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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
5
A reader asks if an ad can apologize for a cruel rumor about a friend who faced social ostracism. Abby urges direct confession to the friend, reconciliation efforts, and accountability rather than newspaper ads. The column reflects concern for moral repair and consequences of gossip.
Crawfordsville August 12 Mr and Mrs Chester Cherryholmes were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Knowlton Fletcher of Wapello. Mrs Gene Alvine and Denise visited from Monday to Friday in Lyle Lowe's parental home and attended Marys showers. Cleo McCoy and Kempf families from Iowa City were Sunday dinner guests in Washington for Lornas birthday. Visitors included Lucille Sipe and Miriam Peters at Fairfield where Peters suffered a heart attack 44 weeks ago and remains bedridden but improving.
In a 1968 contract bridge team match, East-West v North-South faced doubled contracts. At table one South declarer ruffed two spades to win 650 points, while at table two North’s misplay cost them 600 points and a 150 point team loss. The hand highlights suit preference signaling and strategic ruffing.
Marge Luckey spent the weekend with Clarence Wilson in Washington and attended the rodeo at the fairgrounds. She traveled with family, visiting Denver, Casper, Yellowstone Park, Black Hills, and Clitherton Nebraska. The Miller children joined a Chicago trip with their grandmother. Lori Westfall had a tonsillectomy at Washington County Hospital. Local clubs met. officers were elected. social games and lunches followed. A baby girl, Stephanie Lynn Shaffer, was born August 1 to Dennison couple Terry and Mrs. Shaffer.
Expert tips favor the hook ball over the curve, arguing it yields consistent delivery and higher scores. The piece explains curve ball flaws including multi directional travel, increased margin for error, and difficult wrist action, recommending beginners stick to the straight ball before adopting the hook.
Dennis Henry is on a 30 day leave from Laredo Air Force Base Texas arriving home Sunday evening. A parade of local visitors filled Keota area events with family gatherings and social visits including Washington Park Lake Darling and Quaker spots. Notable names include Vera McDowell Floyd Stover Harold Pepper and Kathy Greiner among others with Open House for Jake Hendrickson and Marion Hammes birthday cake at a luncheon.
Miss Sandra Deutsch received a miscellany shower Sunday at St. Marys school with 45 guests. Pink and white decorations adorned the brides table featuring dolls. Door prize went to Eva Marie Franklin, button prize to Mrs. Burton Fox. Hostesses included Mrs. Francis Loan and others.
In Des Moines the Labor federationist lambasts Gov. Hughes for delaying endorsement of Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic presidential nomination. The paper notes Humphrey's strong labor voting record and accuses Hughes of out of touch with organized labor while outlining past Iowa ballot issues and upcoming deadlines. It also covers delegate challenges, liquor store closures, and toll road feasibility updates from state officials.
Garden notes advise harvesting potatoes after sun exposure to prevent greening and bruising, curing for 10 to 14 days, then storing near 38 degrees. Also covered are frequent picking of summer squash and cucumbers to maintain production, plus fertilizing chrysanthemums and asters for better fall blooms. water during dry spells.
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