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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1971
Page
4
Editorial reflection on standing for beliefs without fear. Cites Paul’s gospel message and notes two leader traits: setting a direction and persuading others to follow. Emphasizes bold speech when needed and the challenge of facing skeptical audiences.
Bridge World magazine poses a puzzle for players. If you never go set and opponents only pass, what is the maximum score achievable in a single rubber. The answer appears at the bottom of the column.
A brief column extols springs rebirth and seasonal beauty, then recounts a prank on a flight attendant, ends with a tax tale of Harold Zeering who wins 100000 but loses welfare and welfare-to-tax burden, and closes with an opinion poll quip and a bridge puzzle score.
Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier notes growing interest in environmental protection. Dr. Herrick from Iowa State urges simple daily actions to reduce pollution and save resources, from fixing leaks to using returnable bottles and reducing packaging. Community cleanliness spreads as individuals adopt eco friendly habits.
National ASC figures show 17 percent more money and 1.1 million acres served by wildlife practices in 1970 than 1969. Iowa and national totals reflect shared costs by farmers and the U S Department of Agriculture under REAP, aiming for enduring environmental benefits and broader public value.
The Washington Evening Journal lists advertising rates for town circulation in the Washington retail trade area, with a 408 Seton headquarters address and annual charges of $16, six months $8, and $14 for town subscriptions. Staff include President and Editor David Bice, Vice President and Advertising Investor Charles Torrie, and Production Supervisor Etewelln Dor.
Mary Circle of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Alice Rose's home with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Widmer visiting Cedar Rapids relatives and neighbors. Local residents visited, others traveled to Ottumwa to see a sick relative, a hospital discharge and home recuperation noted, and Brighton volunteers fought grass and outbuilding fires southeast of Pleasant Plain and east of the Zeilinski home with some damage.
A collage of quips and questions on topics from test tube babies to pant suits at funerals, food prejudice, haircuts, superstition about bees, and playful Q A lines. It muses on social norms, labor labels, letters, and fitness claims with a light, opinionated tone.
The Crawfordsville Lions Club met April 12 in the school lunch room with 29 members and one guest. Alfred Davis was elected president and officers including Forest Ubanks and Gene Lintz as vice presidents, Joe Martin, Si Finke as treasurer and tail twister Lyle Lowe, plus directors Daryl Egli and George Fulton. They voted $25 to APS for Foreign Youth, noted Easter Egg Hunt prizes won by local children, and approved buying six folding tables. Norm Unternahour presented slides from Eastern. dinner was prepared by Mrs. Carlton White and others. Next meeting set for April 26.
Riverside April 18 The American Legion Auxiliary 257 hosts a Tuesday meeting with members including Lucy Kirchner and Mrs Clarence Rummelhart. Prizes awarded to Mrs Linus Veggy and Mrs Bess Burch. April 10 take sale reported successful. May hostess pair named. KUB club toured Hawk Bilt machinery and Vinton Hybrids Seed Company then the state Braille and Sight Saving school. 160 students shown. May 20 meeting planned with Mrs Elmo Kron. Girl Scouts planned May baskets and cookie sales in Ainsworth.
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