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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1964
Page
4
An editorial note cites Hebrews 2 18 urging that those who walk with Jesus by faith are not alone when tempted. It emphasizes temptation and divine succor, framing faith as guidance during trial.
The piece notes the Tiros satellite spotting Ethel the fifth hurricane of the season far from Puerto Rico, recalls Amy Bertha and Meo and Florida damage, and mentions Typhoon Ruby in Hong Kong with heavy casualties. It reflects on warning systems, communication limits, and the meaning of neighbor in rural Asia.
The British House of Commons passed a bill freeing Malta, set to take effect in September, ending centuries of foreign rule. Malta's strategic location in the Mediterranean shaped its history with Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Saracens, the Knights of St John, Napoleon, and Britain, including a famed World War II siege. The Maltese long sought freedom, believing they deserve independence now.
Dr Ernest Horn, a retired State University of Iowa scholar, says spelling remains tough and must be memorized like multiplication tables despite calls for simplified spelling. The piece notes shifts in education toward rote learning avoidance and references political mentions about Goldwater, Truman, Johnson, and Rockefeller, plus observations on political and social trends over time.
Kalona column lists dinners and visits among local families and guests. Social exchange includes Christners hosting several couples and children, with residents from Iowa City, Oakbrook, Baltic, and Kansas City visiting during the week.
By Ham Fisher tied Wednesday with her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marek. Postmaster H L Walker entered University Hospitals in Iowa City, Monday for heart surgery there. Thursday Harold Sachs Donald Dann David Kern and Robert TeBockhorst enjoy a vacation and fishing trip in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Alt went to Waterloo last Wednesday to visit grandson Jeffrey Alt while his parents the Robert Alts vacationing in California. Hebrick Family reunion held Sunday at Iowa City park with cooperative dinner and social afternoon, listing numerous relatives and guests including Mary Tangen Clara William Harold Te Bockhorst Mrs Anna Escher Tresa Yoder and many others.
A nationwide Harris survey finds most Americans view Goldwater as more radical than themselves while Johnson sits near middle of the road. Voters see Humphrey as liberal and Miller as conservative, with little support for a sharp ideological counterpoise to Goldwater.
In a six heart contract West faces a spade lead. South cashes the ace and forces West to lead. West should avoid a spade and choose between diamond and club. Club leads are safer but can fail if declarer holds Q-10. Diamonds offer more danger, making a club lead the likelier safe defense under pressure.
Washington based Federal Bureau of Mines reports a new class of autotrophic bacteria that produce sulfuric acid and ferric sulfate while oxidizing iron and sulfur compounds. These microbes tolerate acids, dissolve metals, and have begun extracting copper from mill tailings, offering a potential low-cost method to recover metals from low grade ore deposits as high grade supplies dwindle.
Mrs Ann Hess of Washington hosted the Chat A While Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mills of Washington attended as a guest. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ceora Lyle and Mrs Elmer Aller. Next meeting planned with Mrs Kenneth Holmes. Mrs Bruce Stoutner attended again. Mrs John P Flanders entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Mrs Kenneth Aller and her children of Burlington visited at Clarence Aller’s home. Past Noble Grand Circle to meet September 9 at the home of Mrs Lena Hermonstorfer, with cohostess Mrs Irene Baughman.
Federated church hosts Thursday evening social for Keota Community school faculty and their families. About two hundred attendees were welcomed by Lyle Palmer. A community sing led by Mrs. Roger Pepper preceded a musical skit for Supt. W. H. Barnum. Refreshments followed the program.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and a publication schedule noting afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th It is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act and is a member of Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and the Audit Bureau of Circulations
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