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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1967
Page
4
In a reflective column the writer revisits Tarzan of the Apes, noting its historical popularity. He argues the tale appeals to a universal fantasy of physical prowess and mastery, despite harsh judgments from highbrow critics, and observes its enduring reprints and film adaptions.
A Kalona Exchange piece recalls Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Tarzan novels. It notes his fame from the white child raised by apes and a beautiful heiress, then critiques his other science fiction and supernatural work as mostly failed. The columnist both praises and laments the enduring appeal and flawed breadth of his output.
Linda Ranshaw, daughter of Mrs. Bill Brooks, recently visited cousins Congressman John Duncan of Tennessee in Alexandria and attended a White House dinner with Iowa figures John Kyl and Fred Schwengel. Her trip also included sightseeing in New York and Lancaster. The column also lists numerous local visits and family gatherings from Kalona and Wayland through early September 1967.
Keota Emerald Rebekah lodge reopened after vacation with 26 members present. Noble Grand Mary Shafer led the meeting as the charter was draped in memory of Opal Klausen, Iowa Rebekah Assembly vice president, who died July 31. New gifts and verses marked a surprise for former noble grand candidates.
Iowa State University entomologist Harold Gunderson estimates Iowa’s rat population around 10 million with a national total near 195 million. He notes rising numbers due to complacency despite control measures and discusses a proposed federal extermination program. The State Fair grapples with a two percent sales tax on tickets, requiring signs to show included tax. expected revenue from tax is $8,000 to $12,000.
A humor column by L. M. Boyd surveys quirky snippets on women with large noses handling money, nose size myths, a building boss measuring janitors, and social quips. It includes jokes about blondes, brunettes, tears, nervous husbands, and detective-like courtroom tells, ending with reader questions and Boyd’s invitation for mail.
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