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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1969
Page
4
A columnist recalls the 1912 eighth grade dress code clash over collars and ties, noting changes in codes and urging a quick, simple resolution. The piece argues that standards evolve and homecoming should follow a settled decision, then shifts to musings on why fans form strong attachments to teams and athletes.
A two day Iowa study committee will examine more than 50 eminent domain proposals from a two day hearing and study how other states handle the power. The panel considers licensing right of way buyers, an ombudsman for landowners, corridor rights for utilities, and possible transfers of authority from the Commerce Commission.
Crawfordsville residents see a turned tide on Main Street as dilapidated shops are repainted and spruced up. Lloyd Coon funded paint for volunteers, with Bud Lease Slater Hardware and Vernon White properties brightening the block north of the Locker. Community comments praise cooperation and renewal. Mrs Ray Van Engen recovers after surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City as Rev Van Engen’s mother stays with the family. Mr and Mrs Jerry Keller and family attend Bert Wells open house celebrating 25th wedding anniversary.
The page runs a Dear Abby column with letters and responses on etiquette and domestic matters, followed by Riverside area notes. It reports local club meetings, birthdays, hospital notices, family news, and a Tokyo typhoon alert with Elsie’s 118 mph winds.
Forty nine women played Lagos Acres at Keota with Margaret Bermel and Betty Stoutner directing registration. After golf Mary Jane Adam led supper planning. Prizes were awarded across four flight levels with multiple winners. Bridge prizes went to Esther and Leola Flynn and Lillian Flander. Other notes mentioned PE O convention attendance and local society meetings and a family reunion.
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