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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1962
Page
4
A Canadian crafts program helped Eskimo artisans sell stone carvings and prints to galleries and museums, earning over eighty thousand dollars last year. The project began with government support but required only the artists’ labor and talent, proving effective non relief aid.
A Washington County reader argues that published figures exaggerate farmer wealth. He contrasts a $4226 gross average with typical costs: land valued at $100000, machinery at $36000, taxes, rents, and upkeep reduce the farmer’s share to about $2113, leaving the laborer with roughly $313 per year after expenses. He urges showing both sides of the story.
A 1958 King Features piece by Burton and Tern outlines Parkinsonian exercises to maintain mobility. It covers walking drills, balance practice, chair rises, broomstick drills, and finger and facial exercises to keep movement, speech, and expressions natural, with a note to consult a doctor first.
Mrs Genev Hooley hosted a Wellman unit breakfast with 12 members present. Mrs L J Powell elected life patron as unit plans to attend Cedar Rapids convention Sept 25 27. School election Sept 10 to fill two vacancies in the Mid Prairie district with Rex Severt and Dr M L Tweeten filing.
Edwin P. Rich as exec of Frank G. Rich estate transfers land in section 1775 7 to Mervin C. Grosscup. Gladys L. Farrier and Fred Cha lupa to Cha lupa and wife real estate in Ashby’s Second City of Washington. William H. Perdock and wife to Bertha B. Montgomery real estate in OS 7 City of Washington. Amanda M. Brinning to Gayle L. Brinning land in section 8 74 9.
The bi monthly program for Variety Night at The U. P. Home showed Lawn Beautiful by Sears Roebuck and Bay at the Moon a Rand Ammunition Company hunting film. Local residents and visitors called on Miss Frances Patton and Mrs. William Nolin, with Patton and Campbell families among overnight guests. Other local callers included Mr. and Mrs. Clair Boyd and Miss Maud Hamilton, while Mrs. Maude Statler visited her grandson Roger Reighard in Coralville. Roosevelt Brown recalls starting football in high school due to a coach’s belief he was too big for band duties.
B. Jay Becker analyzes four hands for a responder facing opening hearts and overcalls. He recommends doubling two clubs for a practical profit, considers two hearts, three no trump, and three clubs with emphasis on distribution and slam chances.
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