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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
4
In a Sept 25 1963 Washington Evening Journal editorial the writer muses on autumn equinox and weather lore, then shifts to concerns about rural land use. It notes checks for 55.90 rising to 57.10, praises farm land retirement for recreation, critiques Interior dam building, and suggests keeping parks in Colorado and farms in Iowa to save costs.
A three year U S Postal Service survey of 7000 trucks compared olive drab with red white and blue. Accidents were 894 for olive drab and 652 for red white and blue with rear strikes 50 versus 24. Conclusion: patriotic colors improve visibility and highway safety.
In Wayland on September 18 Mr and Mrs Albert Zieglowsky of Washington and his sister Mrs Ida Rieners of Emden Illinois were dinner guests of their brother Mr and Mrs August Zieglowsky. Barbara Arnold 101 a hospital patient has returned home after a month at Henry County hospital following a fall. Anna Jones of Winfield is staying with her. Sam Wittmer is painting at his brother Noahs Mt Pleasant home. Orie Miller of Bellville Illinois visited his parents at Parkview Home on September 18. Reverend Robert Hartzler, a student at
Brother from Hesston attends Sugar Creek meeting with family. Gilber Troutman of Reseda visits his mother Mrs. Emma Troutman and sister Mrs. Ralph Roth. Vernon Wyse and Shirley attend nursing graduation in La Junta. Shirley to stay for State Board then return to Iowa hospital work. Jim Holuf becomes bookkeeper at Eichenbergers Plumbing. Kathy’s seventh birthday party hosted by Mrs. Willis Alliman with gifts and favors. Relatives visit Roy Barton home near Oakland Mills. Wayland Study Club meets at Mrs. Shumumphrey’s. pet superstitions shared. “The Rewards of Caving” read. social hour follows. Andy Tschantz and Gary visit Glen White in Wellman.
An editor recalls a Welsh family journey from Pren Gwyn to the Alltyrodyn manor and on to America. The piece traces Great Grandpa’s flight from rents and The System, his immigrant path to Wisconsin, and the broader idea that ancestors’ pursuit of dignity shaped both Wales and the United States.
Judy Weston bride to be of Tom West was feted at a Hobbs home shower with twelve guests signing a rolling pin. Social Circle of the Federated Church held a meeting with sixteen members and eight guests as plans were made for a September 26 breakfast and a Salvation Army appeal.
The Army Air Force launches Exercise Big Lift to airlift 16,000 troops to Germany next month. Officials say the operation could save up to 300 million annually in U S gold outflow by reducing overseas expenses and possibly allow two divisions to return home if airlift capacity expands. Defense Secretary McNamara notes airlift capability has doubled since 1961 and may double again in coming years.
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