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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1964
Page
4
Editorial thoughts reflect on faith and trust in God citing Psalm verses to reassure readers that divine care prevents desolation, as the paper notes steadfast belief amid daily challenges.
A Washington Iowa figure, Don Ross, longtime Meredith Publishing executive and celebrated speaker, retires next summer after 35 years. The Des Moines Ad Club honored him with a humorous This Is Your Life program, recalling his early days, career at Successful Farming, and a lifetime of speeches and connections.
In 1886 Belle Plaine faced a seven month artesian flood when William Weir drilled a well that became a monstrous fountain. Jumbo shot water at times eight feet high and spanned a footprint thousands of gallons daily, drawing crowds while authorities failed to cap it until October 6 1887.
The narrator recalls helping sow oats with Thad and Or ville on Dutch Creek while dreaming of farming. Acknowledging the old horse days with Queen and Prince, she praises the Farmall 460 for its power and ease, noting the cost and fuel use. She muses on farming’s promises and wonders about moving surplus food to shortages. Deer and killdeer appear as spring nears the hill country.
The regular Farmerettes 4-H Club meeting was Monday night with Miss Sally Smith as guest. Eighteen members answered roll call. Janet Beranek presented Picture Groupings. Susan Sojka spoke on plant use in room decoration. Demonstrations on lap back pillow covers and matting a picture were given by club members. Slides on principles of art were shown by Mrs. Keith Hora. Peggy Chabal led entertainment. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is May 5 with Sue Hora.
In this contract bridge vignette West opens 1NT with 12 to 14 points, leading clubs and shifting hearts. South reaches four spades and, using point count from the play, deduces West lacks the ace of diamonds while East holds it, guiding declarer to play the jack or king of diamonds and avoid a ruinous diamond loser.
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