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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1969
Page
4
Editorials from the Washington Evening Journal discuss state and national issues of the day. The piece reflects the paper's editorial stance and invites reader reflection on pending policy questions.
A five year old visiting her grandmother announces her mother will have triplets. Grandmother worries until the child explains the new baby will make triplets since she, her sister, and the new one will form three. Cleve Genkinger returns a dollar found at the Journal, giving it to the rightful owner John Wolf. Verle Gallagher recalls a 6000 mile Florida trip and reflects on forgetting the jack piece from the trip stored at home.
A local businessman and wife learn odd pricing on a fuel stop on I 80 Indiana and later Chicago. A nurse of humor in law and order tone shares a Bombeck-style tale about in-laws with a twist. The piece includes a grandmotherly jab and a daughter-in-law quip about carrying a baby.
A devotional note reflects on Psalm 94 19, praising God’s constant comfort amid changing scenes fears and the unknown. It emphasizes God’s patience loving kindness and unchanging presence as assurance for the soul.
Local reminiscences note 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Irvin E. Coffey and guests with niece’s family. Reports. Mrs. Milo Sorden returns from Brunswick Missouri and inspects Chapter B TTT. Washington High activities include track start and relay wins at Drake, and May party plans for the Fortnightly Club. Beam of events includes scholarships, speeches, and civic group meetings across Iowa contexts.
Daily hospital notices list admissions births and dismissals across Washington Keota Conesville Brighton Wellman and surrounding towns with names such as Mrs Mella M Picken Mr and Mrs Henry Swailes and new daughter and many surgical medical disclosures plus multiple patients and family notices including Denise Jeffries and Mrs Richard Redlinger today's entries include Bennie Scott Cathleen Godfrey and others with several surgical and medical statuses.
Deaths reported for Mrs. F G Livesay 80 of 421 East Washington died April 21 1969 at Washington County Hospital following a year long illness Katie Bowman 85 of 216 Second Street died April 20 1969 at Washington County Hospital after a brief illness Mabel C Whisler 90 of Cairo Community died Sunday evening at Washington County Hospital Charles Vernon Gosling 77 lifelong Ainsworth resident died April 23 1969 at Veterans Hospital Knoxville Iowa Funeral services for Mildred Baird Morning Sun will be Saturday April 26 at 2 pm at First United Presbyterian Church Morning Sun
Yesterday these residents were listed for medical or surgical updates: Mrs. Rose Tines Keota Mrs. Paul Smith Washington Mrs. Everett Meeks Ainsworth surgical. Today entries include Mrs. Henry Swailes and daughter Columbus City and Mrs. Prejedis Zuniga and son.
The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder, news editor Bob Shaffer, advertising director William Shannon, and production superintendent Howard Hazen. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays and provides mailing and subscription rates and associations.
Alpsey Becker explains a defense scenario where East must decide whether to win the ace of spades or duck. By signaling card counts through play, West reveals spade holdings, guiding partner to the right defense. Proper signaling prevents declarer from making four spade tricks and keeps the contract to down one.
The Tuesday Bridge Club gathered in Ainsworth with Mrs. G F Trotter as host. Two tables played and awards went to Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff for high score and Mrs. C A Thompson for consolation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Orie OConnor. Next meeting is May 5 with Mrs. Lee Norris. Birthday song was for Mrs. OConnor. Dinner guests at Raymonds included the Kafkas Lasek and Havel families.
Ainsworth updates recount Past Matrons supper at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mrs. Hugh Morris and Mrs. Bill Hawkins, with winter visitors welcomed back and plans for a May pot luck. Local gatherings include visits by Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham and daughters en route to Alaska, Nixon era mementos at the Goode farm, YWCA event in Washington, and a Pinochle group meeting. The column also notes Hollywood connections, birthday celebrations, and church/school social activities through late April 1969.
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