists historical prices from 1856 to 1898 including whiskey at 6.44 cents, eggs 6 cents, fish 10 cents, calico 4 yards for 3 cents, prunes 10 cents per pound, and a dress made for Edna at 1.25. It notes teacher wages as low as 25 dollars a month in 1888, various vehicle hire costs, and odd ledger entries.
Keota district hosts a Tuesday night installation at the high school for new FHA and FFA officers in front of about 100 parents and friends. Officers named include FHA president Bonnie Griener and FFA president Gary Scent, with multiple other roles filled by students. Twenty three girls joined FHA, while several students joined FFA as new members and some advanced to chapter farmers.
A reader recalls the Journal’s April 26 1913 twentieth anniversary edition. He notes Merle Johnson as Society Reporter, bank deposits around 4 595 000 in the county, 18 banks then two now, and a 80 000 Methodist church list offset by later upgrades. He highlights rail passenger service of 12 daily trains and expects future revisits to the feature rich edition.
In a England women’s four team championship, two North South hands reach grand slams. At table one, opening two hearts signals strength, South bids clubs then five over four, West leads king of diamonds and South makes all tricks for 1150. At table two, similar start ends with six by South for 1540, net gain 390 for her team. West errors and alternate leads shape outcomes.
Five day school lunch menu for the Waco district lists each day from Monday October 28 to Friday November 1. Dishes include goulash, meat loaf, beef stew, macaroni and cheese, and fish sticks with sides such as salads, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, and milk.
Ainsworth school menu lists meals from Monday October 28 through Friday November 1. Dishes include Hungarian goulash, roast pork, roast wieners, baked potatoes, macaroni and cheese, with sides and milk for each day.
A fragmented notice lists staff positions at the Washington Town Journal including editor and business roles. It mentions William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Bruce Cowden as news editor, Howard Hazen as production supervisor, and other staffers. The item notes publishing afternoons except Sundays and holidays and references a post office entry on March 3, 187d via United Press leased wire. Rural subscription rates are cited.
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