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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1968
Page
4
A brief editorial note and religious reflection on biblical study and discernment, mentioning a dialogue about hunting licenses and a long gap since Lloyd last hunted or fished, reflecting on practical faith.
A six night Run of Show Boat in the Washington High School auditorium drew about 3,300 attendees. An all local cast of around 82 performed, with neighbors and friends filling the seats and delivering a community treasure of home talent. Enthusiasm for local theater shines as residents praise the effort and talent on display. Also recounted is a rural tale of a hunting accident ending in pork for supper, and a light exchange about licensing and outdoor pursuits between two local men.
A home mishap ends with a chisel slip sparing the boy who grins at his own trick while a red plastic garbage can proves impractical as a neighborly neighbor. Dentists are teased after a trip to Pinnacle Pete's reveals ties snipped off by a shirtsleeved waitress.
U S Senator Bourke B Hickenlooper declines to rule out entering the Iowa GOP primary to succeed him He hints support for Cedar Rapids lawyer James Bromwell while Bromwell contests the Republican nomination with State Senator David Stanley and Des Moines insurer William Plymar Governor Harold E Hughes faces no opposition on the Democratic ticket.
Miss Lily Solidarios a YWCA national staffer visits Washington for YWCA work observations. Major and Mrs G W Manassier head to England via Colorado Springs en route for air force duty. Dorothy Dowell joins General Hospital nursing staff in Manning. Don Wheelan returns from Corsair flight home to Iowa City. John F Pauls earns Navy aviation electronics graduation in Memphis. Easter gatherings, school reelects Lester B Krabill, local TTT organizers attend Waterloo convention.
Easter supper guests at the John Yeggy home in Riverside included Mrs. Fannie Meeks of Iowa City, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yeggy and children, and the Schnoebelen families with Mary Ann. Tuesday visitors at Mrs. Paul Schnoebelen’s home included Mrs. Katherine Crock and grandson Ricky Crock, Mrs. Charles Driscoll and Mrs. Arnold Driscoll of Tipton, Mrs. Keith Fisher and Diane and Duane of Keota, and Mrs. Merritt Yeggy and Sharon.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa provides staff roles editors and managers, publication days note, and agency affiliations. The page lists David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent and details about second class matter status and wire service memberships.
Easter gatherings centered on Keota with the Bermels hosting Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bermel and families from Iowa City West Chester and Keota. Other guests included Ed Halferty Betty Lacey and Daryl Baughman group, plus 76 Center Community Club met Irene Baughman in charge with rhubarb recipe roll call and entertainment.
Obituary notices report deaths in Brighton, Washington, Kalona, Oxford and Ollie. Emry, Shaw, Glider, Miller, Knapp, Rittenhouse, Wagner, Long, Wagamon, Fritchen all listed with ages from 51 to 91 and causes largely unspecified or listed as illness or heart attack. Several patients died at Mercy or University of Iowa Hospitals and veteran facilities.
Bridge expert analysis of a hand where South wins the trump return and cashes four more trumps to force a squeeze on dummy. The article details defensive lines by East West and the finishing sequence including ruffs, discards, and the final建立.
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