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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1969
Page
4
Editorial from Washington LA Evening Journal notes that exaltation by self leads to abuse while humility invites exaltation. It cites Luke 14 11 and argues that worry over credit hinders service, stressing humility as essential in heaven’s household.
A tame red fox at Washington Golf and Country Club scavenges a golf ball during a two ball tournament, with no penalty issued. The club notes unproven theories about staff training the fox, who now frequents the fairways at dusk. Also recounts ripening tomatoes tied with plastic wire by a curious prank, a sad cat burial tale, and a humorous Chicago convention mishap with a mirror.
A Paul Harvey column is cited noting an alleged story about starving American POWs tied to chairs who, after a banquet, formed an association. Each man fed his neighbor with a spoon in his mouth, illustrating cooperation achieving what individuals cannot.
The price is often advertised as right, which usually means right for the seller. This short opinion notes how advertising price signals may favor sellers over buyers in general market practice.
A look at local history highlights continued travel by residents including Kenneth Bake and family visiting Gettysburg Atlantic City and New York City with Congressman Len Wolf of Maquoketa. Other items mention graduates Linda Brindley Dan Brindley Robert J. Noonan and Donald Stone with degrees from the State University of Iowa. Community notes cover civic work, club activities and upcoming events across Washington during mid summer.
A series of August 9 weddings unfold across Iowa towns. Barbara Ann Beranek and Jack Bryson Lane wed at Prairie Flower Baptist Church in a 7 PM double ring ceremony. Catherine P. Norton and Stephen D. Whisler married at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church in the afternoon. Julie Anne Wood and Robert James Thoemke tied the knot at Columbia State Park in California under double rings. Lorrie B. Carson and Arnold W. Elmore planned vows in Ainsworth's church. Kay Lynne Turnipseed and Kenneth L. Coons united at United Methodist Church in Washington. Dianna Lynne Gray and Leslie Dean Eggers wed in Marshalltown with a Redeemer Lutheran Church ceremony.
Hospital Saturday lists births and discharges in Washington and nearby towns including Keota and Wayland with names such as Mr and Mrs Hubert Weber and Mrs Edith Yount. Tuesday admissions at multiple institutions show patients from Washington Keota and Kalona with medical and surgical cases.
Ronald G Payson and wife grant quit claim deed to Morris M Miller for Lots 5 6 and South 16 23rds feet of Lot 4 Block 4 in Weller's Addition to Wellman. Charles C Robison and wife transfer Lot 9 Block 1 Robison's Second Addition to Roger W Dalziel. Betty Jean Randall and husband deed Lot 2 Block 6 in Town of West Washington to Ronald Keith Augustine.
North dealer faces two defense puzzles after West leads diamonds against three spades. East must choose between ace or ten of diamonds based on West's likely holdings, then play the three of clubs second trick to aim for a club discard and set the contract. The analysis centers on deducing West's four card diamond suit and club probable holdings to prevent declarer from gaining diamond tricks.
A reader compiled upcoming U S stamp issues with dates and locations including August 23 at Seattle for the Eleventh International Botanical Congress and several other U S releases such as the September 22 Moon Landing stamps in Washington D C. New miniature sheets from Romania and multicolored stamps from Montserrat and the Ryukyu Islands are noted along with a Daniel Boone burial report in Frankfort Kentucky.
Mid-Prairie School announces registration for the coming year with dates for West Chester Washington Township Wellman Kalona and Rural schools. Fees include book rental 3.50 7.00 and lunch options 40 cents daily 1.75 weekly 7.00 monthly. Insurance and football policies available. Open 9 am to 4 pm. June
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