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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
4
Editorial notes Eisenhower's death, flags half staff then rising, and public reflection. It recalls his World War II leadership, honors a twelve poll stretch naming him most admired man, and mentions Churchill as his late rival. The piece also lightly vents about taxes and a neighbor's mortgage in a breezy tone.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item highlights a Saturday Review prize winning ad from Addressograph Multigraph urging investment in education. It argues that poor schooling costs society, with data on dropout rates and earnings, and asserts good schools yield societal benefits. World Health Organization panel and Graham Hill cited to claim driving skill follows individual aptitude.
A reader praises librarians and the Public Library for an art show and commends high school arts instructors Carlton Bump and Mrs Jim Jorgenson. The letter argues the art department should receive as much space as Home Economics and Athletics, noting the community’s pride in student creativity and hope for continued exhibitions despite funding limits.
A reader shares a past of prostitution and multiple marriages and asks how much to tell a fiancé. Abby advises honesty on prior marriages, avoid rumors, and to walk a straight path if love endures. Other letters discuss hunting, responsibility for damages, and aspiring acting careers with Abby's standard guidance.
Mrs. Alvah Bell hosted the South Side Country Club gathering with seven members and guests Mrs. Hubert Malichky Mrs. Jim Bloomquist and Mrs. Jimmy Wells and baby. The Senior Ladies Needle club met with Mrs. Bess Burich and guests for an afternoon of socializing and needle work followed by lunch. Joy Neal of Muscatine visited Mrs. Bess Burich. The Kron-Edwards wedding took place at the First Methodist church in Washington with organ music by Miss Havel. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Strabalas and family visited Mrs. Harry Strabala in Richmond. Elmo Knittel of Iowa City joined Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bushek at the Golden Buckle in Keota for Sunday dinner.
A column examining motives behind spouse murder in a Virginia penitentiary finds most killers are sons of bossy mothers. It notes the common age for wives seeking divorce is 24 and offers quirky observations on May and other tangential topics. A reader Q&A and puzzles follow, plus handbag oddities and a note inviting reader mail to L. M. Boyd.
The article discusses how recognizing voices on calls can aid legal cases from ransom demands to fraud. It cites a judge stating voice recognition is common and often the only means of identification, including cases where a suspect is identified after later face to face contact.
A lumber dealer tried to collect for merchandise a customer denied ordering. He recalled the caller used the customer’s name but offered no voice recognition or corroborating facts. The court ruled such identification insufficient evidence and warned it could be a hoax. Will Bernard explains in an ABA public service feature.
A Sunday afternoon shower at Mrs. Don Bermel's home honored Miss Donna Lee Yoder. Co-hostess Mrs. Jack Leedom assisted. Linda and Peggy Yoder helped as she opened gifts. Special guests included Mrs. James Williams Sr. of Chicago and Mrs. John Altenhofen. Aqua and white refreshments were served. Yoder will wed Jim Williams of Chicago on June 21.
The Council on Religious Affairs of Washington will hold a 7:30 PM meeting this evening at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church.
South faced a fragile grand slam after West led hearts. Becker analyzes an unlucky sequence where misreading trumps cost the contract. better play would have cashed king of spades then led spade to the ace, banking on East’s ace or guarding against a 5-1 spade break to ensure the contract.
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