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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1965
Page
4
A brief Washington Evening Journal note from September 27, 1965 emphasizes seeking good, avoiding evil, and living in harmony with spoken faith. It cites Amos 5 14 and reflects on the daily presence of God when actions align with words.
An uncle proprietor recalls pawning a watch worth ten dollars to cover an emergency, accepting three dollars and later paying a small interest to reclaim it two weeks after the pawn exchange. The narrator reflects that such humiliating moments led to the long history of pawn shops.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt notes the pawn broker trade may shed its three hanging balls for interlocking spirals as New York brokers seek a sturdier image. It recalls personal pawn shop experiences and cites Erie zoo gorillas bought with trading stamps, illustrating consumer culture and curiosities of the era.
Dear Abby advises a divorced-widowed caregiver to enjoy small outings with a gentleman if she wishes and follow her conscience. A widow asks about a married lover. Abby says push for a quick divorce or end the romance. A daughter pleads for her mother’s Bible. Abby notes ownership depends on a will or estate. The column ends with a blush averse speaker gaining confidence to face others.
Charles L Moody 62 of Winfield died early Sunday at Mercy Hospital Burling ton after a brief illness He lived most of his life in the Winfield community He was born Dec 5 1902 in Henry County to Fred W and Anna Kramer Moody He married Gertrude Cockayne Mar 1 1947 Survivors include his wife two sons Warren of Winfield and John of Davenport four sisters Mrs Jessie Rees of Wyman Mrs Laura Mohr Mrs Pleasant Mrs Alice Meyer and Mrs Helen Hoos two brothers Raymond of Burlington and Richard of Sweane nine grandchildren The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church Winfield Rev C E Chandler officiating Burial in Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery Barton-McKasson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Two marriage licenses were issued Saturday at the County Clerks Office. Dannie Samuel Bell and Marylin Louise Harris, both of Brighton, wed. Stanley Louis Bauer of Washington and Maxine Joan Bain, Washington, also received licenses. An amusing note follows about Abby, Box 69700, Los Angeles, with a promotion for a booklet on letter writing.
Secretary of State Gary Cameron weighs placing the 1857 state constitution on public view in the Des Moines capitol rotunda. A secure shatterproof display would allow daily removal for safekeeping, with lighting controls to prevent fading. The project comes amid broader push for welfare home maker services and traffic safety rule updates.
Joseph Evanovich Jr and Mrs Evanovich attended the Midwestern Region Sales Conference at the Wagon Wheel Rockton Illinois in September 1922. Ivan Jones of Davenport hosted the session. Stuart F Silloway spoke and crowned Jane Evanovich Regional Queen for leading the region of over 300 salesmen. Evanovich earned the award by producing over 500000 dollars in business during a 12 month period.
In a 1956 France versus United States match, North South reached five clubs. East should have defeated the contract by heart return. West led spades and East's heart switch would have doomed the defense. At another table, an American pair reached five clubs. France scored 700 points for the deal.
Iowa will send delegates to a Kansas City meeting to discuss an Interstate Compact on Educational Policy. Gov. Hughes named Paul Johnston Melvin Wolf Howard Bowen Joseph Cassidy Al Meacham and Mrs Frank Nye as attendees. The compact aims to foster cooperation among state leaders and improve education systems nationwide.
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