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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
4
The editorial presents a devotional opening urging trust and joyful faith in God, quoting Isaiah 12:3. It frames joy as drawing nourishment from salvation, highlighting that true fulfillment comes to those who seize Gods promises with glad confidence.
Lloyd Miller and John Sproule fished Lake Odessa and lost gear to the water on two outings while claiming a king sized fish dodged their lines. John retrieved the rod the first time but the second loss left Lloyd empty handed.
A letter to the Journal criticizes holding a Sunday softball tournament, arguing it desecrates the Sabbath and harms religious instruction, as the Nazarene church prayer meeting group weighs the issue and its impact on faith and family.
A committee hearing features witness testimony while investigator Peter Cardetta listens intently, captured in a UPI telephoto image. The scene emphasizes procedure and scrutiny during the inquiry.
Iowa promotes its model corporation act noting 1,588 new corporations formed in the first half of 1966, up from 1,494 the prior year. Miss Susan Thomas cites easier, cheaper incorporation and internal actions by firms, with 1,096 profit, 269 non profit, 213 foreign, and 10 co op filings.
In a vulnerable four heart contract with North opening, a changeable spade lead prompts a defense. The suggested winning line is a club return from the defender’s hand to threaten a ruff and set up a club trick before the opponents’ A K diamonds are established, despite the rarity of such a move. The analysis weighs partner’s clubs versus four diamonds and urges an attacking defense to beat ten tricks.
Russell Grout son of Mr and Mrs Earl Grout returned to his Kalona home Sunday evening after a two week expedition with a group of Boy Scouts from Hawk Eye Area Council to Philmont Scout Range Cimarron New Mexico Highlight of the trip was eleven days spent camping and hiking over the Range Other points of interest visited were Pioneer Village at Minden Nebraska the Koshare Indian Kiva Museum at La Junta Colorado and sights at Dodge City Kansas Also notes on local residents medical hospital stays camps and visits including Vera McKenzie John Woodin Doug Reif and others in Kalona area social events and guest visits.
A garbled listing shows names and positions at a newspaper including David Elder Baltor and Busin Stanaser William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Mortis News Editor rob Shaffer Local Advertisi Manager and production notes. It notes published afternoons except Sundays with postal classifications and leased wire services from United Press.
A 1966 American Bar Association note explains how attire can affect liability. It discusses cases where wearing high heels on ice led to a verdict of negligence by the injured party and contrasts other rulings such as a hotel stairway fall where no fault was found. It also covers color visibility, driving actions, sleeve entanglements, and the wearer’s own responsibility in choosing and using clothing and footwear.
Final rites for John C Knotek were held at 10 a m Thursday at James Catholic Church. Requiem Mass was conducted by James Stratman with pallbearers Richard Kron Lorence Marek Kenneth Kos Larry Dautremont Donald Draker and Frank L Kos. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home overseeing arrangements.
Charles Luckenbill arrives in Iowa City to visit family before Harvard return. Harvard Glee Club president designate toured Europe with the club. FFA, 4H, and Legion activities highlight county fair and state events. Local business sales, poultry and livestock shows, and 4H champions noted. Teachers hired for rural schools and cavalry unit homecoming marked by community notes.
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