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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1971
Page
4
An editorial note reflects on the biblical writing and decree of King Darius. It condemns scheming advisors and covetous men who aim to shame faithful souls, noting that success worsens their iniquity while providential powers sustain the faithful through trials.
A collection of light local anecdotes includes a neighbor’s honest misfire when a basketball shattered a basement window. The boy and his father arrange repairs while memories of youth and golf antics spark smiles among readers. A shopkeeper’s odd payment exchange and a third grader’s wartime world reflection close the page.
Bennett Cerf recalls a Stamford man who bought a barometer two days before a New England hurricane in 1938. After calling Abercrombie and Fitch for a replacement, his home was gone by the time he retrieved the new gauge. The anecdote ends with a joke on birth order.
Local page note from Washington Iowa dated April 24 1971 highlights community notices and brief items. Includes names and places typical of a mid century regional newspaper brief section.
The column lists local happenings from Washington and nearby towns including church activities, marriages and engagements, travels and blizzards, school honors, lodge elections, library meetings, and community awards. Notable items include Barbara Godwin as editor of the 1951 Old Gold yearbook, Walter Farrell elected Moose Governor, district librarian registrations, and garden club contests.
A stream of hospital notices from Washington and nearby towns reports admissions discharges and births. Names include Mrs Ernestine Kiesey Mrs Callie Wolf and Mr and Mrs Charles Lord with a daughter born in Ainsworth, plus multiple patients transferred and admitted for medical or surgical care.
Death notices across multiple Iowa towns list Mrs. Robert C. Wells 81 of Crawfordsville dying April 18 in Washington County Hospital after two weeks illness. Ida Grim of Winfield dies April 19 in Washington County Hospital long term care unit. Mrs. George M. Brown 78 of Des Moines funeral services held in Letts United Brethren church after residing in Letts. body sent to Columbus Junction funeral home. Mrs Morningstar, Frances Thomas, reported deceased April 4 in California after care by Mr and Mrs. McConahay. formerly of Arkansas and Washington. Emma L. Grout 88 dies April 19 at Iowa City Care Center after eight months there. Opal R. Bickford 80 long-time Wellman resident dies April 20 at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman. Elsie H. Fisher 0 dies April 20 at son Joe’s home in Kalona.
Marriages unfold in multiple ceremonies with many local families. Beth Anne Richardson and Micheal Edwards wed in Washington. Candace Randall and Stephen Talbot tied vows in Washington. Patricia Gingerich and Fred Mishler wed in Richmond. Karenway Grecian and John Kron exchanged rings in Riverside, with Rev. Collins, Rev. Grove, Rev. Bergthold, and Rev. Boeckmann officiating.
In this Becker column an example deal shows West leading hearts against three notrump. South wins with the ace, plays diamonds, and East ducks. South, with careful play including a potential diamond-king maneuver, can secure nine tricks and avoid the doomed line. The piece underscores that sharp skill can mitigate luck in bridge.
Debbie Spreacker of Syracuse is honored at a linen shower on Sunday April 11 at the John Allensworth home in Iowa City hosted by the bride’s aunts. Guests include Mrs. John Allensworth Mrs. Kenneth Thornton Mrs. Tom Walker and Mrs. Rex Allensworth. A 5:30 dinner featured red white and blue decorations and gifts. A June wedding to Mike Nicholls of Syracuse is planned.
West Chester Cub Scouts schedule a paper drive for May 7 after school. Papers can be left at the east door of Earl Griggs Produce or called in to Mrs. Obert Lillie at 654-2401 for pickup. Comrades Class of United Methodist Church met with Mr and Mrs Walter Bauer for a social. Ten members attended with devotions on Lent led by Mrs Florence Bauer. Host names were drawn for next year and games and a melt were served. May meeting set for Mr and Mrs Orville Griggs.
A garbled OCR style entry lists staff roles and contact details for the Washington Town Journal. The text includes names such as David Hitler and William Shannon along with positions like editor, business manager, vice president, and advertising director. It also references the paper’s address at 111 North Marion, Washington, Iowa.
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