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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reflection quotes Lamentations 3 24 The Lord is my portion and my eternal hope A light verse photo caption mentions a potato joke and Alex Gevock presenting some real whoppers including a claim of a half ounce over a pound The item preserves local flavor and period voice from the 1968 Washington Louisiana Evening Journal
A personal reminiscence recalls junior high track ambitions and a village contest over iron boosting raisins. Sherm Watson and the writer joked about a secret weapon, while Floyd Olds outpaced them with a one pound seven ounce fruit. A cherry theft and a gifted stuffed frog from Mrs. Lucille Moore weave through the memory.
A parent recalls a childhood barter where their daughter traded a priceless arrowhead collection for gum with neighbor Larry Woods. The seller later retrieved the collection for two packs of gum after discovering Woods was a budding local entrepreneur.
A playful column describes unusually large potatoes from neighbor Dewey Weeks and a playful exchange with John Hamil Jr. The piece includes a photo moment, a mention of grandkids reacting to a frog at a booth, and a reflective poem urging readers to build their town with personal effort and shared work.
A Saturday Stamp roundup notes Nauru plans a Sept sunrise stamp to symbolize independence, and Guernsey wins postal autonomy with early 1969 stamps. Bahamas issues a four value Tourist set featuring multicolor design with Queen Elizabeth. Ghana prepares five stamps and a souvenir sheet highlighting attractions, animal life and industry with flag colors.
A four year old Iowa City boy died after being trapped beneath the dual rear wheels of a dump truck as his father parked it in front of their home. Police said Scott Boxwell died about 45 minutes later at Mercy Hospital. The driver had just returned from work and was aligning the truck with the curb when the accident occurred. An anniversary note follows about Claude Boruff and his wife celebrating 60 years of marriage in Macedonia.
A digest of local moves and events including residents visiting relatives in Iowa Minnesota and California. a Prairie Flower School district bond vote passed 73 to 13. model airplane demonstrations drew crowds. July rainfall set a new statewide record. a shooting camp score of 195 earned first lieutenant rank. community events at armory field paving and DeMolay hayrack party. Chautauqua ticket sales rise. farm yields and housing shifts noted. military training to Camp Dodge.
Sharon and Shirley Hammes of Keota have started basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama after enlisting July 29. Addresses list Pvt Sharon K Hammes WA 8546196 Co D 3 WTB USWACC and Pvt Shirley H Hammes WA 8546197 Co D 8 USWACC Baton Rouge Louisiana.
In a Swiss chalet American millionaire Michael Howard is found bludgeoned to death. Detective Bodmer and Dr. Haledjian pursue leads while a self styled Madrid surgeon Dr. Carlos Sebastian is accused of deception and lies about the scene. The investigation hinges on who killed Howard and why.
The text lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent and notes publication times and affiliations. It mentions second class matter under act of March 3 1879 at the office in Washington Iowa and references United Press Leased Wire and several press associations and audit bureau membership.
A column on interviewing celebs and handling press nerves. It praises Harry Reasoner for courteous technique and notes varied reporters tricks such as Capote’s note avoidance and Hedda Hopper’s apple tactic. Includes anecdotes on memory, confidence, and humorous Q A exchanges.
A 1968 Evening Journal bridge quiz assigns openings for five hands. One spade opens, one club opens, one heart opens, one pass, and one diamond opens, with reasoning on suit length, major vs minor, and point count guiding each decision.
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