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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1972
Page
4
Editorials ponder guiding faith with a biblical contrast. The piece cites Luke 3 10 asking what people should do and urges trust in the Lord to direct paths amid the perils of aimless travel. It reflects a parish mindset on daily conduct and moral steering.
Rolland and Mrs. Benson had pipe work done by Jag Moothart and shut off an unused water line 14 years ago. A later need by Mrs. Benson for a bath left the house without water until a Washington plumber reconnected the line.
Dr Mary Tweeton invited Marty and Carlton Bump to judge Brighton Elementary Posture Poster entries sponsored by the Iowa Chiropractic Society. Judges praised strong fifth and sixth grade art and messages while noting their own lighthearted judging dynamic. Dr Rolland Taylor donated twenty shade trees to Lake Darling Youth Center and will care for them long term.
A reader defends a Brighton resident from a May 15 article, praising her assets and denying go-go labels. The letter questions forged fishing license details and urges proper verification. A Purely Personal editor replies apologizing for late response and shares callers across the country, closing with Iowa pride.
A column by L. M. Boyd muses on theories why the sea looks blue from sky reflection or copper salts, jokes about aging generations and yawns, recalls the first U. S. ambassador to China, and notes a Florida study finding only one in six wake without an alarm.
South makes four hearts by precise play after West leads spades. Declarer deduces East's 6 spades two hearts and three clubs, forcing a diamond discard by ruffing with a club to avoid losing tricks. East cannot have more than two diamonds, so cashing diamonds and a spade allows the contract to succeed.
Almanac notes April 22, 1972 as the 113th day of the year with Mercury Jupiter Venus Mars and Saturn visible. It recalls historic events from 1889 Oklahoma land rush mobilization 1898 Roosevelt resignation 1944 New Guinea invasion and 1964 Johnson opening of the New York World's Fair.
The Washington Evening Journal lists its publication details including address 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 52353 and contact tele phone 319 653 2191. It notes publishing afternoons Monday through Saturday with holidays except July 4 and Christmas and shows staff roles and postal rates for carriers and mail in and outside Iowa.
A reader laments her husband’s nightly beer smell and excess drinking. Abby notes beer’s alcoholic content and the couple’s marital strain. Readers respond with jokes about hurricanes and adult independence, while a columnist argues men must establish own identity independent of parents.
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