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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes reflect on faith and character with Bible verse I Thessalonians 3 8 and a wry quip about teaching. It cites a girl who plans ahead in her diary and recalls a budget episode where a committee asked for 14400 more than Johnson’s recommendation.
A Humorous August recap recalls three church service mishaps. A marble from a balcony stairs scene rolled down the steps splinking loudly to the bottom. A boy’s finger was stuck at an altar rail and then yanked free by his father. A Prohibition era tale has a hot pew and a half pint bottle sliding down a sloped sanctuary floor as a man dives after it.
Mr and Mrs Sammie Lee Roberts named their daughter Christine Kay born July 29 at Washington County Hospital Riverside updates two births Kimberly Kay to Mr and Mrs Larry Martin born July 31 at Muscatine County Hospital great grandmother Mary Colbert and others noted Cedar Rapids weekend visits Desert Bridge Club prizes to Mrs Lucy Kirchner and Mrs Gerald Cress next hostess Don Thompson in Arizona basic training Fort Huachuca and families visiting from Aurora Colorado camping trip to Yellowstone National Park
A syndicated essay mocks a single woman calling herself a Sympathy Date who seeks guidance from Love and War Man. She lists her measurements and education while lamenting men and their sorrows in a brisk, witty column style. The piece weaves in light quips on modern dating and social mores.
Dr. Haledjian discovers Arthur Bently, famed nature writer and avid birdwatcher, shot to death on a woods trail. The killer likely joined the hunt as gunfire echoes. Bently left alone for birdwatching, while secretary Bob Hilton offers an incomplete alibi. Police await answers as a mystery deepens.
A 22 year old widow with two children seeks guidance about an older wealthy neighbor who offers money for company. She fears his leering conduct and pressure, noting her income and inability to move. The adviser urges self-respect, rejecting the proposition and choosing her own company to protect health and dignity.
Bright day scenes recount visits from Mt. Pleasant Cedar Rapids Burlington and Washington residents as families shared picnics dinners and reunions at Lake Darling and homes of local families. Several guests traveled for birthdays anniversaries and hospital updates amid a busy weekend of social calls.
The Washington County NFO will hold its monthly meeting at the Washington County fairgrounds Monday evening at 8 30 oclock. All interested persons are invited.
Bently, a known birdwatcher, was shot while walking due east, contradicting Hilton’s claim that he wandered off bird watching. An expert like Bently would not walk east into the rising sun, since birds would be silhouetted against the bright sky.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors and managers including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication schedule and organizational affiliations with press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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