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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1971
Page
4
An editorial urges readers to tithe from the first fruits of earnings rather than leftovers. It quotes Proverbs 3 and argues that generosity should be prioritized, with offerings taken from the initial income rather than after other expenditures.
The writer reflects on visiting the farm home of their daughter and son in law where grandchildren learn bike riding and a splinter and a loose tooth are tended with improvised tools. They note kite success and a nap for a younger granddaughter, while honoring George Zeck, a rugged former football player and longtime friend, through Gene Turner’s recollections of meeting Zeck in junior high days.
A reminiscence recalls catching sunfish and bullheads along East Main Street and Tenth Avenue after two days of rain filled a small overflown reservoir. It also mentions Dr. G E Montgomery’s old answering service and family memories of the Shannon name.
A decade ago in Washington the community celebrated public service leaders, DAR members attended state events, and local families marked birthdays and travels. Notable items include Nancy Wilson’s election as public relations chair for Tomahawk, Mrs. Harry Sowden named Woman of the Year, and Ruth Foster Viggers resigning as county home economist effective April 15, with other civic and educational happenings noted.
Daily hospital and long term care notices list admissions and dismissals by patient name, location, and service. Entries include births and new and returning patients at Washington, Keota, Columbus Junction, Sigourney, and surrounding areas with dates such as yesterday and today.
In a 1911 bridge analysis, South must adjust the play to make three clubs while avoiding the ace. After winning the heart lead, South should duck a club and force out East’s ace, using a dummy club to capture East’s double ten ace. This line yields nine tricks with correct finesse and timing.
Iowa City University President Willard Boyd withdrew official recognition of the Students for a Democratic Society chapter and suspended 10 involved in last December’s demonstration against a Defense Intelligence Agency recruiter. One student got probation until 71, two others until 1972, five more until semester end, and two former participants face possible probation if they re-enroll.
Multiple notices report deaths marriages and engagements across towns including Pearl City Kalona West Chester Columbus Junction and Sigourney. Notable entries include Donald Wayne-Hethcote of Pearl City dying at 55 in Tripler General Hospital Hawaii and weddings such as Miss Susan Kiesey and Douglas Ray Haars at Columbus Junction United Methodist Church.
A 15 year old boy, David Williams of Palos Verdes Estates, was mauled by four wolves at the San Diego Zoo. Three men jumped in to back the animals off and rescue him before he was rushed to Mercy Hospital in fair condition after surgery. The boy suffered scalp loss and deep bites to arms, chest, thighs and legs. Witnesses said he climbed a handrail and fell about 12 feet into the wolves’ enclosure.
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